Today, the stores offer an extensive assortment of materials for the fence. They have various colors, features and shapes. Metal mesh for fencing has long established itself as a common material. Through the use of modern technology, they have become more advanced and have acquired additional properties. An example is a polymer network.
Plastic and metal options are widely used in the fencing of territories of industrial and construction sites, household plots, sports grounds and parking lots for cars. This is justified by the high pace of construction due to their use. Equally important is the relatively low price of the material.
Chain-link fence
The chain-link is made by weaving blanks that look like flat springs. It has a width of 1-3 meters and is sold in rolls with a length of up to 15 meters. The wire used for manufacturing has a diameter of 1 to 7 mm. Such a sectional fence is simple in execution, due to which it has become widespread in the arrangement of suburban areas. Chain-link fencing has many advantages, among which the following are noted in user reviews:
- free exposure to sunlight;
- sufficient degree of protection;
- ease of repair and maintenance;
- ease of installation;
- low cost.
Ensuring the penetration of sunlight is especially useful for summer residents, since dull fences limit the possibility of sowing, and thanks to a transparent mesh, planting directly next to it is possible.
The chain-link is fixed on the support posts in two ways. In one of them is a grid in a frame framework, which are made of metal corners. Further, the frames themselves are attached to the posts.
Despite the fact that the material has a good stretch, there is still the possibility of weaving, while the appearance is greatly spoiled. To avoid this, it is desirable, as noted in the reviews, to place the grid in the metal frames of a rectangular or square form.
Welded wire railing
Welded wire mesh is produced by the method of resistance welding of reinforcement segments with a diameter of up to 12 mm or wire with a diameter of 0.6 to 5 mm. The product is delivered in cards and rolls, depending on the material used.
The polymer-coated welded wire mesh is a wire construction in the perpendicular direction. It is welded at the joints by the spot method. In order for the material to acquire additional properties, a polymer coating is applied , applied after welding by the baking method. You can also find grids with square or rectangular cells of different sizes and densities.
Polymer fences are widely used in fencing suburban areas, playgrounds, parks, trade enterprises, educational institutions, and they also act as enclosures for animals.
When purchasing, as users advise, it is worth paying attention to the absence of cracks on the surface. A damaged polymer layer can shorten the life of the fence, as if water gets on the metal, it will begin to rust. Also, the wire should easily withstand several bends without leaving the surface layer and fracture.
Advantages
The metal mesh for the fence has such advantages as:
- increased light transmission;
- ease in performing repair work;
- the presence of anti-corrosion properties;
- attractive appearance;
- lack of need for coloring;
- resistance to the negative effects of atmospheric phenomena;
- preservation of integrity during deformation.
It is worth noting separately the resistance to chemicals, which makes it possible to use in areas with high levels of alkali, humidity, acid and salt. Also, the metal mesh withstands a wide temperature range and is used in any climate.
Installation Features
Welded wire mesh for fencing is mounted quite easily. The speed of work depends on the landscape features of the site, the actual height and length of the fence. It may take several days for everything, but it usually takes less time.
The installation process begins with the selection of places for the location of the structure and the calculation of the required amount of materials. Then there is a marking of the site using stakes and a cord.
The pillars are metal poles, which are fastened together by means of reinforcement. The selected design affects the installation. Material with a polymer coating is sold both in finished sections and in rolls.
Mesh stockings
In this embodiment, the hexagonal cells consist of a wire with a diameter of at least 0.6 mm. The fence net has an original appearance and can be used for various fence options. The used wire is made of stainless or ordinary steel. Mild steel material may have a polymer, galvanized coating or be supplied without it. Permanent sampling requires the use of nets with a coating resistant to corrosion, while any material is suitable for temporary sampling. The thickness of the wire has a direct effect on the period of use, the optimal diameter is at least two millimeters.
Plastic net for fences and fences
For the manufacture of polyethylene is used high pressure, which is resistant to the effects of temperature extremes, ultraviolet radiation and moisture. There are various shapes of cells painted in any color, which makes it possible to create fences that differ in their original appearance. Such materials are lightweight and are sold in long rolls. So, there is the possibility of forming a large fence, reducing the number of joints.
Specifications
Among all the varieties, users especially note plastic grilles with a large thickness of material and large cells. Due to the increased strength of such products, they can be used to strengthen slopes, fencing lawn stands and support plants. The plastic mesh for the fence has less resistance to cracking than metal, but it is great for areas with additional protection.
Installation
Installation can be done independently without much time. When creating a temporary fence, installation of poles every 3 meters is required. Between them stretches two rows of wire with a diameter of about 5 mm, on which the grid is fixed. If a fence is formed from a mesh netting, the ends of the wires are bent along the upper and lower edges.
Poles for installing a permanent fence are concreted to the depth of freezing, while they are from each other at a distance of two meters. When creating a sectional fence, strength and appearance are improved. For this, rectangular cards are used - frames from pipes or a corner, which are filled with a grid. It is important to monitor the tension, it should be uniform throughout the height. If this is not done, the risk of sagging canvases and deviations from the required plane increases.
Thanks to the use of this material, it is possible to create strong but lightweight fences. For those who do not like transparent fencing, mesh fences are also suitable, because you can plant a bush along them. According to the manufacturers, the service life of such a material is about 30 years, but in the conditions of current air pollution it is worth using options with a protective coating.
Such fences have a simple, concise look, which can be significantly changed by fixing decorative parts, coloring the knots in tones, combined with the overall design, and creating cards of a non-standard shape. It is worth showing a little imagination, and the fence will not concede forged.