In recent years, fences made of metal fences have become increasingly popular. This type of fence appeared not so long ago, but he already has admirers. Initially, metal picket fence was used to enclose school stadiums and car parks, but later they began to enclose cottages, cottages, and personal plots. What are metal picket fences? They consist of strips of steel one millimeter thick and up to five centimeters wide. The length of the strip depends on the desired height of the fence. They are coated with a special polymer coating, which protects the structure from corrosion.
The picket is made of galvanized steel by cold rolling. It has a wide range of colors - there are 20 primary colors of this material. Therefore, you can choose exactly the shade that will perfectly harmonize with the facade and roof of the house. You can equip the fence with the same sliding or swinging gates and gates. It is possible to equip the gate with an electric drive.
This option is perfect for summer residents who are interested in the question of what kind of fences are for giving. Metal picket has many advantages - durability, ease of installation, ease of transportation. Such a fence does not obscure the area.
Metal picket fences are quite simple to install. Unprofessional will be able to cope with this work.
First you need to determine the length of the fence in order to calculate the amount of material needed. After completing all the calculations, you should mark in the area where the columns will be installed. To do this, you need pegs that will mark the boundaries of the fence, and in addition, all its bends. Then you need to pull the cord between them, which will allow you to achieve perfectly straight lines. Then, additional pegs are driven into the cord every two to two and a half meters, in the place of which supporting posts will be installed. Now under the cord you can dig a ditch with a width of 30 and a depth of up to 50 centimeters. This will be the basis for the foundation. Sometimes they make a concrete base for the entire fence, but you can completely dispense with concreting the columns.
Then a cement mortar is made and poured into the ditch, in addition, the columns are also concreted. Care must be taken to ensure that they are level. Metal pipes are welded between the posts. They are subsequently fastened with a picket fence. To do this, use rivets that are supplied with steel strips.
Buyers are attracted, in addition to technical characteristics, by the quite affordable cost, which distinguishes a metal fence for fences. Its price depends on several factors - the cost of the lag fence, picket fence and fasteners. But, in general, it is quite affordable.
Metal picket fences are ideal if you want to install a strong, reliable and durable fence. It should be noted that such a fence does not need special maintenance, because its polymer coating is very resistant to various influences and temperature extremes.