Sooner or later, each owner of a private house raises the question of what material to make the fence of their land from. In recent years, many owners choose a lightweight and relatively inexpensive mesh fence, a photo of which can be viewed further. After reading this article, you will learn about the main advantages of such products.
What is a chain-link?
This is a fairly strong and relatively cheap building material used for the manufacture of fences. You can buy it in almost any specialized store. As a rule, it is produced in rolls, so it can be transported without any problems at any distance.
To erect such a fence, it is not necessary to turn to specialists. You can mount a mesh fence with your own hands. Any beginner who does not have building skills will cope with this task.
Existing varieties
To date, two types of mesh fences are especially popular with our compatriots:
- Tension, representing the simplest designs. Their construction does not require welding and sophisticated tools. To stretch the mesh, you can even use elementary wooden mounts.
- Sectional, mounted with metal frames.
For quick installation, it is advisable to choose a mesh fence. Despite the external simplicity, it is quite effective.
Types of netting
Today, manufacturers produce three main types of such products. All of them differ from each other by the material used for their manufacture. Un galvanized mesh is made of ferrous metal. It must be painted immediately after installation. Otherwise, the mesh fence will quickly become covered with rust. In the future, it will be necessary to renew the paint layer every three years.
In recent years, fencing from galvanized netting has gained great popularity. The demand for such products is explained by the fact that they are very resistant to corrosion. The only significant drawback of galvanized wire mesh is its relatively high cost.
Relatively recently, products from plasticized netting appeared on the domestic market. The surface of this kind of mesh is treated with a protective polymer, which enhances the anti-corrosion properties. Products made of it have a more aesthetic appearance.
Advantages and disadvantages of chain-link fencing
Of course, such designs cannot provide full protection for private households. Basically, the installation of a mesh fence is carried out in case of need for a temporary fence. But, despite such a significant drawback, it is quite in demand among the owners of detached cottages. Such popularity is due to the fact that such products have a number of undeniable advantages.
First of all, fencing from the netting does not prevent the penetration of sunlight and does not obscure the adjacent territory. As a result of this, favorable conditions are created on the site, contributing to the early growth of cultivated plants. Thanks to this, such designs have gained unprecedented popularity among summer residents. It is also important that the mesh fence is easy to install. Almost every owner will cope with its installation. In addition, constructions made of netting are notable for their low cost. Especially in comparison with brick fences.
As for the shortcomings of such products, one of them is the inability to prevent unauthorized intrusion into the local area, as well as the appearance. Not everyone considers mesh fences aesthetic.
Which pillars are suitable for such structures?
Experienced craftsmen know that the mesh fence can be erected in several different ways. The chain-link is considered to be a fairly light material, which is not peculiar to windage. Therefore, it is often pulled on wooden poles. They can be made from peeled and pre-stained poles. To extend the life of the unit, it is recommended that the part that will be dug into the soil be treated with special waterproofing mastic.
More reliable and durable are metal supports. As a rule, they are made of round or square pipes. In addition, finished steel poles equipped with already welded hooks are sold in stores. Buying such pillars will save a lot of time and effort.
Necessary tools and materials
Before you put a mesh fence, it is recommended to take care of the preparation of improvised tools in advance. During the installation process you will need:
- drill or shovel;
- protective gloves;
- cord;
- pegs;
- roulette.
In addition, you need to stock up in advance with water, gravel, sand, cement and anticorrosion mastic.
Mesh Fence Installation
At the initial stage, it is necessary to mark the site. To do this, in each of its corners, you should install one of the pre-stocked pegs and pull the thread. Its length should be a couple of meters longer than the dimensions of the installed chain-link. Then you need to determine the places in which the pillars will be dug. The distance between adjacent supports should not exceed two and a half meters. Otherwise, the grid will begin to bend.
In place of the marks made, you need to dig holes for concreting the supports. This can be done with a shovel or drill. The pits should be fifteen centimeters deeper than the ground freezes.
Then you can proceed with the installation of corner posts. The bottom of the pit should be covered with sand and gravel and carefully packed. To fix the posts you need a special solution consisting of crushed stone, cement and sand mixed in a ratio of 2: 2: 1. Add water to the container with these components. After thorough mixing, you should get a not too thin solution. It must also be used to secure the supports. In the process of carrying out the work, it is important to ensure that all columns are located strictly perpendicular to the surface of the soil. After installing all the supports, you need to wait until the cement mortar completely solidifies. This may take from three to eight days. On hot summer days, concrete is recommended to be periodically watered. Otherwise, it will begin to crack and lose strength.
After the solution has completely dried, you can proceed to pulling the chain link. Carefully straighten the roll first. The net is fastened to the supports using nails or pre-stored hooks. To avoid sagging around each column, it is recommended to pass a reinforcing rod into the netting.
Immediately after completion of installation work, you need to paint the fence. So you can protect it from corrosion.