For fencing sites using various building materials. A metal profile fence is the most practical and affordable option. It is a structure of supports and corrugated sheets fixed to them. Let's look at the main advantages of such a barrier.
Main features and functions
This building material is steel corrugated or trapezoidal sheets, their thickness is from 0.45 to 1.5 mm. The mold protects the metal profile fence from mechanical damage and deformation. The professional flooring painted with a special paint in 2-3 layers can serve for 50 years. The fence does not need to be constantly painted, the elements are protected against corrosion by the composition.
The functions performed are protection:
- from unauthorized entry into the territory;
- from excessive noise;
- from "other people's views";
- from dust and exhausts.
Advantages over other fencing materials
A metal profile fence has several advantages. Sheets can be easily transported; there is no need to use bulky equipment. Decking is mounted both horizontally and vertically, light weight simplifies the task for builders.
Modern design, wide color gamut, aesthetic appeal, reliability of construction, ease of installation and affordable price put it in first place among the materials for fencing. Owners of houses and plots can themselves build fences from a metal profile. Photos and information in thematic publications help bring the project to life.
Installation Rules
First you need to make a breakdown of the terrain, calculate how many profiled sheets and supports (pipes) are required. Then the frame is built - metal pipes are installed at a distance of up to 3 meters. Depth of pits for supports is up to 1.5 meters. They are mounted strictly perpendicularly, for this they use the level. The fence from the metal profile should be even, so the straightness of the frame is checked using a stretched nylon thread or cord, in the dark, you can use a laser pointer.
Next, the pit is poured with concrete and left for three days. Then, metal rails in two or three rows are attached to the supports by welding or bolting . Poles and rails are primed to prevent corrosion.
The final stage is the installation of professional sheets on the frame. Installation is made using galvanized bolts and rivets. The distance between them is usually 20-30 cm.
During construction, you need to remember several points:
- It is better to cut long pipes for supports at the place of purchase immediately - this will facilitate their transportation.
- Profiled sheets need to be checked for compliance with actual sizes - the thickness is measured with a micrometer.
- Before starting work, you need to carefully calculate the building materials, take with a small margin, as flaws are possible.
Increasingly, they use metal profiles for the fence. Its price is affordable compared to the cost of other materials. Construction technology allows saving, but this does not affect the quality of the fence. It turns out reliable, beautiful, emphasizes the architecture of houses and enterprises. Such a fence will stand for several decades and will delight not only the appearance, but also the absence of noise and unnecessary looks.