Such materials as euro-piling have recently entered the building materials market. So it is customary to call it among the population. In other words, this is a fence made of corrugated board. The difference between the two materials is that one comes in sliced pieces, the second comes in sheets. For the manufacture of fences, cold-rolled galvanized steel of high quality is used.
Positive aspects of metal picket
Among the main positive qualities are the following:
- There is the possibility of applying a special coating to the fencing from corrugated board . Due to this, you can change its texture from the simplest to the most complex, because of which, when using a good tool, the metal can not always be immediately distinguished from another material.
- Due to the fact that metal is used as raw material, it is not subject to decay, like wood, for example. A double layer ensures that corrosion protection is at a high level. In addition, even if a section starts to rust, you can simply replace a single item, rather than change a whole sheet. This is one of the best advantages of fencing from corrugated board.
- It is also worth noting a fairly large variety of dimensions. Shtaketin can be from 50 cm to 3 m. Because of this, the scope of use of this kind of fencing is very wide.
- We will not disregard the fact that each shtaketin individually weighs much less than a whole sheet, and therefore the transportation process is facilitated several times.
- The wear resistance of the material is huge, so the service life is from 40 to 50 years.
- Fence from corrugated board is also very attractive because its cost is acceptable to most buyers.
What is the material
Before proceeding to the installation process, it is worth paying attention to what exactly is the correct picket fence. These are profiled metal strips, whose width is 10 cm, its length is from 1.5 to 3 m. It is also worth adding that you can buy such material in the same place where ordinary sheet metal profiles are made and sold.
Initial work
In general terms, the installation process in the form of a picket fence of corrugated board is as follows:
- Work begins with the installation of support pillars around the perimeter of the future fence.
- The depth of digging columns can reach 1.5 meters, and this depends on the climatic conditions of the region, as well as on the composition of the soil.
- In order to dig suitable pits, you can use hand tools, such as a shovel or garden drill, or you can use a gasoline garden drill to facilitate the process.
- To increase the stability of the supports, you need to clog them with rubble, and then pour concrete mortar on top and give it time to infuse and dry.
- The tops of the pillars are usually covered with caps or caps so that moisture does not get inside.
- After the concrete hardens, you can go to work with the frame. Usually it is made of a profile round pipe by welding.
However, it is not always convenient to fasten to a round pipe, for example, a combined fence from corrugated board and picket fence, and therefore, rectangular shaped pipes can be used. A bolted joint can also be used as a connection for girders.
General plan for the installation of shtaketin
After preparing the pillars and the frame, you can begin to install the trims themselves. The method of attachment, their height, the size of the clearance, play an important role in creating the design. In addition, it is usually necessary to use self-tapping screws in the tone of the picket, so as not to spoil the appearance.
- The maximum possible distance between the slats can be no more than 5 cm.
- The frame is usually made of two crossbars. In the photo of the picket fence from corrugated board, you can notice that each plank is attached to 2 screws and to the top and bottom.
- In order to maximally accurately maintain the distance between the bands, you can use the recommendations of specialists. When the desired distance is accurately determined, you should take a bar with such a width, and applying it, you can accurately determine the installation location of the next bar.
- It is not necessary to mount the fence with clearance. For those who do not like this, there is another option, which involves fixing the planks in a checkerboard pattern on both sides of the frame. Thus, you can create an original fence with excellent ventilation.
Some cons
Despite the fact that the metal fence from corrugated board has a rather complex shape, as well as many fractures and stiffeners, it is a brittle material. It is very simple to inflict mechanical damage or to peel off the paint, for example. If you damage the coating of such a material, then this place will quickly become covered with rust.
Stages of work. Training
If we consider the installation process in more detail, then all work begins with calculations. First, you need to make an accurate measurement of the area that you want to protect. This approach will help to buy the right amount of materials. Secondly, in order to accurately determine the number of columns, you need to know that the distance between each should be 2.5 meters. As supports, a profile pipe 60x60 mm and with a wall thickness of 2 mm is usually used. However, if this is a combined fence from corrugated board and shatetnik, a photo of which will be presented, then other types of pillars can be used - wooden, brick, etc.
In order to accurately calculate the height of the column, you need to determine the height of the fence itself. Typically, the support elements should rise above the ground by at least 1.5-2 meters, in some cases by 3. At the same time, remember that the average height of the recess for the support is 1.2 meters. It is worth adding that a profile pipe of 80x80 mm, and not 60x60 mm, is often used as a base. However, this is not always justified and also increases the cost of construction.
Installation of supports
The installation of pillars is a very important stage, and therefore it is worth considering this item in more detail when installing a metal fence. The fence from corrugated board, as mentioned earlier, needs a minimum profile pipe 60x60 mm. The work is as follows.
When the installation site is selected, a hole is dug to a depth of 60 cm with a drill. A column with a length of 2.7 meters is installed in it. After this, the support must be driven another 60 cm into the ground with a sledgehammer, so it turns out that only 1.5 m of the column will remain above the ground.
A few clarifications should be made here. Experts recommend deepening the pillar by 1.4 meters in the event that the soil on the site is not too dense. In addition, the pit needs to be concreted. If the density of the soil is considered normal, then such a screed is not required, you can simply cover it with gravel. Before starting concreting or backfilling with gravel, it is necessary to precisely level the column vertically using a level.
Frame
Next, you should pay attention to working with the frame. In order to make the fence more durable, it is worth using welding to fasten the transverse pipes. To do this, take profile blanks 40x20 mm and weld them to the posts. If the height of the fence is 1.5 meters, then two crossbars are quite enough. The upper one is fastened 15 cm lower than the upper level of the pillar, and the lower one should be 20-30 cm higher than the ground level. Masters recommend making fasteners of the gate and all the accessories that are required at this stage. After completion of all construction work, it is necessary to make a primer and paint the frame to ensure its longer service life.
Shtaketin fasteners
This stage is considered final in the installation of the fence. It is quite simple, but here it is very important not to make a mistake with the distance between the strips, and also to choose the right color scheme for the screws that will be used to mount the racks. For strong and reliable fastening of each level to the cross-member, 4 self-tapping screws must be used. Two are screwed into the upper element, and two more into the lower.
Some features
There are still some features that may come in handy when installing a combined fence from corrugated board and picket fence (the photo of which was shown) on their own. Firstly, it is recommended to buy trims with a rolled edge, since in this case the appearance of the finished fence will be more attractive. Secondly, the use of the chess order for such fences is extremely beneficial if you want to fence off the views of neighbors. At the same time, it is possible to install it in such a way that fresh air can penetrate the site without any special obstacles. The distance between the inner and outer section should not be more than 8 cm.