The fence of the site, in addition to its protective function, should act as an element of decor. Due to well-chosen materials, it is possible to create a durable and reliable protective barrier, which is the final touch in the appearance of the house and the surrounding area.
Metal fence: advantages
The unsightly fences have changed a lot with the improvement of the production of composite parts: they have become aesthetically designed, beautiful fences. Structural elements such as crossbars and shtaketins have a polymer finish and are tinted in various colors, which allows them to be combined with bricks, siding or roof tiles.
Due to the wear resistance and strength of the metal, the picket has a longer service life compared to wood products, which reaches 30 years. Color coating has a guarantee of 10 years, which allows for a long time to get rid of repair and painting work. Do-it-yourself metal fence fence, despite its budget, looks very original, especially in combination with brick supports. Thanks to an extensive selection of colors, you can choose a fence that is best suited for the design of a country house: bright shades highlight the fence, and light shades make it almost invisible. The material is fixed on the lags in two ways: open or hidden, that is, in some cases there is a need for the use of metal decorative rivets.
One of the main advantages is the cost. Metal fence for a fence, the price of which starts from 60 rubles for one strip with a height of about 180 cm, is sold in various versions. When calculating the price per linear meter of the finished construction, a quite budgetary amount is obtained in the region of 400 rubles. This is much smaller compared to the same length of brick or stone fence . Wooden fencing is also inexpensive, but they need frequent repairs, painting, processing with specialized tools.
Installation of metal fence: features
The enclosing part of the metal fence is represented by steel strips, and the supporting part by pillars. The latter are made from various materials, which allows you to create combined options: the picket is in perfect harmony with wood, concrete and brick. No less popular are metal supports, which are pipes with a diameter of 60 mm or more.
It is worth noting that such enclosing elements have more weight compared to the chain-link or wood slats, therefore it is necessary to create strong and reliable supports. The distance between the posts is filled with a picket fence, which is mounted on a profiled pipe. Pipes that have a common color with the rest of the elements are the most cost-effective option for supports, characterized by easy and quick installation. Profile elements are manufactured by rolling from galvanized metal and have a decorative polymer treatment. The coating can be of various colors: from the brightest to neutral. It is possible to obtain an original effect with the help of double staining: inside the fence is light, and on the outside it is bright, attracting attention.
The material used differs in the number of bends and the shape of the profile. A metal fence is assembled quickly enough and requires the same type of movement. It is worth noting that special attention should be paid to the quality of the fastenings and the accuracy of the markings. When examining a finished fence from various angles, it changes its appearance from transparent to solid.
Tools and Hardware
It is worthwhile to prepare a screwdriver in advance for fixing elements and a drill or a shovel for earthwork. In some cases, there is a need for a welding machine, depending on the design of the gate or fence. Part distribution will be more accurate with a laser level and cord.
For fixing, self-tapping screws are used, as well as specialized fasteners with washers to avoid rapid wear of polymer spraying. Profiled mounts are also used.
The selected site should be leveled, cleaned of grass and debris. Stakes with a cord stretched, the perimeter is marked. It is possible to install a fence made of metal bricks only after determining the exact location of the pillars.
Installation of supports
It is necessary to dig holes with a depth of 50 cm. Filling the pits with sand or soil is not enough, concrete can not be dispensed with for quality fixing. The solution is prepared according to the usual scheme, regardless of whether the ready-made mixture is used or whether it is prepared independently.
A strict vertical level is required for the pillars, for this you need to use a special tool as often as possible. The distance between the supports is determined by the length of the applied crossbars. Mounted poles are left for several days to fix, while the concrete must completely dry. For convenience, wood struts are used.
In the construction of the fence, the most important stage is the concreting of steel supports. The quality of their installation affects the reliability and durability of the entire structure.
Assembly
The crossbars are fixed with screws along the entire perimeter at previously marked places. Further, with the help of a marker, they are indicated along the entire length of the place for fixing the picket fence. This stage requires special accuracy, attention and patience. The gap between the details of the fence is determined taking into account the width of the profiles used. The fence acquires visual lightness with increasing distance between the shtaketin. The space should be the same, without the slightest deviation, otherwise the fence will look messy.
The easiest step is to screw the elements with a screwdriver. On this, the installation of the metal fence is completed, it remains only to equip the gate and the gate.
Use of timber
A metal fence is the best option for a summer cottage and a suburban area and has many advantages over wooden options. In the role of horizontal elements, a bar sometimes acts. Given the fact that it has less strength than a metal analogue, its painting and additional antiseptic treatment are necessary. It is also worth noting that in this case there should be a small space between the posts, since a significant weight of the picket will fall on the beam.