Everything is useful on the farm, including residues after using wood. A slab or unedged board is the most optimal material in order to make a fence. The main difference of this material is that its edges are not sawn off or partially sawn off. But at the same time, you can use such boards as a crate or roof sheathing, load-bearing structures, flooring, and so on, that is, where there are no special requirements for aesthetics of appearance.
How to choose lumber?
Before you make a fence from the boards with your own hands, you need to choose it correctly. Before buying this building material, you need to pay attention to some points. First of all, there should be no knots on the boards, since they not only violate the structure of the wood and spoil its appearance, but also affect the decrease in the durability of the material. Unedged board is obtained from coniferous wood, and its quality can be estimated by several parameters:
- The surface of the material should be free of potholes, cracks, chips.
- Choose a croaker with no knots.
- The cross section must be of regular shape.
How to make a fence?
When choosing material to create a fence for suburban areas, many use stone or corrugated board, but the most profitable solution from an economic point of view will be to use wood. The fence from the unedged board is affordable for each owner of the site, while from this material you can create a very original fence. We have already mentioned the main parameters for choosing this material. By the way, before proceeding with the installation of the fence, it is necessary to treat the material with protective antiseptics - this will not only make the surface of the fence brighter and more beautiful, but also help protect against the effects of negative phenomena.
We are preparing materials
To make a fence, we need to purchase an unedged board and deliver it to the object. In addition to the boards, you will need to stock up on a number of other materials, namely a profile pipe, which will serve as supporting posts: its cross section should be 40x60, and the length should be at least three meters. To calculate the number of metal blanks, you need to take into account the length of the future fence and the area of the site. Before you start making a fence from the boards with your own hands, you should perform all measurements and plan the territory.
Support pillars need to be dug into the ground, while for compaction a preparatory pillow based on crushed stone and sand will be required. The depth of immersion of the pillars should be calculated depending on what are the features of soil behavior in winter, however, the average digging depth is 0.8-1.2 m. A distance of about 2.5 m should be left between the supports. The columns are fixed using concrete mortar, while the profiles themselves can be coated with a composition that will protect them from corrosion. Horizontal logs should be attached to the supported pillars, to which the boards will be attached. Their location depends solely on the wishes of each particular owner of the site. The main feature of the unedged board is that it is possible to make a fence of a certain type, especially if you complement the landscape design with the help of paths made from wood cuts.
What is a good lumber fence?
The cost of the fence is a determining factor explaining the popularity of this material among buyers. In addition, each design can be given an interesting look, for example, using the image on it or some other design move. The second advantage of such a fence is ease of installation, which can be done independently. The only drawback, which is quite significant, is the need for additional processing, since the tree must be impregnated with antiseptics and periodically update the paintwork.
Foundation fence
Unedged board, despite the fact that it appears as waste in the production of boards, is an environmentally friendly material with which you can create decorative fences, build walls in sheds and outbuildings, create a crate. At the same time, the installation of the fence by its technology can be in no way inferior to the construction of a house. And therefore, responsible owners even create a fence on the foundation so that it is reliable, strong and durable. The analogy of these two construction processes is easy to trace:
- In the construction of houses and fences, a strip foundation is used.
- In both cases, boards can be overlapped.
- Board, as a building material, requires special care, namely impregnation. What the fence needs to be protected from - water, sun, snow, bark beetles and rodents. And this applies to both wooden fences and wooden walls.
- Both processes - both the construction of the cottage and the installation of the fence - can be performed independently.
In any case, the board requires special impregnation from atmospheric influences, as well as from bark beetles and rotting. The upper edge of the fence, like the walls of the house, it is desirable to cover the roof or canopy. And most importantly - both the walls of the house and the fences from unedged boards can be easily built with your own hands, but here's how, our instruction will tell.
Stage One: Foundation Pouring
Of course, not everyone makes a fence from an unedged board on the basis of the foundation, but if the fence is massive enough, then reinforcement of the base is indispensable. To create a fence, a nesting point or stationary strip foundation is enough. The first method is the most common and economical. Filling will be carried out in several stages:
- First, marking is performed: for this, pegs are driven into the corners of the site, which are connected by a rope. So we will create a marking line.
- Every two or three meters we prepare the holes. The step depends on the number and length of boards to be used to create the fence. The hole should have sufficient depth.
- In the finished holes we expose the channels.
- Pour into the wells a mixture of crushed stone, sand and cement. Add water until gruel is obtained.
- We align the columns and leave until the concrete hardens.
We build a fence
Fences for the garden can be done in several ways. Unedged boards can be mounted horizontally, vertically or with an overlap. The easiest way is to lay the boards horizontally: on the beams we fill the boards or fix them with screws. Since the material has rough edges to remove cracks, you can close them on the inside with the same boards. The vertical fence has a more complex structure: you need to stuff material on the transverse boards above and below.
Pest Control - The Basics
Any fence from the boards must be processed, since any natural material is exposed to a variety of influences. You can provide protection in several ways: paint, varnish or antiseptic. However, ideally, these works should be carried out in advance. First, the boards need to be cleaned of bark, sanded and soaked with antiseptic agents or primers - this will protect the surface from biological factors. At the second stage, we finish, for example, varnish with stain or special paint for wood.
In order for the fence made of unedged boards to have an aesthetic appearance and at the same time last longer, a number of measures can be taken. For example, so that moisture does not accumulate on the fence, you can cover it with an impromptu canopy. In addition, the fence can be given a decorative look, for example, decorating its flower pots or painting it in interesting compositions.
Unedged board alternative
Many refuse to build a traditional wooden fence, which is gradually being replaced by a picket fence. Thanks to this material, the fence is perfectly flat and attractive. At the same time, the fence can be of any height, shape, color, making the suburban area original and stylish. The distinctive features of the fence are:
- universality - wooden fences harmoniously fit into the landscape, combining perfectly with brick, stone, concrete, metal;
- ease of installation - the installation of the fence can be performed independently without the participation of specialists;
- ease of care, which consists only in timely staining and elimination of defects that may periodically occur;
- reliability;
- the possibility of disembarkation near the fence of the flower beds.
We prepare the material
Firstly, we will need support pillars made of metal pipes or massive beams. Secondly, the shtaketins themselves are not wide slats, which are created from planed boards. Thirdly, between the pillars will be veined: we need materials up to 2.5 m long and with a cross section of 40 mm. To make a fence fence of boards, the material can be made by yourself or buy ready-made. In the first case, you will have to work hard, and in the second, installation can be performed on the same day. The only danger is that the picket fence can be created from low-quality raw materials, because of which the design of the fence can be skewed. If the material needs to be dried, you need to use special dryers for the forest.
Installation and assembly
To make gates, picket fences, you need to adhere to a certain technology.
- Determine the direction of the fence.
- We clear the area under the fence from garbage, weeds.
- We mark the lighthouses and with the help of the thread we determine the places under the pillars.
- Between the posts we leave a distance of about three meters, otherwise the spans between the supports can lead to sagging under the weight of shtaketin.
- We install support columns in the ground, if you need to strengthen the structure - we use a cement-sand mortar.
- To install the columns, you need to dig a pit about 1.3 m deep. Using a gravel cushion, we prevent the extrusion of the support during freezing of the soil.
- After the columns are mounted, it is possible to carry out the installation of veins, which are fastened between the columns, and the boards are fixed to them.
- We fasten the first shtaketin vertically, and align the rest with a T-shaped pattern relative to it.
To make the fences for the garden beautiful, you can use various decoration methods. Mandatory processing, for example, using stain, varnish or paint. In order for the compositions to adhere well to the surface of the boards, you must first clean them with sandpaper. Stain will protect the wood from microorganisms and mold, and varnish - from moisture.
Variants of fences for a summer residence
Despite the fact that wooden structures are once again popular today, it is not at all necessary to erect a fence from unedged boards around your site. There are many other options. For example, a euro-frame, which is made of galvanized steel and coated with a polymer composition, is very popular for mounting a fence. This material is characterized by strength, reliability, durability, ease of installation and unpretentious care. By installing such a fence, you can not be afraid that it will create the impression of an enclosed space where light will not get. Thanks to the wide color palette, it is possible to create a harmonious landscape design.
To make such fences, poles are required in the form of shaped pipes with a section of 60x60. Pillars are driven into the ground to a depth of 1.2 m, concreted if the soil is loose. After that, 40x20 transverse profile pipes are welded to them, and the welds are treated with a primer and a paint matching the color of the metal picket. We mount the gate and gate, picking up the necessary fittings for them. To prevent water from accumulating in the pipes, plastic plugs can be mounted at the end of the posts. We attach the euro-pallets to the machined frame with self-tapping screws, while the gap between the fences is very small - 2-4 cm. To give the fence an aesthetic appearance, you can decorate it with a ridge plank.
A variety of types of fences
Many owners choose an economical fence from unedged boards. The photo indicates that even from such a material you can create an interesting enclosing structure. Any fence made of wood looks stylish and natural, while you can make it from a fence or unedged boards, in a rustic style in the form of a wattle fence or in the spirit of an American ranch.
Metal fences are also popular because they are more reliable and durable. But on the other hand, they also need additional treatment against corrosion and moisture. The most economical metal fence and the simplest in terms of construction is the Rabits grid. It can simply be pulled over metal poles or a frame, or you can create separate sections. More complicated will be the design of corrugated mesh, which is a weave of curved wires. Such mesh fences are harmoniously decorated with weaving plants. Fences made of metal will be distinguished by a long service life, increased strength, fire resistance, aesthetic appearance and lightness of the constructed structure.
More expensive in terms of material costs will be a fence from corrugated board. Ideally, a material having a thickness of about 0.5 mm should be used. Such a flooring will not be dented and will not lose its attractiveness. It is best to use corrugated board with a double-sided polymer coating - this will prevent stains and corrosion. If you compare by price, then the most profitable solution will be the construction of a fence made of metal mesh.
The fence made of plastic looks innovative. Due to the fact that modern technologies are constantly developing and improving, even this material has become more reliable, efficient and better. Installing such a fence is simple, while the structure of the fence will be strong and resistant to cracking. Such a fence will be resistant to sunlight, temperature extremes, high humidity.
Basic Rules
The fence can be made independently, and from any material. In this case, a number of rules should be taken into account:
- The supporting structure must be performed taking into account the weight of the fence web.
- At the heart of any fence should be pillars that reliably and tightly deepen and are fixed in the ground.
- The pitch of the supports depends on the material from which the fence will be built.
- Before performing its installation, you should familiarize yourself with the technology of the work in advance.
Self-installation is very convenient and profitable, since you can control the consumption of resources and save them.