Each person seeks to protect his house and land from prying eyes, stray animals and uninvited guests. That is why many erect fences. Of course, the fence should not only protect, but also have an attractive appearance, be reliable and strong enough. Moreover, such a fence should be combined with the cost-effectiveness of its construction. What to choose? In this case, a fence on screw piles is perfect . Reviews of such designs are mostly positive. After all, such a hedge has a number of advantages and minor disadvantages.
Screw piles on the fence
Similar designs, as the name implies, are mounted using screw piles. They are the basis for the fence posts. Also, screw piles can be not only the foundation, but also the frame of the entire structure. Such products are hollow metal pipes. At one end of the product there is a special thread and a sharp tip.
It is worth noting that the screw piles on the fence are protected from corrosion. In the factory, they are coated with a special coating.
What piles to use for the fence
It is customary to distinguish similar products in several ways. First of all, piles are divided by type of thread :
- Standard.
- With blades.
- With combined thread.
Screw piles on a fence with different threads differ not only in appearance, but also in the loads that they can withstand. The strongest - with blades. Moreover, such products are of high cost. As a rule, such piles have only two blades. This allows you to increase the reliability of such a support, as well as distribute the pressure that is exerted on it. As a result, the bearing capacity of the product is significantly improved. In addition, it becomes possible to apply such piles on virtually any type of soil.
Also, products are distinguished by diameter. To install the fence, piles are usually used, in which this indicator is 57, 76 and 89 millimeters. However, the most popular are metal products from pipes. Their diameter is 76 millimeters.
In addition, piles are distinguished by the method of their manufacture: cast, combined and welded. The latter are mainly used specifically for the construction of fences. Cast constructions are optimal for building construction, as they can withstand quite large loads. Combined products are used much less often, since in terms of characteristics they are very much inferior to the previous ones.
Preparation for installation
The installation of a fence on screw piles, like any type of construction work, has some nuances that must be taken into account. Before starting the installation, it is necessary to carry out a test screwing. This will determine the possible level of deepening of the structure. It should be noted that this indicator directly depends on the composition of the soil. If the soil is very heavy, then the piles can be loaded only 1.5 meters, since screwing in under such conditions will be impossible. Then you should mark the perimeter. It is worth remembering about underground utilities.
Piling
The distance between the support columns should be from two to three meters. It all depends on the condition of the soil. The optimal step is two and a half meters. After the marking is done, you can begin to install the piles. First you need to make a depression in the ground by about 20 centimeters. It is in these places that the screwing will occur.
This can be done manually using a lever made of a metal pipe. Moreover, its length on both sides should be at least two meters. When screwing in, make sure that the pile enters the ground evenly and evenly. You can use a level or a plumb line for this. Correcting irregularities will be impossible in the future.
What to do after installing piles
After all the piles are installed, they must be cut to the desired level, and then filled with a solution of concrete. For this, it is better to use a cement grade of at least M-150. This will significantly increase the bearing capacity of the entire structure, as well as protect against moisture and its penetration into the products.
To protect the upper part of the piles, you need to ground them with a two-component special composition. In addition, it is worth processing the structure with wear-resistant anticorrosive mastic.
If necessary, a small indentation can be made around the piles and filled with cement mortar.
Next stage
The following steps depend on what height piles you need:
- If the height of the structure is from 1.5 to 2 meters, then the installation of guide rails is necessary. This is necessary for better fastening of the material.
- If the height is from 30 to 60 centimeters, then installation of fence posts is necessary.
Fence installation
When the screw piles are installed on the fence, you can proceed with the installation of the fence. Usually for these purposes, you can use a tree, mesh or corrugated board. A fence made of such materials looks aesthetically pleasing and meets almost all requirements. Most often they use corrugated board. The panels in this case are usually installed in parallel to the supporting poles. When attaching the very first sheet, it is important to accurately make all measurements. Otherwise, distortions may occur during further work.
Also, when installing the very first panel, you need to make sure that the lower edge remains above the ground at a height of at least 5 centimeters. Otherwise, the material will not last long under the influence of moisture.
The main stages of the construction of the fence
A wooden fence on screw piles or a hedge of corrugated board looks original and neat. However, in order to achieve the desired result, it is worth observing the following sequence:
- Determine the height from the lower border of the corrugated panel or board from the ground.
- Extend the construction thread between the posts at a given height. This will greatly facilitate installation.
- Attach the first panel, while guided by the stretched thread.
- Fix the hedge material.
- Align the second sheet.
That's all. Mounting the fence on screw piles is a lengthy process that requires compliance with all the rules.