For the manufacture of fences today, a huge amount of materials is used. Most often on home gardens you can find a wooden fence, fences made of metal mesh and structures made of profiled sheets, supplemented by brick pillars.
More recently, another option has appeared on the market that has significantly diversified the design of fencing structures - this is a wood-polymer composite. WPC fence is endowed with all the positive characteristics of products made from natural wood and plastic, while it does not require constant protective treatments and stains.
What are WPC fences?
A wood-polymer composite is a material whose main components are wood fibers and polymers (polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC). A thick mixture is made from these components, which is given a certain shape under the influence of high pressure. The finished product may take the form of a board, profile, or more complex elements, from which various types of protective structures are assembled.
The fence from the KDP can be made in the classic version (in the form of vertically arranged boards), in the form of a blind fence (when the boards are installed between two columns in a horizontal position) or consist of a large number of narrow elements that are placed in the cross direction and diagonally.
The finished design may resemble a product made of plastic or MDF, but in the first and in the second embodiment, the fence has rather high technical characteristics.
Positive features
Due to the fact that the composition of the feedstock contains synthetic binders, the material acquires a number of positive qualities that are completely inherent in wood. Namely:
1. The fence from the KDP is not susceptible to decay and colonization by mold and fungi.
2. The material is resistant to moisture, ultraviolet radiation and sudden changes in temperature.
3. All elements of the fence have a finished look and do not need additional processing.
4. During operation, the fence does not need to be periodically painted, just wipe with a damp cloth.
5. Due to the light weight and ease of processing of the composite, such structures are very quick and easy to install.
6. A rich color scheme and diverse texture allow you to choose a fence for any style of design of the site and take into account all the taste preferences of the owner.
disadvantages
Fencing made of any materials has its drawbacks, and the fence from the KDP was no exception. Customer reviews speak only of two negative sides of the product:
• susceptibility to mechanical damage;
• changing the dimensions of the boards during their operation.
Indeed, such a fence can be easily scratched or damaged by any sharp object. However, such defects are easily eliminated with the help of special restoration pencils.
Long-term exposure to moisture and the sun can lead to insignificant deformation of structural elements, which is why the manufacturer took into account the presence of special gaps that allow the free installation of all strips.
Mounting
Anyone can pick up a fence from the KDP. Its design is so simple that for the construction of the fence does not need to have special skills.
The standard kit includes 5 main parts:
• supporting posts that perform a supporting function;
• caps for supports;
• main boards or boards;
• fasteners for fixing parts;
• various decorative elements.
The installation process begins with the installation of metal pipe-racks, on which a support pillar from the composite is put on. Elements are connected by horizontal profiles, to which the main boards and decorative inserts are fixed. Thus, the entire fence from the KDP is collected. The manufacturer applies the installation instructions to the materials, therefore all that the master needs to build such a fence is attentiveness and accuracy.