In arranging a fence for a private house, it is important to observe several operational qualities that may seem contradictory to each other. This applies to reliability, ergonomics and functionality. Indeed, wood and stone with concrete only in certain conditions can provide a combination of these properties, but this does not apply to metal fences. Installation of a steel structure requires some costs and physical effort, but the result in most cases justifies itself.
Installation of a fence from a profiled sheet
For the fence, galvanized sheets with polyvinyl chloride or polymer coating with the addition of synthetic resins are suitable. This is a protective layer that will protect the base of the profiled sheet from corrosion, frost and minor mechanical damage.
Material installation is carried out according to the following instructions:
- The installation points of the supporting poles to which the sheets will be fixed are marked.
- Digging holes for diving piles. The depth can be 70-100 cm, and the diameter is about 30-40 cm.
- Crushed stone, gravel, or broken brick is poured at the bottom of the dug pits with a layer of about 20 cm.
- Columns are installed vertically to ensure reliable fixation. For fastening, cement mortar is used, which must be poured into each hole. Pillars are left for three days - this is the pour time of the mixture.
- With the help of transverse lags, the basis for the installation of a metal fence is performed. Profile slats are cut from the corrugated board, which in the future will need to be welded horizontally to the posts.
- Solid galvanized sheets are attached to the logs with self-tapping screws 35 mm long. Fixation points should be 50 cm apart.
Installing a fence made of metal picket fence
In this case, not solid metal sheets are used, but planks that resemble an ordinary board in shape. Only in contrast to wood material is it a question of thin profiled segments in which holes for fasteners are specially provided. Like the professional sheet, the metal picket has a galvanized coating with protective layers. Do-it-yourself installation of a fence made of metal picket according to the following instructions:
- As in the previous case, holes with an indentation of 100-150 m are dug, in which supporting poles are installed using the same technology. The parameters of the pits are the same - the thickness is 30-40 cm, and the depth is about 1 m.
- A rectangular metal profile is used as transverse logs on which the picket will be directly mounted. Logs are mounted in two horizontal lines - about 30 cm from the ground, and at an altitude of about 150 m.
- Previously in the profiles, it is necessary to make holes with a drill for metal. Their format should correspond to the mounting holes in the picket fence.
- Fence planks are screwed to the horizontal profile at the joints. Alternatively, you can use welding instead of hardware, but in this case it will be difficult to dismantle.
Installation of a fence from rods
This is one of the most reliable designs, expanding the possibilities for landscape design. On this fence, you can put decorative climbing plants that will make the appearance of the fence more attractive. The structure is made to order from forged elements by segments. Each segment involves docking with the adjacent part of the fence and the presence of a support element in the form of a column for deepening. Actually, the installation of a metal fence of this type involves assembly using clamps or locking mechanisms provided for in the design basis. In parallel with this, the immersion of the columns in the prepared holes is performed, as in the previous structural options.
Fabrication and installation of welded structures
This method is suitable for those who want to save on the manufacture of structures for the fence and at the same time know how to use a welding machine. In particular, a household inverter device with a current strength of about 190 A is suitable. Initially, a design scheme with horizontal profile strips and vertical rods is developed. In accordance with the characteristics of the structure, material is also purchased. Support poles are also being prepared, to which horizontal logs will need to be welded. As a rule, the manufacture and installation of metal fences is carried out in separate stages, but they can be combined. In this case, the assembly will be carried out in turn with the fastening of each rod. Nevertheless, experts recommend adhering to the technique of sectional mounting in this scheme. That is, first separate sections 50-70 cm long with profile stiffeners and vertical rods are welded, and then a solid fence is already assembled.
Installation of a metal fence from a grid
This type of enclosing structure is highly functional, preventing the penetration of strangers and animals and at the same time creating the conditions for the construction of hedges. The mesh netting with large cells is optimally suited for such tasks.
At the first stage, marking of the site is also done with the designation of the installation sites of the support posts (distance - 2-3 m). Pits for installation can be made less deep, since the effect of windage during strong winds will be lower. Pillars are filled up with crushed stone and poured with concrete, as in previous cases. The mesh cloth is preferably used solid, without pieces, from support to support. Installation of a metal fence of this type is carried out using mounting plates or brackets. If the columns are iron, then welded elements are used, and if they are wooden, then you will have to hammer in the places of joining with hardware.
Features of 3D Fences
A relatively new type of fencing in Russia, which is made of welded metal rods (supporting columns) and meshes with transverse bends that give it rigidity. Accessories suggest a modular assembly, which facilitates the installation process - according to the principle of the designer.
The installation technology as a whole converges with the previous fence device method, but there are two significant differences:
- The installation of metal 3D fences is carried out in separate sections - to the pre-installed supporting rods, individual parts of the welded mesh are 2.5-3 m wide.
- For direct mounting of sections to poles, special U-shaped clamps of a suitable format are used. They capture the mesh web in the respective nodes, fixing it to the vertical rod. The clamp closes in the clamping mechanism with screws.
The advantages of 3D-fence include rigidity and high wear resistance, which is achieved due to the polymer coating. This means that an open view is provided (if necessary) and sufficient reliability in terms of protection against penetration, since the design has welded joints.
Decorative design
The best solution for giving the fence an aesthetically attractive look is painting. Since, in principle, high requirements are imposed on the design in terms of protection against external threats, several technical layers should be applied before painting. First of all, it is a corrosion-resistant coating, which should be covered with a primer. Today, there are also universal paint and varnish compositions for metal, which combine both decorative and protective properties. In any case, both the primer and the painting should be performed only after the installation of the metal fence using a standard painting tool - brushes with rollers, or a pneumatic spray gun, if it comes to large areas.
Conclusion
The fence device for private home ownership is a responsible task, but quite affordable for implementation on its own. The main thing is to correctly observe the installation technology, not forgetting the technical nuances. Self-installation is also beneficial for financial reasons. So, the federal unit rates (FER) for the installation of a metal fence currently amount to about 10-15 thousand rubles. This applies to rigid, durable structures using the above materials. Approximately 70% of this amount will just go to a metal base with poles, galvanized sheets, wire mesh, etc. The labor of workers with the costs of using special equipment is provided by the remaining 30%.