Concrete caps on the pillars - the features of this product

Concrete covers for fence posts allow to refine the structure and give it a finished look. But the heads are not only a decorative function, as is well known, structures made of brick, concrete or stone absorb moisture, which expands at negative temperatures and gradually destroys the material, but if you protect them with a lid on top, this negative effect can be avoided. Consider what distinguishes the tops of concrete from other options.

The main characteristics of concrete products

Как известно, крышки выпускаются и из других материалов: оцинкованной жести, жести с лакокрасочным или полимерным покрытием или ударопрочного пластика. Несмотря на это бетонные элемент пользуются самой большой популярностью, причины которой обусловлены множеством факторов, которые мы и рассмотрим (читайте также статью «Крышка для бетонного кольца: материалы и варианты исполнения»).

Virtues

First, we will look at the advantages that concrete heads have, especially since there are quite a lot of them:

• Such products are perfectly combined with most materials: stone, brick, concrete and even metal, although the latter option is often finished with metal lids.. It is very important that the fence looked like a single composition, and not a single element was in conflict with other parts of the fence.
• A wide range of colors allows you to choose the best option for any design.. It should be remembered that you can buy a product of the desired color, in which the pigment is added directly to the solution during the manufacturing process, and you can buy an unpainted version and paint it yourself. This allows you to arrange all the elements in a single style.

Note! It is worth remembering that if you paint the elements yourself, you will have to renew the coating every 1-2 years, while products made with the addition of pigment do not need tinting throughout the entire period of operation. In addition, if the dye is present in the structure, the color will remain unchanged even if there are scratches and chips.

• Fairly affordable price makes this option affordable for a wide range of customers.. In contrast to metal structures with a polymer coating, which are unnecessarily expensive, concrete products are much cheaper, which makes them very popular.
• The service life of the considered variant is tens of years and is equal to the lifetime of the fence itself.. Due to this, the costs are paid off with interest, because, having spent the money once, you solve the problem for a long time.
• Installation work can be easily carried out with your own hands - you do not need special equipment and complicated instructions.. The simplest devices and materials are enough; we will discuss this process in more detail in the next chapter.
• If you decide to refine the fence with lighting, it is better to buy covers that are equipped with holes, as you know, cutting concrete concrete with diamond circles is a laborious process, so it’s best to save yourself from this hard and tedious work..

• Concrete is resistant to aggressive chemicals, so this option is preferable for adverse conditions, because, unlike metal, it successfully resists corrosion.
• Also, the material is not subject to destruction by ultraviolet radiation of the sun without compromising reliability and durability.
• Another undoubted plus is a huge number of shapes of products: hitherto, dvuhskatnye, round, openwork, decorated with various decorative elements or even made in the form of an animal or other object.

disadvantages

Конечно, у данной группы изделий есть и некоторые свойства, которые можно отнести к недостаткам (читайте также статью «Выравнивание бетонного пола с помощью разных способов»).

In fairness it should be noted that these properties are few:

• The large weight of the products makes them difficult to transport, assemble and handle. Therefore, it is important to do everything very carefully so as not to drop the cover and not to break it. All operations are best performed with assistants.
• The need for permanent staining for the most without pigment in the structure.

• Without proper installation, the products will not protect the structure properly.

Installation Features

The process is quite simple, but still, if you have no experience, then we will consider how to properly organize the work so that the concrete covers on the fence posts stand securely:

• The surface of the pillars should be dry and clean; all dirt and dried mortar should be removed so that the fit is as tight as possible so that you can achieve a high quality fastening.
• Next, the base is preferably treated with a primer solution, which will reduce the absorption of the surface and improve the adhesion of the solution. Also, this treatment will strengthen the base.
• For fixing, you can use ordinary cement mortar, but it is better to buy an adhesive composition for exterior work. This option is good because it has a much higher graspability, and it freezes much faster, which is also important to ensure the highest quality of work.

Tip! Do not forget that for the best protection of the posts from moisture, the cover should hang on all sides at a distance of at least 5 centimeters, otherwise during rain the water will fall to the surface and into the seams, which is not very desirable.

Conclusion

Как видите, выбор и установка бетонных крышек – процесс весьма простой, достаточно соблюдать несколько простых рекомендаций, чтобы добиться отличного результата. Видео в этой статье поможет понять некоторые особенности данной темы еще лучше (см.также статью «Методы склеивания таких материалов, как пенополистирол и бетон, с целью создания качественного утепления»).

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