Concrete fence panels - benefits and installation

Concrete panels for fencing are called reinforced concrete structures that are installed on a special base. They are used as a fence industrial and private areas. Use in the composition of frost-resistant concrete significantly extends the reliability and durability.

Features of this building material

Such designs have a fairly wide scope of application, thanks to undeniable advantages in comparison with competitors.

It should be noted:

• simple installation;
• reliability throughout the entire life;
• fencing efficiency.

In addition, concrete slabs do not need additional maintenance. If desired, they can even be painted in the color you like.

Usually, the plates are made in a standard size, but if you need to adjust them to your own, for example, at the end of a section, or on top of a fence, you will be able to cut the concrete with diamond circles. It is best to use professional equipment and tools.

Characteristics of concrete panel fences

The main properties of this type of fencing include:

• reliable basic protection of the fenced area;
• additional protection against wind and dust;
• sound insulation properties;
• structural strength;
• a variety of designs, colors (using pigmented concrete), as well as heights.

At the same time, the range of the latter can vary between 0.5 - 4 m for private territories and 2.5 - 4 m for fencing industrial sites.

Basic constructions

There are four types of concrete fences:

• solid (consist of one plate);
• national teams (several plates are their part);
• single and bilateral.

In addition, there is a classification by scope, according to which such products are divided into:

• decorative;
• industrial.

The first type is most often used for fencing in the private sector. At the same time the price of such a fence will be lower than the cost of a brick or stone.

Another of its advantages is the additional protection of the territory from the ingress of unnecessary noise and dust. In addition, thanks to modern casting technologies, it is possible to realize the most unusual design solutions, as a result of which the fence can also perform an aesthetic function.

The second type (industrial) is already used as a fence for various enterprises, factories, etc. Unlike the previous options, such fences are made with an increased margin of safety. If you need to stretch communications through it, diamond drilling of holes in concrete with the help of special crowns will help you.

Installation

Установка железобетонных плит промышленного назначения требует привлечения спецтехники. А вот с установкой декоративных изделий в домашних условиях можно справиться и своими руками, хотя для этого потребуется пара-тройка дополнительных рабочих (читайте также статью «Бетонные декоративные заборы - виды и особенности»).

Below is a guide to help you understand the full range of work.

For convenience, it will be presented in step-by-step execution:

1. Before installation, select the desired texture and color sections. Manufacturers are currently making a variety of textures - in the form of boards, stones, bricks, etc.

Tip: transport the plates only in a vertical position, this will help protect them from damage.

1. Mark up the place where the installation is planned.. In this case, remember that the surface must have a dense structure and be flat. At the same time, height differences shall not exceed 250 mm for every 2 m of the territory. If all these conditions are met, the installation of the plates will be easy and quick. Otherwise, you should deal with the arrangement of the site until it complies with the instructions.

1. Make holes for the pillars with a hole or with a shovel, you can invite special equipment to speed up work. At the bottom make a sand or gravel pillow.

Tip: when choosing the depth of the pit should take into account the height of the future fence, so make it somewhat deeper.

1. In the next step, install supports in special glasses.. Their main task is to maintain the entire structure, so use concrete for their secure fixing. Before pouring it is necessary to make sure once again that all supports are level. The grooves on the pillars must be turned to the position for installing the plates.

Tip: for pouring it is best to use concrete with a liquid consistency and a cement to sand ratio of 1: 5.

1. Installation декоративных плит начинайте поле установки всех опор. Consider, in order to avoid moisture accumulation, a wide edge should be below. Then apply the solution on the top face of the first plate and install the second one and so on until the end. All the rest are set on the same plan, just remember that the weight of one can reach 90 kg.

Some experts advise that the gap between the ground and the bottom plate should also be sealed, for example, just to fall asleep with soil and tamp or concreted. However, if the fence protects part of the garden, it is better to install a metal grid so as not to disturb the air balance.

Conclusion

Полученный забор будет не только хорошо выполнять свою основную защитную функцию, но и радовать глаз своим эстетическим видом. Можно смело утверждать, что ограничения доступа к вашей территории таким способом будет правильным решением (см.также статью «Покраска бетонного забора: как получить долговечное покрытие»).

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