Concrete sectional fence - types and features of

Choosing a fence for the dacha or a private house, each owner tries his fencing to be, above all, beautiful and durable. Also the price of the structure plays a significant role. All these requirements successfully combined sectional concrete fences.

Advantages of the design

This type of construction has a lot of positive qualities, it is for this that the people call it “Eurofence”.

• As any reinforced concrete reinforced structure, this fence is characterized by a fairly high strength of concrete and enviable durability.
• Such a fence can be used as a decorative transparent fence and at the same time, you can assemble a high construction from the same parts, which will give you a sense of security and safety.
• In the simplest version, you do not need to equip a powerful, strip foundation. It is enough just to concretely support the pillars.
• Well-established concrete fences are not afraid of any natural disasters, rains, winds or great frosts.

• In the greater territory of our country, the issue of fire safety is relevant. As it is known, reinforced concrete products not only do not burn, but also do not give in to corrosion or rotting.
• At your request, you can easily recreate almost any design of the front or back side of the section. Starting from the brickwork or log cabin and ending with ornate national ornaments. Thanks to this feature, the fence can fit into any landscape.
• Concrete fences are sectional fences that do not require hiring a team of high-class professionals for installation. Ideally, 2 to 3 people are familiar with the basics of construction work and those who can dig and carry.
• After installation, the surface of the fence does not require any special care. If you are not confused by the gray color of concrete, you can leave the structure alone. But if there is a desire to cultivate the surface, then inexpensive paint for exterior work on concrete will save the situation.
• The construction itself is really set in any soil. With the observance of the technology of concreting, such a fence will stand securely without even floating.
• I want to complete this glorious list by the fact that the price of concrete wall fences is more than affordable. If we consider the average life and the possibility of building with your own hands, then such a construction costs almost nothing.

Important: according to experts and based on many years of experience, this type of reinforced concrete structures has no minuses.

Subtleties arrangement of sectional fencing

Instructions for arranging this kind of fencing is conventionally divided into the installation and assembly of the structure itself. And casting their own hand components of the fence.

What are the fences

First of all, it should be noted that the concrete sections for the fence can be produced 2 types.

These are deaf, not viewed sections and open, transparent constructions intended more for decoration.

• The casting can be decorated on one side or both..
• Fencing can be done with imitation, any natural materials and with a smooth surface.
• Depending on the quality of the form and composition of the solution used for casting, the fence may have a matte or glossy surface..

Creating components of the fence

The standard dimensions of the concrete fence section are 2000x500x50 mm.

The posts can be made in different sizes depending on the planned height of the fence and the level of penetration into the ground.

• Just want to note that it makes sense to deal with the manufacture of components with your own hands, if you plan to fence at least 120m, which on average corresponds to the perimeter of the 8 hectare site.
• In addition to concrete mixers and building materials, ideally you would like to have a vibrating table. To some extent it can be replaced by an electric immersion vibrator, but the quality of the casting will fall.

Advice: if there is no opportunity to buy such devices as a concrete mixer and a vibrating table, they can now be rented, but without them it is better not to start production.

• As for the forms for casting sections, the budget option will be made of PVC, but it is more convenient and faster to work with forms of fiberglass. The fact is that fiberglass does not require pre-lubrication, it is stronger and holds its shape better. Thanks to these qualities, casting, in this form, seizes an order of magnitude faster and you need fewer forms.
• If we talk about the columns, they can also be made independently. Foma for the column, you can buy or make yourself.

The video in this article shows the process of casting columns.

• Concrete for the fence is better to make of cement brand M500. Concrete brand should not be lower than M200 - M300. The result will be much better if you add a complex additive to the solution. After preparation of the solution, it is poured into molds and passed through a vibrating table.
• Filling is done using a reinforcement cage. Fiberglass casting can be reached in a day. In the form of PVC plastic, the concrete must be up to 3 days, otherwise the section may break when pulled out. Fully concrete ripen within 27 days, during which it needs to be wetted.

Fence Installation Technology

• Everything is a little simpler here. Sectional concrete fences can be installed on a strip-column foundation, but if the question of appearance is not fundamental, then it is quite possible to do by simply pouring the columns.
• Initially, with the help of a rope and pegs, the marking of the line of the fence and the installation sites of the supports is done.
• Next, you need to dig holes for the concrete columns. As a rule, a depth of 1.2 m is sufficient. The hole under the support is made 400 mm larger than the support itself. A gravel pad of 150–200 mm is made below.
• The support is set on the marking line, installed on a plumb line and concreted. To control the distance between the supports, it is convenient to use a wooden plank 2 m long and 45-50 mm thick. By analogy of the concrete section.

Tip: although the concrete sections are strong enough, but if they need to be corrected, you cannot use the impact mechanisms, the slab or column may crack. Cutting reinforced concrete with diamond circles is suitable here. For holes, diamond holes are drilled in concrete.

The video in this article shows some of the subtleties of manufacturing and installation of the fence.

Conclusion

It makes sense to make such constructions with your own hands when the site is very remote from the city limits, because transportation costs will “eat up” a considerable part of the budget. If transport is not a problem, then it is necessary to calculate whether it will be profitable to be engaged in the manufacture itself or to buy and save money at lower cost by installing a fence by yourself.