Modern concrete fences, their types and purpose

Any country house, cottage, cottage and even a holiday home requires beautiful decoration and protection. Previously, wooden fences were used as fencing, and today, type-setting concrete fences of different configurations have come into fashion.

This decor will not only protect from unnecessary third-party views, but also from unwanted guests, as the height of the structure can reach 3 meters. These are not solid flat plates, as it was before, but figured compositions of different colors and there is an opportunity to decorate your fence with a pleasant and durable fence for any owner.

The advantage of monolithic structures is durability and, having installed such a fence once, you can forget about the additional expenses for fencing your site for many decades. Concrete fences are used both in private households and in industry and on construction sites. The cost of structures depends on their qualities, external and internal design, as well as on the surface area and thickness.

Tip: Being interested in the store or from the manufacturer, how much is a concrete fence, do not forget to clarify the cost of delivery.

Concrete fences, and their varieties

If we talk about the fence of concrete, it is not a monotonous structure, but several buildings of concrete mix, which are different in their appearance and qualities. These fences are divided into several types, which are described below (find out here how to install a concrete fence).

Decorative fences

Manufacturers offer ready-made multi-colored fences of various shapes and you can create a real castle in your country plot. Today there are more than 300 types of concrete structures, and there is always a choice, including exclusive products for which the price is the highest.

It may be:

• Metal forged fence.
• Made under the tree or brickwork.
• With ornate tassels and lattice.
• In the form of masonry, etc.

Prefabricated structures

There are also fences made of composing components, which are made of concrete and have the configuration:

• Each individual section consists of a set of plates of different sizes.
• The top of the fence can be different from the bottom of its decoration.
• A section is several panels, and the entire configuration is assembled for the type of puzzles - each panel takes its place in a special column.

These structures can be installed on the foundation or without it, depending on the wishes of the customer and the type of construction.

Monolithic

Such fences can be temporary and permanent. The first option is concrete fences, which are most often used for fencing construction sites and industrial enterprises. The second name of the fence is an independent concrete fence.

Their feature:

• No foundation required.
• They serve as temporary fencing and are easy to assemble and dismantle.
• Consist of sections, 3 meters high and have no surface decor.
• Protect from climatic phenomena and even in the absence of the foundation will last for several years.

The second option - monolithic fences on the foundation, which are set "for centuries". Such facilities are used in large industrial enterprises and in private households.

It can be figured, decorative or smooth. Consists of solid monolithic slabs.

Block designs

In fact, it is also a monolithic structure, but made of small hollow blocks. It resembles brickwork and the blocks are also sealed with cement mortar.

This fence does not need pillars between sections, but additional decorative stone or brick trim will be required.

Tip: block fences are durable, but the installation is better to entrust the professionals. The cost of a concrete fence from monolithic blocks is much higher than a prefabricated structure, which should also be considered. The photo shows several types of fencing and you can "by eye" determine which one you like best.

Additional parapet or balusters

In addition to the whole structure there is a concrete parapet on the fence, which is used as a decor and protection from snowfall and other precipitation. Concrete parapets are used both on the fences themselves and on the roofs of houses and can be purchased in a shop or manufactured independently.

Manufacturing and repair

Some craftsmen do not acquire ready-made fences, but prefer to make a concrete fence with their own hands, for whatever reason. Someone does not trust the production and does not want to throw out their hard-earned money for poor-quality material.

Some simply compare the cost of buying and production, choose the second option. And most often businessmen earn, thus, money, having opened the small enterprise in the country.

Do it yourself

For bilateral structures of complex shape will require a vibrating table and expensive prefabricated forms. But simple one-sided sections and pillars are quite realistic to perform, without having special equipment. Here is a small instruction for those who decided to try their hand at making concrete fences on their own.

Consider the example of manufacturing spans (in the same scenario, casting pillars is performed):

• In a special form, which can be ordered or bought ready, the reinforcing mesh or wire frame is not less than 4 mm thick.
• Capacity is filled with a solution prepared in a ratio of 1: 3. It is advisable to remove all bubbles by piercing the surface or simulating the similarity of a vibrating table.
• Approximately after 2 days the finished section is removed from the mold and left to form. If the weather is hot, in order to avoid cracking, periodically wet the surface with water.

Tip: A concrete grade is recommended for production for the B-15, B-20 fence or the strongest B-22.5. It is also desirable to use plasticizers, which give greater density of the structure and the fastest hardening.

Little about repair

Порой требуется ремонт бетонных заборов, так как с годами на конструкции могут появиться сколы или трещины. Не стоит откладывать все на потом и лучше во время начать восстановительные работы (читайте также статью «Изделия из бетона и особенности их изготовления в домашних условиях»).

There is nothing difficult in this, you just have to perform a number of the following actions:

• Clean up cracks and defects.
• If the fittings become bare, then also clean it of rust.
• Treat the entire surface of the soil composition and let dry for at least a day.
• Repeat priming work again.
• Prepare a cement solution of your own or better buy a ready-made frost-resistant adhesive mixture.
• Wielding a trowel, evenly apply the mixture to the surface, trying to give the original appearance of the structure.
• After a few days, after complete drying, correct the surface and relief with emery paper and proceed to painting, if required.

Tip: it is not recommended to buy a used concrete fence, as the repair work in this case, you just can not avoid. It is better to overpay once and enjoy quietly for a long time.

Total

Concrete structures have gained popularity because of their qualities and the durability of the material and are therefore widely used not only in private households, but also in production. How to make an original reinforced concrete fence yourself?

Why does it crack and how to assemble the whole structure with your own hands? We tried to answer these and some other questions, and if we didn’t find something, then watch the story on the video in this article.

You can start small and as a result, master the production process completely. If there is neither time nor desire for installation and construction work, then there are always professionals who will help to put and decorate any building, including concrete fences for your country residence. Do it yourself or use the services of specialists, because an elegant fence is the same as a beautiful facade near the house and its faces.