Building fences: tips and tricks

26-02-2018

Fence

Fences are an integral element of the dacha or a private house. They serve to visually differentiate the territory, protect against animals and thieves, prevent wind from penetrating and even are indicative of a certain status of the owner.

That is why, when planning the construction of fences with your own hands, it is necessary to take into account a huge number of various factors, types of materials, landscape features and weather conditions.

Brick fence lined with wild stone with wrought iron elements installed

Types of fencing

There is a mass way to make a fence.

All of them are very different from each other and have their advantages and disadvantages.

Wooden fence - has the advantage of cheap material and ease of working with it, but among its shortcomings can be noted such as poor resistance in aggressive environments and the need for constant care.
Forged Products - have a stunning appearance and have good reliability, but also require periodic tinting and are quite expensive.
Brick or stone fences - very practical and reliable. They may be considered the most optimal, but their cost is sometimes very high, and the time for erection is considered to be one of the longest.
Grid - is the simplest type of visual separation of the territory. It has a low price, with the right choice of material, does not need periodic maintenance, but such barriers allow strangers to look at the protected object and cannot serve as reliable protection.

The original fence of facing bricks with metal elements and caps with light

Normal building fence - has the simplest appearance, since it is made from the cheapest sheet metal profile. Perfectly copes with its tasks at sites where temporary fencing is required.
Concrete sections - are considered very practical and inexpensive. However, the appearance of this fence leaves much to be desired.
Metallic profile, fence - one of the most popular materials in recent times. It does not require maintenance, protects reliably, is easy to install and is relatively inexpensive.
Plastic fencing - are decorative designs. They have a good appearance and do not require care, but cannot act as protective agents because of their physical properties, expressed in fragility of the material.

Tip! You should not be limited to a certain type of material. If desired, you can always combine several elements that will give the structure its own properties.

Variant of the project with an indication of its own dimensions for this design

Manufacturing

Usually the construction of the fence is done by hand according to the project and material chosen in advance. In this case, a combined fence made of bricks with forged elements will be considered. This will allow you to understand the whole principle of this construction, which can be applied to other types of structures.

Graphic layout of the installation of brick fences

Project

Manufacturing проекта всегда будет основой любого строения. По нему производится монтаж и закупка материалов.

It is this one that makes it possible to understand what the finished structure will look like and, if necessary, will allow making certain amendments.

First of all, it is necessary to put the outlines of the intended structure on a sheet of paper. In this case, all sizes must be in scale.
Then place the space for doors and gates.
After that, it is necessary to designate the place of installation of the posts, on the basis that the distance between them should not be more than 3 m. It is also worth remembering that the beginning of the structure and its end should look like columns, and they also distinguish doors and gates.

Tip! If necessary, you can always take advantage of the finished project, making the necessary amendments to the specific site for it.

Trench under the foundation

Excavation

Usually, instructions telling how to build a fence do not pay much attention to this matter.

However, it is the foundation of the entire structure and requires a certain approach.

First of all, you need to align the plot of land on which the structure will be located. If the length of the proposed structure is too large, and the differences in the landscape are insignificant, then this can and should not be done.
Next, dig a trench. Its depth should be 60 cm, and the width is 20 cm more than the fence itself.
After that, with the help of a drill, we make holes in the trench at the locations of the fence posts. Their depth should be not less than 40 cm, and diameter more than 20 cm.

Tip! To facilitate the work, you can use a special brace or a drill on a gasoline engine.

Concreting траншеи с трубами

Concreting

Modern construction of fences involves placing on a high foundation with the organization of water diversions. Therefore, in the dug trench, you must install a wooden formwork, protruding above the ground by 10 cm.
After that, pipes for intake of about 40 mm in diameter are installed in the drilled holes, and their seats are concreted flush with the bottom of the trench. At the same time it is worth using a plumb to maintain a perfectly flat angle with respect to the ground.
When the concrete hardens, reinforcement is placed in the pit, tying it together with the help of a wire. This is necessary in order to give strength to the foundation.
After the preparation is completed, concrete is poured into the trench, ramming it with sticks or a special vibrator.
Next, you need to leave the entire structure until the solution hardens.

Tip! Sometimes it is much easier and cheaper to order a ready-made concrete machine than to make it yourself.

Variants for the manufacture of brick pillars

Masonry

Some people, starting construction, are interested in how much to retreat from the fence when building a garage, so as not to violate any rules or regulations. However, in this case there are practically no restrictions, which allows you to make the fence not only next to this structure, but also to make it solid.

That is why, when such construction is being prepared, it is necessary to order materials in advance and not just from one manufacturer, but even from one lot.

In this case, facing brick will be used, which not only has good strength, but also has the appropriate appearance.

However, in different batches it may have a different shade.

To begin with, a layer of waterproofing is placed on the frozen concrete foundation.. Roofing material or special mastic can perform its functions. This must be done in order to protect the brick from moisture.
Next you need to pull the rope from one end of the fence to the other.. At the same time it should be located where the edge of the wall is. It is for her and we will put a brick.
As a guide, you can use the technique that is shown in the photo below.. This is a standard clutch, which does not require special knowledge and skills.

The simplest options for brickwork

It should be noted that during the work it is necessary to constantly monitor each stone with the help of level and plumb.. For visual inspection, after the construction of half of the wall, you can stretch the thread diagonally through the entire structure, thus controlling the entire plane.
Poles must be laid around a concrete pipe.. At the same time, many bring electricity to them to install lamps or lanterns.
It is recommended every few rows to put metal wire along the entire length of the fence.. It will serve as a kind of reinforcement and strengthen the connection of all elements in the wall.
If you install the fence with your own hands for the first time, then you can strengthen the connection of the wall and the pole for sure.. To do this, use long nails that mutate in the seams, tying both parts of the masonry.

Tip! Perform all work must be very carefully. It is better to arm yourself with a rubber spatula and a damp sponge in order to be able to remove the parts of the solution that accidentally fell on the front side. This must be done immediately, otherwise a beautiful facing brick will lose its appearance.

Forged section fastening embedded in a pole

Forged construction

Since in this type of fence sections are used of metal, processed by the forging method, it is necessary to prepare seats for them in advance.

It is necessary to lay out a semblance of a window opening according to the size of the section, but only as high as the first seats, which are indicated on the grids with pins.
Next, install the structure in the wall of the fence, and the pins mutate in the masonry.
Similarly, it is necessary to do with all attachment points.

It is worth remembering that the price of blacksmith work is quite high. That is why the fastening section in the fence should be reliable and high quality.

Protection of fences with special caps

Finishing work

After the fence is fully built, it must be protected from rain and direct sunlight. For these purposes, a special umbrella or cap is well suited to the posts, which is worn on top and fixed with the help of special cotter pins. If desired, such protection can be purchased for the entire length of the structure.

Also need to correctly sew the seams. To do this, you can use a special tool or other available tools. If necessary, you can add a dye to the solution and give the seams a certain color.

Jointing in masonry

Conclusion

After reviewing the video in this article, we can conclude that the manufacture of a brick fence is a very laborious process. At the same time, it is necessary to perform land, concrete and other types of work that are rarely encountered in the construction of ordinary walls. Many craftsmen equate the installation of the fence of this type to the manufacture of a small building or a stone shed on the foundation.