Construction fences: types and specifics

Starting any construction, it is necessary to take care of the protection of the site itself and the surrounding territory. Safety precautions require you to install a construction fence, as well as take care of proper protection of the object and its protection from foreign penetration.

Building portable fencing

Purpose of construction fences

The length of the construction perimeter can be very different, from 20 to several hundred meters. Signal, protective and protective-security barriers are distinguished, which differ in height. It can be from 80 cm to 2 meters, while protective and security structures should not have gaps.

Barrier devices at the site perform several important functions at once:

• Protection of the construction site from the entry of unauthorized persons and injury prevention;
• Protection of property on site. Expensive tools, materials, etc. attract intruders, so in order to avoid major losses, it is better to take care of the fence and the security system;
• Protection of the surrounding area from debris and sharp objects. Unprotected and unguarded construction can cause serious accidents with children or passersby.

Important! If, due to the absence of a fence, any incident has occurred, administrative or even criminal liability is placed on the owner of the construction site. All this suggests that even a small building must be fenced.

• Sometimes the same protective devices are used in crowded places at large events.. Their purpose in this case is to regulate pedestrian flows and to separate the zone for the audience from the stage. The height of the fence can reach one and a half meters.

Types of fencing devices

Construction fences are made of various materials, from metal mesh to high concrete slabs, which are used on large-scale construction sites that occupy a large area. In this case, all designs should be collapsible and easy to transport, they can be different in height.

Tip! When erecting fences, it is also necessary to take into account the possibility of installing double-wing swing gates, the width of which should be sufficient for the passage of special equipment.

Fencing can be both ready and assembled from scrap materials.

Main types of building fences:

1. The simplest option is a chain-link fence attached to metal poles:

• With it, you can protect the territory of any length, but more often it is used for small private construction;
• This option has become very popular due to its low price and durability;
• Despite the external lightness, due to the increased flexibility on the grid, it is difficult to climb, and if a section has been damaged, it is easy to replace;
• Mesh fencing – дешевый, и практичный способ защитить стройку от чужого вторжения;

Mesh fencing

1. More durable fence is made from inventory construction fences. These are strong designs from a welded profile with the tense metal gauze:

• The frame is supported by horizontal legs made of profiles or concrete blocks. Such a building fence is easy to install, the standard length allows you to quickly calculate how many units you will need for installation along the entire perimeter;
• Between themselves, structures are fastened with a castle joint. Standard height - 1.6 m;
• The main advantage of this fence is the ability to easily disassemble it and then reuse it. Because of this, they are often rented out;
• The total service life is at least 10 years, so this design is very profitable;

The photo shows how light and comfortable the design is for building site fencing.

Construction fencing of the profile and grid

Installation of prefabricated fences

1. The fence from a professional leaf is also quite inexpensive and at the same time reliable. A thin metal sheet with a corrugated surface is installed around the perimeter of the building, it is attached to the dug-in and fixed metal posts. However, such a fence is often used for large construction;
2. Fencing made of wood remains quite popular, including due to the low price. A wooden fence will close the construction site from prying eyes and provide protection against penetration. The main drawbacks are that the tree is afraid of moisture and begins to rot from dampness, therefore such barriers can hardly be called durable. To increase their lifespan, you can use special protective equipment;

Wooden fence

1. The most reliable solution is a solid fence made of reinforced concrete slabs:

• As a rule, it is installed where capital long-term construction will be carried out, as well as around warehouses and industrial buildings. Concrete fencing takes a lot of time and is expensive;
• The height of such a fence is from 2.5 to three meters, so it is very difficult to climb over it or quietly transfer some object;
• During the construction of concrete fences, support columns and "glasses" are used - the bases are made in the shape of a truncated pyramid. They provide the fence with sufficient stability and durability;
• For the installation of reinforced concrete fence requires the use of heavy construction equipment, so this option is used less and less.

Reinforced Concrete Fencing

One of the additional advantages of fences made of wood or concrete - they reduce the noise level, since many construction works do not stop even at night and interfere with the residents of the surrounding buildings.

Fences are used not only to indicate the boundaries of the territory. In accordance with the rules and regulations of construction work, fencing must also be made at construction sites at a height of more than 1.3 m.

Therefore, in the construction of multi-storey buildings, an overlap barrier is required - a enclosing frame with horizontal crossbars or a grid. Its purpose is to prevent people from accidentally falling from a height and ensure the safety of work.

Enclosing structures when working at height

Telescopic racks help to set the desired height of the protective structure.

Important! Fencing devices are used not only for ceilings, but also for staircases, roofs and other places that present the danger of falling during construction.

How to make a fence for the construction of their own hands?

There is not always an opportunity and desire to buy ready-made industrial fencing for construction, sometimes it is easier to make them with your own hands from scrap materials. To do this, you can use wood or metal mesh, which are subsequently replaced with a full-fledged durable fence.

Mesh fencing

The easiest option of temporary fencing for private construction is a fence from a roll of nylon mesh. The size of the cells and its color can be different, and the height of the resulting fence is different.

The main advantages in comparison with the metal mesh: plastic is not susceptible to corrosion and does not rot, it does not need to be painted, and it is not afraid of damp.

The main drawbacks - the material can not be called very strong, the grid can be damaged with sharp objects. However, even if this happened, the cut area is easy to replace, and by itself it is inexpensive.

Plastic mesh for fencing

However, this is a simple and fast-built option for the protection of the territory, which will take only a few hours of work.

Installation instructions are extremely simple:

1. Pegs are placed in the corners of the plot, between which a rope is drawn, indicating the future fence line. This line is divided into several spans, the distance between them should not exceed 2.5 m;

Marking the area under the fence

1. Holes 1.2 meters deep are drilled in the ground, and support columns are installed in them. The bases of the pillars are better concreted to provide greater strength to the fence, but you can do without it, since the grid itself has very little weight. It is important that the height of the pillars be the same around the perimeter of the site;

Drilling holes for supports

Installation of pillars under the grid

1. The net is unwound and laid out along the pillar line. It is attached to the pillars with the help of a wire that is threaded into the upper cells. The wire is screwed to the slots on the pillars, after which it must be strongly tightened so that the mesh does not sag.

The video in this article will show in detail all the steps involved in installing a similar nylon mesh fence.

Such a fence is ideal as a temporary protection of a construction or sports ground, and later the grid can be removed and a full fence made of any material can be installed.

Wooden fence to protect the construction site

Arrangement of wood fencing is somewhat more complicated, but it can also be managed in 1 day. The boundaries of the territory are also marked for it, the supporting pillars are set to a depth of 1-1.5 m. The columns can be not concreted, but densely covered with sand or tamped earth. Planed boards are used as material for the fence, which paint and cover with special structures for pests and rotting.

Wooden fence for the construction site

The boards are nailed to horizontal lags, and then the assembled shields are attached to vertical pillars. This is a reliable fence that is not particularly durable. However, its price is much lower than that of the finished industrial fencing.

Conclusion

Installation of construction fencing is a mandatory stage of work, which requires safety. Do not neglect the rules and save on materials, otherwise the risk of accidents and emergencies increases. All responsibility for the safety of work falls on the owner of the building, so you should take care of the safety of work in advance.

The choice of materials and options is great, so you can choose an option that is best suited for both price and strength.