Fence posts: types and methods of installation

Solving the issue of fencing their own suburban area, many suburban developers are faced with the problem of choosing not only fence sections, but also pillars. As it turns out, the modern building materials market currently offers a fairly wide range of this intake element. Here and the usual rack of pipes, wb design, typesetting pillars for the fence, wooden stumps, and more. That is, the choice is really huge.

And, as is usually the case, each developer chooses according to his pocket, or more precisely, by the presence of cash in it. Of course, the element of beauty is necessarily present when choosing, but the strength and durability of the material are very important indicators.

How to install a fence

Parsing each type

Consider in one article all kinds is simply impossible. Therefore, it makes sense to deal with those that are classified as "the most popular."

Wood

Wooden bar for fence posts

More recently, this type is the cheapest. But these times are over, and the tree has become almost inaccessible. Of course, if you get stumps for racks, then we can assume that you saved a lot. But such fence posts will not last long, the view from them is very simple, and even a self-respecting summer resident will not install a fence on them.

And if, nevertheless, you decided to use wood, then we recommend treating the racks with antiseptic solutions that will lengthen the service life. In addition, it is best to use them for the construction of small fences in the form of a picket fence or fence for garden gardens.

Metallic

This is one hundred percent reliability and durability. By the way, both round and square pipes can be used for support pillars (the optimal size is 50x50x3000 millimeters). Add to the advantages of such elements of their high manufacturability.

That is, any fastener or decorative element made of metal can be welded to them, drill a hole in them that will become fasteners for other materials, for example, if you attach plastic intake sections.

Metal pipe supports

Attention! Metal racks are subject to metal corrosion processes, so they must be insulated, especially the lower part, which will be in the ground or in concrete.

Paint is most often used as an insulating material; hot bitumen or roofing material can be used for the bottom.

Here it is important to conduct the insulation process qualitatively, which will affect the life of the fence as a whole. By the way, at present, manufacturers began to offer galvanized fence posts, which have a longer service life, but we recommend isolating them.

Concrete

To use concrete pillars under the fence is unprofitable. The fact is that the price of such products is too high. Production of fence posts made of concrete is a very labor-intensive process, requiring several components and a lot of time (such a fence dries out for a long time).

Concrete pillars

But their high technical and operational characteristics have gained unprecedented fame and popularity. Of course, if there is an opportunity, it is better to make this element with your own hands right there on the construction site (by the way, it is not so difficult). But to achieve high quality will not work. Whatever you say, and in the factory, each component passes control, the concrete formulation is measured exactly, the finished product is checked under loads.

Brick or stone

This is a massive structure (a structure), which looks very presentable. Anyone who wants to show their financial situation, chooses such columns on the fence. But these elements require special treatment. Here and the complexity of the construction process, and a large number of building materials, and time spent.

Brick fence with brick pillars

By the way, any brick pillar is a coated metal frame. That is, either an armature or a pipe is installed inside. In addition, the massiveness of the structure must be compensated for by strapping, the role of which is fulfilled by a shallow foundation. This is where problems happen.

• First, the foundation must be poured by all construction canons. You can not save here.
• Secondly, the metal frame is installed and tied to the foundation in the process of pouring it.
• Thirdly, we recommend to dry the foundation well, so that the concrete will fully accept its brand strength. It is very important.

If you make a small mistake, then there is a chance that the foundation will shrink, it will crack, and the fence will twist. And from a presentable look nothing will be left.

Asbestos cement

Asbestos cement трубы (фото снизу) используются не часто, но все-таки используются. Во-первых, на сегодняшний день это самый дешевый вариант. Во-вторых, их прочность не уступит любым другим материалам. В-третьих, они не подвержены коррозии и гниению.

But they have only one drawback - to attach lags to them and other decorative elements is quite difficult. You have to invent something all the time, using various devices. For example, clamps or clamps.

Asbestos pipes

Attention! Choosing this type of fence stand, you need to close the upper part of the fixture, such as an umbrella. This is done so that precipitations do not fall inside the pipe. If the soil on the site is clay, then this stand will become a well where water will be collected. Frost will hit, and the asbestos pipe will simply burst.

How to install

There is a fairly simple installation instruction fence pillars, basically all gardeners use it.

Scheme:

1. The markings are made along the contour of the territory of the suburban area, where the installation locations of the racks are indicated.
2. It is in them drilled with a drill hole.
3. Racks are inserted and filled with concrete.

Installation scheme

In principle, this is considered a fairly reliable installation. In any case, many fences, built on this technology, cost several decades. But let's understand all the nuances.

So, the intake pillar holds the concrete mortar. And what keeps the concrete itself? Soil, even if it is clay, will not be able to create exactly the same strength as concrete itself. Tamping it makes no sense, will not work.

This means that this technology can be applied if your fence is a light construction that will not create loads on the ground itself. This is the first. The second is if the fence is installed on sandy soils.

As for heaving soil. He, in principle, is the same as pushing (metal rack or stone pillar). He will ruin any foundation or element. Many go to the trick, setting the pillars below the level of soil freezing and expanding the wells.

Stacking pillars for fences - speed of construction

For a time, for a while, this method works, but, as practice shows, only for a time. Such a structure is short-lived. In addition, the consumption of raw materials and the time spent on this process increases.

Therefore, we draw your attention to another, less expensive way.

• Drill a bit over the size of the rack with the auger.
• Install the pillar.
• We fall asleep crushed stone of small fraction in free space in layers.
• Each layer is well rammed.

Many of you have wondered how the ready-made fence posts can resist in such a hole where there is no cementing solution. Do not worry, they will stand strong and long. But the rubble will create a drainage through which the water will go deep into the ground. Why is this so important?

Drill for holes

When freezing in winter, water creates crystals inside the soil and concrete, which taper (because at low temperatures, water begins to decrease in volume). In the spring, melting occurs, which leads to an increase in volume. This pressure breaks any concrete solution. And if there is no water, then there is no pressure.

Useful tips

1. It is necessary to deepen the stands by a third of the length, that is, 30% of the length will be in the ground, all the rest above the ground.
2. If it is decided to build columns of brick, then under the foundation of the fence it is necessary to make a drainage system that would drain water.
3. Recall once again - insulation is a very important stage in the construction of enclosing structures.
4. Be sure to install protective elements such as tips, caps, visor on the fence post and so on.

Conclusion on the topic

So, in this article the types of pillars for the fence and the methods of their installation were analyzed. To make it easier for you to navigate in the information received, we specifically added a video in this article that will once again help you. And one more thing that I would like to draw your attention to, get these elements from the manufacturer, making it yourself, as practice shows, often does not lead to anything good.