How to install and protect against decay wooden poles for

Wooden fencing

In this article, we will consider not only how to make a standard wooden fence, but also how to process wooden poles for a fence in order to eliminate the processes of rotting of supports.

As you know, a tree is a very sensitive material, and it deteriorates from temperature fluctuations, humid air and direct water. But, nevertheless, a wooden fence may well last for a long time - you only need to make it right, and of course take care of several important points.

Consider all the details.

Installation options for wooden fences

In fact, wood fences can be depicted very differently. And with the use of stone, and brick, and even metal. Such combined constructions are needed not only to make the fence look more beautiful, but also to make it stronger and, of course, serve an order of magnitude longer.

In the photo "combined" fence

As illustrative examples, we will examine the two most popular solutions and get acquainted with the nuances of mounting each technology.

So, let's begin.

Fence with wooden racks

The scheme of the wooden fence

In this case we are talking about a pure wooden structure, without any artificial or natural stones.

Such a fence has the following positive features:

1. High speed assembly of the entire fence. As a rule, even a very long fence can be mounted in just a few days. And this is taking into account concreting supports;
2. Considerable service life. Of course, if all the material is properly processed;
3. Relatively low cost base materials. Compared with the same brick or rubble fence - the material for wooden construction will be several times cheaper;
4. Easy installation. The standard type of fence is quite capable of doing it yourself, and without the involvement of any helpers. The main thing here is to correctly calculate the maximum allowable assembly time - with an assistant, it will still be faster;
5. Beautiful appearance. And it is difficult to argue with this - after all, a well-made decorative wooden fence is in a sense a classic associated with the beauty of nature.

Please note that not always the price of wood fencing is low. Often, customers want to see carved ornaments, expensive woods, unusual geometry, etc. In such cases, the cost of the fence is sometimes higher than even rubble or forged structures. Therefore, before planning a budget, first find out how much your ideas and wishes will be worth in reality. So that it does not happen that you will break the old fence, but there is simply not enough money for a new one.

An example of an exclusive fence of wood and stone

Among the shortcomings, perhaps, it is possible to single out the not very high strength of wooden fences.

Now let's talk about how to actually mount the supports and the frame of a wooden fence.

1. With the help of pegs and thread, we outline the line of the future construction.
2. After every meter and a half (the distance can in principle be any and depends on the design of the fence or on the available materials) you need to dig holes for the supports. For supports made of timber with a height of up to two meters, there is usually a pit of 70 centimeters deep.
3. We lay on the bottom and walls of each pit roofing material. It will protect the concrete from moisture.
4. We install supports, having previously wrapped their lower part (which will be covered with concrete) with roofing material - this step will protect the tree from water and moisture as much as possible.
5. We prepare concrete and fill all the pits with supports.

The scheme of fixing the support in the ground and its bond with the other elements

Advice: do not use non-inert fillers, such as brick breaking or expanded clay, for preparing a concrete mix, since they will quickly rot in such a “foundation”. In addition, be careful not to in any case fall into organic matter, such as earth, branches, grass, etc. Organics in concrete will rot very, very quickly, and in its place there will be voids into which water will penetrate. And water, in turn, will turn into ice, and will gradually “tear up” the foundation of the support.

Such is the instruction - you will agree, there is nothing complicated in technology.

And what is the best way to paint a wooden fence? Here are some tips for protecting wooden elements. Even before lowering the supports into the ground, treat them with a special antiseptic. This liquid will strengthen the external and internal structure of the tree, due to which it will not form a fungus, mold, as well as any bugs will not appear.

Wood treatment with antiseptic

Such an antiseptic liquid for wood is literally a penny, and there are many benefits of it. It can be applied either with a brush or spray. But in the first case, the flow though will be more, but everything will be more effective, as more fluid is absorbed into the tree.

Now consider a slightly different technology for the construction of wooden fences.

Wooden fence with brick supports

The fence of wood with brick supports

Of course, a wooden fence with brick pillars looks very beautiful. And if it is beautiful, then it goes without saying. Perhaps you want the same fence.

Features here are:

• Brick supports certainly much more durable than wooden poles. But again - provided that the foundation and the laying are executed correctly, taking into account all the specifics of the situation and in accordance with all existing rules and regulations;
• Make brick pillars 1-2 days will not work, because before laying each new row will have to wait until the previous one is completely dry. The only thing that can be accelerated in this case is to lay out 3-4 rows per day, if the width of the sides of the column allows;
• Price of brick supports much higher wooden pillars. And this concerns not only the material itself, but also the work itself. Of course, you can do everything with your own hands, but here you need some minimal skills so that the masonry is even and strong;
• Under each brick support it is necessary to do more powerful fillthan the one that is needed for fixing wooden posts.

Pay attention to the fact that for pure wooden supports, reinforcement can not be used, but for brick structures without reinforcement with metal is not enough. It is also necessary to reinforce the foundation of the supports, and connect the foundation reinforcement with the support itself. In addition, for every few rows of bricks, you also need to lay reinforcement. If all this is not done, then it will not be possible to build truly durable and reliable supports.

Column reinforcement

There is another secret to this technology.

In all places where the wooden elements are in contact with the brick, make a strip of roofing material - so you protect the wood fragments from rotting as much as possible.

In general, we have learned how to make support for the fence, now let's talk a little about the care of wooden fencing.

Care for wooden fences

In principle, there is nothing difficult in this matter.

1. Make sure that the outer surface of the supports, and in general of all wood, is always under a layer of paint or varnish. If the paint has already peeled off, then allocate time, some money and repaint the fence, until it began to rot.
2. Correctly calculate the load on the supports. For example, if large dogs live in the courtyard, which are usually often thrown onto the fence, keep this in mind and place only columns that will not be loosened during such loads.

That's all.

We hope that the information was useful to you, and you will now approach the installation or replacement of supports with a great understanding of the nuances of this case. If you want to know even more, then watch the video at the end of this article - there are a lot of interesting things (read also the article “Wooden fences for giving with your own hands”).

All the best to you!