Installation of fence posts is a guarantee of structural

Almost every private house is equipped with a fence for security purposes. This is a rather complicated and time-consuming operation, which has many nuances.

In this article we will try to figure out how to properly install the columns for the fence.

No fence can do without reliable support

What are we doing

The metal profile of 6x6 cm is perfect for the manufacture of pillars. You can also use welded pipes with a diameter of over 60 mm Most likely, some people will wonder, why not use thinner materials, because their price is much lower?

The fact is that not everyone has the skills of a welder, and it is much more difficult to process thin metals. In addition, a thin support will not provide adequate structural strength, which can lead to its distortion.

The use of less durable materials is absolutely contraindicated. According to the instructions, the support for the fence must be resistant to all types of aggressive environmental influences (corrosion, mold, fungus, etc.). Wood or asbestos cement can not boast of these qualities.

Such pipes as in the photo are perfect for this mission.

Support preparation

Before you install the pillars for the fence they must be prepared.

You can do this as follows:

• First, you need to close the upper end of the fence posts with plugs. In their role can be ordinary metal plates that need to be welded to the ends of the profile.
• Next you need to remove the rust with a metal brush.
• After which the product is processed with a rust converter and a primer (GF-021 is perfect).
• The final stage is to paint the paint from rust.

Installation methods

This procedure can be performed using various technologies. So, below will be considered all methods of installing pillars for the fence. There are four of them today.

Clear view of all installation methods

Driving in

This technology is the oldest and most common today. It is as simple as possible, so almost any person for whom hand work is not alien will cope with it..

So, do the following:

1. The hole is made slightly smaller (10-12%) than the diameter of the column. This is necessary in order to ensure its reliable fixation, which is the guarantee of the strength of the fence.
2. A fence post is driven into the well made with a large sledgehammer. This procedure will require quite impressive physical strength.
3. If you have problems with tamping, you can slightly moisten the soil - this will facilitate the work.

This method is suitable for lightweight structures that do not have the effect of "sail". For example, for fences from a welded grid or the chain-link. It is worth noting that the installation of fence pillars with your own hands by this method virtually eliminates the possibility of making fatal errors.

Tip: if, after a temperature drop or heavy rainfall, the structure has squinted, you can easily give it the correct position with a sledgehammer.

When working with a sledgehammer do not forget about the precautions - keep it at some distance from you

Of course, this method should not be used to install posts for heavy panel fences or corrugated flooring.

Partial concreting

This method is very similar to the above, but it also has its differences..

So, it is as follows:

1. The same hole is made as in the previous example.
2. A pole is also driven into it with a sledgehammer. At the same time it is required to leave some space between the soil and the pipe (profile).
3. Then concrete is poured into the wasteland formed. Above it is also worth putting a little solution. If necessary, it can be removed later.

This technology is much more efficient than the previous one, but it also has its limitations. So, on heaving soils it can not be used. The fact is that the moisture in the process of freezing pushes the pole out, which leads to a distortion of the fence.

Full concreting

If you want a really durable fence, then you should choose this method..

It consists of the following:

1. Holes are drilled at 30-40% larger diameter than the profile (pipe). It is best to use a gas drill, as it is rather difficult to perform this procedure manually.
2. Next, the holes are completely poured with concrete and pillars are inserted into them.

Wait until the concrete has completely dried, and only after that proceed to further manipulations.

1. The result is a very durable structure that can withstand impressive weight and any external stimuli.

Important! It should be noted and the fact that even a high-quality concreted fence can look sideways in a few seasons. This is due to the fact that moisture accumulated in the soil has a pushing effect. In this regard, it is recommended to remove the soil around the pillar, replacing it with sand.

This technology is most preferred on sandy soils and at low groundwater levels. This is due to the fact that such a foundation is not able to provide an adequate level of resistance.

Tamper with rubble

This technology is a great solution when you need to put a fence on heavy and stubborn soils..

It is very simple:

1. The hole is made 35-40% more than a column.
2. In her set support.
3. The remaining space is filled with fine gravel.
4. After that, you need to tamp it with a vibrating plate.

It should be noted a very important advantage of this method: rubble freely pass water, and it goes deep into the ground. This prevents moisture from pushing, which characterizes previous technologies.

Visual scheme tamper method

Conclusion

In this article, we proposed popular and proven ways to prepare the grounds for various fences. In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic.