Mesh fence - not only a cheap alternative, but also the main

When a decision is made to erect a fence, several factors are taken into account at once - cost, financial and temporary, soil condition, availability of materials, availability, eventually, qualified personnel to perform the work and the future attractive appearance of the fence. Not the last role is played by the need to care for the created structure.

If all these factors are put together, then let it not seem surprising, but an ordinary net fence will take the lead. Clever approach when using the grid as a fence allows you to leave behind all other competitors.

Mesh sectional fence with appropriate framing is not only forced, supposedly, an alternative, it is the main way of fencing for the situations presented in the photo

Grid as a leader of the ratio of tasks performed - costs

The vast majority of mesh fences use such a rolled up coil in a net.

When they say the fence of the grid, quite, strictly speaking, do not mean this grid under the strange culinary name "chain-link". Another thing is that the chain-link is so common as a fence that it may not be a big mistake to link fences with a rabbi.

Although it is necessary to know when making a choice that there are other options:

• There are mesh spans of 2-3 meters in length and from one and a half to two meters in height just collected by an accordion along the long, horizontal side. Such a fence you have to build spans, but working with such a grid is very convenient. You simply fix its upper edge, and down it opens itself. Of course, the bottom also requires fixing.

• Everyone knows the mesh structures, which are already manufactured, in metal frames. Installation of a fence from a chain-link grid is very convenient, in essence, with a grid as such, you absolutely do not have to "mess around" with your own hands. Metal pillars are simply installed, two horizontal plates are welded on top and bottom of them, and the mesh structures are already welded to these plates. Virtually all of our sports grounds and fenced.

Variants of mesh fences are many, there are those that are prefabricated structures of the racks, nets and fasteners. Notice how the photo made the holes for the racks - the drill under the metal pipes

• Recently, a grid of vertical metal rods has become very popular. (see photo above). Such a grid is only one of the component parts of the entire carefully thought-out design, which includes both racks and fasteners. The cores of this mesh have a special anti-corrosion coating, and the overall impression of such structures in terms of design is second only to the next option.

• This option is brilliant, but rather time consuming, and therefore expensive, the find of designers of "landscape sciences." The idea is quite simple - combining vertically arranged rods, create a picture on the grid. Such fences are rarely seen, but where they are installed, attract admiring glances to themselves instantly.

• Well, and, of course, the usual chain-link - what is called quickly and cheaply. Such a net is delivered in large heavy rolls - its fastening on the first pole allows, literally, like some kind of vertical carpet to unfold a fence along its entire length.

Helpful advice! Working with the grid, if it is not already fixed in the frame, requires extreme caution and the use of reliable plumbing tools. The sharp ends of the grid, observing all the laws of Murphy, will constantly crawl, anywhere, and cling, for whatever it is. Show patience here, the main thing is not to hurry when unfolding the chain-link. You yourself will be one of the objects of permanent clinging, therefore you can’t do without reliable leather gloves and junk clothing - it will almost certainly be torn. Avoid stabbing wounds from contact with the net - they are quite painful, then heal for a long time, and most importantly, they can cause unpleasant rot. As for the tool, powerful pliers and a metal cutter are very useful here.

Mesh benefits

The popularity of the grid as a filler of the spans between the pillars is due to several reasons:

• First, the net itself for the fence is quite cheap and very common, so finding it is not difficult.

Another option is to install a mesh construction on a concrete or brick parapet. Here, the labor intensity of all works increases significantly, but you can increase the height of the fence.

• Secondly, grid structures are built rather quickly.
• Thirdly, the grid has almost zero sail, therefore construction of powerful supporting pillars for the fence is not required.
• Fourthly, the fence from the grid allows you to monitor the fenced space from the outside - and what remains to be done by the owners of football stadiums or animal pens.

Installation

Progress on installation

If you do not have a ready-made fence design with branded posts, fasteners and mesh spans, then you will have branded installation instructions on your hands, then the procedure for installing a mesh fence is quite simple:

• Install the columns. Preliminary investigating the soil on the possibility of using a drill, which will allow to do without earthwork and concreting. If the ground makes the pits, do not forget to check their depth below the depth of soil freezing in winter. If the ground is heaving - prone to collecting moisture, conduct reliable drainage of both the pit itself and the space above - at the ground level to a depth of 20 cm, and within a radius of the pole not less than 30 cm.

Preparing the ground for the installation of pillars

• Securely attach the mesh to the first pole and begin to unfold it to each next. In this situation, you need to take care in advance about the presence of mounting brackets on the pillars. The mesh can, as welded to these brackets, and fastened clamps.

Where mesh fences and fences have always been indispensable, so it is on farms and in forest land to protect against the penetration or exit of animals

Helpful advice! Drainage posts is the basis of all the work on the installation of the fence "on the year." But it is also extremely important to protect against the ingress of moisture into the posts if they are hollow. Winter cold just "tear up" such pillars, if they are asbestos-cement or wooden. Most likely, the metal will not stand, but below the ground level. Therefore, you may not notice any obvious distortions, unless a pillar suddenly “leads” a little.

Conclusion

Not only the price - the main factor in choosing a grid for the construction of the fence. But before finally settling on the chosen option, research everything that is offered on the market.

And who said that once the grid, then you need to forget about the design. Such a fence from the grid will give odds to anyone else who claims not only reliability in protection, but also appearance.

Approach the installation of the fence very carefully, and then you will not have to regret the decisions made, in favor of or against such a design as a mesh fence. In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic.