Parapet fencing and its variants

Parapet fences are called special protective structures that serve to enclose balconies, loggias, the roof of buildings, embankments and a number of other objects.

For example, a parapet fencing of a roof protects a person from the possibility of falling from the roof of a building.

Metal parapet on the pitched roof of the building

Use railing

Roof parapets

On flat and pitched roofs, parapets are installed when their height exceeds 10 meters. They serve to protect people who carry out repairs or other work on the roof.

It should be noted that the parapets not only have a protective function, but also they are part of the decor of the house. Decorative parapets can be made of concrete, brick or metal. The design and shape of the parapets depends on their functionality and the architectural design of the building.

Also, such a parapet can perform the function of draining water, which enters the roof in the form of precipitation. In winter, with heavy snowfall, such fences keep ice and snow from falling from the roof. In the spring, thanks to the parapets, the possibility of icicles is excluded. Thanks to these functions, parapet fencing protects people who are near the building.

In country houses such facilities serve to protect the brickwork of the walls, the elements of the facade and roof of the building, as well as the front of the foundation. The use of such a fence prevents premature destruction of the house.

The photo shows the repair of a classic parapet on a flat roof.

Parapet fencing for balconies

Parapets for balconies are not only for safety, but also decorate the building from the outside, giving it a harmonious and complete look.

There are various options for balcony parapets:

• decorated;
• utilitarian, when there are no additional elements;
• parapets of complex shape, which consist of several sections;
• fences that are equipped with screens made of glass or plastic.

Reinforced concrete fencing

Parapets, which are made of reinforced concrete, are called New Jersey. Such fences have sufficiently high strength. They are used as a dividing strip on the highway or they are placed on both sides of the bridge structure so that the car hits the reinforced concrete structure and does not fly over the bridge into the river.

The design is so powerful that the huge dynamic energy of the car is simply “extinguished” on the fence. This minimizes the likelihood of damage to property or the health of all road users. In addition, barriers of this type protect ordinary pedestrians who move along the sidewalk reasonably well.

Reinforced concrete parapet

Plastic mesh for fencing

To avoid injury to athletes, spectators or passing people, use special plastic nets for fencing sports fields. They reduce the likelihood of accidents during competitions or training.

Plastic fences are used on the ski slopes, so that athletes do not go outside the track, they also use nets on tennis courts, basketball courts and other sports facilities.

Such nets are fairly simple to install and today they are often used to barrage suburban areas, flower beds and ponds.

This design has several advantages:

• fairly low price, similar in its parameters to the grid "chain-link" is much more expensive;
• light weight and ease of use;
• very simple and fast enough installation, you can install your own hands without special skills;
• resistance to corrosion;
• colossal colors;
• if they steal, it's not a pity, because the plastic mesh is very cheap;
• in contrast to the metal mesh for the fence, this type of fence does not require painting, the color on the plastic mesh remains the entire service life;
• high resistance to various weather conditions.

But besides all these advantages, there is one rather large minus - this is low mechanical strength.

On the sides of the track for cyclists installed plastic protective mesh

Installation of parapet fence made of plastic mesh

The following instruction can help in the installation of plastic mesh fences:

• As with the construction of any other fencing, there can not do without pillars to which the grid will be attached. To begin with, the fence posts need to be dug into the ground for at least half a meter;

Tip! If you need a fence with a height of more than two meters, then you need to bury the posts in the ground for at least 70 cm.

• The distance between the pillars should not be more than three meters, otherwise the grid will sag. For the columns it is best to take metal pipes whose diameter is 5-10 cm. It is best to cover the columns with a primer or paint, then they will last for many years;
• In order for the fence to hold well and firmly, the ground around the posts must be well tamped or concreted.;
• After the posts are well installed, proceed directly to the installation of the grid. To do this, pull the wires on the poles, and then with the help of special clamps tighten the net. We recommend to watch the video in this article in order to better understand the installation technology.

Construction fences

It is worth noting that the main function of construction barriers is protection against accidents, as well as against the theft of building materials. As a rule, on construction sites, use ordinary barrier barriers. Most often, such barriers are made of steel frame.

To date, the market a huge variety of materials from which you can build a fence for the construction site. However, renting a fence for construction sites will be much cheaper than buying and building a new fence.

Normal construction fencing

Total

You can easily see that parapet fences have found wide application in various areas of our life. They are urgently needed to protect buildings, their own territory, to ensure safety on the roads, as well as to preserve the health and life of people.