Pipes for the fence: classification and installation nuances

Installation of support pillars for the fence

To date, the market a huge range for the construction of the fence. Everyone can choose the material from which he will construct a fence from pipes with his own hands or hire contractors to solve this problem.

In this article, we will not discuss the whole technology of construction, but only the installation of the pipe for the fence posts, their types and methods of mounting.

Varieties and classification

They are made of different materials and are designed to fulfill certain purposes. Of all the examples listed below, you can put the rack on your future fence. Of course, we will not consider all possible variants of pipes that the industry produces. We will consider the most popular options, not included in our list of pipes, should not be used for a number of different reasons. For example, cast iron products are too heavy.

Pipes for the fence are divided into several categories:

•  Metal round.
• Asbestos cementные.
• Metal square.
• Pump and compressor.
• Plastic.

All of them go on installation racks, but each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Let's take a look at each one individually and determine which particular pipe is suitable for which type of fence.

Metal round

By rolling, they are divided:

• Hot-rolled seamless ones correspond to GOST 8732-78 in diameter outside from 25 to 426 mm and have a wall thickness from 2.5 mm to 20 mm, non-measured length - from 4.5 to 12.7 m
• Cold-rolled seamless ones correspond to GOST 8734-78 in diameter from 8 to 76 mm outside and have a wall thickness from 1 mm to 8 mm, unmeasured length from 1.3 to 11.7 m.

Both that and others will be suitable for racks of future construction.

Here the main role is played by thickness and diameter. The wall must be at least 2.5 millimeters and with a diameter of 50 × 50 or 60 × 60. This is the best option.

The photo shows how it looks

Installation

• Before installing, they are treated with soil from corrosion.
• Then, an intake pipe is placed in the excavated hole, in which sand drainage is made.
• It is filled with concrete with ramming.
• A cap is welded on top, protecting the column from moisture ingress.
• The plates are welded to fasten horizontal lintels; for this we use a 40 × 20 pipe.

Tip! Concrete is better to use more densely mixed, which will allow it to be tamped during pouring. All work is best done together, the installation process will be easier and faster.

The price of the pipe for the fence depends on the length and diameter. The more indicators, the more expensive and add to this the price of soil from external factors.

The advantages include:

• The durability of the product.
• Modern technologies make it possible to manufacture a quality product of any complexity in full compliance with all the requirements of reliability and aesthetics.
• Strength.

The disadvantages are as follows:

• Price.
• Great weight.

Asbestos cement

Produced according to GOST 31416-2009 and have a wide range of applications. Have a great advantage over their iron counterparts. They do not need to be further processed from rust, while they have a sufficiently long service life.

Columns for asbestos-cement pipes are used for cladding with netting, which is fixed with clamps or wire, and is fastened with wood with screws. Fencing of such pipes will be an excellent option for a fence between neighbors.

Use best diameter 100 mm.

The figure shows what the asbestos-cement pipe looks like.

Mounted pipe for the fence, as well as iron, but without applying soil.

From above the pipe on the fence is closed from moisture penetration by a special plastic fungus or trim from a 1.5 liter bottle (budget option).

Benefits:

• Relatively low price.
• Lighter in weight than metal.
• More resistant to the effects of saline water, aggressive environment and soil.

They have practically no disadvantages. A fence made of asbestos cement pipes has a greater advantage over metal, although someone likes that.

Metal square

Square columns of 50x50 mm and 60x60 mm are well suited for pillars. They are made of the same steel as the round ones, but it is more convenient to work with them. The fence from a square pipe turns out more aesthetic and more beautiful. Their installation is made, as well as round.

The photo shows a square tube.

What are the advantages:

• Strength.
• Reliability.
• Durability.
• aesthetics

To flaws:

• Great value.
• Additional treatment against corrosion.

Pump-compressor

They are designed for pumping oil and gas. For their release used seamless hot-rolled pipes. The existing regulatory documents define an alloy for manufacturing tubing - steel NKT 20, steel NKT 30, steel NKT 30XMA. Due to the high cost of this type of pipe for fences, their use for our construction is not rational. In this article they are given the quality of familiarization, that there are such.

Here is what they look like in the picture.

Plastic

In recent years, most popular are gaining options for installing fences using plastic pipes.

Made of low pressure polyethylene, they have a number of advantages:

• resistance to rust;
• UV resistance;
• easy installation;
• as in the case of asbestos cement, they are most often used for fastening metal mesh or wood fence;
• lungs - a six-meter product is quite capable of lifting one person.

They are made with a diameter from 10 to 1200 mm. For the price of even slightly cheaper than asbestos cement. They are widely used in many areas of construction (water and gas industry).

What is the better and cheaper fence? Read about it in other articles on our site.

Plastic изделия

Finally

It is important to understand that the main part in the construction of the fence are the supports for the spans, since they will hold all the spans of the building. The choice of material for the fence depends on you. Be guided in this matter by your taste and, of course, financial opportunities.

We just tried to tell you about all the pros and cons of the materials described in the article. It remains to wish you good luck in your endeavors, and in the construction of beautiful fences. If someone has any questions, then your attention is a video review.