Plastic fences for gardening - master's advice

No one is surprised that plastic, as a type of building material, entered our life quickly and for a long time. In interior decoration, it is used most of all, but to make fences out of it, this is a completely different category for many incomprehensible and, most likely, this is a novelty.

This is actually the case; plastic fences for dacha appeared on the market not so long ago, but, as life shows, even here he began to gradually force out traditional materials.

Decorative fences for giving from plastic - beauty and reliability

What manufacturers guarantee us

1. Plastic fences for gardening can withstand a large temperature difference. They are not afraid of any fierce winter frost, nor the summer heat.
2. The term of their operation is quite large, which can be compared, for example, with the structures of fences made of stone or brick.
3. No need for permanent or periodic repairs. To keep such a fence is simple - a small wet cleaning. And this is enough.
4. High strength indicator of the material itself. Manufacturers claim that this figure is higher than that of the tree. Break such a structure will be very difficult.

But, as is often the case, all these characteristics need to be checked. Regular consumers are wary of new types of fences. They need guarantees not only of the manufacturer, but also of life itself. Therefore, it makes sense to give some recommendations.

Recommendation # 1

Wash a plastic fence to give chemicals, even household, is not worth it. This applies particularly to abrasive substances that will leave marks on the surface of the plastic. Subsequently, all this is clogged with dirt, and the appearance of the fence will lose its presentability.

Step option

It is best to wash the plastic with ordinary water under pressure. No pressure, you can clean cloth. If the contamination is large, then the best option is a soap solution. But no more than that.

Recommendation # 2

Doing your own hands with plastic fences to give you just will not work. Don't even try. The color of the fence is given during the manufacturing process, when chemical pigment is added to the molding compound. That is, plastic is painted in bulk, and not on top of the element.

By the way, this is quite a big advantage over other materials. During operation, the color of the fence does not change over time, which is an important factor today.

Attention! We should not say that such a fence can not be painted at all. Fans of graffiti can leave their art on it. There are no problems here.

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Recommendation number 3

Plastic is a material that can be easily processed. That is, it can be cut with a well-sharpened hacksaw for metal with fine teeth, or a jigsaw. Why the question of trimming is so relevant today. The thing is that there is always a situation in which it is necessary to reduce the size of the intake sections.

So this opportunity is always present. There is no problem to do it all yourself, adjusting the elements to the required size. Let's add that modern plastic polymers are environmentally friendly material. And this, frankly, is a big plus.

Installation technology

Installation of a plastic PVC fence begins with the project. You need to determine the length of the structure, whether there are obstacles in the way of laying (trees, bushes, etc.), as well as to determine the presence of communication networks that will pass under this structure.

Install the supporting pillars

Tip! The contour of the fence is best to pre-denote the thread and pegs. This will facilitate the whole process.

Now everything must fit the pattern.

1. Determine the place of installation of the pillars. Please note that the pillars have standard section sizes. If a column with a size of 100-100 mm is chosen, then under it you will have to dig a hole with a diameter of at least 250 mm. If the size of the section is 127x127 mm, then the diameter of the pit should not be less than 300 mm, while the depth of the pit should be 600 mm, into which a sand cushion must be poured.
2. Concrete is poured. In places where corner and portal pillars are installed, it is necessary to lay a reinforcing frame in the pit. To stand did not lose their verticality, you need to install props under them.

Attention! Before pouring concrete, it is necessary to make sure that all support columns are installed at the same level. That is, their upper edges should be set one at a time.

Installation of rails

1. Installation of rails. Here it is important to insert the lower railing into the pillar, as deep as possible, so that it takes a hard position. The second end is inserted into the adjacent post until it is fully fixed.
2. Next, set the vertical strips.. Their mounting and installation depend on the design you choose. Installation instructions for each item are usually attached. But most often it is fasteners using special screws or bolts.
3. Installed upper railing technology, as the bottom. Vertical decorative strips are also attached to it.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated. If there is a need to shorten the section of the fence, located between the pillars, then each railing should simply be cut to the required size.

Conclusion on the topic

I would like to note that the price of such fences is several times lower when compared with some traditional structures. And this, of course, influences choice and popularity. And in a compartment with excellent technical and operational characteristics of the plastic fence today is gradually moving into the category of leaders.

On this page there are specially posted photos and videos, in which you can review a large number of types and models of plastic fences.