Sports field fencing - types and materials
The safety of sports and playgrounds largely depends on the quality of their fencing. That is why this element is given special attention.
And if we talk about fencing for sports fields in general, it should be noted that today a sufficiently large amount of materials is used for this design.
Protective elements for sports fields
We list the main ones:
- Rabitz;
- Prefabricated sectional structures made of metal profiles (rebar and rod);
- Welded mounting mesh;
- Plastic mesh for fencing sports fields.
The first three products are classified as "expensive." It really is. Because any metal today is expensive. Of course, the price of some product is higher, some lower, but in general it is all very expensive.
Although it should be noted that metal products have high strength characteristics, and in this regard, plastic does not compare with them.
Excellent alternative to metal
Sports netting at the stadium
Fencing mesh, made of polymer, began to use not so long ago. The fact is that until recently there were no technologies that could create a material that meets all the requirements and standards of modern exploitation.
But such a technology has appeared, now it (the extrusion method) is used everywhere, making fencing nets not only for sports grounds, but also for fencing of construction sites, sites and country houses.
What is made of
Modern mesh for fencing sports fields made of high and low pressure polyethylene. But this material under the influence of sunlight loses its positive characteristics.
It only takes a few months for such a fence to turn into dust. That is why, during the production process, special additives are added to polyethylene, which increase the wear resistance of the final product.
Virtues
But this, most likely, is not the dignity of the material, it is just one of its characteristics.
And what are the advantages of the polymer over other products?
- Low price. Cheaper its enclosing structures to date there.
- Low specific weightthat facilitates both transportation and installation.
- High enough strength characteristics.
- Will not yield to metal in terms of operation in severe temperature conditions.
- Not afraid of moisture and any precipitation.
- Does not require maintaining the appearance in good condition.. Grid color is produced in the mass of the material itself. That is, the dye is added to the mass of material at the stage of its manufacture. Therefore, the protective sports net does not fade.
- Easy installationthat does not require the use of special methods of fastening, for example, welding. Moreover, it’s not difficult to establish this material with your own hands. And even the instruction is not needed here.
- Can be used repeatedly. Changing the protective structure to a new one, you can use the old grid for less significant fencing. That is why today the service of renting fencing for construction sites with the use of polymer mesh has a large number of offers.
Photo - rabbits fencing
Attention! I would like to add one important criterion, which again affects the cost of construction. This is the simplicity and speed of installation work. Labor costs are so miserable that they practically do not affect the whole process of design and construction of the sports ground. And this, frankly, is a big plus.
Metal enclosing structures
But let us return to the beginning of the article, where we mentioned various versions of metal protective structures. This material has not yet yielded all its positions to polymers, therefore it still occupies a leading position in the mass.
Let's start the conversation with a chain-link mesh, as the cheapest metal material used for barrier structures.
Metal welded sections
It should be noted that this type of mesh for the fence recently began to use less and less. The thing is that it sags over time. Manufacturers began to offer prefabricated sectional structures that last longer and more efficiently, but still the chain-link changes its appearance after a while. Yes, and external factors such as precipitation quickly disable it.
Welded mesh, made of thicker metal profiles, lasts longer. But her appearance leaves much to be desired. Permanent paint application is a fixed cost. Therefore, it is not profitable.
But the third option - this metal grating for the fence, will be considered the most durable, reliable and safe. However, it should be noted that today from the category "fencing for sports fields" this option is the most expensive.
And the point here is not only in the cost of the same fittings or metal bars, but also in the cost of the entire manufacturing process.
- First, without electric welding is not enough.
- Secondly, at least two people are engaged in the manufacture of one section - the welder and the installer.
- Thirdly, the installation on the sports field will also require the presence of a welding machine.
- Fourth, it is a large area of painted parts.
But all this covers long-term operation, a presentable appearance and the possibility of using it at other sites, if this is to be dismantled.
That's what the rabbit does
As you can see, there are many options. The question of which fence of the sports field to choose is worth today. And, as always, it all depends on what budget is allocated for the construction of a sports facility. Although already today an important factor will be the appearance of the fence, and in this respect the netting of the chain-link and the welded net are inferior to the other two options.
Conclusion on the topic
Choosing this or that material for the protective purposes of sports grounds, it is necessary first of all to make your choice on the basis of safety criteria. The second criterion is the cost, the third is the appearance. But in any case, safety first. In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic.