Types of fences: the most popular options

Fence - decoration area

For a very long time, since the time when the land was owned, there was a need to create fences, outlining the territory. Types of fences and fences can be very different, using dozens of types of various materials. What is best to install on your own country site?

What material to prefer?

The fence can be compared with a business card because it was his first guests will see. It is important that it performs both protective, and decorative, and fencing functions, so the first thing you can do is decide on the material.

The main types of fences and fences:

• Forged fence. BUTlattice grids with various figures and graceful peaks look very nice, it was not for nothing that they liked to be installed in gardens and parks. However, such a fence will not provide protection from prying eyes, so not everyone likes it;
• Wooden fencing. In the west, it is considered one of the most prestigious, and in our country is just beginning to come into vogue. Types of fences and fences made of wood are very diverse, from a simple picket fence to an elegant lattice in the Japanese style. This material is very easy to process, so the easiest way to do this fence is to do it yourself without large financial expenses;

Wooden fence-lattice

• Metal fencing. They can be made not only from a forged lattice, but also from a mesh chain-link or from a professional flooring. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages, which will be discussed below;
• A fence made of brick, concrete and stone. This is the most solid of all homestead fences. Varieties of fences of this type have a common serious advantage - high strength and durability. The house will turn into a real fortress, reliably protected from foreign penetration from all sides;
• PVC fence. The most unusual and modern type of fencing is polyvinyl chloride fences. This is a light and very durable material, absolutely not subject to any rotting, nor corrosion, or the attack of pests. Beautiful white color will decorate the site, and these types of fence can serve for decades.
• Slate fence - non-standard, but still a solution.

Let us consider in more detail some of the most common types of fencing and compare them in terms of aesthetics and functionality.

Metal fences

Different types of metal fences differ significantly from each other in their qualities, and the price for them can also have a very wide range. The cheapest option is a chain-link. Of course, such a fence will not protect the site from wind or from other people's views, but it will clearly indicate the boundaries of the property and will not allow anyone to enter the fenced territory. It is strong enough, it can be painted quite infrequently, and it looks quite beautiful.

Decking for fencing

The professional flooring is a cold-formed metal sheet of small thickness with a galvanized coating. It can be painted in any color, it completely covers the territory and lasts a long time.

On a note! Types of professional flooring for the fence are usually marked with the letter C (wall), and the key characteristics are the wavelength, sheet thickness and width, which is usually 1.15 meters.

The perimeter of the site fenced profiled

All types of profiled sheets for the fence are strong enough, and the polymer coating can be one-sided and two-sided. The main drawback - it does not look very nice, the fence looks too monotonous and boring, so many people choose more aesthetic options.

How to make a fence of corrugated?

Instructions for installing fences and fences of corrugated flooring is quite simple. This work can be done in just a few steps without significant financial expenses. Even the highest quality professional sheet is not very expensive, and this material does not require particularly difficult work.

Installation scheme

Sequencing:

1. Measure the perimeter of the territory to determine the exact length and calculate the amount of building materials. To do this, it is better to purchase a special building roulette, the length of which reaches 50 m. This will speed up the work and minimize the calculation errors;
2. Consider the location of the gates and subtract their length from the estimated amount of corrugated board. The standard height of such a fence is 2 meters. Someone prefers higher designs, but there is no particular practical use for them.

Tip! Given the useful length of the sheet, calculate the amount of material. It should be borne in mind that the sheet is overlapped.

1. Mark on the ground the location of the support pillars of metal pipes. They are placed approximately at a distance of 2-2.5 m. A pit is dug to a depth of 1.3 m for each pillar. The pipes can be used both round and square;
2. Establish a foundation so that the fence can withstand mechanical loads, such as strong gusts of wind. The supports must be strictly vertical. It is enough to allow a slope of 2 centimeters, and the entire fence will end up uneven. For verification use the building level or plummet;
3. To check the straightness between the supports, a thick string or string is stretched. It will clearly show all deviations, and if they are, it is necessary to carry out a correction;
4. Pits with pillars are poured with concrete solution, after which you need to wait several days until they are completely dry;

Council To prevent the earth from absorbing moisture from the solution, it is possible to moisten it with plenty of water in advance.

1. Attach profile sheets to the frame with self-tapping screws. The distance between them should be no more than 35 cm. It remains only to cover up the scratches, if any, and the installation of the fence at the dacha can be considered complete.

In more detail all the stages of work can be seen in the video:

Combined fence

For improvement of appearance professional flooring is often combined with the basis and columns from other materials. For example, the base can be laid out of red brick and supplemented with colored profiled sheets. It is both reliable and very durable, and not too expensive. The base can be lined with natural stone or tiled.

Fence of corrugated and brick

Concrete fence

Concrete remains one of the most durable and yet inexpensive materials that can stand for at least 30 years. There are a wide variety of concrete fences that can adequately decorate the most luxurious house. Concrete takes any form, which allows you to build from it the real works of architectural art. Examples of this you can see in the photo.

Concrete fence

Solid concrete fence is quite rare. Most often, the concrete base and the columns are combined with other materials, whether it is decking, plastic or wooden planks lined with bars. Combined fences are diverse and stylistic, so they can become a worthy part of the design idea. Varieties of fences are very diverse, but any owner focuses not only on the beauty, but also on the cost.

PVC fences

The most unusual and modern type of fencing is polyvinyl chloride fences. This is a light and very durable material, absolutely not subject to any rotting, nor corrosion, or the attack of pests. Beautiful white color will decorate the site, and these types of water intake can last for decades.

PVC fence

Conclusion

All types of fences have their own advantages and disadvantages. The choice will ultimately depend only on your desire and financial capabilities. The fence can be built independently or invited professionals, it’s only important that the result pleased you with beautiful appearance for many years and protect the house from penetration of others (also read the article “The cheapest fence - what materials to choose in choosing”).