Types of fencing - the pros and cons

Fencing always comes to the fore and represents your ownership to people. How it looks will depend on how you are perceived by others. No matter how beautiful and harmonious your home and garden are, if the corresponding fence is not created, the overall picture can be ruined.

Types of fences and their choice depends on what functions you assign to them, and what goals you want to achieve.

Photos of the combined fence with stone columns, forged sections and hedges

First of all, the fence shows the boundaries of your land and limits access to its territory. It can protect the area from dust, wind, reduce noise. And also to perform a decorative function, making the appearance of your site attractive and original.

Note! When you create a fence, you need to remember the relevant rules that determine the placement, height and density of the fence and do not forget about the neighbors.

Types of fences

To date, many technologies have been developed and various materials have been created to create fences of all shapes and sizes. At the choice of a fence its functional purpose nevertheless remains the fundamental factor.

Original openwork fence made of metal with forging elements and undulating base

Depending on your priorities, the type of fencing can be dense, openwork or combined, so its creation will require different materials and base.

For the construction of massive fences as the foundation most often used strip foundation. If the arrangement of vertical support columns is envisaged, only pedestals are poured as the base.

The fence itself can be made of the following materials:

• metal sections, sheeting or mesh;
• wrought iron;
• aluminum systems;
• bricks;
• concrete with facing;
• natural stone;
• different types of wood;
• possible and combined options.

Note! Sometimes fences in addition to the main functions, play the role of the supporting wall. This option is typical for areas with a pronounced relief and a large elevation difference.

Next, we consider in more detail the types of fences used in the garden plots.

Metal fences

Solid metal fence of corrugated

Many landowners prefer to create their own metal fences. For a deaf barrier it can be a professional flooring, a chain-link or a ready-made aluminum system can be used as openwork.

Более дорогим и эффектным вариантом станет забор из wrought iron.

1. The most simple and affordable, but at the same time durable type - metal fence, made of round or square rods. Such fences are used in cities, in private plots and cottages. They enclose not only at home, but also child care facilities, hospitals, schools and so on. To make such fences more decorative, you can use forged elements in the form of peaks, balls, petals, etc. Metal fence is a classic option. The advantages of this fence include:

• durability;
• attractive appearance;
• availability;
• minimal care

The downside is the high visibility of the fence and the need for regular painting.

Fencing of metal rods

1. The fence from a grid the chain-link is the most economic, simple and universal option. The price of such a fence is minimal, so it is most appropriate for fencing large areas. The mesh can be galvanized, with black or vinyl coating. Cell sizes are different, but most often used a frame of 50 to 50 millimeters. The height of the fence netting chain-link can be from one and a half to two meters. The advantages of this type of fence include low cost, simple installation and installation, as well as high durability. The downside is that such a fence does not protect the site from snow and wind, as well as from the views of passersby. Recently fences from a professional flooring gained popularity. They can be solid and assembled from sections, attached to metal pillars or decorative concrete columns. The height of these structures can reach three meters. The advantages of such fences include durability, strength, protection from wind and noise, reasonable price and easy installation. The downside is the unsightly appearance and the need for regular painting. Such fences are most suitable for fencing industrial areas and warehouses.

Шикарное комбинированное ограждение из wrought iron и столбов из декоративных бетонных блоков

1. Wrought iron fences are very aesthetic and spectacular, as well as durable and durable. The disadvantage of this type of fencing is the rather high cost, the need for regular painting and repair, as well as the ability to move. It is good to combine such a fence with a hedge, which, in addition to the main functions, will reduce the “transparency” of the fence.

Fences made of natural and artificial stone and brick

Что касается массивных заборов из облицованного concrete, bricks или натурального камня, это достаточно дорогие и трудоемкие сооружения.

They are most often used for fencing of country houses and estates.

1. К плюсам ограждений из concrete или готовых плит можно отнести долговечность и прочность, разнообразие форм, благодаря эластичности материала. Минусами является сложность монтажа. Для установки плит понадобится привлечение техники. Стоимость изготовления достаточно высокая. Обычный бетон серого цвета, это тоже минус. То есть его нужно красить или облицовывать, а это дополнительные расходы и последующие ремонты. Большим прорывом в использовании данных заборов стало изобретение декоративного concrete. Теперь производятся плиты и блоки, которые практически не возможно отличить по цвету и фактуре от дерева или камня. Они бывают односторонними и двухсторонними. Основным минусом таких бетонных оград является большой вес плит - до 70 кг, которые к тому же нужно поднимать на высоту полутора - двух метров.

Massive stone fence

1. Fences made of natural stone look great and unapproachable. They are used for fencing mansions, which emphasizes the status of the owners. For decoration and finesse such a fence is often used forged items. The advantages of stone fences include reliability, aesthetics, durability and with proper device no need for regular maintenance. The disadvantage is the very high cost of creating such a fence.
2. Another option for massive fencing is a brick structure. The advantage of this fence will be its strength, durability and fairly simple installation. However, the cost of such a fence will be quite expensive, which can be compared with the cost of building a house.
3. An alternative to massive fences can be combined, which combine sheeting and concrete or brick pillars, wood and stone, stone and wrought iron, and so on. This option will be more affordable and, in many cases, will look more effective and aesthetic. In addition, the weight of the structure will be reduced.

Superb combined fencing with stone foundation, brick pillars and wooden sections

Wooden fencing

Wooden fences are very diverse. They fit perfectly in any style of home and site design and can be both solid and solid, as well as light and openwork. To create these fences used wood pine, larch, cedar and other species.

By type of construction wooden fences are divided into:

• wooden fence;
• štaketnik;
• palisade of solid logs;
• wattle willow, hazel and other plastic breeds;
• system of wooden panels.

Before installing this type of fence, it is imperative that all wooden parts are treated with special protective agents (impregnation, antiseptic, oil).

The advantages of wooden fences are simple installation, durability, affordable price, environmental friendliness and decorative. The only disadvantage is the periodic withdrawal.

Wooden fence from sections with carved gates

This manual will give you a general idea of ​​what steps to take in order to build a simple wooden fence with your own hands.

• Always start with planning. The first step is to measure the boundaries of the site and draw the scheme of the fence.
• Then the tools and materials are prepared. It is advisable to pre-treat all wooden elements with a protective agent.
• The next step is the installation of bearing pillars. According to the scheme, pits with depth up to a meter are prepared. The distance between them can be two - two and a half meters.
• Then they set up fence posts, which are tightly tamped with earth or poured with concrete.
• After that, the wooden crate is prepared. To the bottom and top of the pillars are fixed five to ten centimeter bars.

Independent construction of the fence in the country

• Vertically located boards are screwed to the bars. Then the entire structure is carefully painted or varnished.

Living fence

The hedge is the most attractive, eco-friendly and effective option that will suit any site, whether it be a summer residence or a fashionable mansion. Such a fence performs not only a decorative function, but also protects the site from wind, dust, noise, and curious passersby and creates a favorable ecological environment on the site.

From plants you can create a high evergreen living wall or an open-flowered beautifully flowering fence. Types of hedges are very diverse, no matter what purpose you are pursuing, you can choose the appropriate option. You can verify this statement by watching the video in this article.

Shorn hedge

The main disadvantage of a live fence is that it takes time to acquire the desired look. And in order for your hedge to take and keep the necessary shape, it must be cut or trimmed periodically.

Conclusion

Whatever type of fence you choose, the main thing is that it combines with the surrounding space and performs the basic functions that you assign to it. We wish you success in choosing the fence!