First of all, the happy owner of a summer cottage wants to make a fence in the country with his own hands in order to protect his possessions. If you are puzzled over how to make fences, you need to know some of the nuances.
Types of fences: metal from corrugated board, brick, slate, mesh, concrete, stone.
Why are fences needed and why are they erected? Everyone knows the main task of the fence is to determine the boundaries of the property of the territory. Second - the fence serves as a fence for your garden and garden from wild animals and prying eyes. The fence is an integral part of the interior in the country. It should be in harmony with the design of your hacienda.
How to put up a fence in the country with your own hands? Some turn to specialists for help, others want to build a fence in the country with their own hands. Doing the installation yourself will not take much time and effort. It will also help you save some money. Before proceeding with the installation, arm yourself with all the necessary tools and materials.
Assembling a wooden fence
One common type of fence is wood. Attracts with its natural origin, accessibility and reasonable price. Of the shortcomings, a short service life stands out, it requires attention and processing. To build a homemade wooden fence you will need:
- support posts (asbestos, brick, iron, wood);
- bars (5-10 cm wide);
- boards (85 to 145 mm, height optional),
- self-tapping screws;
- screwdriver
Prepare recesses measuring 100-150 cm at a distance of 2 m, install racks in them. Next, fasten the crossbars to the racks and screw the boards to the resulting structure. Don't forget the door too. Now that the country fence is assembled, it must be treated with varnish or paint.
Fence in the country from profiled flooring
Another type of fence that you can make yourself from profiled flooring. Its exterior is not particularly pretty, but it is distinguished by its durability and does not require special care. You can put up a fence yourself within a few days, for this you need to prepare:
- profiled pipes or racks with a diameter of at least 50 mm;
- flat profiled pipes for logs 40 * 20 mm;
- profiled sheets;
- roofing screws;
- hammer, drill, level, drill and more.
If the inventory is ready, you can get down to business. When assembling a fence from corrugated board, you can concrete racks for strength.
The process of installing a fence in a summer cottage:
- Make holes in the ground with a depth of at least 1 m.
- The recesses are filled with gravel 20 cm in height, then they are determined into the resulting rack niche and adjusted to the level.
- Pour a pre-prepared concrete mixture or use a ready-made solution.
After the cement has hardened, it is necessary to weld the transverse pipes to the racks and fix the profile sheets with roofing screws. Another profile flooring can be fixed with a special gun. To connect the decking with rivets, use a rectangular profiled pipe for the cross beams. Drill holes equal to the diameter of the rivet. Purchase a rivet and rivet gun.
Fence in the country from the chain-link
Often you can find a country fence made of chain-link. It is convenient for those who grow vegetables and fruits, as it does not obscure the site. Country fences from a grid of the chain-link will serve long time. To put a fence of this material with your own hands, you need the following:
- netting;
- iron pipes (with a zinc layer and a section of 70 mm);
- intermediate pillars (wooden, iron, etc.);
- wire (3 mm);
- soft wire;
- connecting bolts;
- concrete solution.
To get started, you need to make markings for the main and intermediate posts: the distance between the main posts should not exceed 9 m and no more than 3 m between the intermediate ones.
- Dig recesses for the main pillars of 60 cm and 40 cm for intermediate ones.
- The poles are immersed in prepared pits and poured with concrete mortar to the middle of the pit.
- After all the racks are set, do required amount wire holes.
- When concrete mortar in the pits it will completely harden, they can be covered with earth, and then tighten and secure the chain-link with connecting bolts.
hedge building
A hedge is the same fence only from evergreens. They are very beautiful, but they demand special attention. Let's start building a hedge for a summer residence.
Berry plants or shrubs are planted in the first row of the hedge, tall trees or bushes are planted in the second row. When choosing plants for planting in the form of a hedge, it is better to plant those that have passed the test for survival in climatic conditions region.
They must be frost-resistant, unpretentious, with a dense crown that quickly recovers after shearing and an excellent ability to form shoots.
Shrubs are planted at a distance of about 30-50 cm, and trees 75-150 cm. Hedges made of lilac, jasmine, etc. look spectacular. Before planting, you need to outline the line of the future fence with a stretched rope. A trench 50 cm deep is dug along the line. The bottom of the trench must be loosened and mixed with peat, humus and compost. Plant plants in spring or autumn.
During the season, it is necessary to care for and monitor the plants, water, fertilize and trim in time. Now often in the dachas you can see such hedges. A do-it-yourself fence on a personal plot from a hedge goes well with the landscape.
How to build a wicker fence in the country?
A wicker fence looks very original in the country. To build it yourself, you need:
- pegs;
- vine or thin flexible twigs (willow or hazel);
- wooden or iron racks.
We build a fence in the country and prepare inventory:
- Choose even, well-dried lozenges 2-3 cm thick.
- They dig a trench 50 cm deep and hammer in pre-treated stakes or racks. So that they do not stand out, they can be painted to match the color of the selected vine.
- Next, mark the line and drive the branches to the entire depth of the groove. This is necessary in order for the fence to be strong.
- Secure the extreme branches at their top with wire. Before you start weaving, soak the vines in water in advance: this will make them flexible and pliable.
In order for the structure to please the eye for a long time, it can be treated with wood preservatives.
Brick fence for a summer residence
Who is not limited in financial plan can afford to build a brick fence. This species has a lot of advantages: it is quite strong, reliable, wear-resistant, does not need special care. But there are also disadvantages: its cost is quite high, it is difficult to put up a fence alone without helpers.
It is possible to construct such a fence with your own hands, but in this case it is better to contact the master of this business. Let's look at the main and necessary components for the construction of a brick fence:
- Make an estimate and calculate the cost of material and the cost of the services of the master.
- Prepare the necessary amount of raw materials, bricks, cement, gravel, sand, rebar, etc.
- Mark the required area with a tape measure, level, nylon rope and drive in the pegs.
- Prepare a trench for the foundation, fill in sand and gravel, water it so that everything is compacted.
Build a form from the boards and lay the reinforcement. Concrete mortar is poured into the formwork and left to harden. After a week, the formwork can be removed and the foundation treated with a waterproofing compound. They lay out a brick on the foundation in several rows, put orders in the corners with the help of nails. Fix the bricks with concrete mortar.
Above are all the key options that an amateur summer resident can build with his own hands. When planning the construction of a fence, try to determine the golden mean, based on your desires, capabilities and budget.
Often, a fence for a summer cottage is erected temporarily, for the subsequent construction of a more solid structure. And often there is simply not enough money for a solid fence, so we are looking for the most cheap fence for giving.
To make the fence cost quite inexpensively, we will build it with our own hands. Before installing the type of fence you have chosen, be sure to take an interest in the technology of its installation and consult with a specialist.
Cheap fence for giving
The price of the fence is affected by the size of the structure and the material from which it will be made. Accordingly, a high fence is more expensive than a low one, and a solid fence is more expensive than a transparent one. A structure that is attached to dug-in or concreted pillars will turn out to be cheaper than a fence mounted on a strip foundation.
Wooden picket fence - the most budget option
From such inexpensive material you can make a completely beautiful and original fence for a summer residence. An example of this is a photo of finished fences.
This is a very popular fence material. The picket fence is a plank of wood, 18 to 22 mm thick and 7 to 14 cm wide.
The height of the picket fence can be from 1.2 to 4 meters. To fasten this material, horizontal girders are used, fixed on oak, metal or concrete posts.
The approximate price of a picket fence is 700 rubles/sq.m. The final cost of the fence largely depends on the chosen installation option. For example, installing a picket fence in a checkerboard pattern or a herringbone pattern increases the price of the structure by 15-20%. The strip foundation, instead of simply driving the posts into the ground, adds 20-25% to the cost.
Fences made of thin wicker boards and a blockhouse are more expensive (from 1000 rubles / sq.m). A fence made of wicker boards attracts attention with an original look, and a blockhouse fence wins the hearts of summer residents with the quality factor of a wooden log house.
The type of fence "Ranch" came to us from the Wild West. For its construction, wide horizontal boards or beams are used, which fasten low wooden poles. The disadvantage of such a fence is that it does not protect the site from the entry of unauthorized persons and even small animals. It is quite understandable, since this fence was created for a vast pasture area. But installing it does not take much time. And in terms of the cost of materials and work, such a fence is comparable to the price of a picket fence.
Wattle fence for a suburban area
Fans like this fence made of hazel or willow branches rustic style. It is original, strong enough and durable. With a strong desire, the technique of weaving branches can be mastered with your own hands in a matter of hours. If you have no time to engage in manual creativity, then you will have to pay from 500 rubles per 1 square meter for the manufacture and installation of wattle.
Anyone who is interested in building a cheap fence for a summer residence, we advise you to pay attention to an unedged board. Freeing it from the bark, sanding and varnishing, you can get a beautiful fence for a summer cottage at the lowest price (about 550 rubles / sq.m.).
Regarding the durability of wooden fences… The service life of autoclaved wood increases to 30 years. The service life of an ordinary, painted board does not exceed 15 years.
Fence for giving from a chain-link grid
The cheapest fence can be built from a chain-link mesh. It is issued in different options height (1.0-3.0 meters), length 10-18 meters and cell size 20-100 mm. To protect the wire from corrosion, galvanizing and polymer coating are used.
You can put up such a fence by rolling the mesh and fixing it to metal or concrete pillars. The second option is the manufacture of mesh sections, that is, frames from corners or pipes and their installation on poles.
The service life of mesh fences reaches 30 years. Such fences do not obscure the site and at the same time are reliable, as they create a serious barrier to uninvited guests.
The average price of 1 square meter of a turnkey chain-link fence is 180-240 rubles.
Fence for giving from eurostudent
The popularity of wooden picket fences prompted stamped metal manufacturers to create something similar. The result is a very aesthetic and durable material.
In terms of service life, wood cannot be compared with it. In addition, the fence made of eurostudent does not require periodic painting and antiseptics. The protective polymer film, which is used to cover galvanized steel, retains its color and integrity for 25-30 years.
Installation of a fence made of eurostudent, taking into account the price of materials and work, is from 800 rubles per 1 sq.m.
Country fence made of corrugated board
Today it is the leader of country fence construction. This is a dumb fence. Its affordable price allows any summer resident to use it to protect their site. Through such a fence not a single living soul will penetrate. Installation of a fence from a professional flooring is simple, and therefore inexpensive. To this you can add a huge selection of colors and textured pattern of the profiled sheet.
- Use corrugated board with a thickness of 0.5 mm. It is not much more expensive than 0.4 mm thick flooring, but it will not be covered with dents and will not lose its attractiveness.
- The pitch of the supports should be no more than 2-2.5 meters, ideally 1.5 meters. And if we take the distance between the supports at 3 m, then under the influence of wind loads, the fence canvas will begin to bend and may lose its original appearance.
- Dig in the support pipes to a depth of at least 1.5 meters and be sure to concrete them.
- The fence posts must be made of a pipe 60-80 mm, with a wall thickness of at least 2 mm.
- Take corrugated board with double-sided, polymer coated, since galvanized flooring (without painting), after two years, becomes stained, loses its luster and may begin to corrode.
Fence for giving from slate
For the installation of such a deaf fence, both flat and wavy asbestos-cement slate are used. The first is stronger because it has a greater thickness.
Installation flat slate large format (1.5x3 meters) is faster than the installation of a smaller wavy (1.75x1.125 m). They put the slate on steel profile runs, welded or bolted to metal posts.
The slate fence has high strength, as well as heat and frost resistance. It is more durable than wood and is not afraid of corrosion like metal. However, this material has a significant drawback - it is fragile and nondescript in appearance. And if nothing can be done about the first minus, then the second can be easily corrected - paint the slate.
Bottom line: the cheapest fence for a summer residence is a chain-link fence (200 rubles / sq.m.), the second place in price is fences made of welded mesh, wooden picket fence and unedged boards(450-600 rubles / sq.m.), the third place in our rating is given to fences made of corrugated board, slate, blockhouse and edged boards (700-1000 rubles / sq.m.).
fence posts
During the construction of the fence, much attention is paid to the installation of pillars - the supporting part of the fence. And the more reliably they are installed, the stronger the fence will be, which means it will last longer.
Installation of fence posts
During construction, 3 methods of installing support pillars are used.
- Direct driving into the ground
- Partial concreting. It is carried out in two ways: pouring a concrete collar, or filling a well below the soil freezing line.
- Full concrete pouring of the underground part of the rack, including the strip foundation
Which method to choose depends on the quality of the soil on the site, its saturation with moisture and the degree of freezing. Also, the choice of installation option is influenced by vertical and lateral loads created by the weight of the structure and its windage. If you decide to install a solid fence, then it must withstand the wind well, the load from which often exceeds the mass of the fence.
Direct driving of posts into the ground speeds up and reduces the cost of building a fence, but it also has many disadvantages.
- If the ground is soft or loose, then the rack may loosen over time under the influence of the wind, since the fences have a large windage (if they are made of corrugated board, polycarbonate, boards).
- If the height of the pole is planned to be higher than 2 meters, even from a chain-link mesh, then this method of installing the poles will also not work - any strong wind will also shake the structure.
- If your site has clayey moist soil that swells when negative temperatures, then the supports will crawl out of the soil by 10 centimeters already in the first winter.
That is, fence posts simply driven into the ground cannot carry a large mass load. Such an installation is suitable only for low fences with low windage. Or if there is rocky hard ground on the site.
concreting a little more complicated and costly than the first method of attaching fence supports. And yes, it will take more time. Only the hardening of concrete will take 3 weeks. But this method is more reliable, since concrete pillars will last 30-50 years without tilting. Moreover, strengthening concrete mix suitable for all types of fences, including heavy ones.
Fence brick posts
A brick support without a reliable connection with the foundation, even despite its solid weight, will not last long. strong wind load, acting on solid sections of the fence, inevitably leads to overturning of the column, which is not fixed in the foundation. In addition, do not forget about seasonal ground movements. Falling and rising a couple of centimeters up and down during the year, the foundation must work in conjunction with the posts and sections of the fence.
The optimal design of the foundation with brick pillars, designed for a corrugated fence, is clearly illustrated by the diagram in the photo.
You can see that a steel rod made of a square pipe or a reinforcing cage is installed in the brick posts. Embedded plates are welded to it. Steel purlins are attached to them under a profiled sheet or picket fence.
Foundation type - strip rubble concrete or concrete. A trench is dug under it, and pits with a diameter of 15-20 cm are drilled at the places where the pillars are installed. First, concrete is poured into wells with pillar racks installed in them. After that, layer-by-layer concreting of the trench begins.
The main parameters of the foundation (laying depth, width, degree of reinforcement) and the height of the fence are determined by calculating the strength and stability.
For the installation of brick pillars for the fence, we used the following dimensions
- trench depth - 20-30 cm;
- the depth of the well for the installation of metal racks of brick pillars, counting from the surface of the earth - 90-100 cm;
- the height of the grillage (the upper part of the foundation, located above the surface of the earth) - 40-60 cm;
- foundation width - 20-35 cm;
- the distance between the pillars is from 2.5 to 3 meters;
- the height of the pillars is from 150 to 180 cm (the cross section of the masonry is 38x38 cm).
In wet soils, it is necessary to drill holes for racks below the freezing depth so that frost heaving forces do not deform the fence.
In weak and unstable soils, in the upper part of the foundation, before concreting it, it is advisable to lay a reinforcing cage of 4-6 rods with a diameter of 14-18 mm. It will preserve the integrity of the foundation and perceive the loads that occur in concrete during subsidence of the soil.
The laying of brick pillars begins no earlier than 2-3 weeks after concreting. Having laid waterproofing under the posts, you can get to work.
Perfectly even seams - a guarantee of excellent appearance brick posts. Experienced masons use pieces of a square bar to simplify the work, which serves as a seam template.
In the photo there is a brick support post with a section of 38 x 38 cm. Two reinforcing bars are installed inside for reinforcement. The space between them and the masonry is filled with fine-grained concrete or mortar.
For fences two or more meters high, the size of the column section is increased to 51 x 63 cm or 64 x 77 cm. Accordingly, the dimensions of the reinforcing frame increase.
metal fence posts
Steel supports are well suited for fences made of corrugated board, wood, plastic, metal mesh, welded and forged fences. These are one of the most affordable and durable solutions for installing any fence.
Iron poles are different types: made of round and profile pipes, screw. They also differ in height, metal thickness and diameter. It is possible to make such supports for the fence from new materials, as well as from used ones.
The diameter of a column from an ordinary pipe is usually 57, 76, 89 mm. The wall thickness can be any, but the thicker, the longer its service life.
For difficult soils, screw metal piles are used. At the bottom they have a cutting blade that allows you to insert the pipe into the soil quickly, without the use of complex equipment. With the help of this blade, the pipe is firmly held in the ground.
Distance between fence posts
When choosing metal poles, take into account our experience:
- for a fence height of 2-2.5 meters, take a section of a profile pipe of 60 x 40 mm, products of 40 x 40 mm in size are suitable for 1.5 hedges,
- the optimal diameter of the round pipe is 57 mm,
- the maximum size of the corners of the channels installed one by one, take equal to 90 and 160 mm, respectively,
- the interval between the posts should be within 2-3 meters. A smaller distance is inexpedient from the point of view of economy, but a larger one sharply reduces the reliability of the structure.
Our calculation of the pitch of the pillars with a section length of 13.4 meters and a fence height of 1.5 meters
- Divide this distance into 4 sections, you get a length of 3.23 meters. With such an interval, the fence can be built from korpich or chain-link mesh on metal poles. It is undesirable to install a profiled sheet or other solid material, as the racks will be loosened by the wind.
- If divided into 5 sections, you get a step of 2.56 meters. This interval is suitable for most designs.
- A breakdown into 6 spans will give a distance between the pillars of 2.12 meters. You will get a reliable structure, but the price of the fence will increase. Although in this case you can save money if you take poles with a smaller section.
The optimal distance between the posts of a solid fence 2 meters high is 2.5 meters. This is an ideal option in terms of price / quality ratio when it comes to popular fences made of corrugated board on metal supports.
Many construction teams take up the installation of a corrugated fence. The process is not troublesome and fast, but the earnings are substantial.
You can eliminate this expense item from the total estimate for the improvement of a summer house or a private house by deciding to make a fence from corrugated board with your own hands.
The purpose of the fence on the site is to protect the territory. At the same time, it has another function - representative.
Previously, the main material for the construction of fences was wood - an affordable material, but requiring care and protection from destruction, at present, other building materials compete with it: brick, concrete, polycarbonate, mesh, forging, corrugated board.
According to the ratio of the parameters "price-installation-durability- appearance» Leadership belongs to corrugated board, which led to its wide distribution among users.
Advantages of corrugated fences
- ease of material and installation;
- strength (rigidity);
- resistance to corrosion;
- uniform and very slow fading (like paint on a car);
- aesthetic appeal;
- undemanding to care;
- long service life;
- relatively low price.
Such a list of advantages has few building materials. But, all these properties are fully disclosed only with proper installation. So, you need to know how to make a corrugated fence correctly. Within the article, we will talk about the nuances of choosing a material, the specifics of its calculation, the types of a frame for a fence, we will describe how to attach a corrugated board and much more.
Do-it-yourself fence from corrugated board -
step by step guide from A to Z
Installation of a corrugated fence includes only screwing the sheet to the frame, this is a process consisting of several stages. Each of which we will describe in detail in the form of step-by-step instructions.
Stage 1. Scheme of a fence from corrugated board - from a sketch to a drawing
An arbitrary schematic drawing (sketch) is needed in order to visualize design features fence.
There are two types (types) of a fence made of corrugated board:
- solid;
- sectional.
It is the type of fence that determines the consumption of material and the methods of installing structural elements.
Apply to the drawing diagram:
- the location of the fence on the site. Helps to take into account the features of the site: relief, plantings, buildings, access roads, gate installation site, etc.;
- if the site is uneven (hill, low) put a place where there will be elevation changes. Manufacturers producing high-quality material produce profiled sheets with a length that is a multiple of 50 mm. this allows you to achieve visually the same height of the fence, despite the height differences on the ground.
- dimensions: fence height and length of individual straight sections;
- the location of the columns (supports);
Note. At sectional fence the width of the section is determined by the width of the sheet. It must be a multiple of 1, 1.5 or 2 sheets.
A detailed diagram simplifies the calculation of the material.
Stage 2. Corrugated fence materials
Construction will proceed quickly if the necessary materials for manufacturing are prepared in a timely manner.
What materials are needed for a corrugated fence:
1. Decking
When choosing a profiled sheet (corrugated sheet), you need to pay attention to the thickness (0.45-0.5 mm +/- 0.06 mm), wave height, absence of a capillary groove, parameters, coating, color and texture.
The profiled sheet has a high windage, this must be taken into account when planning the frame.
Note. The dimensions of the profiled sheet for the fence differ in different manufacturers, this must be taken into account when choosing a material. It is also worth knowing that the warranty period for galvanized corrugated board is 20-30 years, and with polyester coating - up to 50 years (depending on the thickness of the layer).
2. Support posts (pillars)
Theoretically, any material can be used: wood, stone, metal.
When deciding which poles to use for the fence, keep in mind that the most simple and affordable option- metal pipes.
Rack parameters depend on the expected load. Usually pipes 60x40x2 mm or 40x40x2 mm are used. For round pipes diameter - 60-100 mm.
Purchased can be used finished pipes for a fence (photo) (for any type of soil) or piles (normal soils and loams).
The advantage of ready-made supporting pillars is the presence of a “heel” for mounting on a pillow, holes for fixing corrugated board and a top plug that prevents water from entering the pillar.
3. Cross beams
For lag (crossbars) it makes sense to use square pipes 40x40x2 mm. or 40x20x2 mm. The general recommendation is that the width of the log is equal to half the width of the supporting column.
It is unacceptable to use wooden logs, due to the fact that the wood tends to rot at the place where the sheet is attached. This will not only reduce the life of the fence, but also prevent the sheet from being reused. Metal corner also not suitable for logs, with a thickness of 2 mm it will not provide adequate resistance to wind load, and manufacturers do not recommend using a thicker one.
Note. A special self-tapping screw for corrugated board with a drill is designed for drilling metal with a thickness of not more than 2.5 mm. So the use of a thick-walled profile is fraught with additional drilling efforts.
4. Plate holder (bracket) for corrugated board
Special fasteners (brackets) are used when assembling the fence frame by a non-welding method, on hardware.
5. Plugs for poles (supports)
Plastic plugs perform a protective function so that water does not get inside the pipe.
In practice, the post is closed with a special overlay or plastic bottle. Not very aesthetically pleasing, but certainly cheap, and good as a temporary fix.
6. Hardware
Needed for weldless assembly of the fence frame. To do this, use a bolt or screw M6 (30 and 20 mm). As well as self-tapping screws for fastening corrugated board or rivets.
Professionals advise using a self-tapping screw, because. it is equipped with an additional gasket (neoprene rubber), which allows you to tightly press the profiled sheet without damaging its surface. Its length is 15-35 mm.
Advice. When using rivets, the edges of the holes for them are recommended to be treated with special paint. This will prevent the rapid appearance of rust at the attachment point and the formation of rusty smudges on the corrugated board, which are very difficult to eliminate.
The paint is used to touch up scratches that may appear during the installation of the profiled sheet, as well as to paint over the cut on the sheet. Consumption is small, one can, as a rule, is enough.
8. Decorative end plate for decorating the fence
U-shaped bar (fence, cover), which is installed on the upper edge (edge) of the profiled sheet and protects users from possible cuts, and the sheet from rust.
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Note. When buying, please note that the edges of the bar must be bent (rolled). Otherwise, they will not only scratch the metal during installation, but will lose their shape (the edges will move away from the sheet) during operation.
Additional materials and tools:
- cement, gravel, sand - for installing support pillars or arranging the foundation;
- level, plumb, welding machine(and consumables), a screwdriver, mortar containers, formwork boards (if necessary), a shovel or drill, a primer and an anti-corrosion solution for metal, a riveter (if necessary), a rope, goggles and gloves, a grinder (if necessary, cutting profiled sheets ).
Stage 3. Calculation of material for a corrugated fence
How to determine how much building material is required for manufacturing.
1. Calculation of the number of corrugated sheets:
- with a continuous fence - the total length of the fence is divided by the useful width of the sheet. Rounding goes up;
- at sectional. If the size of the section (span) is equal to the width of the sheet, it is used overall width sheet. If it is planned to install one and a half or two sheets there - useful.
Note. The sheet can be installed both vertically and horizontally. At horizontal mount the height of the fence will be equal to 1, 2 or 3 working widths of the sheet. When vertical - is determined by the customer.
Advice. When calculating, do not operate with such a concept as the total area of \u200b\u200bthe required corrugated board. Keep calculations in pieces at a given sheet height.
2. Calculation of the number of posts for a corrugated fence
The number of supports depends on the distance between the corrugated fence posts
- with a solid fence, the total length of the fence is divided by the estimated distance between the posts (racks). Taking into account the windage of the sheet, it is taken equal to 2,000 - 3,000 mm. It is not advisable to increase the distance, since this will lead to an increase in the thickness of the racks or the number of longitudinal logs.
- at sectional. The number is determined by the expected number of sections. When installing racks for mounting fence sections, you need to calculate in advance the distance between the posts so that it corresponds to the total (when installing one sheet per section) or useful (1.5-2 sheets) area of \u200b\u200bthe corrugated board.
Note. The calculations take into account that the support posts (pillars) must be installed at the corners of the fence, as well as at the installation site of the gate and / or gate. The number of intermediate supports is rounded down. And the difference is compensated by the deviation from the specified distance between the racks.
The size of the post is determined by the height of the fence, taking into account that the posts go deep into the soil by 30% of their length. Thus, with a fence height of 2,000, the height of the support post for a corrugated fence should be 2,600-2,700. For intermediate posts, an installation depth of 25% of the total fence height is permissible. Then the length of the rack will be 2,500 mm.
3. Calculation of the number of transverse logs
The amount depends on how the fence is installed.
- Masters advise using 2 logs with a fence height of up to 2,000 mm. Moreover, their distance from the edges of the corrugated board is 300 mm.
- With a fence height of more than 2,000 mm - 3 logs.
Thus, the total lag molding is determined by multiplying the total length of the fence by the number of crossbars.
4. Plate holder
The number of plates is equal to the number of support posts multiplied by the number of rows of logs.
5. Pole cap
The number of plugs is equal to the number of support posts. Plus 2-3 spare ones (useful during the operation of the fence).
6. Hardware
When calculating self-tapping screws, it is taken into account that fastening is carried out in two extreme waves and through two in the middle of the profiled sheet in each of the transverse logs. Thus, with two transverse lags, 6 pieces are required per sheet, with three - 9 pieces. The number of hardware is rounded multiple of the package (standard package - 250 pcs). Since, in the process of tightening the self-tapping screw, defects may occur.
When fastening with rivets, their consumption increases, since they are fastened along the edges and through the wave.
Standard packing of paint 50, 100, 200, 500, 900 gr. The choice depends on the length of the fence. Usually 50 gr. banks are enough.
8. Decorative end strip
The number is equal to the length of the fence divided by working length planks. The standard length of the plank is 2,000 mm, the working length (including overlap) is 1850-1950 mm.
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Stage 4. Do-it-yourself fence installation from corrugated board
Installation technology step by step:
1. Site preparation
Cleaning the ground surface of everything that will interfere with the installation of sheets and poles.
2. Foundation and / or installation of support posts
Note. The destruction of the corrugated sheet begins at the point of contact with the ground surface. Pebbles, dirt, mechanical damage lead to the appearance of defects precisely from the bottom of the sheet. In addition, the uneven terrain of the site often creates difficulties in the installation of supports. That is why the foundation for a fence made of corrugated board is an obligatory stage in the installation of a fence.
What is the best foundation for a corrugated fence?
Soil research usually helps to decide on which foundation to put a fence from a profiled sheet in a particular area. But since the fence made of corrugated board is a relatively light construction, the usual one is suitable for it. His optimal depth is 300-400 mm, and the minimum width of the foundation for a corrugated fence is determined by the width of the support post (columns).
We will not dwell on how to fill the foundation. But we note such a nuance, the depth of the pit at the place of installation of the base support posts (along the edges of the fence, corners, at the place of installation of the gate) should be 1/3 of their height + 100-150 mm for installing a pillow under the sole of the stand. For intermediate posts - 1/4 of the height of the support + the height of the pillow. This will eliminate the influence of groundwater and soil freezing on the rack.
Preparation and installation of formwork is no different from arranging a strip foundation for a house or gazebo.
First of all, base support posts are installed (along the edges of even sections of the fence), a rope is pulled between them and intermediate posts are installed along it. At the place of installation of the support posts, the soil is removed with a drill, a gravel-sand cushion is poured, on which the posts are installed. In this case, metal pipes should be treated with an anti-corrosion solution.
Users note that it is better to concrete the racks by 100-150 mm. So they remain stable when reinforcing the formwork and filling it with concrete. If it is planned to compact the pillars, then the pillow should be made 200-250 mm high and the racks should be hammered into it. This method is more laborious, but less costly and reliable.
Advice. The use of a level and a plumb line when installing racks is mandatory.
More simple option will be the installation of support racks without arranging the foundation. Installation requirements are the same. The depth is equal to 1/3 or 1/4 of the length of the rack, depending on the place of its installation, the thickness of the gravel-sand cushion is 100-150 mm, the mandatory treatment with an anti-corrosion solution, checking the level and reliable concreting.
Note. In practice, corrugated fence posts are installed with deviations from the above technology. This is justified with stable soils.
Alternative ways to install the racks are shown in the diagram.
3. Mounting lag
Fastening of a professional flooring is carried out on cross logs. They are mounted on support posts after they are securely concreted. In this case, it is impossible to rush work, because. this can cause the rack to deviate from the vertical.
The cross joists can be welded or screwed to the support posts. Masters recommend using a holder plate (bracket) for these purposes. Thus, the plate is screwed to the support post, and the lag to the plate, this makes the project a little longer and more expensive, but the fastening is considered more reliable.
Three ways to attach the log to the support posts (photo)
- in front of the column butt. The method is ideal for the construction of solid fences;
- behind the post using a holder (bracket). Suitable for sectional fences;
- side of the post. The advantage of this method is that the corrugated board can be attached not only to the log, but also to the supporting column, which makes the structure more stable. But, the duration of work and the consumption of self-tapping screws increases. Suitable for sectional fences.
Note. With a significant slope of the site, the transverse logs are mounted with an offset, as shown in the photo.
A fully finished frame is covered with an anti-corrosion primer and paint.
4. Decorative design of columns
This stage is possible only if a sectional type of corrugated fence is selected. Here, the installed metal support posts can be overlaid with bricks or lined with stone. According to many users, a fence made of corrugated board with brick pillars looks more beautiful and presentable than with metal racks or even solid.
Note. A similar decor of the fence supports is thought out at the planning stage. Because Availability brickwork makes adjustments to the distance between the posts, and hence the number of sheets mounted in the section.
Of course, you can make a decision to finish the racks with bricks at any stage, but you should be prepared for the fact that the profiled sheet will have to be cut in length, and this will lead to waste not only of the sheet, but also of paint, and cutting tool, time and money.
Users agree that this work should be entrusted to mason masters, because. precisely laying bricks in this case determine the aesthetic properties of the fence. If you decide to do the work yourself, then you should know:
- it is expedient to use decorative brick high quality (chips and efflorescence are unacceptable);
- adhere to the same thickness of the masonry seam;
- tie every third row with a metal mesh (reinforce);
- the void between the masonry and the support pipe is completely filled with concrete mortar;
- make a decorative element at the top of the pillar.
5. Installation of corrugated board on the fence
To avoid the appearance of rust, you need to know how to fix the corrugated board correctly.
Rivets or special self-tapping screws are used to fasten the profiled sheet to each other and to the log. Installation begins based on the configuration of the sheet. One of the extreme waves of the sheet is covered (left or right depends on the manufacturer's equipment). The first sheet is mounted in such a way that the covering wave of the next one closes the wave of the previous one, and not vice versa. In order not to encounter a situation where a sheet cut near the gate refuses, installation must begin with these elements.
Advice. To ensure ventilation, it is necessary to make the distance of the sheet along the soil surface 50-100 mm.
The profiled sheet must be fixed along the edges to each of the transverse logs. One mount is in the middle of the sheet. If the fence is being built in a windy region, it is advisable to fasten the hardware through two waves.
How to properly fix the profiled sheet?
To screw a self-tapping screw into corrugated board, you also need to have certain skills. Namely, to know that a self-tapping screw:
- "jumping" of the self-tapping screw threatens to damage the front surface of the corrugated board.
6. Installation of additional elements
In fact, the installation of a fence made of corrugated board ends with the steps described above. However, manufacturers, craftsmen and experienced users recommend covering the upper end of the profiled sheet with a special decorative U-shaped strip (end fence strip).
The overlay will give the fence an aesthetic appearance and exclude damage to users from the sharp edges of the sheet.
The bar is simply put on the sheet, so when ordering, pay attention to its width.
For corrugated board with a wave height of 8 mm, you need a strip 10 mm wide (including rolling) or 8 mm (without rolling).
Please note that the corrugated board of most manufacturers is painted in color only on one side. The unpainted gray side looks towards the house. If trees, shrubs or grapes are planted along the fence, this will hide the unpresentable appearance of the fence.
Stage 5 Cleaning the area after the construction of the fence
Cleaning is the logical conclusion of the construction process. Cleaning is necessary in order to avoid injury by cuttings of corrugated board, scattered self-tapping screws and to give the site a well-groomed appearance.
Do-it-yourself fence installation from corrugated board - video
Installation of corrugated fences - price for work and material
| Material | The cost of a fence from corrugated board
with manual installation |
The cost of installing a fence from corrugated board
subject to the involvement of hired workers |
|---|---|---|
| Decking | 140-680 rub/sq.m. | |
| Pipe 60x60x2 | 110 rub/m.p. | |
| Pipe 40x40x2 | 70 rub/m.p. | |
| Pipe 40x20x2 | 60 rub/m.p. | |
| Plate holder | 80-150 rub/pc. | |
| Pole cap | 1.7-59 rub/piece | |
| Hardware (self-tapping screw) | 2.5-5.3 rubles / piece. | |
| 180 rub/piece (cylinder) | ||
| End plate (2000 mm) | 60-110 rub/pc. | |
| Cement | 175 rubles / 50 kg. | |
| Sand | 80 rubles / 50 kg. | |
| Gravel, fraction 20-40 mm. | 100 rubles / 40 kg. | |
| Nerjamet-Grunt - alkyd primer for metal | 210 rub/kg. | |
| Foundation device | 0 | 5 000 rub. per sq.m. (price depends on soil type) |
| Drilling a hole or driving a pile | 0 | From 200 rubles / piece. |
| Pillar concreting | 0 | From 500 rubles / piece. |
| lag mount | 0 | From 50 rub/m.p. |
| Fixing a corrugated sheet | 0 | From 200 rub/m.p. |
The total cost of building a corrugated fence is determined based on the need for one or another type of material.
The cost of installing a turnkey corrugated fence (price per meter of work, materials with installation) is shown in the table.
Conclusion
The fence made of corrugated board looks great, endures any temperature changes and all kinds of atmospheric phenomena. But there are two weak points - windage and poor-quality installation. We hope that the information provided here will allow us to take into account and eliminate both of these shortcomings in a timely manner.
As a rule, such fences consist of sections and exist in two types: fences with supports made of metal pipes or brick columns. Profiled sheets on them can be located in one case at a small distance from the ground, and in the other, they can be based on a foundation or a brick side connecting the fence posts.
The first option is more economical, as it involves the use of fewer materials and simplified installation. Another type of fence allows you to make it more respectable, but requires more materials and labor.
The use of profiled sheet in metal fence The site is fully justified, as it has a number of advantages:
- The installation process of the fence does not cause technological problems;
- The profiled sheet is strong enough;
- If such a fence is properly mounted and then maintained, it will stand for a very long time;
- The appearance of the fence made of corrugated board is quite modern.
Technology of installation of a fence from a professional flooring
Whole manufacturing process installation of a fence from corrugated board can be divided into several stages. Let's consider them in order.
Preparatory work before the installation of the fence
Before purchasing basic materials, you need to prepare tools and equipment for work. You will need a building level, a concrete mixer, a welding machine, pegs and a cord for marking the territory, an electric drill with drills, electrodes d. 2.5 mm. It is also necessary to organize the supply of water to the place of concrete work.
It is not recommended to build any fence without a diagram or drawing. To compile any of these documents, markup data is required. It should begin with the definition and measurement of the perimeter of the site. To do this, you need to hammer pegs in its corners and connect them by pulling a cord between them. Using a tape measure, it is necessary to determine the length of the future fence and the required number of its supports, which are arranged in 2-3 m increments, depending on the length of the sheets. The location of each pole must be marked with a peg.
In addition, it is necessary to determine the dimensions of the foundation, the width of the entrance gate and the entrance gate. The width of the base, in order to save the cost of earthwork and concrete works, can be made different. Then, under the supports, it is made in their size, and under the sheets - narrower. Gate dimensions depend on their purpose. All markup data to be transferred to the scheme for counting the right amount materials.
If facing the supports with bricks is not planned, then a powerful foundation under lightweight construction no fence required. In this case, a hole 15 cm wide to a depth of 1.5 m is dug under each rack. You can use hand drill. The depth of immersion of the supports into the ground depends on the height of the fence. The higher you plan to make the fence, the deeper you need to dig in its supports.
For a heavy fence with brick posts, you will need a more massive foundation. To prepare it, shovels, a supply of polypropylene bags for removing excess soil and time are needed.
A trench, for example, with a volume of 4 m 3 is dug by a pair of workers within 4-5 hours with smoke breaks. Its depth for the foundation depends on the level of soil freezing in a particular region, on average - 1-1.5 m.
The most important thing in this type of work is the selection of soil to the desired depth. The level of laying the foundation, its immobility and normal functioning entrance gate.
The choice of materials for the fence from corrugated board
The main material of the fence is profiled sheet. It is made from durable zinc plated steel. All sheets have a ribbed shape, as well as marking A or C followed by numbers from 8 to 35, which indicate the wave height of the product in millimeters. For example, C10 corrugated board used for fences has a wave height of 10 mm. The larger it is, the stiffer the profiled sheet. In regions with strong winds for fences, it is recommended to use C20 corrugated board.
The thickness of the profiled sheets should be chosen depending on the height of the fence. If it is, for example, up to 3 meters, the optimal value will be 0.5 mm. For a higher fence, sheets of t. 0.6 mm are suitable.
When buying, you should pay attention to the flooring. More resistant is powder coating. Sheets must be double sided. More bright color has them outer side. Inside the corrugated board is gray.
For the manufacture of a fence from corrugated board, except steel sheets, you will additionally need:
- Pipes and bricks for supports. Steel pipes are taken with a rectangular or round section of 60x60 mm with a wall thickness of 3 mm and a length of 3 m. The brick is silicate, clay or facing. For laying columns from it you will need building mixture.
- lags. These are transverse fencing elements designed to securely connect supports into a single frame. In addition, they serve as the basis for fastening profiled sheets. The material for the crossbars will be steel pipes rectangular section 40x25 mm with a wall thickness of 2 mm and a length of 6 m.
- fasteners. It is needed for the installation of fencing sheets. These are roofing screws or metal rivets measuring 3.2x10 mm.
- M200 concrete for mounting fence posts. If its self-preparation is provided, cement, crushed stone and sand will be required.
Pouring the foundation for the fence
Formwork assembly is an extremely responsible event. The fact is that after pouring concrete, the admitted formwork defects can no longer be corrected. Therefore, in addition to a semi-edged board, drills and screws, you will definitely need wooden lintels and brick supports for additional fastening of the entire structure.
The assembly of formwork panels is carried out in a trench and begins with the top board, which marks the level of the foundation. Its upper part should be 10 cm above the ground in order to avoid the accumulation of dirt on it during rains.
Reinforcement of the foundation is carried out using a three-dimensional frame made of metal rods 10 mm in diameter. In the frame, horizontal reinforcement is represented by two lower and two upper reinforcement bars. Vertical reinforcement - four short jumpers connecting horizontal rods at regular intervals of 1.5 m. The reinforcement is connected with knitting wire.
After installing the frame, pipes or powerful corners are lowered into the formwork to reinforce future brick columns. The installation of these elements is carried out using a plumb line and building level. Then they are fixed in it with short boards. After fixing the formwork with lintels and props, concrete can be poured into it.
When installing a corrugated fence, concrete preparation is done manually or using a concrete mixer. The composition of the mixture is used as follows: cement - 1 part, crushed stone - 6 parts, sand - 3 parts, water - 0.7 parts, concrete additives (liquid household soap) - 0.1% of the amount of cement.
It takes 30-40 minutes to manually mix 100 liters of concrete. After concreting, it is advisable to cover the formwork with a film to avoid drying out of the top layer of the coating, and it can be removed after a week in the presence of warm weather.
A massive strip foundation for brick columns is poured in the usual way. If it is not planned to line the racks with stone, the bottom of the recesses under them is covered with a layer of crushed stone t. 200 mm, then the racks are installed and concreted cement mixture.
In order to prevent the soil between them from washing out over time, instead of the foundation, the pipes of the supports can be connected with a deepened concrete tape with a total height of 20 cm. For its manufacture, a wooden box is made along the bottom of the metal racks. Its boards are fastened with wire or timber trimmings, and then lined with waterproofing from the inside. After pouring concrete into the box and setting it, the formwork is carefully disassembled. The resulting side will serve not only as a protection against washing out of the soil, but also as an obstacle to penetration under the fence into the territory of pets.
Instructions for installing a fence from corrugated board
The frame of the fence from profiled sheets is assembled from metal pipe section 20x40x2 mm using manual welding. Pieces of a profile pipe cut to the desired length in horizontal position lightly welded to vertical posts in 2-3 rows, the accuracy of installation is checked by the building level. After that, the final welding takes place. A fence 15 m long takes about 2 hours of welding.
After their completion, anti-corrosion treatment of frame elements and places of its welding is performed. For this purpose, primer GF-020 is suitable, which can be applied to metal with a brush or paint sprayer.
For the installation of brick columns used facing brick. Usually, experienced masons are involved in such work, because the quality requires it. When laying bricks, a mortar is used in the ratio of cement / sand 1 to 3 with the addition of a small part of liquid soap for the plasticity of the mixture. Masonry columns are performed alternately in 1 day to a height of 0.5 m.
The gaps between the masonry and the metal rack are filled with mortar while working on the column. Each row of masonry is reinforced with a mesh of 50x50x4 mm. To protect the upper end of the column from rain and snow, decorative caps are installed on it. This gives the fence a special expressiveness.
As an option, the racks can be lined not with bricks, but with artificial or natural stone. From this, the appearance of the fence will only benefit. However, such a procedure will require considerable investment.
Installation of corrugated board is final stage fence making. In order not to damage the end of the profiled sheet during installation, it is recommended to lay cardboard on the foundation. Products are fixed on profile pipe through the wave at the base of the corrugation. The connection is made with an overlap with self-tapping screws using an electric drill with a nozzle. You can take rivets, but they must be steel.
Aluminum fasteners can create between different materials construction of a galvanic couple, the appearance of which causes electrochemical corrosion become.
Sheets of profiled flooring in the same fence can be easily combined, for example, with forging. In order for such a fence to have an attractive appearance, you can use a different arrangement of its enclosing elements: the upper, Bottom part structures or spaces between them.
To maintain a good and attractive condition of the fence from corrugated board, a lot of effort is not required. It is quite enough to periodically clean it from dirt. Any solution containing soap will work for this. It is important that the emulsion does not contain solvents: they can damage the coating.
How to make a fence from corrugated board - look at the video:
A self-made fence made of corrugated board is a design that is ideal for a suburban area. Such a fence will protect it from dust and noise from the street, wind and sidelong glances. Considering all the advantages of a profiled sheet listed in this article and its convenient installation, we can safely say that it is difficult to find a more technological fence today.
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