At the same time, your possessions will not lose their individuality: many variations of the installation of such a picket fence have been developed, it is available in different sizes and colors - there is plenty to choose from. It does not take much effort and special skills to install such a fence with your own hands. It will become the subject of your pride and the envy of your neighbors.
Do-it-yourself corrugated fence: step by step instructions
- frame. It is made from a metal profile pipe with parameters 6 by 6 cm or 8 by 8 cm. The thickness of the pipe wall is from 2 to 4 mm. The pipes are cut into pieces of the desired length, depending on the planned height of the fence, plus at least 1.2 m to the depth of digging. Then holes should be drilled in the ground, into which pipes are first lowered and then driven in.
- Finished frame must be coated with a special anti-corrosion compound. It is available in a fairly wide range of colors. This will not only protect your fence from the mechanical impact of external factors and extend its durability, but also give it an aesthetic appearance. The fence made of corrugated board will harmoniously fit into the overall design without falling out of the color palette.
- Now you can start installation the picket fence itself. You can choose pickets with rolled or non-rolled edges. In the budget version, pickets are cut from a single sheet of corrugated board - this can be seen from the raw edges of the pickets and the standard pattern of the profile itself. If the fences are made to order, they are passed through a rolling machine to give the desired shape and relief.
- The appearance of a fence made of corrugated board is largely determined by the width of the gap between the pickets. The maximum distance is 5 cm. You can make a gap of 4, 3 or 2 cm. Or you can increase the gap to 8 cm (along the width of the fence), but at the same time fix the fences in a checkerboard pattern from the inside and outside.
- Profiled eurostudent goes well with other finishing materials especially with stone, brick and wood. You can first lay out the foundation, the base of the fence and columns of red, for example, brick, and install segments of brown picket fence between them - it will turn out stylish and solid.
The distance between the support pipes determines the height and weight of the corrugated board, it varies from 1.5 to 2.5 m. The voids are filled with gravel and compacted, concreting is not recommended by experts. In conclusion to the received pillars
you need to weld horizontal logs from the same profile pipe - there can be two or three if the fence is higher than two meters.
The upper edge of the euro picket fence can be flat, rounded, triangular, in the shape of a trident, arrow, etc. For low fences, pickets with a sharp upper edge should not be chosen, as this can lead to injury.
Pay attention to the method of painting: it can be double-sided, one-sided, polymer or powder. The picket fence is fastened with metal screws at four or six points - it depends on the number of horizontal logs.
How much does a corrugated picket fence cost: materials and work
Material prices will depend not only on the number of linear meters of the fence itself, but also on the parameters of the picket fence. Fences are available in various sizes (length from 0.5 to 3 m and width from 8 to 11.5 cm). From 6 to 8 shtaketins per linear meter of fencing - depending on the width of one fragment.
1 meter of corrugated picket fence will cost from 500 to 700 rubles, depending on the processing, height, method of painting. The region also plays a role: if similar products are not produced there, but imported, the cost will be slightly higher. Now multiply the cost by the number of running meters. Add the cost of supporting profile pipes for the frame - about 200 rubles. per metre. Plus mounting material. And plus additional materials for installation and decoration, if any are used: brick, stone, wood, as well as a gate or gate. Don't forget about delivery.
If it is not indicated that it is free, for one kilometer you will have to pay an average of 25-30 rubles. – prices vary by region and city.
Installation of a metal euro-pickup by a team of specialists with a height of 1.5 m costs from 1300 rubles, a height of 1.8 m - from 1450 rubles, a height of 2.5 m and above - from 1600 rubles.
European picket fence. Reviews
- “The aesthetic appearance of the fence will be much better if you apply a little imagination in the process of working with corrugated board - just like with any other building material. And you will be original and inimitable. After all, the corrugated board can be chosen in any color, width and height. So the corrugated board and your creativity will be able to create such beauty that will please your eye and serve faithfully for decades.”
- “The corrugated board for the picket fence is a very good and non-standard idea. It is clear that such a fence not only looks more beautiful, but will also last much longer than a wooden one. A very useful note is that when choosing the decorative shape of the upper edge of the profile, one should not forget about the height of the fence - although children and pets can get hurt.
- “It’s just a blind fence 2 meters high - it’s somehow closed, protects from the living world, like in a monastery or prison. A corrugated picket fence gives lightness and a pleasant variety, not all neighbors have such a fence. As a gardener, I consider the main advantage that the plot is not only protected, but also well lit and ventilated. Yes, and decorated very beautifully and original.
- “I installed the fence segments with solid corrugated board, alternating them with corrugated picket fence segments. And I also laid out brick pillars with my own hands, there was enough trouble with such a fence. But the spans of the fence made of corrugated board or picket fence are, in principle, quite simple to mount, everyone can handle it, there would be hands and desire.
Install a fence from corrugated board- it's a simple matter, but for someone it will seem boring and tedious. In this case, contact a specialized company. You will have to pay more, but you will receive in the shortest possible time a brand new eurofence, manufactured and assembled according to your individual sketch.
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A fence made of metal eurostudent can be installed with gaps of different widths. Euro picket fence is stylish, creative and practical.
Speaking of a fence for building a fence in a country house and in a private house, they usually represent a fence made of wooden planks with a flat, pointed or figured upper end. Landscape design, in which such a fence is inscribed, most often corresponds to a rustic style with elements of retro and provincial comfort. Many modern materials try to imitate wooden structures and replace them. The picket fence did not stand aside either. There are materials for PVC fences on the market and those that we will talk about today - metal ones, known as "euro fences".
Practical material - a metal picket fence - allows you to make a modern beautiful fence.
Advantages of a fence from an eurostudent fence
Many summer residents have already managed to feel the inconvenience of solid sheet metal profile fences:
- large areas appear, constantly covered by the shadow of the fence;
- air circulation is difficult inside the solid enclosure. Due to the lack of ventilation and overheating, many plants suffer;
- a blind fence is not the best element of landscape design.
All these shortcomings can be avoided if, instead of a solid fence, you make a fence from a metal picket fence with your own hands.
Here are its absolute advantages:
- eurostudent has the same strength and durability as sheet metal profiles and is significantly superior to wooden structures;
- the low weight of shtaketin makes it possible to make a lightweight frame and save money - 1m² weighs about 300 g;
- simplicity and ease of installation make it possible to make a front garden from a picket fence or any other fence on your own;
- the material is easy to maintain and maintain. From such a fence, unlike a wooden one, it is not necessary to clean off peeling paint annually and tint again;
- plants growing next to the fence receive enough sun and a favorable microclimate.
A very good video about the features of the euro picket fence:
What material is called eurostudent
Profiled metal strips with a width of about 10 cm and a length of 1.5 to 3 m, specially designed for fencing, are made in the same industries as the standard sheet metal profile. The material, as a rule, has a zinc coating and a colorful polymer coating on one or both sides.
European fence profile with rolled edges
High-quality picket fence varieties must necessarily have rolled edges. A fence made of such planks looks beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, unlike a cheap variety with sharp cuts. In the first case, each part is passed through a rolling mill and formed, and in the second case, the pickets are cut from a finished sheet of corrugated board without processing the edges.
Manufacturers are constantly offering to the market new types of picket fence, in which the material, coating method, profile design and color change.
A rich color palette allows you to build a fence for every taste
Currently, the most popular form of eurostudent with a rounded top edge. The second common top shape is the horizontal cut. In this case, the upper end of the fence is additionally covered with a horizontal bar. The tops of the blanks can also be made in a different shape. Sometimes they make sharp notches. This is only allowed for fences over 2.5 m high. On low fences, sharp points can cause injury without providing effective protection.
The horizontal bar closes the upper cut of the metal fence
There are eurostudents and according to the method of connection with the frame: there are open and closed fastenings. In the second case, the hardware is not visible on the surface of the shtaketin.
Manufacturers provide an additional service - they can cut to the declared size.
Base and frame
In order to make a picket fence with your own hands, you should start by installing support poles. Depending on the climatic conditions and the composition of the soil, they have to be dug to a depth of up to 1.5 m. Pits can be made with a gasoline or manual garden drill. For reliability and stability, the pillars are packed with crushed stone and poured with concrete. The tops of the pillars are closed from moisture with suitable caps or plugs.
After setting the solution, proceed to the installation of the frame. As a rule, it is made from a profile pipe by welding. Sometimes runs are assembled on bolted fasteners.
Before proceeding with the installation of the picket fence, the poles and frame must be primed and painted in the color of the metal profile. If the supports are made of wood, the underground part must be smeared with bituminous mastic and wrapped with roofing material, and the upper end should be pointed so that water drains.
Installation of eurostudent
The pickets are fastened to the frame in accordance with the intended design using self-tapping screws matched to the tone.
White fence slats require the use of white self-tapping screws
The total cost of the fence, the cost of its manufacture and design depend on the method of placing the planks, their height and the size of the gaps between them:
- the maximum distance between adjacent planks should not exceed 5 cm;
- each picket is fixed with 2 screws to the upper crossbar and 2 to the bottom;
- to maintain the same distance between the shtaketins, you can use the following technique. Having decided on the distance between adjacent planks, you need to choose a wooden block that is suitable in size. Applying it between the strips during the fastening process, control the accuracy of installation;
- those who do not like the gaps between the pickets can make an opaque fence by placing the planks in a checkerboard pattern alternately on both sides of the running logs. It turns out a solid ventilated fence with an original three-dimensional design.
Choice of fasteners
To connect the frame structure of the fence in places where welding is not used, bolt fastening is used. Self-tapping screws are used to hang the planks of the eurostudent. To protect the polymer coating, the hardware is screwed through the enclosed plastic or rubber rings. Self-tapping screws must be galvanized and painted in the color of the fence.
Fastening of the eurostudent with self-tapping screws to the frame of the profile pipe, painted in tone
A few shortcomings
Despite the complex profile design, which has many stiffening ribs and fractures, the euro picket fence is not the most durable material. Little effort is required to cause mechanical damage to the paint layer or to wrinkle the surface. It is enough to hit him with a shovel, unsuccessfully lean a bicycle, hit the corner of a garden wheelbarrow or mower. They are afraid of the eurostudent plate and the pressure of snowdrifts.
The dark horizontal strips of the metal picket fence favorably emphasize the whiteness of the massive racks.
By the way, despite the prefix "Euro-" the material is widely distributed not in Europe at all, but in the CIS countries. In European design, there are beautiful fences using a metal picket fence located horizontally between the fence posts.
Choosing a fence for the site is not an easy task - it is necessary that it be reliable, durable, beautiful. All these requirements are met by a fence made of a metal picket fence (Euro picket fence). Climbing on it is problematic - not that rigidity. Breaking it is "boring" - usually, lovers of mischief are limited to bending a couple of planks. Beauty, of course, is a subjective criterion, but such fences look better than the same solid one. In addition, they are not so susceptible to wind loads, which saves on support poles. An additional plus is that they are breathable. In general, a good option.
What is a metal fence
The metal fence is made from galvanized steel sheet. A relief is formed on the sheet, after which it is cut into picket strips, covered with protective compounds, and painted. Get strips of a certain height. Usually the height is from 150 to 180 cm. To complete the fence, you also need support poles (most often 60 * 60 * 2 mm), bowstrings (two or three crossbars that go between the poles) and fasteners.
Types, shapes, profiles
The thickness of the metal of the European fence can be from 0.4 to 1.5 mm. The most common is made of steel with a thickness of 0.5 mm. Fence width - from 80 mm to 128 mm, length - up to 2 meters.
P and M - shaped profiles of a metal picket fence
There is a metal fence with a different profile: P (rectangular), M-shaped and semicircular. M-shaped have more ribs, respectively, have greater rigidity. But there are also U-shaped ones, in which grooves are formed in the “back”. In this case, it is already difficult to say which of them will be tougher. Most likely, the latter, especially if it has rolled edges.
Semi-circular also have greater rigidity, but are more difficult to form and usually have a higher price. For greater strength, additional grooves can also be formed along the long side.
In general, the more grooves, stiffeners, the better the bar resists bending along the length. But with the complication of the relief, the price becomes higher. Since it is rather big in itself, you usually have to find a compromise. In any case, the bar must withstand your attempts to bend it.
What to look for when choosing
When you choose a metal picket fence, it is advisable to look at the party offered to you live. The same thickness of the metal can be declared, but in practice it turns out that the edge of the bar from one batch can be bent with a finger, with another batch such a trick fails. And this is from the same manufacturer. The point is the quality of the batch of metal, and it is rarely stable.
Rolled edge, several layers of protective coatings - these are the signs of a good metal picket fence
Also be sure to pay attention to the edges - it is better if they are rolled. Firstly, it is a more attractive appearance, secondly, the fence is more rigid, and thirdly, the sharp edge is bent and it is impossible to get hurt. There is only one drawback with a rolling fence - a higher price, since special equipment and additional processing time are required.
If we talk about the products of specific companies, then the Grand Line (Grand Line), Barrera Grande, Nova, TPK Metalroofing Center, FinFold, UNIX (Unix) are popular.
Coloring methods
It is worth understanding the method of coloring. There is an iron picket fence with two-sided and one-sided painting. With one-sided, the back side is covered with a layer of primer without staining. Has, accordingly, gray color. Metal picket fence painted on one side, gray on the inside. It's not so bad - it's not conspicuous. If this option does not suit you, either buy with double-sided painting, or paint it yourself. The paint is taken “for roofs”, choosing the right shade. Note that the metal painted with a brush looks ... not very good. If there is an airbrush, the appearance will be good, although not ideal.
This is how the “wrong side” of a metal picket fence painted on one side looks like
It should also be noted that there are two types of coloring of a metal picket fence:
- polymer coating;
- powder paint.
The first method is much more reliable, since the application technology requires special equipment and strict adherence to technology. As a result, such a picket fence withstands increased mechanical stress. Even if there is a scratch in the coating (although you have to try), the metal does not rust, as there are still protective coatings that prevent rust.
Polymer coating is the best choice today
Powder coating, in theory, is no worse. But only if it was made according to the rules: a protective coating was applied to the primed metal, and powder paint was applied on top of it and baked in special chambers. But the bottom line is that you can apply paint in the "garage", and somehow you can burn it there. The result will just be completely different. In addition, there are ready-made sheets of Chinese origin. In these, the paint is applied in the shop, but often directly onto an unprimed steel surface. Outwardly, it is impossible to determine all these nuances, and after the slightest scratch, rust appears. So the polymer coating is more "safe".
What can be a metal picket fence
You may like metal fences or not, because there is no dispute about tastes. But in terms of practicality, they certainly outperform. Once installed, you do not remember the fence for years. It does not need to be painted to make it look decent, as good quality paint lasts for years without visible change. And this is one of the important factors that make you think about installing such a fence.
On a strip foundation
With foundation and pillars made of clinker bricks
Mounting methods
There is a single-row and double-row (double-sided, checkerboard) method of mounting the metal picket fence strips. With a two-row, the slats are placed on both sides of the bowstring, and so that they overlap each other by at least a centimeter. Therefore, the distance between the planks should be slightly less than the width of the fence. With this installation, slats per linear meter of the fence will require 55-60% more. But the fence turns out to be practically invisible - only at a certain angle you can see a small part of the area. And this despite the fact that the fence will not be solid and all the "charms" of a solid fence will not touch you.
Most often, the strips are mounted vertically, but there is also a horizontal mounting method - it can also be single-row or double-row. The horizontal fence looks more "exotic". With a two-row (two-sided) installation of the strips, it turns out to be generally opaque.
The disadvantage of this mounting method is that special poles and intermediate poles are needed to provide the required structural rigidity. Another caveat: planks are usually produced up to 180 cm long, longer ones will have to be ordered, and this costs extra money. So either you have to put up poles more often, or overpay for a non-standard size.
Dimensions and distances
When mounted in one row, the gaps between the strips may be different. The exact distance is chosen arbitrarily, depending on how "transparent" you want to make the fence. Most often, the distance between the pickets is 35-50% of the width of the plank. But this is not a rule, there are both smaller and larger gaps.
When mounting in a checkerboard pattern, if you do not want your yard to be visible at an angle, the planks should overlap 50% of the width of the picket fence or more. If "viewability" is not important, you can set them so that the edges overlap by only 1 cm.
The height of the fence is selected depending on the wishes of the owners. If you want the yard to be as closed from prying eyes as possible, the length of the plank should be from 180 cm. Given that they will be slightly raised above the ground, this is enough to prevent the vast majority of people from looking into your territory.
If you don't care if something will be visible through the fence or not, you can take both 1250 mm and 1500 mm. In the first case, the fence will end somewhere at the chest level of passers-by, in the second - at eye level or slightly lower (see the figure for an approximate layout), and this is without a foundation.
The width of the span of a vertical fence made of a metal picket fence is 200-250 cm. It is at this distance that the pillars are dug in, then two or three crossbars are fixed between them. These crossbars are called "lags" or "bowstrings". For a picket fence up to 150 cm high, two crossbars are enough, for higher ones, three are better.
Infill types
There are several more varieties of filling spans (distances between supporting pillars). The easiest way to install a direct way is when all the strips are the same length. On top of such a fence, you can put a U-shaped bar made of the same material (sold in the same place as the euro picket fence). In addition to the aesthetic load, it also covers the metal sections, which increases the service life of the fence.
All "waves" require trimming most of the planks to a certain distance. One "wave" per span is made in increments of 50 or 25 mm. With a step of 50 mm, the height difference between the shortest and longest planks is significant, but the fence looks more delicate. In the case of a "wave" with a pitch of 25 mm or with a "double wave", the difference is smaller. The upper bars are put here much less often, but they can also be installed. Only at the point of fracture of the “wave” will you have to cut the sidewalls and bend.
Features and installation rules
When installing a metal picket fence in Central Russia, it is recommended to install poles from a profiled pipe 60 * 60 mm (60 * 40 can be used). For crossbars, it is more convenient to take the same profiled pipe, but with a section of 40 * 20 mm. In this case, the fence will definitely withstand wind and snow loads.
When installing, the installation step of the pillars is 2 meters. If there are two crossbars, then they are fixed so that there are 25-35 cm to the edge of the plank. With a fence height of 150 cm or more, the distance is 30-35 cm, with shorter ones - 25 cm. But, with a fence height above 1.5 m, it is better to do three logs, and not only in regions with strong winds. It's just that with two lags, the distance between the fasteners is too large, which makes it easy to move the slats apart.
There are two ways to fasten the slats: with screws and with rivets. Self-tapping screws and rivets are installed along both edges of the bar on each of the crossbars. That is, if there are two crossbars, 4 self-tapping screws / rivets are needed for each bar, if there are three, then 6 fasteners are needed per picket. You can, of course, fix it on one self-tapping screw or rivet on the crossbar, setting it in the middle. But in this case, pushing the pickets with your hands is as easy as shelling pears - and you don’t need to climb over the fence.
Mounting is faster this way, but this is a “purely decorative” fence
Which fastener type to choose? Self-tapping screws are easy to install - this is their plus. But they are also easy to unscrew, which, under certain circumstances, can be a minus. Rivets take longer to install, but are much more difficult to remove. What to choose? On the front of the fence, or if the fence is left unattended for a long time (summer cottages), it is definitely worth putting rivets. Of course, if the attackers set their sights on the goal, they will also cope with the rivets, but this will be more difficult to do. When installing a fence between neighbors in permanent residences, it is quite possible to mount a metal picket fence on self-tapping screws.
How to DIY
As you probably noticed, the metal fence is produced using almost the same technology as the profiled sheet, but the sheet costs less. Therefore, many people have the idea to make a picket fence by spreading the profiled sheet into strips. In principle, this can be done if you are able to cut strictly along the line without any noticeable deviations. But for cutting it is necessary to use scissors for metal - perforated or manual. In no case should a grinder be cut, as it burns out the protective cover. So the work is not easy and it will take a lot of time. If that doesn't scare you, you can try.
What is the disadvantage of a homemade picket fence from a profiled sheet? Everything is obvious: the edge is rarely even, since it is difficult to do it manually. In addition, the cut is unprotected and may begin to rust. You can, of course, smear the sections with a primer / paint, but in order for all layers to lay down normally, an absolutely clean surface is required. That is, the places of cuts must first be dedusted (not so difficult, but it takes time), then also degreased. Only in this case the protective coating will be of really high quality.
It is advisable to roll the edges - this will give the home-made picket fence greater rigidity, because additional reliefs are rarely formed on the profiled sheet. It "holds" its shape due to its size and the alternation of waves.
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A fence made of a metal picket fence is very relevant in our time, since it differs from other fences in that you do not need to spend big money on material and buy the necessary tools. This fence has become relevant because it performs the function of protection (the construction of this fence is very easy, but penetration through it is not so easy, since the distance between the gratings is close, there are sharp tips), decoration, ease and duration of use.
Do-it-yourself metal picket fence will give you great pleasure, as you not only save money, but also feel great pleasure from the physical labor done.
To build a fence, you need to consider all the details: from the perimeter of the fenced area, its appearance, the number of building materials, and ending with the calculation of the duration of work.
Required Tools
To make it easier to understand the construction of a metal picket fence with your own hands, you can see the photo in our article or watch the video, which will help in this useful and enjoyable activity. To build a fence, you will not need many tools, but the necessary ones here will be:
- earthwork tool. You will need it in order to install fence posts. You will also need a drill or an ordinary shovel (for digging holes);
- apparatus for welding (to establish a transverse log to which the pickets will be attached). Welding will be the best option for this job (cheap, cheerful and reliable);
- screwdriver (needed when installing the installation of a metal fence for the frame). A screwdriver can also be dispensed with here, but this will give you unnecessary worries;
- an auxiliary small tool that all owners should have in their arsenal and will be needed to install a metal picket fence.
materials
To install a metal picket fence with your own hands, you must be provided with the following materials:
- Pipe with a section of 60 x 60 mm (profiled). The design of this fence has a fairly low weight, so this section is quite suitable for you and can withstand wind loads.
- A profile pipe with a section of 20 x 40 mm (needed for the installation of longitudinal logs, thanks to which metal pickets will be attached).
- Metal pickets (produced at enterprises from steel with a thickness of 0.5-2.0 mm). The metal is coated on top with a special layer that protects against corrosion, then painted with paints in the idea of a powder.
- Galvanized self-tapping screws (for attaching metal pickets to the frame).
Instructions for installing a metal picket fence
When you have collected all the tools and materials, you can proceed with the installation of a metal picket fence:
- draw on paper a draft of your future fence, because based on your drawings, you will do the construction process;
- install the frame (this is why we need a shovel or drill). We dig holes, the depth of which is 1000-1500 mm (the depth of soil freezing), in pre-marked places.
Between the pillars, it is necessary to maintain a distance of about 2.5 meters, since the structure will not be stable. It is advisable to make the pits for the pillars in the corners deep (they have a large load) and put crushed stone and sand on the bottom. The length of the posts must be calculated so that after you install them, the pickets are 100-150 mm higher. You should start the installation with the pillars in the corners and then pour the supports with a solution of cement, sand, gravel or just ready-made concrete from a mixer. With the help of a lighthouse cord stretched along the entire length of the longitudinal lag, you take a welding machine and weld profile pipes along the length of the frame. Prime the welds. After, you paint the structure and proceed to the final stage of installation.
It is quite simple to assemble a fence from a euro-pick fence with your own hands. This is one of the types of barriers, which stands out for its attractiveness, long service life, high quality. Made of durable galvanized metal, the euro fence is made in the form of a profiled flooring, which is cut into individual elements at the factory. Due to the processing with polymers, the metal surface of the fence is not exposed to the negative effects of the environment, does not need additional painting and special care.
Fencing in the country
Euro picket features
The main criteria during the selection of building materials for the construction of the fence are the duration of operation, reliability and strength.
Eurostudent is a relatively new type of fence that meets all the above requirements.
Village installation option
In addition, even an inexperienced person can choose a fence design from a euro picket fence and assemble a fence. The variety of ways to mount the picket fence will help turn an ordinary fence into an original design in the backyard or in the country.
Installing a picket fence has many advantages that explain the popularity of this material.
Near the road
Description of the main features:
- Large selection of products (shape, width, height, color).
- Attractive look.
- Ease of installation.
- High reliability.
- Wide functionality (can be used for zoning the backyard territory, flower beds, flower beds, fencing of general purpose buildings).
- It is used for construction of various forms, combined with traditional materials (stone, concrete, wood).
- The fence does not require any further maintenance. The material is processed with special compounds that are highly resistant to atmospheric phenomena, therefore it is not necessary to paint this fence.
Close to private house
Also, the relatively low price of the fence, in contrast to alternative building materials, should be noted as the main advantage. The cost of hedges is most often no more than $ 35 per square meter.
There are few shortcomings of the eurostudent. To begin with, construction will cost a little more, unlike a wooden picket fence. But in the end, this fence comes out cheaper, since the metal structure does not need to be treated with an antiseptic and regularly painted.
Front garden option
In addition, during installation, special fasteners equipped with a press washer are used, since conventional fastening with self-tapping screws will not be able to firmly fix the metal sheet.
The photo shows a metal fence.
metal fence
Types of rails
There are the following types of eurostudent:
- "Econova". Unlike its counterparts, this type of fence has a lower cost due to the smaller width of the pickets, up to 100 mm, and the number of ribs - up to 14. The height can vary depending on the order of the fence and, as a rule, is made within 1–2 m. Reiki installed in 2–10 cm increments. You can mount in a checkerboard pattern. The fence is most often used for fencing country houses and cottages.
- "Nova". The width of pickets up to 120 mm with 15 ribs makes it possible to apply various patterns and create a rigid and reliable fence. The protective polymer layer is 20 microns, which prevents the formation of corrosion. There is a matte and glossy finish. It can be installed to fence cottages or used for protective fencing in the construction of various structures.
- "Barrera" retains all the properties of the European fence, but differs in a special way of staining. A special powder coating promotes the appearance of a protective film on the surface of the sheet. The special shape of the top creates a wide range of fence choices, and the production in the form of sections simplifies the installation of the fence. A width of 85–130 mm with a size of 1.4–2.2 m allows you to install a picket fence in 2 rows without a gap. In this case, the profiled sheet can be mounted evenly or in a semicircle on a brick or metal base.
- "Light-M". The width of the picket fence is 75 mm with 5 ribs, which makes it possible to give the structure a light weight. The fence is installed in one row with a gap of 2–10 cm, or a checkerboard is used. Due to its low cost, in addition to the standard use for fencing country houses, it is also often installed as a temporary building for fencing construction sites.
Design Varieties
Before you make a fence on your territory, you also need to decide on the design option:
- “convex arc”, the fence is installed by spans, the top of the sections is similar in appearance to a convex arc;
- "wave", the fence is distinguished by a wave on each section;
- “herringbone”, the installation scheme of the barrier is standard, and the picket fence itself in the upper part resembles the shape of a spruce;
- "concave arc", installation is carried out in sections, which are made in the form of a concave arc, while the middle parts of the picket fence are the smallest in length;
- "peaks", the top is made in the form of a peak. Each section has 5–6 of these outlines;
- "trapezoid", the section is bent in the form of a trapezoid;
- "canyon", the installation of this fence from a metal picket fence takes place in sections, while each picket fence from the beginning of the sheet is made one centimeter smaller and, starting from the center, the picket fences increase in size again;
- "Pyramid", the top of the bar looks like a pyramid;
- "ladder", made of planks of greater and lesser length, alternating with each other;
- "wings", the top of the picket fence is similar to the wingspan.
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Preparing for installation
Before preparing for the installation of the fence, it is recommended to watch a training video on how to make a fence from a euro picket fence with your own hands and which supports are better to choose for mounting the structure.
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At the preparatory stage of construction work, cleaning of the territory is required, then a drawing is taken or a sketch of the future fence is drawn and the site is marked where the structure will be installed.
All shrubs, stumps, old parts of fences and other items that may interfere during construction are removed. Then, when the perimeter is cleared, it is required to divide the total length into sections of 2.5 m, one set mark is a column, which is set later.
Do-it-yourself fencing installation scheme
When the number of sections and columns is precisely determined, the required amount of building material is calculated. Why you need to decide how close to each other you need to install the rails.
If you install with a gap that is equal to the width of the bar, then the total area is divided by two, so you get the required amount of building material for one section.
Then this figure is multiplied by the number of sections and the total amount of material is obtained.
So, the gate will be the same height as the installed sections. If a gate of a different size is required, then the parameters are calculated separately.
Detailing
How to make a fence from a metal picket fence, read the link.
Mounting
One of the main advantages of the European fence for giving is the convenience and ease of installation. The picket fence can be installed on one side or both parts of the fence, which significantly increases the choice of design.
For self-installation, you do not need any special tools, you only need a screwdriver. As a rule, the picket fence is installed with a gap of 5–6 cm. Since the windage of this fence is less, unlike the profiled sheet, the wind load on the fence is insignificant, and the construction of a strip foundation will not be required for the construction. The step-by-step instruction for installing a euro-student is as follows.
Pole installation
If a profiled pipe was chosen as a support for the fence, then it can be used of any section, as a rule, dimensions of 50x50, 60x60 or 70x70 mm are chosen, the walls must be at least 3 mm thick.
Drawing for the installation of pillars
The requirements for the pillars of the eurostudent support are not as strict, in contrast to the fence made of corrugated board. Their concreting in the ground is most often not performed.
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