Today I make fences from a wide variety of materials, both natural and synthetic. However, the tree was and remains the most desirable because of its naturalness and beauty. Fences from unedged boards are original and unusual, besides this material has a low cost, so it is quite affordable for most owners of summer cottages and country houses.
Advantages of wooden fences made of unedged boards
Wooden fencing from a board of natural shape has a number of advantages, such as:
- an acceptable cost;
- long service life;
- simple installation;
- original appearance;
- easy care.
To build such a construction, you do not need any complicated tools and special skills. And if you have a fantasy, you can turn a fence into a masterpiece that perfectly fits into the overall landscape design .
Rules for choosing the material for a beautiful decorative fence made of unedged boards
Unedged board is the most accessible of all lumber. It is a wooden canvas with a non-sawed or partially sealed edge. It turns out when cutting the extreme and adjacent to the edge of the surface of the logs. In this case, both deciduous and coniferous wood species are used.
When choosing the material for a wooden fence from a unedged board, experts recommend using larch. It is more suitable for erection of street structures, because it is characterized by high strength in adverse weather conditions. The most unsuitable wood for such purposes is birch, as it is unstable and not strong enough.
When choosing unedged boards for the future fence, pay attention to the following points:
- structure of the board - try not to take boards with knots, because such material is worse than all loads;
- cracks - these defects are caused by improper drying of wood or violations of the rules for its storage, and this negatively affects the operation and durability of the fence;
- quality of sawing - the surface of the boards should be smooth and even, because the presence of chips and potholes will complicate the process of building the fence.
Variants of fences made of unedged board
Fences of unedged boards can be classified according to different parameters:
- In the direction of the boards
- According to the method of combining materials, fences made of unedged boards can be:
- By appointment, the wooden fences can be divided into:
a horizontal fence from an unedged board, when all the boards are located along, while using one or another way of laying them;
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a vertical fence made of unedged boards where all boards, regardless of the chosen step and pattern, are located across, that is, standing;
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Purely wooden , that is, the boards are attached to wooden pillars.
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Combined with metal , when poles, gates and other elements are made of metal.
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Combined with stone , brick, concrete - in this case the main material is a tree, but the foundation and pillars are made and decorated with the listed materials.
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temporary - set for the time of various works;
Decorative - they serve as decoration of landscape design;
functional - strong and durable structures designed to protect local area from extraneous encroachments.
Whatever your fence made of unedged boards, always try to choose a board with a width of at least 20 cm and a thickness of 2 cm or more. Then the fence will be strong and durable. In addition, it will retain its attractive appearance and functionality for a long time.