The metal fence, distinguished by its practicality and durability, gradually replaces the wooden fence, which has a much shorter service life. Fences made of metal fence are gaining popularity because of its attractive and respectable appearance, and a great variety of color and stylistic solutions.
The metal used to manufacture the fence has a durable polymer coating, so the lifetime of the fences from it is several tens of years. Such fences are widely used to protect summer and garden plots , private buildings, office buildings and facilities.
Types of fences made of metal fences and their features
Metal fences from the fence, depending on your requirements, can be one-sided or two-sided. In the latter case, the fence will have no gaps and will be able to completely hide the site from prying eyes from the street. The fence itself is also produced in several types:
- Classic - the universal, most functional and practical type of fence;
- M-shaped - this profile is distinguished by a convex underside. The front side of this fence has an M-shape;
- U-shaped - profile, which has a convex U-shaped outer side;
- semicircular ;
- profile with rolling - the fence of this fence looks especially impressive and solid, thanks to the large width of the laths.
The supply of fences for a dacha from a metal fence will depend on its height and the size of the sections. Typically, these fences consist of metal slats, fasteners for them (screws and rivets) and horizontal logs, which are made from a profile pipe or an omega profile. You can order a fence of various heights and almost any color, which will harmoniously tie the fence to the styling of the house and country plot.
Stages of installation
The installation of the fence from the metal picket fence does not take much time and requires only minimal construction skills. To begin with, you need to calculate the required number of slats and purchase the source material from the manufacturer. To install the sections of the fence is quite simple, you just need to follow the instructions:
- It is best to prepare a draft of the future fence by making the necessary drawings on paper;
- for the pillars in the right places are digging pits with a depth of at least fifty centimeters. The optimal distance between them is about two and a half meters. At the bottom of the pits it is recommended to fill in sand or crushed stone;
- the installation of the fence should start directly from the corner posts, after which the remaining supports are mounted. An empty place in pits is poured with cement;
- The fixation of longitudinal logs can be carried out only after the cement has completely solidified. For their fastening in the upper and lower part of the fence special fasteners or welding are used;
- The fence is attached to the fence frame by means of self-tapping screws. You should pay attention to the distance between the profile was equal. When installing a double-sided fence, the fence is attached to each side in staggered order;
- decorate the fence can be cornice, which is also purchased from the manufacturers of fence;
Metal fence fence will look especially attractive if the frame for it is made of stone or brick. Very unusual looks metal profile in combination with wood.
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