Stone fence

What can be a more reliable protection than a stone fence - it is done for centuries and also serves as a highly decorative element of landscape design in a country house.

Massive design, however, can be elegant and refined, if you combine materials skillfully, because the type of construction can be not only integral, but also combined. Most often, a stone is combined with a tree, wrought iron, brick.

Fences made of natural stone

The fence of natural wild stone looks impressive, reminiscent of the fence of a medieval castle. Most often for masonry fences made of stone use materials such as:

For masonry fences, depending on whether it is integral or with easier inserts, you will need a monolithic (stone) or ribbon-pillar foundation, respectively. Everyone understands that the stone fence is very heavy, so as a basis, he needs a foundation that will withstand the entire structure. In addition, it must be continuous. And even in the place where the gates will be installed, it is required to make concrete pouring.

To put such a fence is not very simple, because natural stones rarely have the right shape, so you have to constantly select large and small parts to make them dock. In this case, the seams between them should not be wider than 2 cm. This process can be compared with playing tetris or collecting pictures from puzzles. But beautiful fences made of stone and wood or elements of forging look very presentable. And for the sake of this, it's worth pomuchatsya with their stacking.

Fences made of artificial stone

Another option is the selection of decorative stone. It can be artificial stone from concrete - the so-called "Frenchman" or imitation of natural stones.

The French stone is the right concrete block, which is very easy to put. It is also called a torn stone, the fence of it has an attractive and expensive look. As a basis for it, a ribbon-and-column foundation is sufficient. Over the blocks a protective layer with a water repellent effect is applied.

Also, the fence can be constructed from materials that mimic natural chipped stones. They are less expensive and lighter in weight, so that the fence will cost you much cheaper. In this case, the design will be strong and strong. At their manufacture natural components are used, so that all useful qualities of natural stones are preserved.