Every owner land plot, even a very small one, strive to define the boundaries of their possession. In most cases, owners erect fences that will hide the territory from prying eyes and intrusions from strangers from the street. And most often such a fence is a fence.
To build a high-quality and aesthetically pleasing fence, you don’t need to immediately turn to specialists. With your own hands you can create a unique design that will become your pride. To do this, you should find a good consultant, which is our site, and strictly follow his step-by-step instructions. According to our recommendations, you will build your own wooden fence, from which you are now a few steps away.
The big step is choosing the material.
A large selection of materials for building a fence sometimes puts owners in a difficult position - what is better to choose? The choice depends on how you want the fence to look. Therefore, it is necessary to have at least a little information about each of the modern materials.
Brick fences are high-quality, durable buildings. From this traditional building material a major, strong building is being erected that will last for decades.
Fences made of lightweight, durable and beautiful materials have become especially popular recently. corrugated sheets, which is universal for the construction of this structure. The result is an easy-to-install, lightweight and aesthetic barrier.
Fencing structures made of tree. Until recently, this was the most common type of building material, which is gradually, although undeservedly, being replaced by modern ones.
Quite often in the construction of facade and internal fences they use chain-link mesh. But this type of construction, unfortunately, will expose your entire site to the public.
Modern construction of fences involves the combined inclusion of different materials, using stone and brickwork. Companies specializing in the construction of fence structures offer a wide variety of combined fence options in their price lists.
How to start construction correctly
Whatever material you choose for your fence, the beginning of construction always requires compliance a certain order. The first is laying the foundation for the future fence - the foundation. This step is preceded by determining the corners and precise markings along the entire perimeter, taking into account the boundaries of the site.
If you decide to install a temporary fence and later build a permanent one, then it is not necessary to install a strip foundation, which will then need to be destroyed. It will be enough to install and concrete free-standing pillars, which will become the base of the fence.
To determine the boundaries of your fence frame, you need to dig holes in the corners into which the supporting posts will be installed and concreted.
What you need to know about racks
When choosing or self-production racks should also take into account some points.
The most durable and stable are metal racks. They are able to support the structure for a long time without repairs.
Wooden supports, as practice has shown, are less durable. The part of the post that is in the ground requires separate processing. Therefore, it is most practical to install wooden racks during the construction of temporary fencing.
Pipe bases are extremely practical and durable. various diameters or square metal profile.
For self-construction fence structure you will need welding machine, with which you can assemble the load-bearing part of the structure and install fastenings for spans. The video provides instructions for correct installation and concreting of support pillars.
Now let’s mount the frame on which the fence will be installed
When the first stage of work on installing the load-bearing part of the structure is completed, it is necessary to install the fasteners to which the spans will be attached. Here, too, there are several options for welding fasteners.
When installing wooden beams as guides, they are secured to “ears” welded to the support.
When a metal corner is used, it is also welded to the post, securing it to it wooden beams ki.
Guide from profile pipe provides maximum strength and rigidity of the entire structure. The spans are quite easily mounted on the base using self-tapping screws.
Helpful information! When assembling a metal fence, you must first calculate its cost, as the structure may be more expensive than desired.
The pinnacle of your creation
When the frame of your structure is already ready, the most important but enjoyable step remains - installing the spans. Our recommendations are focused on corrugated sheets, although solutions can be very different - slate, wood, mesh.
To make the fence even, you must first stretch a strong thread along the top edge, along which the sheet will be installed. To set the horizontal direction, you can use a laser level or level.
At proper preparation and assembly, even a non-specialist should not have any difficulties with installation, connection and appearance of the structure.
Be proud - you are a jack of all trades!
We really hope that you have consistently followed all our recommendations and built a unique fence with your own hands and are enjoying the fruits of your labor.
Z
gardening at the dacha is a severe necessity of our life. Nowadays, petty hooligans, glorified by A. Gaidar, do not particularly climb apples, but even without them there are enough people who want to “reap where they did not sow.” Of course, you can get over anything, but you have to get over it. If you don’t want to make a fence for your dacha, come in and take another psychological situation. In addition, in some dachas, both a cow and a goat may wander in, “if they don’t eat, they’ll bite them.” And finally, build a fence with your own hands - determine your rights to the fenced area.
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What fence to build with your own hands
Those who wish build a fence with your own hands wide choice of the most various options. suitable for any area, if you are not worried that any passerby can see what is happening in your dacha. - profiled metal sheet, at a price higher than the mesh one, but behind it it’s like in a room, you can’t be seen from the outside. A similar version of such a fence is a fence made of asbestos-cement sheets, wavy or smooth.
We determine the extreme points of the first section. At a distance of two to two and a half meters, we dig holes throughout the entire area, about half a meter deep and 30x30 cm in size. We install pillars vertically in the center of the holes, securing them with stones. We check verticality with a plumb line. First, we install the outermost pillars and stretch the cord over them, and then we set up all the others along it.
After the pillars are installed, fill the holes with concrete, or fill them with stones mixed with cement mortar. Don’t forget, where the gate will be installed, you need to install two posts at a distance the width of this gate, the same applies to the gate. You can find out about that, as well as about it, in separate materials on the site.
Used ones can be used as poles. metal pipes with a diameter of at least 70 mm or rolled profiles - channel, I-beam, angle, etc. In a word, something that can be purchased inexpensively.
It is very important that at the dacha the eye enjoys not only the plantings, but also the surrounding environment. About, and we have already talked about, it’s time to talk about how to make fences for your dacha with your own hands. Settlement without them dacha area is not possible and therefore it is better to take care of creating a strong and good fence. And it’s even better that it fits into the overall picture of what you create on your site.
DIY garden fences cheap
Don’t let the length of the fence or its height bother you. Let's start with the fact that it is easy to make a fence with your own hands and quite inexpensively, because if you have the desire and basic knowledge“fence theory”, then you can safely move on to the next stage - the choice of materials.
Country fencing can be made from:
- wood;
- picket fence;
- metal profiles;
- grids;
- yes everything, anything!
You just have to choose what you like best and fits into the overall design.
Wooden garden fence
Wood is one of the the best materials. It looks noble, can withstand bad weather, can be purchased without problems, and at the same time it is environmentally friendly.
It is not necessary to purchase a pre-prepared board. Just take out the supplies and scraps that have accumulated in the backyard and are still suitable for use - for example, ranch fences allow the use of uncut and uneven boards. All you need to do is dig in the wooden posts along the intended path and nail the boards to them in a horizontal position.
It's quite simple and cheap fence for a summer residence, and if you take into account its environmental friendliness, then you should give preference to just such fencing.
In addition, depending on the length of the board, you yourself choose its direction, so you can build either a ranch fence or a simple vertical or horizontal fence, which has long proven itself.
To install a wooden fence with your own hands you will need:
- beam;
- boards;
- nails;
- hammer;
- shovel;
- sand.
If desired, you can add cement and bitumen to this list if you want the timber to be installed as stably as possible.
The principle of installing a wooden fence is very simple. You dig holes to install the support beam and fill them with cement or cover them tightly with sand, compacting it. This way the supports will not deform under the load of the boards and will become more stable.
Next, all you have to do is nail the boards to the posts. If you want to attach the boards vertically, then you will have to stretch and nail two planks between the supports, onto which the boards will then be attached. If you still want to see a ranch fence on your property, then it is enough to immediately attach the boards from pillar to post. More details in the video Ivan Galkin:
Just don’t forget that wood has its own shelf life and doesn’t like moisture. Therefore, be sure to paint the fence after construction and periodically inspect it for damage in order to repair or replace the board in time.
Picket fence
And picket fences are the most popular variety wooden fences. And no wonder, because the picket fence is so easy to install, economical to purchase and beautiful when finished.
Before starting construction, it is necessary to mark the area where the building will be located, determine its height and the frequency of installing the picket fence. Although we install a fence for protection, if we close the area tightly, we can deprive the plants of light, which will lead to crop failure.
The set of materials for building a picket fence is similar to what we presented above:
- timber for supports;
- board for horizontal screed;
- cement;
- sand;
- nails or screws.
Tools can be different - from a shovel with a hammer to a screwdriver and an electric drill. Only the speed of construction will depend on this, but not the quality of the fence.
First you need to install the pillars, which will become the basis of the fence. Therefore, dig holes for the timber at an equal distance from each other, but no further than the length of the board that will serve as a screed. After this, install the supports and fill them with cement mortar.
While the solution hardens (and this will take at least 3 days), you can proceed to the installation of sections. To do this, we cut the board to a length sufficient to attach its ends to the support. We place the sections on supports using nails or self-tapping screws and then attach a picket fence to them at an equal distance.
As you can see, the process of building a fence is quite simple and does not require any special construction skills - just patience to wait for the solution to harden. Then you can create the fence to your liking.
Well, to understand the intricacies of working with a picket fence and its installation, we recommend watching a video master class Andrey Krylov:
Metal profile fence
And yet, despite the beauty and cheapness of the picket fence and wood in general, it has one drawback - such a fence is short-lived and its maximum service life is only 15 years. Therefore, many, wanting to save money, are looking for a more durable, affordable and strong material - metal profiles.
Due to its durability and availability, corrugated sheeting has long been widely used among summer residents. It is used for garden beds, roof coverings and, of course, fencing.
Metal profiles do not have the most aesthetic appearance, so most designers categorically bypass corrugated sheets when creating beautiful and original fences. But its accessibility and ease of use plays into the hands of summer residents, allowing them to good fence for a do-it-yourself dacha.
The construction of such a fence is not much different from others. You will need the same support posts and boards for the horizontal screed, on which the profile itself will be attached.
And since metal profiles are still not the most popular material for creating a fence, it’s worth dwelling a little on basic requirements for its installation:
- The distance between supports should not exceed 2.5 meters. It’s better to stick to a more frequent, half-meter installation. This is due to the fact that the profiled sheet is quite flexible and will be deformed under the pressure of the wind, losing its beauty and, most importantly, strength. Therefore, the shorter the sections, the better the quality of the fence.
- The supports must be buried at least 1.5 meters into the ground. Despite the flexibility of the metal profile, the sheet itself is quite heavy and requires stable support. That is why it is recommended to cement all supports at the base.
- It is best to use not a beam as a post, but a pipe with a diameter of 6-8 cm and a wall thickness of at least 2 mm; such supports will definitely become a good basis for a stable and strong fence.
- It is recommended to use 3 horizontal logs when installing the profile - top, bottom and middle. This way the fence will be more resistant to deformation and will better hold its shape under any pressure.
And so that you can be convinced of the simplicity of building such a fence, we invite you to watch the channel’s video master class We do it ourselves 36, where they share with us all the tricks of working with metal profiles:
Mesh fence for a summer residence
And yet one of the most budget options considered a chain-link fence. Like any metal product, the mesh tolerates most natural phenomena. And even rust can be prevented by timely treatment. Therefore, fences made from it are quite durable.
Fence mesh comes in several types:
- Chainlink, which is sold in rolls, treated with polymers to prevent corrosion and can be easily installed between posts without unnecessary partitions,
- Grooved, formed from wire with a cross section of 6-7 mm and bent by a wave. It has a strong weave. And thanks to it, it keeps its shape well.
- Welded, has a smaller wire cross-section than in the case of corrugated wire, but due to welding it is stronger. True, using it for a fence will be more expensive than in the case of chain-link.
A fence from any mesh can be made in two different ways:
- Stretch the fabric around the perimeter and attach it to the support posts.
- Stretch the mesh over the frame, and then assemble the fence from the resulting sections.
Allows you to keep track of your pets
Both methods have their own characteristics, so it is impossible to single out one of them as more profitable or simpler.
So, for example, by simply stretching the mesh from pillar to post, you will reduce the time for preparing materials. After all, you will only need to drive in the support, determine the height of the future fence and stretch the mesh, attaching it to the posts with wire.
This method is easy to implement and practical if you are short on time and want to make a temporary fence.
And yet it is worth considering that for a chain-link mesh, the posts will have to be placed at intervals of 1.5-2 meters, and this will increase the budget for the material. While for a corrugated mesh a distance of 3-4 meters is sufficient.
But if there are differences in height on your site, then this is the only solution if you have chosen mesh as the material. The sections are already prepared frames made of metal profiles, which brings us to a limitation - if they are installed in a descending manner, there will be open space under the fence, which does not add either safety or aesthetic beauty to the site.
Installation of sections is simpler than stretching the mesh fabric. The finished frames are simply attached to pre-installed poles equipped with the necessary anchors, or even welded to them.
As you can see, the choice of grid and method depends entirely on your desire to improve the area, the time you have and, of course, the budget allocated for this.
To figure out which material is right for you, you can take a look at a detailed master class on selecting materials and installing them in a fence.
If you want more clarity and understanding of how to do everything correctly, with explanations from an experienced master, then you should watch the video tutorial from the channel RemontHelp.com:
The grid itself consists of cells, i.e. your area will be clearly visible from the street. Therefore it is usually recommended to use this material only between areas, so as not to block the plantings from light.
Original ideas for a fence at the dacha from scrap materials
Every practical summer resident will consider it his duty to save as much as possible and use everything that remains from other projects. Therefore, before you start building a fence with your own hands, we suggest you think about whether it’s worth rushing to the store to buy a mesh or picket fence? Maybe we can make do with improvised materials?
Then let's see what we have accumulated over the entire time we owned the dacha? And is it possible to make decent fences out of this trash?
There is only one answer - yes, it is possible.
AND car tires, and , and the covers from them can become a fence or its decoration. Moreover, it will be no worse or more boring than one assembled from high-quality materials.
Tire fence
Let's start with tires, for example. A lot of this stuff always accumulates, so over time the question arises of where to put it. Recycling costs money, but the fence will also bring benefits. The choice is obvious.
Somewhat eclectic
All that remains is to fill the area well and begin to install the tires on top of each other in a checkerboard pattern, as if laying out bricks, or secure them to a previously installed chain-link fence.
By the way, if you build a fence from tires according to the pyramid principle, then the soil in the protruding parts can be used for flower beds, thus creating an entire green wall.
Fence made of plastic bottles
Plastic can be considered an ideal material for a fence. After all, it decomposes in at least 60 years, which means that a fence made from it will not suffer from rain or sun. Although bottle plastic is still soft, and its shape at first glance is not suitable for building a fence, many began to give it a chance and use it for other purposes.
To enclose your entire summer cottage with such a “plastic fence”, you will need to accumulate a lot of bottles to create a full-fledged fence.
The low weight of the material makes it easily deformed from physical damage. In addition, if you have accumulated mostly transparent bottles, then such a fence will not provide protection from prying eyes. But the cost of the finished fence will be small.
If you combine bottles different color, then you can assemble entire mosaics. That's why creative personalities agree to endure shortcomings for the sake of an original fence that attracts the attention of passers-by.
To create a complete fence from plastic bottles It is recommended to take the same size of material. And it can already be assembled into a wall, stringing it on a wire like a curtain, or placing it on top of each other, filling the voids with cement mortar. The result will depend entirely on your desire to strengthen the fence or make it more airy.
By the way, bottle caps will also be used. After all, you can make a movable fence from them, and even with any pattern.
This will require a lot of caps with four drilled holes and meters of wire. Based on the colors you have, choose a pattern, and better diagram for embroidery with beads, and then simply string the lids in order, as in embroidery, in rows. Then pass the wire through the vertical holes, thus connecting the rows.
If you're just bored old fence, and you still want to put the covers into use, then simply screw them on with self-tapping screws, creating a bright pattern-panel on the fence. And now you already have interesting wall on the site, attracting the attention of kids and pleasing your eyes.
A master class from Soloremont.
However, an ordinary picket fence or an old picket fence can simply be painted in an original way.
Fun pencils
You create your own mood and desire to visit the dacha more often!
Do-it-yourself wattle fence in the country: a master class for lovers of rural romance
And if you have ever seen a Ukrainian farm or met huts in the south of Russia, then your heart could not remain indifferent to this peaceful romance. And it’s not even these dear ones that sink into your soul, as if toy houses, With thatched roof and whitewashed walls, and a wicker fence with clay hanging on it upside down.
And yet, in addition to the decorative component, the wattle fence is perfect solution even for modern dacha. Such a fence is not inferior in strength to either wood or metal. And in terms of beauty and attractiveness it will rank first among them.
And from the point of view of economy, it fits well into our criteria. After all, weaving such a fence will allow you to realize your creative side, and will also save your budget.
Flowers are clearly visible
But first, it’s worth preparing the material:
- timber or logs as a support and basis for weaving;
- material for weaving (preference is given to willow twigs, although twigs of other trees are also suitable, the main condition is their plasticity);
- gloves;
- shovel;
- sand.
If you are going to weave along already driven posts, then first dig them in and cover them with sand and compact them. After that you can start working on the rods themselves. It is necessary to steam the rods so that they become more flexible and do not break when deformed.
You can weave in different ways:
- horizontally, passing the rods in a figure eight between the pillars. This method was borrowed from weavers;
- vertically, between horizontally located logs. This weaving turns out to be more decorative than practical. That is why it is used for fences between adjacent areas, but not external ones;
- diagonally, forming an original wooden mesh. This type weaving is the most labor-intensive, because the rods must be long for the fence to be at least of medium height. In addition, it is recommended to dig each rod into the ground for greater stability.
To understand the intricacies simple weaving and try to make your first wattle fence, we recommend taking a look at the video tutorial Oleg Bryukhanov, where he shares the secrets of creating a simple but beautiful fence.
If you prefer sectional fencing, then the master class will be useful for you Yury Kulakevich, where he shows how to create a wicker wicker base.
As you can see, a fence is not just a protective structure that hides a summer cottage from prying eyes, lovers of other people's crops and stray dogs. A fence created with your own hands is also a decoration of the territory, allowing you to enjoy every day spent in nature, among the plants we planted with great love.
Often a fence for summer cottage a temporary one is being erected for the subsequent construction of a more substantial structure. And often there is simply not enough money for a high-quality fence, so we are looking for the cheapest fence for the dacha as an option.
To make the fence very inexpensive, we will build it with our own hands. Before installing the type of fence you have chosen, be sure to inquire about the technology of its installation and consult with a specialist.
Cheap fence for a summer residence, options
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 be cheaper than a fence mounted on a strip foundation.
Wooden picket fence - the most budget option
From such inexpensive material you can make it quite beautiful and original fence for the dacha. An example of this is a photo of finished fences.
This is a very popular material for country fences. A picket fence is wood planks with a thickness of 18 to 22 mm and a width of 7 to 14 cm.
The height of a picket fence can be from 1.2 to 4 meters. To fasten this material, horizontal beams-purlins 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 installation option chosen. For example, installing a picket fence in a checkerboard or herringbone pattern increases the price of the structure by 15-20%. Strip foundation instead of simply driving posts into the ground, it adds 20-25% to the cost.
Fences made of thin wicker boards and blockhouses are more expensive (from 1000 rubles/sq.m). A fence made of wicker boards attracts attention original look, and the fence from the blockhouse wins the hearts of summer residents with the quality of the wooden frame.
The "Ranch" fence style came to us from the Wild West. For its construction, wide horizontal boards or beams are used, which secure low wooden pillars. The disadvantage of such a fence is that it does not protect the area from entry by unauthorized persons and even small animals. It is understandable, since this fence was created for a vast area of pasture. But installing it does not take much time. And in terms of the cost of materials and labor, such a fence is comparable to the price of a picket fence.
Wattle fence for fencing a summer cottage
Fans like this type of fencing made from hazel or willow branches. rustic style. It is original, quite strong and durable. If you really want to, you can master the technique of weaving branches with your own hands in a matter of hours. If you don’t have time to do manual creativity, then you will have to pay from 500 rubles per 1 square meter for the manufacture and installation of a fence.
We advise anyone who is interested in building a cheap fence for their dacha to pay attention to unedged boards. By freeing it from the bark, sanding it and varnishing it, you can get beautiful fencing for a summer cottage minimum price(about 550 rub./sq.m.).
Regarding the durability of wooden fences... The service life of wood treated in an autoclave increases to 30 years. The service life of an ordinary, painted board does not exceed 15 years.
Fence for a summer residence made of chain-link mesh
The cheapest fence can be built from chain-link mesh. It is released 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 install such a fence by rolling out the mesh and fixing it to metal or concrete posts. The second option is the production of mesh sections, that is, frames from corners or pipes and their installation on poles.
The service life of mesh fencing reaches 30 years. Such fences do not shade the area and at the same time are reliable, as they create a serious barrier for uninvited guests.
The average price of 1 square meter of turnkey chain-link fence is 180-240 rubles.
Fence for a dacha made of Euro picket fence
Popularity of fences from wooden picket fence inspired 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, fencing made from Euro picket fences does not require periodic painting or antiseptic treatment. The protective polymer film used to cover galvanized steel retains its color and integrity for 25-30 years.
Installation of a European picket fence, taking into account the price of materials and labor, starts from 800 rubles per 1 sq.m.
Country fence made of corrugated sheets
Today it is the leader in dacha fencing. This is a solid fence. His affordable price allows any summer resident to use it to fence his plot. Not a single living soul can penetrate such a fence. Installing a corrugated fence is simple and therefore inexpensive. To this we can add huge selection color range and textured pattern of the profiled sheet.
- Use corrugated sheeting with a thickness of 0.5 mm. It is not much more expensive than 0.4 mm thick flooring, but it will not become dented and will not lose its attractiveness.
- The support spacing should be no more than 2-2.5 meters, ideally 1.5 meters. And if you take the distance between the supports to be 3 m, then under the influence of wind loads, the fence canvas will begin to bend and may lose its original appearance.
- Dig 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 60-80 mm pipe, with a wall thickness of at least 2 mm.
- Take double-sided corrugated board, polymer coating, since galvanized flooring (without painting) becomes stained after two years, loses its shine and may begin to corrode.
Slate fence for a summer house
To install such a blind fence, both flat and corrugated asbestos-cement slate are used. The first one is stronger because it is thicker.
Installation flat slate a large format (1.5 x 3 meters) is faster than installation of a smaller wavy one (1.75 x 1.125 m). The slate is placed on steel profile purlins welded or bolted to metal posts.
A 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 inconspicuous in appearance. And if nothing can be done about the first disadvantage, then the second can be easily corrected - paint the slate.
Result: the cheapest fence for a dacha is a fence made of chain-link mesh (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.), third place in our ranking we give to fences made of corrugated board, slate, blockhouse and edged boards(700-1000 rub./sq.m.).
Fence posts
When building a fence, much attention is paid to the installation of pillars - the supporting part of the fence. And the more securely 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 performed in two ways: pouring a concrete collar, or filling the well below the freezing line of the soil.
- Complete concrete pouring of the underground part of the rack, including the installation of a 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 weight of the fence.
Direct driving of pillars into the ground speeds up and reduces the cost of building a fence, but it also has many disadvantages.
- If the soil is soft or loose, then the stand may become loose over time under the influence of the wind, since fences have a large windage (if made of corrugated sheets, polycarbonate, boards).
- If the height of the pillar is planned to be higher than 2 meters, even from a chain-link mesh, then this method of installing pillars will also not work - any strong wind will also rock the structure.
- If your site has clayey, moist soil that swells when negative temperatures, then the supports will come out of the soil by 10 centimeters already in the first winter.
That is, fence posts simply driven into the ground cannot bear a large weight load. This installation is only suitable for low fences with little windage. Or if the site has rocky hard soil.
Concreting a little more complicated and more expensive than the first method of attaching fence supports. Yes, and it will take more time. Only the hardening of the concrete will take 3 weeks. But this method is more reliable, since concrete pillars will last 30-50 years without tilting. Moreover, strengthening concrete mixture Suitable for all types of fences, including heavy ones.
Brick fence posts
A brick support without a reliable connection to the foundation, even despite its considerable weight, will not stand for long. A strong wind load, acting on solid sections of the fence, inevitably leads to the overturning of a post that is not secured in the foundation. In addition, do not forget about seasonal soil movements. Lowering and rising a couple of centimeters up and down throughout the year, the foundation must work in unison with the posts and sections of the fence.
The optimal design of a foundation with brick pillars designed for a fence made of corrugated board is clearly illustrated by the diagram in the photo
You see that the brick columns have a steel rod made of square pipe or reinforcement cage. Embedded plates are welded to it. Steel purlins for corrugated sheets or picket fences are attached to them.
Foundation type – strip rubble concrete or concrete. A trench is dug under it, and holes with a diameter of 15-20 cm are drilled in the places where the pillars are installed. First, the concrete is poured into the wells with the pillar racks installed in them. After this, layer-by-layer concreting of the trench begins.
The main parameters of the foundation (depth, width, degree of reinforcement) and the height of the fence are determined by calculating strength and stability.
Us for installation brick pillars These dimensions are used for the fence
- trench depth – 20-30 cm;
- well depth for installation metal racks brick pillars, counting from the surface of the earth - 90-100 cm;
- height of the grillage (the upper part of the foundation located above the ground surface) – 40-60 cm;
- foundation width – 20-35 cm;
- the distance between the pillars is from 2.5 to 3 meters;
- height of pillars from 150 to 180 cm ( cross section masonry 38x38 cm).
In wet soils It is necessary to drill holes for posts below the freezing depth so that the forces of frost heaving 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 reinforcement cage of 4-6 rods with a diameter of 14-18 mm. It will maintain the integrity of the foundation and absorb the loads that arise in the concrete during soil subsidence.
Laying brick pillars begins no earlier than 2-3 weeks after concreting. Having laid waterproofing under the posts, you can begin to work.
Perfectly straight seams guarantee excellent appearance brick pillars. To simplify the work, experienced masons use pieces of a square rod, which serves as a seam template.
On the picture support pillar made of brick with a cross 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 with a height of two meters or more, the cross-sectional size of the post is increased to 51 x 63 cm or 64 x 77 cm. The dimensions of the reinforcing frame increase accordingly.
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 when installing any fence.
There are iron pillars different types: made of round and profile pipes, screw. They also differ in height, metal thickness and diameter. You can make such fence supports from new materials, as well as from used ones.
The diameter of a pole made from a regular pipe is usually 57, 76, 89 mm. The wall thickness can be any, but the thicker, the longer term its operation.
For complex soils screw metal piles are used. On the lower part they have a cutting blade, which 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 held firmly in the ground.
Distance between fence posts
When selecting metal poles, take into account our experience:
- for a fence height of 2-2.5 meters, take a profile pipe cross-section of 60 x 40 mm; for a 1.5-meter fence, products measuring 40 x 40 mm are suitable,
- optimal diameter round pipe- 57 mm,
- take the maximum size of channel corners installed individually to be 90 and 160 mm, respectively,
- the interval between pillars should be within 2-3 meters. A smaller distance is impractical from an economic point of view, but a larger distance sharply reduces the reliability of the structure.
Our calculation of the column spacing for a plot 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 brick or chain-link mesh on metal poles. It is not advisable to install corrugated sheets or other solid material, as the racks will be loosened by the wind.
- If divided into 5 sections, you get a pitch of 2.56 meters. This spacing is suitable for most designs.
- Dividing it into 6 spans will give a distance between pillars of 2.12 meters. It will work out reliable construction, but the price of the fence will increase. Although in this case you can save money if you take pillars with a smaller cross-section.
The optimal distance between the posts of a solid fence 2 meters high is 2.5 meters. This perfect option in terms of price/quality ratio when it comes to popular fencing made of corrugated sheets on metal supports.
Often among questions about dacha fencing, the fence between dachas is considered. Neighbors in the areas find out what kind of fence they can fence off with so that it does not contradict the rules. How high can a fence be installed and what should it be made of? Best option in this case, use mesh fencing. Or make a decorative living fence from climbing plants. The main thing is not to forget that there should be no deep shadow from the fence, which naturally will not be liked by neighbors in the country, since garden crops will not grow well in this place.
