🏘 fence of metal sheets: versions and installation procedure

If you plan to install fencing around country houseNote on the fence of metal sheets. This design has several advantages. We offer to meet with the existing varieties and procedures for installation work.

Operational characteristics for taking metal sheets

Metalloprofil has high performance characteristics:

• It has a low specific weight;
• water resistance;
• It keeps its shape at a substantial temperature fluctuations;
• It has sufficient strength;
• presented in a variety of colors;
• resistant to ultraviolet and precipitation;
• quite attractive;
• due to the protective coating is durable;
• hard. The characteristic profile allows it to retain the geometry throughout the entire period of operation.

Variety of fences made of metal sheets: design options

If you decide to give preference fence of metal sheets, Should immediately determine its color and design. We offer to get acquainted with the features and photos of possible options.

Solid fence of metal sheets

The sheets can be fixed to the frame from the outside, completely covering the supporting pillars. The result is a continuous web.

A fence made of metal sheets with brick pillars

Expensive option that allows you to set a beautiful fence of metal sheets. Characterized by high performance and long service life. During construction, first support pipes mounted to the frame for securing the trapezoidal sheet. Then, posts obkladyvayutsya brick and metal profile is installed.

A fence made of metal sheets on a strip foundation

designs on Strip foundation They are quite popular option. They are characterized by high reliability and stability. This fence can be erected on marshy ground, and the soft portions on at great height difference.

The modular and sectional fences of metal sheets

The modular and sectional fences are made outside of construction site. This significantly reduces the time of installation. Each section or module collected at the factory and then simply attached to the posts.

Advantages and disadvantages of fences made of metal sheets

The main advantages sheeting It should include:

The disadvantage is more simple appearance compared with a stylish wrought-iron fences.

Features choice of fence style of metal sheets

stylistic design fence shall be consistent with the appearance of buildings located on the section. The choice is usually made in favor of:

• conventional material. Solid sheets painted on one side only. When you select most often take into account the color scheme at home. If trapezoidal sheet roof coveredIs selected material of the same color;
• imitation. On the surface of such articles suffered characteristic pattern, resembling, for example, masonry, brick wall, Round logs or Lining. The choice in favor of a specific embodiment, most often, is done taking into account the structure of the wall material or personal preference;
• shaped design. Unlike traditional barriers, such a fence having an upper edge unusual shape. This makes it look more attractive.

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Mount the fence of metal sheets with his hands: a sequence of actions

To set design able to withstand wind load and has served long enough, the installation must be carried out with the necessary regulatory requirements. Offer to deal with the work performed sequence.

What you need to work: the necessary materials and tools

Getting to the construction of a fence from metal sheets, it is necessary to have in place:

• metal sheets of thickness greater than 1.5 mm;
• supports and joists for the frame assembly;
• hardware for attaching the metal sheets. You can select roofing screws with heads having the same color as the base material;
• concrete mortar or components for its preparation;
• screwdriver;
• measuring tool;
• level;
• drill or a spade;
• svarochnikIf you plan to build the frame by welding.

calculation of materials

Before buying you must calculate the required amount of material. This is to avoid downtime during the installation of a fence from metal sheets. The calculation starts with the definition of the perimeter fence of the future. The resulting value must be divided by the width of one sheet, and the result multiplied by 1.1.

Attention! All parameters must be expressed in the same units.

The required number of poles is determined by adding 1 to the number of spans. To do this, first determined width of the run, which may be 2-3 m. The choice depends on the height of installed fence plate thickness and the wind load.

The number of cross beams are selected in view of the fence height. If it is less than 2 m, only two, if the above - take three. The total amount can be calculated by multiplying the required number of cross bars for one span or spans the number by multiplying the perimeter fence on the selected number of transverse beams. The first method is relevant if you plan to hire order, cut to size.

The marking and site preparation

At the preparatory stage, lotOn which to perform the mounting work is provided in an appropriate form. Removed stones and plants, which can interfere with the installation of the fence. If you have previously developed scheme provided for the elimination of differences in height - also carried out the necessary work.

Installing the supporting pillars

supports installation quality could have a serious impact on the appearance and service life of the fence of corrugated board as a whole. We offer to meet with the installation procedure supporting elements in various ways.

Mounting pillars without foundation

If you decide to do without the foundation, works are carried out in the following sequence:

Illustration	Description of the action
	Perform layout of future construction. Set extreme support. We stretch a rope between them. With pegs note the position of each support. If the fence will be the corners, columns beacons should be in each of them.
	Where noted position pillars, dig using shovels or forming via hole drill for the pillars. Their depth depends on the location of the site, the height of the fence and ground characteristics. On average, it is 1.2 m.
	In the prepared pit set support. We define their spatial position. On each label do the same height. Between two end supports stretch the fishing line to secure the nomination of supports at the same height.
	Preparing concrete mortar. Fill it to the pits with the established pillars. We expose each leg, controlling their position in height and in all planes.

Installation on a foundation pillars

To frame was more durable, costs to provide foundation. Work is carried out in the following sequence:

Illustration	Description of the action
	We carry out the markup. note the position of the supporting pillars. We stretch the fishing line and dig a trench along it the desired width and depth. In places where you plan to install supports, dig a pit.
	In the prepared pit set support. Preparing concrete mortar and fill the foundation, providing the desired spatial position of the supports.
	After solidification of the first level, set formwork and fill the second level of the foundation. To control the width of a support formed between the side boards envisage insertion.
	After hardening, the formwork solution was removed. If necessary, repeat the procedure to get the foundation of the desired height.

Fixing lag

After supporting pillars will be installed and the concrete hardens completely, proceed to lag mount. The method chosen individually depending on the design features of the fence erected. Secure logs can by bolting or welding. In the first case, the pillars corresponding fastening elements must be provided.

We offer watch the video to find out in detail how the rails are welded to the posts:

installation of metal sheets

Mounting plates begins by opening for the gate. Each sheet is aligned carefully, and then the selected fixed fasteners. Compound of adjacent sheets when assembled structure with continuous web, runs overlapping.

More detailed information on installation, the technology can be found in the following video:

How to decorate a fence combining metal sheets with additional material: fotoprimery

Many consumers do not like too simple appearance of the fence from the metal sheets. Correct situation allows decoration additional elements that allow the design to give a beautiful appearance. We offer to meet with fotoprimerami:

Share in the comments, a fence installed around your home. Do you like the design of the metal sheets?