A metal fence for the fence

The service life and appearance fence largely determined by the characteristics of the material used. When choosing fencing area around a private house special attention is paid to the cost. A metal fence for the fence is a versatile solution enabling to mount a beautiful and quality fencingThat can last for a long time. Offer to get acquainted with the peculiarities of this material, there is a kind and sequence of installation work.

Metal fence - what is it

Before we deal with the mounting features, is worth clarifying that this fence. It can be attributed to the category of the most popular materials used for the construction of metal fencing. For manufacturing metal picket use thin steel sheet. The used manufacturing technology allows to obtain products of various shapes and thickness.

A metal fence for the fence: advantages and disadvantages

Fence made in the factory, has a number of advantages:

The disadvantages of this material should include:

varieties picket

Manufacturers offer metal strips of various shapes and sizes. The selection can be made in favor of the material thickness of 0.4-1.5 mm. The most popular products steel 0.5 mm thick. The width of the strips can range 80-128 mm at a length of 2 m.

It can be done in two ways: by the manufacture of each product individually, or cut from a sheet of corrugated board. In the first case, each metal article is exposed rental to improve performance. This significantly increases the cost of selling. Fence second type has a less attractive appearance, and lower cost.

Depending on the desired appearance of the fence can be purchased metal fence for the fence:

• U-shaped. Products of this form are longitudinal profiling for increasing rigidity;
• M-shaped longitudinal profiling, the keeper;
• seamed.

Below are photo evroshtaketnika intake. The price of metal products not only depends on their shape, but also the size.

Methods of installation of fences metalloshtaketnika

Getting Started Installation of metal products, you can choose:

• horizontal arrangement. Such a fence metalloshtaketnika can not be called popular. He is quite rare. A properly executed plant will become the owner of an attractive fence;

Attention! The horizontal arrangement of the fence from the use of horizontal lag refuse.

• vertical arrangement. The most popular option is implemented in two ways: on the metal and brick pillars;

• "Checkerboard". Performed two-sided mounting. Initially fence mounted on the outside, and then - from the inside. Recent arranged in such a way as to completely close the gap between two adjacent strips;

Attention! The amount of the material is doubled.

• combined version, implemented in conjunction with floorings. Rarely used. Presentable design with a unique design. Photography picket fence of metal and corrugated sheets are presented below.

The distance between the slats and the types of fillings

The gap between adjacent slats is determined solely by the preferences of the future owners. The closer will be located fence, the worse it will be the "transparency" of the fence. Generally, the distance determined by the width of the splines and 35-50% of a given size.

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Mikhail Starostin

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"When mounting" checkerboard "shtaketiny, which are located on different sides of the fence should overlap at least 50% to completely hide from view yard".

What to look for when choosing the material for the fence evroshtaketnika

When choosing a metal picket should carefully inspect the proposed party. All products must have the same thickness over the entire length. If the intake of evroshtaketnika buy poor quality material, the finished structure has sufficient rigidity.

Attention! Quality products will be seamed edge.

Such a fence has an attractive appearance. It is more rigid and less travmoopasen. You can not be afraid that in the process of installation, the someone accidentally get hurt. It is desirable to give preference to trusted manufacturers: barrera Grande, Grand Line, Fin Fold, "Nova" and others.

Materials and tools for installation of a metal fence picket

If you have to install the fence evroshtaketnika their own hands, should be prepared:

• metal supports. Suffice pipes 60 mm in diameter. wall thickness - at least 2 mm;
• cross-joists, if you plan to install a vertical metal picket;
• fasteners. Require any exhaust rivets screws;
• metal fence;
• construction level;
• roulette;
• screwdriver;
• welding machineIf lags are secured by welding;
• drill holes for the preparation of a support;
• sand, gravel, cement for solution.

How to make a calculation of the necessary materials

To lower your cost per metrzabora of metal picket due to material savings, should accurately calculate its required amount. For this:

1. Measure the perimeter (R) Along which the fence will be installed.
2. Determine the dimensions of the gate and gate.
3. Selected metal fence. its width is required for the calculation (S).
4. Selected value of the gap between slats (d).
5. Determined by the method of fastening of the fence elements.
6. Calculate the required number of poles, lag fasteners picket. The supports should be located every 2-3 m for uniform load lag.

When unilateral location of the fence required number of brackets (N) Can be calculated using the formula:

N = P / (S + d)

The resulting value should be rounded to the nearest whole number to the next higher. When you install double-sided number of strips should be doubled.

Attention! All values ​​should be expressed in the same units.

How to install a fence of metal picket fence with his hands

If you want to reduce the cost of installation of the fence, you can install a metal picket fence with their hands. Having prepared everything necessary, you can get to work. Installation begins with the installation of the supporting pillars at the gate and the gate. After installing them mounted the rest of the fence.

Mounting of the supporting pillars

The work is performed in the following sequence:

Picture	Description of work
	Performed marking territory, along which the drilled hole under the supporting columns. The distance between the wells and their depths are selected individually in accordance with the previously performed calculations. At the bottom of the pit poured rubble.
	Set support.
	The spatial position of each column is carefully controlled with the help of a spirit level.
	To deepen the support used a sledgehammer. The upper part of the metal column is required to protect against mechanical damage. Supports pour prepared concrete solution.
	To protect against rain on pillars set decorative caps.

Installation of metal picket

Establish a support, you should wait a few days to concrete mortar filled hardened. Then you can start the installation of metal picket:

Picture	Description of work
	Horizontal logs are cut to size.
	Prepared metal elements are welded to the supports or fence are attached by bolting.
	On welds special coating to protect against corrosion.
	Using the template, the width of which is equal to the size of the gap, to lag bolted metal fence. Mounting height is controlled by means of marking.

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Mikhail Starostin

Team leader repair and construction company "Home Premium"

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"Fixing the fence should perform together."

How to strengthen the upper fence bar

Increase hardness specified in the design and to protect the ends from corrosion by using a covering strip. It can be installed on the fence, made of strips with straight ends. Covering strip, increasing performance mount enclosure, give it a finished look.

Methods of coloring metal fence picket

The metal fence is painted at the production stage by application of a polymeric coating or special powder paint. The first type has a higher performance through the use of special equipment and technology. The polymer coating is able to withstand considerable mechanical impact. Layer thickness sufficiently small to fence has been reliably protected from corrosion.

Powder painting configured at the factory, allows to form a protective layer with similar characteristics. Before coating carefully primed base. The formed layer was subjected to thermal stresses in a special chamber. To achieve the same effect outside the factory environment is problematic.

Features universal picket fence of metal and columns of bricks

If you want to add a fence mantled of status, instead of the usual metal poles can be used decorative support. For their design using different materials: natural stone, brick, concretedecorated stone imitation. The most versatile - a fence made of brick and metal picket.

During bearing mounting obkladyvayutsya brick. Sometimes it provides a brick foundation, hosted directly under the metal picket fence. Interesting solutions are presented below.

Buy a metal fence to fence - indicative prices

When choosing a suitable option fences are primarily interested in the price of the metal pickets for the fence. Especially if the guard is fitted around the garden or the old wooden house. To assess the cost of installation work, it is necessary to calculate the required amount of material. Unit Price metal picket fence provided for in the table:

Name	Characteristics	The average price (as of April 2018), rub.
	Bilateral polymeric coating. Thickness - 0.5 mm. Width - 113 mm. Height - 1.5 m.	70
	Width - 100 mm. Height - 1.5 m.	78
	Width - 100 mm. Height - 1.8 m.	93
	Unilateral polymeric coating. Thickness - 0.5 mm. Width - 113 mm. Height - 1.5 m.	65
	Covering Printech. Height - 1.5 m.	135
	Height - 1.5 m. Width - 110 mm. Covering bilateral RAL.	98
	Width - 115 mm. Height - 1.5 m. Covering one-sided RAL.	83

Average rates of the metal fence installation picket

To perform the installation, not everyone can, in this situation should seek help from a specialized company. Availability of special equipment and tools will allow specialists of the company carry out the necessary work at the proper level. Price picket fence of metal with installation depends on the size and characteristics of the mounted guard. The smaller the gap between the settable plates, the more will have to pay for the installation.

Average rates are presented in the table:

If the material is already purchased, and only need to install, for mounting on the two joists on average have to pay 260 rubles / n. m, in three -. 350.

How does the fence evroshtaketnika pictured

Make a fence around the house can be different. It is desirable to ensure that mounted design combined with the general stylistic design of the house. Offer see fotozaborov of evroshtaketnika that were set around private homes, make it easier to choose the appropriate option for your site.

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So, choose and purchase inexpensive fences to give a metal picket fence can be any color and configuration. Opting for reliable manufacturers, we can guarantee a long service life mountable design. Share in the comments, what fence you prefer, and how to make installation.