The fence has a lot of practical application: the inviolability of private life, the fencing of a safe zone for children and pets, a block for wind and noise, etc. p. But no one has canceled the right to have a strong aesthetic value, as well as an improvement in the landscape type of site and exterior of the house.
It has long been favorite material for fencing residential buildings in our country, and not only, there was a tree. If you take all wooden fences in Russia, you can, rightly, encircle the globe several times.
So why wood?
This is inexpensive and light material. The wooden fence is easier to repair, repair and give it personality. There are dozens of styles in which your wooden fence and a million ways to change the appearance of your site using small changes in this fence can be made.
Anatomy of a wooden fence.
As a rule, a wooden fence has four main components.
The upper cup on the main beam that protects the vulnerable place of your fence.
The transverse board that holds and supports vertical boards.
Vertical boards that are the main part of the fence. They sometimes have pointed tips, the purpose of which is to make it difficult to climb over the fence.
The main beam that connects all the components and goes into the ground
Do it yourself or buy a ready -made option? As well as the price.
If you are an experienced master and understand the repair, and you also have the strength to dig, pound and build, then, of course, it is better to make a wooden fence with your own hands. Firstly, it is individual, and secondly, it is cheaper. Although, this will be cheaper if you select cheap lumber for this design. A project athlee would be happy to tell you prices, but everything is so seasonally and individually that it will not work to indicate the exact numbers. In any case, a wooden fence to order with installation will cost you more than an independent option, but they will make it faster.
How long a wooden fence will be simple?
About 20 years if the fence is made of materials processed against decay. Panels that do not touch the ground live longer, the pillars dug into the surface.
How often to serve a wooden fence?
Every three years it is advisable to compact the pillars, check the boards. If there are coatings on wood, then waterproofing should be refreshed every year, the paint is multicolored once every 3-4 years, a one-color once every 6-7 years.
Types of wooden fence:
1. Fence (a very simple fence where a vertical board is simply alternated + empty space). Suitable for a simple fencing of the territory, holding animals and children in the territory of the house, designing a garden, etc. p.
Photos of fences are taken from the store: WalpolewoodWorkers.
2. Vertical shield (high design without space between the boards). Suitable for protection against curious neighbors, wind, noise.
A photograph of the fence is taken from the Southwestfence store.
3. Lattice (design made in the shape of a grate, often large frame squares inside which transverse planks form a diagonal lattice). Suitable for the garden, courtyard, pool. The view almost closes, but allows, passes both light and air. Perfect screen for curly plants.
Photos of the fence taken from the store: WalpolewoodWorkers.
4. Rail fence (the design consists of rare vertical beams and long transverse rails). Suitable for fencing large fields, cattle corral.
Photos of the fence taken from the store: WalpolewoodWorkers.
5. Blinds (the fence is visually very reminiscent of blinds due to frequent and thin vertical beams). Suitable for the fencing of the wing deck, parking, pool, patio.
A photograph of the fence is taken from the FensWorkshop store.
By analogy with wood, you can make a fence from:
1. Vinyl.
Vinyl fence usually has a guarantee for about 20 years. It only needs to be washed occasionally. But in general, the shades of white and plastic shine often cause frequent scratches, cracks and other visible damage.
2. Sawdust
Stapes from sawdust and plastic mixture are often a good replacement of wood.
3. Metal
Steel, aluminum or fiberglass using blacksmiths turn into chic fences. However, all this can rust.
Portal Project Rodisty wishes you the most beautiful and reliable fence. Share your ideas about which fences are best suited to our dachas in the comments.