The metal picket fence is durable, not difficult to install, it is convenient to transport it to the assembly site. The metal structure will effectively protect the area from intruders and animals, as well as additionally decorate the site. The fence combines the advantages of a corrugated board and has no drawbacks wooden picket fence... Moreover, this type of fence does not obscure the garden landscape at all.
Types of metal picket fence
The metal picket fence is produced by a number of companies, and it can be of different types. The types differ among themselves in the type of coating: zinc and polymer, as well as in the thickness of the steel. The color scheme of such a fence can be very diverse. A metal picket fence will outline the boundaries of the territory while maintaining an impression of hospitality.
Picket fence Barera
The famous Barera picket fence is made of special steel, and has a high-quality Aluzinc coating, which is applied by profiling.
Specifications:
- steel thickness becomes 0.7 mm;
- strip width 115mm;
- the height can be different (1500, 1800, 2000mm).
The Aluzinc alloy contains aluminum, zinc and silicon. Aluzinc is an effective anti-corrosion coating that resists any negative influences.
Also, the Barera picket fence is available in powder coated and polyester coated models. Powder coating is applied on both sides of the picket fence, and then fired in a kiln using a special technology. Thus, a strong film remains on the surface of the picket fence, which protects the metal from corrosion and extends the life of the structure.
The price of a Barera picket fence with a powder coating becomes about 100 rubles.
In the photo you see the Barera picket fence
Picket fence FinFold
Reviews of the FinFold picket fence are most often positive. Also the material is known as corrugated board. FinFold is considered one of the most effective and modern materials for fencing a site.
Such a picket fence implies the presence of galvanized steel plates located at a convenient distance. Finfold ultimately allows you to get both a transparent fence and a reliable "blank" fence. This type of metal picket fence is characterized by increased wear resistance and unpretentiousness to any weather conditions.
The price of a finfold picket becomes about 50 rubles / rm.
How to order materials
A metal picket fence can be ordered on the manufacturer's website. In order to calculate the required amount of material, use the formula: number of meters of the future fence x (1000 mm - gap size) / (133 m + gap size)
A fence for a summer residence from a metal picket fence
A metal picket fence will be an excellent fence for suburban area... Even a strong wind is not afraid of such a fence due to the peculiarities of its design. The gaps between the metal picket fence reduce the wind pressure on the fence, as opposed to a solid structure. The gaps between the fence will also give required amount sun for plants inside the site that will not be shaded by the fence.
Thanks to the polymer coating, the metal picket fence does not need to be tinted from time to time. The service life of such structures is from 10 to 30 years.
A picket fence can be one-sided or two-sided. With double-sided filling, the pickets are attached in a specific sequence, from the inside and outside. One-sided construction will give the effect of lightness to the fence, and two-sided - on the contrary, opacity.
Due to such properties of the picket fence as strength, durability, practicality metal fence will be the best option for a fence for a summer cottage.
The photo shows a metal fence for a summer residence.
Installation of a metal picket fence
The design of the metal picket fence is extremely easy to install and does not require special tools and skills. The construction of the fence takes into account the weight of the structure, the type of soil and the ventilation of the site. Traditionally, the picket fence is installed with the front side facing the outside of the territory. As an exception, it is also installed with the front side inside the site, for example, when building a fence between two sites.
Required tools
- A tool for carrying out earthwork: a drill or an ordinary shovel;
- Screwdriver to attach pickets to the frame;
- Welding machine for the installation of transverse logs;
- Self-tapping screws for metal 3.5x 9.5. They are cheaper than conventional screws, and will be less visible from the back of the fence.
Work order
Fence installation consists of three stages. Before each step, you need to carefully prepare.
- It is necessary to calculate the length of each section and mark the places where the support pillars will be installed. The metal picket fence, as well as the wooden one, is installed on the support posts. They are dug into a depth of at least 1.2 meters. In order to provide the necessary stability, as well as a reliable support for the fence, the pillars must be concreted with a mixture of concrete, sand and crushed stone.
The distance between the support posts should be approximately 2.5 m, depending on the height and weight of the future fence. After installing the support pillars, a string is pulled between them, so the fence will turn out to be even.
- Installation of transverse lags, to which metal pickets are attached. It is better to do this work with a welding machine, it is not an expensive and reliable way. Profile pipes 20 x 40 mm thick are often used as horizontal logs. In order for the transverse logs to be even, attach the beacon cords around the entire perimeter of the fence.
- Installation of pickets on the frame. The pickets must be screwed to the transverse lags with self-tapping screws with a screwdriver. Leave some space between the fence posts and under the fence so that pets can crawl under the fence. Also, the lower part of the picket fence will be well ventilated, the accumulated moisture on the ground surface will be able to dry out without damaging the structure.
When installing a metal picket fence, care must be taken not to damage during work polymer coating... The service life of the entire structure depends on the integrity of this coating.
In the Video you can look at the types of metal picket fences:
$ Cost of metal picket fence
The approximate cost of a metal picket fence 1800 long is 30-70 rubles per piece. The cost depends not only on the size, but also on the polymer that covers the material. On the market they offer to buy pickets individually or in sets of 6 pieces. The cost of a fence made of a metal picket fence depends on the manufacturer and the type of material chosen, as well as the size of the fence.
Metal picket fence is a popular and demanded type of materials for the construction of fences. Such a fence is not afraid of atmospheric influences and temperature drops, it practically does not require repair. Good light and air permeability makes the picket fence ideal for summer cottages.
* Available in all colors of the Strong metal picket fence with rolling and economy! To order: Barrera (BARRERA), Nova, EKONOVA, Finfold! Call !!!
Fence from a metal picket fence (EURO picket fence) the best way fences country house or a personal plot. The material combines the qualities that the developer puts forward to the fence: it is reliable, durable, unpretentious in maintenance and outwardly attractive. Another characteristic that makes the metal picket fence popular is price... Its cost is quite affordable for most summer residents.
What is Euroshtaketnik? These are strips of metal of the same size, painted and coated protective layer, processed and brought into m-shaped or p-shaped state on a rolling machine.
We have our own production, we work without intermediaries!
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Price with installation on a metal picket fence: * |
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| Fence height, m. | Cost of 1 running meter with work | |||
| Euro shtaketnik economy, without rolling | picket fence Strong with rounding, gap 4cm | picket fence "NOVA" double-sided with a gap of 4 cm | picket fence "Barrera" staggered | |
| 1.5 | from 1050 rub | from 1199 rub | from 1247 rub | from 1450 rub |
| 1.8 | from 1191rub | from 1327rub | from 1385rub | from 1620rub |
| 2.0 | from 1260rub | from 1413rub | from 1477rub | from 1710rub |
* The cost is indicated using the following materials:
- Euroshtaketnik:
- - economy: 70mm NLMK Polyester RAL 0.5 mm.
- - Strong, EkoNova, "Barrera": 117mm Polyester RAL 0.5mm.
- Fastening - self-tapping screws or RAL rivets.
- Pillar 60x60x2 mm, with a plug. Deepening 1.5m.
- Log 40x20x2 mm, in 2 rows.
- Painting with anti-corrosion enamel 3 in 1.
Metal picket fence lightweight yet durable. The advantage of the material is that it does not create a kind of blank wall. The barrier, if necessary, retains a partial view and does not interfere with the penetration of sunlight into the fenced area. The frequency of installation of fence elements, and hence its transparency, varies depending on the wishes of the owner. There are installation options in which there are no gaps between the elements of the fence, protecting the area from prying eyes.
Installation of metal picket fences takes 1-2 days. The price of working with materials is from 1150 rubles per running meter.
Usually, picket fence install front part outside the site. This installation option is called one-sided installation, it is the most common. However, a double-sided installation (checkerboard) is also practiced, when parts of the fence are attached both from the outside and from the inside in a checkerboard pattern. This method of installation involves the alternation of parts: where with front side a gap has formed between the fence posts, a strip is attached from the inside of the fence, and vice versa. Depending on the installation method, the option for painting metal strips may differ.
We install fences from EURO picket fence of all manufacturer colors.
Depending on the wishes of the customer, the hedge will become either bright or painted like a tree, or it will get a conservative restrained look.
Before you buy a metal picket fence for fences, you need to carefully measure the perimeter of the fenced area.
This will allow you to quickly calculate the number of elements required to fence the territory. The site presents the width of the euroshtaketnik in 2 versions: 78mm and 117mm. Depending on the model, the recommended number of products is calculated for one running meter... For example, for fencing one meter, you will need 7 pickets 117 mm wide or 10 78 mm wide. Also, the greater the distance between the profiles, the fewer components will be needed. The height of individual elements can vary from 0.5 m to 3 m and more.
Another important point is the design of the top edge. After installation, you can cover the pickets with a solid profile, or leave them without framing. The edges are sharp enough on top, so the structure is almost impossible to overcome without injury. We, as a manufacturer of euro shtaketnik, offer the following top design options for installation:
- -hemisphere (rounded);
- -trapeze;
- -straight.
In our company you can buy a metal picket fence complete with a suitable gate and wicket from the manufacturer.
Statistics show that metal picket fences are installed more often than others. This is due to their reliability and availability. In addition, components for this type of fence are easy to transport. They take up little space and are lightweight, so they do not need special vehicles for oversized cargo, in contrast to, for example, finished sections. Moreover, in the country, this material can also be used to divide small plots of land, create front gardens, etc.
For installation of the structure is not required special equipment... All that is needed to create a fence is pillars, transverse joists and fasteners. The pillars can be from shaped pipe, and or concrete. The advantage of metal poles is the low price and, as a result, low installation costs.
Another factor that makes sense to pay attention to is fasteners. The use of anti-vandal bolts or self-tapping screws will protect the fence from the actions of intruders.
It is difficult to imagine a dacha or a plot without a fence. The non-fenced area resembles an ordinary vegetable garden, and a house without a fence looks bare and unkempt. It seems that living in it is uncomfortable, like in a square. Therefore, for the adjacent areas, capital structures with a tightly closed perimeter are selected.
For example, in the country, less monumental buildings are usually made. After all, being in nature, you want to admire its beauty and enjoy the purity of the air. It is much more pleasant to see in front of you a beautiful summer landscape, a garden and a gushing fountain than to look at a monochromatic boring building.
Fencing for unity with nature
A wooden picket fence is the best option for fencing a summer cottage.
This design has several advantages:
- Looks good in any surrounding landscape.
- Has high environmental properties.
- Due to its lightness, the design allows you to visually expand the boundaries of the site or summer cottage.
- Its construction does not require a lot of investment.
The picket fence itself is a narrow slats made of wood, as well as metal or plastic, which are mounted on guides.
Choosing a wooden material
Picket boards are usually about 15 cm wide. For installation, you need to install support posts, guides and strips.
The height of the fence, most often, is no more than 1.5 m, therefore, in the full sense of the word, this structure cannot be considered protective. Rather, it serves to delineate territories and to claim ownership of a given plot or cottage.
However, if you make the fence higher, increasing the number of guides, and the ends of the pickets are pointed, then its protective function will increase. Few people dare to climb over such a structure, risking injury.
The distance between the boards in the classic version is the size of their thickness. If you fasten it tightly, you get a deaf fence.
For decorativeness, you can use a staggered mounting option. In this case, the strips are attached to the guides in both directions, like cells in chess. You can also fix the planks at right angles. This option will also add aesthetics to this structure.
A picket fence up to half a meter in height is used for edging flower beds, key fountains or limiting playgrounds for children.
Purchase and preparation of materials for the fence
To make a picket fence, you need to prepare:
- pillars;
- guide lags;
- strips;
- fasteners;
- composition for protection and finishing of the structure.
The main load of this fence is carried by support pillars and transverse poles. To increase the service life of the fence, you can use metal pipes, and the crossbars are made of profile risers. Also, to reduce the load on the posts and guides, risers are installed every two or three meters.
After measuring the territory of the site or summer cottage and choosing the material, it is important to calculate the required amount of building products required for operation. The choice of lag in building materials stores is quite wide. Their length can be from two to twelve meters.
The metal pipes prepared for the posts are cemented to give greater structural rigidity. The upper end of the pipe is closed with a plug to protect it from atmospheric precipitation and the formation of rust from the inside.
To prevent metal corrosion, it is better to connect the posts and guides with special fasteners. Self-tapping screws covered with a galvanized layer and having a gasket are most suitable for this. They are durable and easily connect parts with a conventional screwdriver.
Self-made picket fence
The biggest savings in time and energy costs are the construction of a turnkey fence. However, with due perseverance, everything is possible on your own. A wooden picket fence can be purchased in a store, or by purchasing material, you can make it yourself. In the first case, you can save time and effort.
Fence from finished elements assembled in a few hours, and it will stand almost the next day after purchase. The quality of such a structure depends entirely on the level of dryness of the wood. If it is very damp, then there is no guarantee that after drying it will not lead, and the structure will not warp.
You can use special drying machines or solve the problem in the store. In the same place, cut the boards in accordance with the dimensions you have. As a result, you will save cutting time and improve the quality of the raw materials.
By going down the path of making a picket fence yourself, you will spend a little more time. However, you will be sure of the quality of the material, the reliability of the installation, and, therefore, of the fence itself.
To make a picket fence, you will need the following tools:
- jigsaw or circular saw (for self-sawing boards);
- electric planer;
- grinder or grinder with a grinding wheel;
- folding rule, ruler, pencil.
To calculate the amount of raw materials, it is necessary to determine the height of the future fence. You can use boards 6 or 3 m long and 2 - 3 cm thick. Then the length of the picket fences will vary from 1.5 to 2 meters.
The boards, having previously marked out into the required segments, are sawn, then the edges are processed with an electric plane. After that, smooth out all the irregularities and roughness with a grinder or grinder with a nozzle. If necessary, you can also walk sandpaper... Ready-made pickets are treated with an antiseptic composition.
Installation of a wooden picket fence
At the first stage of work, the support posts of the future picket fence are installed. Wooden poles are covered with bitumen and immediately buried in the ground. For metal pillars, it is better to perform a strip or columnar foundation.
The depth of the pit for the support posts should be more than half a meter. The verticality of the installed supports is checked by the building level. Having fixed the finished support in a static position, the structure is concreted.
For better fixing of pillars and concrete hardening, it is better to postpone the stage of fastening guides and strips for 2 - 3 days.
In the classic version, the transverse guides are attached to the support posts perpendicularly. For the convenience of installing this option, self-tapping screws of the required size are used.
Further, picket strips are attached to the structure. The assembly is carried out as in the constructor. For fidelity, with a pencil or marker, you need to make marks for the location of the strips in order to maintain an even arrangement when installing them. Attach the attached bar with a screwdriver to the transverse guide .
To increase the service life of a fence for a summer cottage or plot, it is imperative to cover the tree with paint or stain. If you decide to keep the tree structure intact, then it is better to cover the fence with several layers of varnish. The coloring pigment available in it will allow you to get a color similar to the palette with the structure of any type of wood used in construction. And its naturalness will give the fence a beautiful look.
Without relying on turnkey work, you will always be confident in the quality of your own fencing.
