Arrange a fence in the country. Fences for giving - we build with our own hands

Among unnecessary things, the remnants of building materials, improvised means, there are raw materials from which you can make a practical and cheap fence. In order to save money, the owners of summer cottages make such fences themselves, without spending a lot of time and effort on it.

Thematic material:

We will analyze several suitable types of raw materials for the frame, poles, sections, from which you can make a reliable and beautiful design.

frame

To assemble the frame, the choice is small and depends on the financial capabilities of the owners of a private house or cottage.

Rolled metal

Photo: installation of a frame for fencing from a profile pipe

Suitable for these purposes:

steel profile pipes;
iron corners;
rails;
other blanks from metal profiles.

Connect the elements together by welding or bolts. Before installation, all elements are treated with an anti-corrosion primer.

Rolled metal is not the most economical option for creating a fence for a summer residence, but it is much more durable than wood.

bar

Hardwood without any defects will last a long time if it is periodically treated from moisture and insects. This should be done at least once every 2 years.

Photo: installation of a frame from a bar

The fence made of natural timber looks beautiful and original. There are many options for fastening sections, so that each design looks unique.

You can learn more about the installation features from the article: "".

fittings

A fence made of reinforcement will also cost inexpensively. This material acts both as uprights for light structures and as filling spans.

Photo: fence sections made of square reinforcement

The method of joining the bars is welding. If you do not have the skills to work with the device, then it is better to invite a specialist. The alternative is to buy prefabricated welded sections from the manufacturer.

pillars

To get a durable, but inexpensive structure, it is important to make good supports. Savings are inappropriate here, since the service life of the entire structure depends on the quality of the raw materials.

metal

The most practical racks are made of metal. They are suitable for lightweight and massive fences. Used for constructions from:

chain-link meshes;
corrugated board;
eurostudent;
block house.

Users often search:

More expensive products have a protective anti-corrosion coating. But the economy class material will have to be processed independently.

Excellent posts are made from both new and old tubing. They are used in the construction of water and gas pipelines. The material is not subject to corrosion, withstands high loads.

Suitable steel pipes of any section:

round;
square;
rectangular.

The minimum wall thickness is 3 mm.

Separately, screw piles should be noted. For suburban areas with complex soils, they act as a foundation and pillars at the same time. It is good to install them on swampy, peaty, clay soil. They are screwed in manually or using special equipment.

Thematic material:

Wooden

Fastened during the construction of wooden structures. Well-dried breeds without defects are used. Pre-treatment with antiseptics is required.

On average, such supports last from 15 to 20 years.

The lower part of the wooden poles is waterproofed, covered with hot bitumen and wrapped in roofing material.

The diameter of the supports depends on the height of the fence. With an indicator of 1.5 m and above, the diameter of the trunk should be from 150 mm.

Reinforced concrete

Rarely used for budget fence. They are more suitable for concrete, forged, brick structures.

They are bought ready-made or poured directly on the construction site.

For pillars, a framework of reinforcement is cooked, formwork is installed. The concrete solution is poured inside.

A quick installation method is the laying of pillars from blocks, aerated concrete.

Finished racks have high strength, long service life.

But under such massive pillars, you will have to fill the foundation, which will entail additional costs.

Asbestos-cement

Rarely used new. More often used remains after the construction or dismantling of the old building.

Suitable for quickly creating a fence made of metal mesh, wood.

Durable. They do not require additional protection, as they are resistant to moisture and corrosion.

Pipes can be extended to the required size using plastic, asbestos-cement couplings.

The main disadvantages are brittleness and low frost resistance. The pipe will break into pieces when it falls. And at low temperatures, water that has entered the cavity of the pipe will lead to the destruction of the structure of the product.

Sections

To fill the spans take any improvised means. In skillful hands, even from unnecessary things, it will be possible to create a modern fence, bringing to life unique ideas and installation techniques.

Rabitz

One of the cheapest fencing materials. It is supplied to the market in rolls.

non-galvanized;
galvanized;
PVC coated.

Available in height from 1 to 3 m, cell size - 20-100 mm, length - 10-18 m.

The service life of a good chain-link with a galvanized coating reaches 30 years, with a polymer one even more.

For fastening, the roll is gradually unwound, fixing it to the posts with clamps or wire. More reliable way – making a frame from metal corners and filling inside with a mesh.

Scrim

A few years ago, the main purpose of the material was to camouflage military installations. Now it is an economical option for both temporary and permanent suburban fencing.

With the help of a grid, the estate is divided into zones.

Popular colors:

bright and dark green;
yellow, dark brown;
grey;
black and white.

The disadvantage is that when buying low-quality material, the color quickly fades in the sun.

profiled sheet

Universal material for a reliable fence. Perfectly protects the site from prying eyes, intruders.

Sheets are best taken double-sided with a polymer coating. The material will look equally good on both sides and will not rust.

Fence (wooden, metal)

The wooden picket fence is a plank of the same size with a smooth surface, 18 mm thick. – 22 mm, width 7 – 14 cm

Attach it to the logs from the timber with nails or self-tapping screws. Pillars take wooden, metal, concrete.

To improve the appearance of the boards and protect them from moisture, they are painted and varnished.

The installation process is described in the article: "".

An alternative to wood is a durable metal fence. Planks are produced with a polymer coating against moisture, which eliminates the need for periodic treatment with antiseptics.

In addition, boards are sold in different colors, so they do not need to be painted.

An interesting and at the same time cheap design will be obtained from a slab, which belongs to forestry waste.

The croaker happens:

Drovyanoy. Remains of pine or other low-grade wood. Has defects. Bought for furnaces. It is not recommended to use for a fence, since the service life will not exceed 5 years.
Business. Neatly stacked boards of the same size. They are several times more expensive than a wood-burning slab, but a fence made of them will turn out to be much more beautiful and durable.

Welded mesh

Steel bars of wire are welded to each other, making a lattice. Sold in ready-made sections. If you have the skills to work with a welding machine, then you should try to make it yourself.

Welded mesh happens:

galvanized;
without galvanized coating;
with polymer coating.

A separate category is 3D welded mesh. She got this name because of the curved shape, which gives the material volume. It is used in the installation of fences in villages, parks, play areas.

gabions

An excellent option for combining a metal frame from.

Any type of stone is suitable for filling. The layout is done in layers, so you can experiment with shades.

Gabions are installed as the main fence, for decorating flower beds, zoning the site.

pallets

Production pallets are an excellent basis for garden furniture, summer kitchens, gazebos. Made from high quality edged boards. In recent years, summer residents have managed to use them as sections for fences.

For construction, they are suitable in assembled and disassembled form. They are painted in different colors, supplemented with flowers in pots, hung on top of the sections.

Tree branches

An interesting raw material for a rustic-style fence. Residents of the private sector can get them for free.

For a wicker fence, branches are suitable:

hazel;
vines;
bamboo.

The weaving technique is simple. Even a beginner will master it.

Such a fence is created with a decorative purpose and has a limited service life.

photogrid

A variant of the canvas, decorated with different prints. Rarely used as a main material, more often as a decoration for old nondescript fences.

Polycarbonate

Reliable polymeric material produced in the form of sheets. It is used to fill sections of fences, when creating gazebos, canopies, terraces.

cellular;
monolithic;
wavy.

For the construction of the fence, cellular is more often used because of the affordable price. Recommended Thickness – from 8 mm. Sold in a palette of colors with different levels of transparency.

There are 2 ways to install polycarbonate sheets:

Sheets are fastened with self-tapping screws to a steel frame made of shaped pipes. Such installation is inexpensive, but does not differ in great strength.
Cut blanks are fixed to metal frames. The price is more expensive than the first method, but much more reliable.

Plastic bottles

Although they are considered household waste, they can become an inexpensive material for a country fence. But it should be noted that fencing a large area will require a significant amount of plastic.

Plastic is not exposed to the environment, resistant to ultraviolet radiation, winter frosts, does not rot.

Inexpensive ways to paint a fence

To save on painting, all work will have to be done manually.

This will require a roller or brush. Buying cheap paint is not worth it, otherwise the surface will not last even a season.

An alternative is to buy ready-made fence sections with a color finish you like.

Another option is to make antique spans. This method is great for wooden fences.

Having shown imagination, it will be possible to build a functional fence from any improvised means, without spending a lot of money, effort and time.

Wooden fences undeservedly faded into the background. And absolutely in vain! Of course, in terms of stability and reliability, the fence made of boards significantly loses to its brick and concrete counterparts, but a minimum of time, effort and money is spent on the construction of a wooden fence.

At the same time, you can handle all the necessary activities on your own. By showing a little imagination and doing everything according to the instructions, you will create a truly original and interesting design.

What to build a fence from?

Before proceeding with the construction, we pay due attention to the choice of source material. For the arrangement of the fence we use only high-quality dense wood. The wood of oak, aspen, ash, Siberian larch, alder, mulberry is perfect.

Among all the listed options, the most interesting is the Siberian larch. A fence built from it will serve as long as possible. If one of the main enemies of most wood species is moisture, then larch only becomes stronger from contact with water.

We limit the use of pine except for the arrangement of the fence shield, in case of breakage or wear of the fence, such material can be replaced without much financial cost and effort.

Picket fence - pine

Important! And in no case do we use birch for the construction of the fence - it is extremely unstable and short-lived.

It is also important to choose a quality material for the manufacture of supports. With wooden spans, wooden poles will be best combined. You can either dig them into the ground or attach them to special metal stands (consoles) concreted in pre-created recesses.

Important! To prolong the life of wood, it must first be impregnated. It will reduce the intensity of the harmful effects of moisture, air, fungus and other harmful microorganisms on the building material.

To fix the effect, it is recommended to treat the wood with a special dye, for example, Swedish paint. It will give the material a very beautiful shade. If desired, a dye of a different color can be applied over the dried Swedish paint.

To prepare Swedish paint, we need:

copper sulfate - 250 g;
salt - 250 g;
iron minium - 250 g;
drying oil - 230 ml;
flour - 570 g;
water - about 4.5 liters.

Following the given proportions, you can prepare any required amount of dye.

The paint is quite economical. About 200-250 ml of dye is spent on covering 1 m 2 of the surface. The above recipe allows you to prepare a golden color paint. If you want to get a different shade, replace the minium with manganese peroxide, ocher, or another component of your choice.

Swedish paint is prepared in the following order:

paste is cooked. To prepare it, stir the flour in 3 liters of water;
the finished paste is passed through a sieve - this allows you to remove lumps from the mixture;
strained paste is again put on fire. Salt and copper sulfate are added to the mixture. Constantly stir the mixture, achieving complete dissolution of vitriol;
while continuing to stir the paste, add drying oil to it, and then pour in a certain amount of water (usually about 1.5 l) until a homogeneous liquid composition is obtained.

We apply the finished paint to the wood in a double layer.

Table. How to paint a wooden fence

Paints	Binder	Life time
Acrylic	Polyacrylate	6-20 years old
Water dispersion	organic solvents	>20 years
Oily	Drying oil	2-3 years
silicate	liquid incandescent glass	20 years
Silicone	silicone resin	20 years
Enamel	Alkyd resin	10 years

For example, you can assemble a fence according to the wattle principle. Boards are attached in a bent state. Trying to straighten up, they will fit snugly enough against the supporting pillars.

Another great option is to fill the space between the supports with wood siding. We fasten the sheathing boards, starting from the bottom, withstanding a 25 mm overlap.

The fences made in the form of blinds look no less original. By laying the boards with a downward slope towards the street, you will create an invisible fence that is resistant to wind loads.

Also, the boards can be nailed from the end. To perform the highest quality sheathing, we first make markings on each rack.

In the case of installing metal poles, they can be hidden by sheathing the racks on both sides. From above, we close the metal supports with wooden plugs.

If desired, you can make the fence more original and on wooden support posts. We make inclined grooves in the supports, and then insert the ends of the lamellas into them. Additionally, we fasten each bar with self-tapping screws. To hide the attachment points, we close the screws with wooden plates. We crown the upper part of the supports with plugs.

To make the fence look more original and modern, we can fill the boards with a small gap (up to 15 mm). At the same time, the narrower the boards will be (of course, within reasonable limits), the more interesting the design of the fence will turn out.

You can also use boards of different widths. When choosing this sheathing method, be sure to make sure that the pattern on adjacent sections matches.

There are a lot of options for decorating wood. Choose the one you like and start building the fence. You already have all the knowledge necessary for this.

Prices for different types of building boards

Building boards

Successful work!

Video - DIY wooden fence

Decorative fence with your own hands. Photo

Arrangement of a summer cottage without fail implies the installation of a fence. It performs an important function of protecting the local area from the penetration of unwanted guests, animals and prying eyes. Also, the fence clearly defines your entire territory. Today, fences are of various types.

Country fences can be made of a variety of materials that have their own distinctive features. In this article, we will divide all existing structures into classifications of their structures and materials used. We will present to your attention the main types of fences for summer cottages. After that, it will be much easier for you to make your choice.

Classification of fences by design

There are 3 types of design classifications:

Open.
Deaf.
Combined.

An open fence in the country is used very often. It has many positive aspects. For example, its construction will be quite cheap. In addition to saving on building materials, the pace of its construction is very accelerating. In just a short period of time, you will have a new open fence in your country house. Open does not give much shade. This allows you to plant a variety of plants, especially those that need sunlight.

As for the deaf structures in the country, such structures are mainly built in order to protect their territory from prying eyes. Plus, through a blank fence in the country, less dust penetrates. There are plants that are unpretentious and can be planted along a blank fence, even if there is a lot of shade. Some summer residents even plant fruit trees.

The last type of construction is combined. It can be both simple structures and complex ones. There are no special rules here. For example, a part may be deaf, while individual elements are open. In this case, you can use various building materials and technologies. It all depends on your vision of the whole situation. This article provides many options for fences for giving in the photo. This will help you make your choice.

Advice! When choosing a fence design for a summer residence, consider who your neighbors are, the landscape, financial capabilities and personal preferences.

Material classification

Now we come to a more voluminous section that requires serious research. The modern market offers a wide variety of building materials that allow you to build a simple fence in the shortest possible time. We suggest you consider the following categories:

Tree.
Metal.
Polycarbonate.
reinforced concrete / brick.

Wood

If we talk about the availability of material, then wood is the best option. Built fences in the country made of wood are distinguished by their durability and beauty. However, such a structure requires special and regular maintenance, for example, from time to time to paint and replace rotten fence elements. In addition, wood is recommended to be treated with flame retardants and other antiseptics to protect it from the negative effects of the environment. As for the disadvantages, this is the likelihood that, under the influence of atmospheric phenomena, the wood may crack, change color, and so on.

Today, there are many varieties of what kind of fences can be built from wood in the country. For example, a log house is often used. Beautifully laid bars horizontally will give your dacha a beautiful and unique look. Some install the bars vertically. This is a more time-consuming process, but the result is worth it.

Among other things, a picket fence is used. This is a classic version of the construction of a wooden fence for a summer residence. In this case, the structure may be open or deaf. Using a picket fence allows you to grow different flowers near the fence. Light can penetrate through the fence, which will favorably affect the development of plants. So, if you want a beautiful fence, then a tree is a good solution. However, remember that before its installation it is necessary to make its high-quality preparation and processing.

Metal

Today you can find a lot of original metal fences for summer cottages. This includes forged fences, chain-link mesh, corrugated board, reinforcement, and more. Consider some of the features of these materials.

Decking is often used for the construction of a deaf structure. Its main distinguishing features are durability and reliability. On the market, corrugated board is presented in different colors.

Attention! Installation of a fence from corrugated board in the country is a troublesome business. It is important to be careful not to deform the corrugated board during installation.

For such a fence, it is necessary to build a columnar foundation with metal supports. When working, it is necessary to use a welding machine to weld the crossbars on which the sheets of corrugated board will be attached directly.

You can also make a metal picket fence. This is a good alternative to a corrugated board structure. In appearance, such a fence looks much more beautiful. You can also make it yourself. As a basis, it is necessary to install metal pillars of the support and weld the crossbars. The frame design is the same as that of a corrugated fence.

Advice! For a more attractive look, the support poles can be laid out of natural stone, and the spans can be filled with a metal picket fence.

A mesh fence also falls into this category. The metal chain-link mesh will last more than one year. This is an open structure. To install it, you need to install support poles. They can be metal or wood. On the market, chain-link mesh is sold in different colors. Although we are talking about a metal mesh, a similar material is also made of plastic.

reinforced concrete or brick

If you want to build a capital fence, then by the way, reinforced concrete structures or bricks are suitable here. These materials are durable. Their construction requires a lot of financial investments and labor costs. But the end result will allow you to use it for many years and even more than one generation. There are many building technologies. You can see the fences for giving in the photo below.

Polycarbonate

This type of fence looks quite original. Polycarbonate is available in different colors, which allows you to build a beautiful fence for a summer residence. It is worth noting that this material is quite fragile. Therefore, there is always a risk of damage to it. Plus, polycarbonate can be combined with other materials. For example, build pillars of brick, and fill the spans with polycarbonate.

Fences from improvised materials

This type of fence can be built from a variety of materials that are in your country house. We invite you to consider several options. For example, a fence may be wicker. For this purpose, willow rods are collected and a fence for a summer residence is woven from them. It is very cheap and does not take much time to build.

There is an idea to use plastic or glass bottles in different colors. Also, some craftsmen build fences in the country from old car tires. They can be stacked in a checkerboard pattern. Near such fences, flower beds with fresh flowers are often planted. In a word, there are many options for making fences for giving from improvised materials. The main condition is to connect your imagination and creativity. You can use the remnants of building materials, combine them with each other. The result is a beautiful combination.

Conclusion

So, we have considered with you a variety of options for fences that you can build in the country with your own hands. Of course, some of them require large financial investments and labor costs. Some fences can be made quickly and relatively cheaply. The choice is yours alone. On the Internet you can also find a lot of ideas from improvised materials. This article has several photos on the subject.

The fence of the garden plot does not apply to complex structures, so you can make the simplest fence in the country with your own hands. The choice of material for it depends only on the funds allocated for these purposes and personal preferences.

Basic requirements for fencing a garden plot

The fence in the country performs several functions at once. When separating a site from a street or road, it must provide reliable protection from prying eyes and intrusions from the outside. If the fence separates your territory from the neighboring one, then it is not necessary to make it capital - it is enough just to mark the border.

According to SNiP, the height of the fence delimiting the site and the street is up to 2 m. It can also be made solid, but only if this was allowed by the decision of the gardeners' meeting.

You do not have the right to shade the neighbors' plot - a high fence should only be transparent, mesh or lattice.

A solid fence between sites is allowed to be erected only in the following cases:

if its height does not exceed 0.75 m
you have obtained the written consent of the neighbors

How to choose a fence. Types of fences

There are many types of fencing. You can choose any of them:

wooden fence: inexpensive fencing that can last 7-10 years; decorated with cuts along the entire length of the planks or only along the top, covered with paint or stain under precious woods, it looks quite solid and soundly
fence - "braided" from the boards small thickness up to 20-25 mm
metal fence: painted in different colors, from a distance it is little different from wood, but its service life is higher
thick-walled polycarbonate: its translucent sheets transmit light well, such structures will be quite appropriate even next to the beds
forged or welded metal: a more expensive massive and very durable structure; high and its aesthetic properties; if you know how to work with welding, you can create a real work of art on your site
brick or concrete on a strip foundation
pole with spans from chain-link mesh
braided from young flexible willow branches, hazel (considered the most suitable material for weaving), aspen, willow, etc .; you can also imitate wattle using plastic PVC rods
green hedge: it looks very decorative, but it will take some time to grow it.

Support installation options

Fence support mounting options

Metal support posts are immersed in the ground in several ways:

by driving into the ground
screwing into the ground: for this, screw metal piles are used, one end of which looks like large screws
by means of a backfill: with filling the gaps between the ground and the pillar with large rubble or stones
concreting: it can be either full or partial, that is, part of the pile is driven into the ground, and its upper part is concreted.

Pits for backfilling or concreting are best prepared with a drill. In this case, the soil will crumble less, and the fence will be much stronger. It will be easier to drive piles into the ground if sharp metal stakes are first welded to their ends.

If the site is located in a swampy area, and moisture has appeared at the bottom of the pit, lower a thick polyethylene bag into it (such bags are used for large debris). Pour the solution into it.

Does a fence need a foundation?

When building lightweight structures - fences made of picket fence, polycarbonate or chain-link mesh - it is enough to use strong metal or wooden supports of sufficient thickness. They can be further strengthened by pouring concrete.

But heavy brick, forged or concrete structures require the mandatory construction of a strip foundation. Otherwise, with temperature fluctuations or in the process of washing out with sewage, significant subsidence of a heavy fence is possible.

Strip foundation device

1 Initially, a trench is prepared with a width of 30-100 cm (this parameter depends on the type of fence) of the desired depth.

2 At its bottom, a sand and gravel mixture is poured, which is spilled with water and carefully compacted.

3 After the formwork is installed in the trench, reinforcement is laid in it. It should not be too close to the edges of the pit - it is necessary to retreat 10 cm from the walls. The amount of indentation from the bottom of the trench is about 7 cm.

4 Metal supports are placed in the trench at a distance of 2-2.5 m.

5 To prepare the mortar, cement with a strength of M200 and above is used.

6 To remove air bubbles in concrete, it must be pierced with a shovel.

7 After pouring the sand-concrete mixture with the addition of crushed stone, the foundation must stand for at least a month. It is not recommended to start work earlier than this period in order to avoid the loss of viciousness.

The proportions of the solution for the foundation depend on the brand of concrete. When using concrete M200 - 1: 2.5: 4.2. We give proportions by volume of materials cement / sand / crushed stone. Note that some sources may give proportions by weight. When using M300 concrete, the volume proportions will be different - 1.0: 1.7: 3.2.

Column Foundation

Such a base is able to withstand the weight of not too heavy structures. It takes much less cement mortar, and it takes a minimum of time to create it - it is enough to prepare the required number of pits, install supports in them and fill the holes with concrete.

1 Pits up to 1.5 m deep are best prepared with a garden drill. The earth around in this case will crumble less, and the structure will turn out to be more stable.

2 At the bottom of each of the pits, a pillow of gravel or crushed stone of small thickness is poured - up to 20 cm.

3 A support is inserted into the hole prepared in the ground and leveled with a plumb line.

4 The space around the supports is filled with cement mortar. Ready-made concrete blocks, brick or stone can also serve as supports.

Heavy clay soil is difficult to drill. To facilitate the process, pour water into shallow pits for a couple of hours. Drilling will be much easier.

Wooden picket fence

A picket fence is called strips of the same width, attached to transverse guides (lags or veins). In recent years, it has been made not only from wood, but also from metal. So, we will tell you how to make a fence in the country from a picket fence with your own hands.

Installation of supports

Before installation of any type of fencing, the site is completely cleared of sod and leveled. The roots of shrubs and trees are removed - sprouting, they can damage the structure.

In the places where the supports are located, stakes are hammered. It is more convenient to make the distance between them equal to the length of the veins. It is not necessary to do it more than 3 m - with a large distance between the supports, the structure will turn out to be fragile.

1 In the place of hammered pegs in the ground, pits are prepared with a depth of up to 1.0-1.3 m.

2 Gravel or sand is laid at the bottom of each pit. Layer thickness - 20 cm. Before ramming, for better pressing, sand is shed with water.

3 In order for the structure to last longer, it is better to pre-lubricate the tree with an antiseptic. That part of the supports that will be dug into the ground is covered with bitumen or burned at the stake. You can also additionally wrap their bottom with roofing paper.

4 If not wood, but metal pipes are used as supports, rust is completely removed from them with a metal brush, and then they are coated with a primer or frost-resistant paint.

5 To avoid corrosion, hollow metal pipes are closed on top with plugs so that rain or snow does not get into them.

6 After installing the supports in the prepared pits, their location is verified with a plumb line.

7 The space between the beams and the ground is filled with concrete.

8 The rest of the work is carried out a week after the concrete has sufficiently strengthened.

It is not strictly regulated and can be anything. A solid (deaf) fence made of planks tightly adjacent to each other is a good protection against piercing wind and prying eyes. However, such a fence will not let in sunlight, which is bad for plants.

The scheme of the distance between the fences

With a sparse fence, the average distance between the pickets is equal to half the width of the plank. A minimum gap of 20 mm can be left between the pickets.

Combined filling is also used - the spans of the fence that delimits the street and the site are made solid. On the borders with neighboring areas, full shading is prohibited, so the fence here is made sparse.

Picket mount

Installation of picket fence on wooden poles

1 The standard dimensions of the picket fence are 150x2x5 cm. However, other sizes are also used. The most resistant to decay are products made of larch, spruce or pine or aspen.

2 In the manufacture of a decorative picket fence, cuts are prepared in it. The pattern can be anything - with a rounded or pointed upper cut. The cuts can also be located on the sides of the slats.

3 The next stage is the treatment of wood with an antiseptic (you can take alkyd "Aquatex Grunt", "KSD" or any other drug with bioprotection). Before installation, the tree is thoroughly dried.

4 Veins (logs) made of wood or metal pipes are attached to the supports using metal corners and self-tapping screws. Short veins are interconnected using special fasteners - lag connectors in the form of a U-shaped plate.

5 The lower vein is fixed at a distance of 20 cm from the ground, the upper one - 20 cm below the top of the support post.

6 Fences can be placed on the same level, or, by adjusting their length, mounted in a wave. Attach them to self-tapping screws.

Paint or stain the fence after the installation is completed.

Fence on uneven terrain

If the height differences on the site are significant, and it is unrealistic to level them, the ideal option in this case is a concrete base filled with ledges. "Steps" can be arranged and each of the spans, when each of them is attached to the supports just below the previous one.

In this way, even significant slopes of the site can be compensated.

Sometimes a method is used in which the top of the fence has a single level, and the bottom is mounted from pickets of various heights. But such fences look less aesthetically pleasing.

Metal picket fence

A more modern version of picket fences are designs in which wood is replaced with more durable and wear-resistant metal strips. Service life - up to 30 years.

Metal slats for a fence are often called a euro picket fence.

Their installation is quite simple and in many ways similar to the installation of a classic wooden fence.

Consider step by step how to make a fence in the country from a metal picket fence:

1 First, as usual, mount the support poles. The distance between them is 2.5 m.

2 Due to the small gaps between the pickets, the fence will suffer less from windage and wind, so the requirements for support posts are less stringent. They use metal pipes. It is desirable to choose their cross section equal to 60x60 mm. Wall thickness 2-4 mm.

3 Metal pipes, as described in the previous paragraph, are concreted into the ground, be sure to check their vertical position using a level. The optimal well depth for such supports is 1.1-1.5 m.

4 The metal fence goes well with concrete or brick supports. The structure in this case will not only look presentable, but will also last longer. You can arrange the strips both horizontally and vertically (see photo).

5 For lag-crossbars, it is necessary to purchase thin pipes 40x20 mm. They can be welded to the supports or screwed with screws. For one log, you will need 4 metal screws (a pair on both sides).

6 When attaching the log from the top and bottom of the supports, it is necessary to retreat 50 cm. The indent from the bottom is slightly less and is 30 cm.

7 Metal veins are attached to concrete or brick pillars using special brackets and dowels.

8 The picket fence is attached to the crossbars with 4 self-tapping screws (two in each log) also on the brackets. The distance between the metal strips is 2-10 cm. The optimal length of the shtaketin is 1.8 m. Although the industry also produces 1.5- and 2-meter strips.

9 To create a completely blind fence, the eurostudent is attached on both sides in increments of 8 cm, alternating them through one. With an average width of metal strips of 11.8, the fence is completely solid.

Such a fence is solid, so it can only be used to protect the garden plot from the side of the road. It is inexpensive, but looks quite presentable.

One of the options for fencing from corrugated board

Plus, corrugated board has a considerable service life - up to 20-30 years. Manufacturers claim that when coated with polyester, this period increases even more and amounts to 50 years.

We will describe how to make a fence in a summer cottage from corrugated board:

1 Supports for it must be strong enough: resistance to wind load for solid sheets of metal is insufficient. Usually, standard pipes 40x40x2 mm are used, which are deepened into the ground by 30-40% of their length.

2 You can also buy ready-made metal supports with “heels” welded on the bottom. Special metal plates with holes for attaching the log are welded above. On the top, metal supports are provided with plugs to protect against moisture.

3 More durable concrete and brick pillars can also serve as supports.

4 The height of the fence depends on the width or length of the sheet (sheets can also be fixed in length).

5 As a log, it is better to use square pipes 40x20x20 mm. Metal corners are less durable and are not able to provide sufficient resistance to wind load.

6 Too thin corrugated board should not be used - it has a high windage, and the sheets will bend over time. The optimum thickness is 0.45 mm.

It is not necessary to deepen the foundation for the fence - 30-40 cm is enough. Its width is selected depending on the size of the supporting pillars and the type of fence. When preparing the pit, it is necessary to make an allowance of 10-15 cm to the height of the sand and gravel cushion, which will help protect against moisture and freezing.

Polycarbonate fence

Unlike corrugated board fences, cellular polycarbonate is able to absorb noise and dampen sounds. On a site with a fence made of this material, you will be guaranteed a quiet and peaceful environment.

Translucent polycarbonate is also good because it is able to transmit light, and the fence from it will not obscure the plants.

With it, you can completely hide the territory of the garden plot from prying eyes - thanks to the honeycomb structure, it combines the advantages of translucent and deaf materials.

Polycarbonate is light enough, easy to cut, and with it you can build structures of the most unusual shape. It looks great in combination with metal forged elements.

Polycarbonate fence in stages

If thin-walled polycarbonate is used in the construction of greenhouses, then for the construction of a fence it is necessary to purchase sheets of maximum thickness - they are usually used in the construction of sheds or roofs of pavilions.

So, we tell you how to build a polycarbonate fence:

2 It is better to fix polycarbonate sheets on transverse veins, as is the case with profiled metal sheets, and weld metal frames for them and fix sheets on them around the entire perimeter.

3 If the fence height exceeds 1.5 m, polycarbonate sheets are additionally fixed in the center of the web.

Chain-link mesh for fencing

The metal mesh will easily let the sun's rays into the area, and even right next to the fence it will be possible to plant any kind of plants. The service life of a thick wire fence mounted on metal supports is up to 30 years. In case of sagging, the mesh can be easily tightened, giving the structure its original appearance.

Chain link fence. Main stages of work

1 It is undesirable to use a regular non-galvanized chain-link mesh. Its service life is short - up to 3-4 years. It will begin to rust immediately after the first rain. It is better to use a chain-link protected from moisture, galvanized or plasticized with colored polymers. Yes, and this material looks more attractive.

2 On sale there are pipes of a standard section of 60x60 mm with hooks welded to them, designed specifically for attaching a chain-link mesh.

3 When using ordinary pipes, it can be fixed with steel wire or welded to the hooks yourself. On each pillar there should be at least three of them on each side: top, bottom and center. It is attached to wooden supports on nails of a suitable size, wire or staples.

Mesh tension

1 To tension the mesh, the mesh roll is placed vertically next to the corner support post and firmly attached to it using wire, hooks, pipe clamps or welding. It is better to place a non-galvanized chain-link at a small distance from the ground so that it does not quickly rust. An indent of 5-10 cm is enough.

2 All sharp edges of the mesh must be bent - after all, it is easy to get hurt with such a wire.

3 Unwind the roll to the next support. We stretch the net well and fasten it to the pole. We start moving to the next pillar, and so on.

Wicker fences

Finally, we will talk about another colorful type of decorative fences created by weaving young flexible shoots. In principle, you can even make it from birch branches.

But still, willow, hazel, aspen, and also vine are considered the best material for weaving. A more modern option is weaving from peeled veneer or thin boards.

Harvesting branches

For weaving, it is desirable to use freshly cut branches of trees and shrubs with a diameter of 2-3 cm. It is desirable that they be more or less equal in size. If they were collected long before the start of work, the whips must be soaked for a couple of days in warm water. In this case, they will be more pliable and less fragile.

Branches must first be cleaned of bark. To do this, you need to acquire a special tool - pinch. It can be made from a log with nails driven in and unbent at the ends. A classic pinch is a piece of solid wood with a hole drilled in the center into which branches will be inserted.

Even grandchildren can be involved in such an activity.

1 As supports, you can use not only wooden poles, but also metal pipes. They are placed quite often at a distance of 1-1.2 m.

2 Intermediate posts are placed between the main supports every 40 cm, which will be used for weaving.

3 At the corners of the fence, a couple more poles are added, on which the ends of the bars will be fixed.

4 Thin lashes, for example, of a vineyard, are intertwined with each other in bunches. Thick branches are used separately.

There are many 5 Weaves. To begin with, it is better to practice on the simplest of them, chess, in which the branches go around 1-2 support pillars.

6 Every 7-8 passes, the branches are fastened together with wire. It can also pass through the entire span from pole to pole.

7 The ends of the branches are hidden from the inside of the fence.

8 For the lower rows, you need to pick up the thickest branches. They are attached to the posts with screws.

9 To seal the fence, every 3-4 rows of branches are tapped with a rubber mallet (mallet).

10 A small fence for fencing individual areas, for example, flower beds, can be mounted on supports made of small pointed stakes. To protect them from decay, they are treated with bitumen, machine oil and inserted into plastic tubes.

To prevent the wattle fence from rotting too quickly, dig a drainage ditch along the wattle fence to drain water and fill it with stones and rubble.

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The fencing of the site is the first thing that excites the newly minted landowner. After the boundaries of the territory are clearly marked with a fence, and everything that is done inside is hidden from the eyes of outsiders, you can safely start building. What material can be used to build inexpensive and durable fences for summer cottages, photos of the most interesting designs and recommendations from professionals on building a fence - in this material.

Beautiful fence - decoration of the site

The main condition for choosing a material for a fence is quality. Whatever type of fence you choose, do not save on quality material. And it's not just about aesthetics.The fence of the site is constantly exposed to the adverse effects of the environment. It is watered with rain, covered with snow, heated by the sun's rays and constantly tested by the wind.

It is precisely because of the constant exposure to weather conditions that the fence needs additional protection measures. Special covers are installed on the posts and sections, the base of the fence is reliably protected by special treatments, and the sections themselves are covered with a layer of protective paint or varnish.

Table 1. Types of fences

Type of fence	Image	Description
Wood		An inexpensive material that allows you to create structures of various types and degrees of transparency. Pillars for such structures are usually made of timber. A metal frame is considered a more durable option. Such fences fit well into the design of the site. Among their shortcomings, fire hazard and comparative fragility should be noted - the structure will stand for seven years.
Brick		One of the most expensive materials, brick, guarantees the durability and strength of the fence. Builders recommend using clinker or facing bricks for the fence. For their installation, you will have to invite the master. Brick construction can be perfectly combined with the main material of the walls of the house.
Stone		Laying natural stone is not as easy a task as it seems at first glance. In order for the structure to be stable, the stone fence will need a deep reinforced foundation. The undoubted advantage of a stone structure is its appearance. A more solid fence is hard to imagine. A simplified version of masonry - using a metal mesh frame - is able to withstand a collision with a truck.
reinforced concrete		If the task is to inexpensively make a fence in the country - a reinforced concrete structure is one of the most suitable options. Sections of a reinforced concrete fence can be installed without a foundation, fixed on poles. Lightweight sections can be moved without the use of lifting equipment. A concrete fence will last at least twenty years.
Metal		Metal fences can consist of corrugated board, artistic forging, pipes. Such designs will last a very long time, and with good care they will become almost eternal. Professional forging will decorate the site with openwork patterns, but will not hide the territory from curious neighbors. Forging and opaque polycarbonate are considered a harmonious combination. The most inexpensive option for a metal fence is corrugated board.
slate		Slate is fixed on metal poles with the help of special eyes. For the fence use flat or wavy slate. To give gray slate an attractive look, it can be painted or painted.
Plastic		Manufacturers offer a modern version of the fence made of durable plastic. These are aesthetic neat sections that are easy to install. Plastic does not require special care, but is not durable.

Table 2. Types of designs

fence type	Image	Description
Boardwalk		Ordinary boards can be stuffed in a horizontal position, intertwined, layered one layer on another.
Palisade		For the manufacture of a palisade, rounded logs of small diameter are used. The top of the logs is made sharp, peaked, or cut at an angle of ninety degrees.
Log		The difference from the palisade is in the location of the logs. They are placed horizontally and fastened with a vertical beam.
Fence		The picket fence is used for low fences. Such a fence has a purely decorative function. The maximum he can do is keep the neighbor's dog out of the yard.
Wicker		The wattle fences are made from improvised material - vine trimmings, thin branches, thin trunks of young trees. To increase the reliability of such a design, metal is used as a frame.

Important! The fence can be installed on wooden or metal supports. As a basis, you can use either concrete pipes reinforced with metal. When choosing material for supports, one should take into account the characteristics of the soil on the site.

How smart people choose fences for summer cottages: photos of the best options

how the fence is in harmony with the general landscape of the site and the facade of the house and other buildings;
will the future fence have an attractive appearance;
strength and durability of the structure;
fencing costs.

Important! Wooden fences must be additionally treated against rot and insects. For greater peace of mind, you should cover the fence with a composition that prevents active combustion. Similar formulations are sold in the form of impregnations.

So, how to choose a fence for a summer residence? Country homeowners successfully use all of the listed types of fences, and it is difficult to say whether there is an option without a flaw among them. Choosing a certain type of fence, you should properly care for the material and then it will last as long as possible.

The simplest and least aesthetic version of the fence is the chain-link. A simple metal mesh will not decorate the territory, but will block access to it by outsiders.

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DIY fences from improvised materials - a collection of ideas

Country craftsmen never cease to amaze with their creative ideas. From what they just do not build cheap fences for summer cottages with their own hands: from old tires, plastic bottles, glass containers and much more, which under normal conditions is considered to be garbage.

Glass container

The glass bottle fence only gives the impression of a fragile structure. It's actually a pretty solid build. To fix the bottles in a horizontal position, use cement mortar. For vertical placement in the bottom of each bottle, a hole is drilled with a diamond drill. After the bottle is strung on a metal rod.

green fence

A fence made from living plants is not only attractive, but also a fairly durable version of the fence. Prickly bushes are used as materials, not only for decorative purposes. Thickets of prickly gooseberries will become an impenetrable obstacle for uninvited guests.

Willow twigs can be used as material for live wattle.

When it reaches the desired size and height, development can be turned by treating the shoots with a special tool. After treatment, the hedge will dry out, but the roots will firmly hold it in position. But you can leave it alive and maintain it in the right condition with a regular haircut.

bamboo fence

Fencing made of bamboo trunks is the original decoration of the site. It makes no sense to put such a fence around the perimeter of the site, but such sections will look very colorful as an internal demarcation with neighbors.

It is not difficult to build such a fence. Light tables are fixed with ordinary screws to wooden crossbars.

Advice! So that the bamboo fence does not suffer from mold, it is treated with wax.

Tire fence

You can get obsolete car tires at any tire shop. Entrepreneurs are forced to pay for the disposal of this material, so it will not be difficult to negotiate with them.

In addition to these options, there are many other ideas. We have collected for you a selection of photos of fences with our own hands from improvised materials:

Do-it-yourself construction of a wooden fence in the country: photo installation

Before installing a wooden structure, make a choice in favor of one of the types of fences:

picket fence made of flat planks;
wickerwork from branches and vines;
"blinds" from the boards;
ranch fences with boards fixed parallel to the ground.

On sale you can find ready-made wooden sections, which are frames filled with wood, located in various ways: a lattice, a checkerboard.

Advice! If you are planning to build a picket fence, it is not necessary to purchase boards of the same length. After fixing, they are cut to a single level or waveform.

The lower parts of the boards should be treated with bitumen or drying oil so that moisture from the soil does not lead to rotting of the tree.

Photo of fences from boards with your own hands:

For wattle, a vine or branches no more than four centimeters thick are selected. Rods should be harvested in late autumn and winter before the start of sap flow. Branches of cherry, willow, willow, alder are suitable for wattle.

Photo of a decorative fence with your own hands from a vine:

For the construction of the fence, you can use the wood of pine, aspen, alder, spruce and larch. Coniferous resinous species are not affected by atmospheric humidity.

Advice! Pay attention to the quality of the wood. It should be smooth, dry, without cracks and signs of decay.

Recipe for homemade antiseptic for wood processing! Boil a pound of flour in three liters of water to a paste state. Add 250 grams of vitriol and the same amount of ordinary salt. Dilute the resulting mixture with a glass of drying oil and a glass of minium. Add water to a total of four and a half liters.

How to make fences in a country house made of wood with your own hands, the algorithm of work:

Marking the location of the fence with a tape measure, rope and pegs. The distance between the posts is no more than two and a half meters, the planned height of the fence is two meters. If the height of the fence is greater, the poles will have to be placed more often.

Advice! When installing finished sections, be guided by their dimensions.

Installation of supports. Supports can be installed in different ways. You can simply drive the posts into the ground or concrete them in holes. It is convenient to use screw piles. They are screwed into the ground, leaving the necessary length on top to secure the sections.

Cross bar fastening. As crossbars, you can use a beam with a four-centimeter edge or metal square pipes. Wooden crossbars are fastened with self-tapping screws, metal is conveniently fastened by welding or bolts. To fix the sections, two crossbars are usually used.

Painting

If you want to install fences with your own hands cheaply - do it according to the rules, do not miss the little things and carefully process the wood. In this case, an inexpensive wooden fence will look not only reliable, but also chic.

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