Fencing in the form of a fence is a mandatory element of the arrangement of any territory - both private and industrial. Marking boundaries, organizing safety of residence, as well as the element of aesthetic value of landscape design are the main reasons for the construction of such structures. That is why, before installing a fence, it is very important to take into account these accents, initially deciding on its purpose.
In many ways, the question of the functional features of such structures depends on the correct choice of base material - this article is devoted to this emphasis. For example, chain-link mesh is well suited for tennis courts, but to absorb sounds from the outside, you need to choose a denser and more reliable material.
In turn, the choice of building material includes such nuances as the architectural style of the building’s facade. For example, high-quality brick structures are ideally complemented by metal structures - welded or forged. A small country house will look great behind a wooden picket fence.
The simplest, most affordable and environmentally friendly options are those made from wood. Their only drawback is their short service life compared to fences made from other materials. If such a fence is made from more durable wood, the cost of the structure will be much higher.
These types of fences, photos of which can be found on the construction company’s website, provide the possibility of being manufactured in a solid form, as well as with columns made of brick or stone. In the latter case, the installation process involves the preliminary installation of the foundation.
Other types of fences for the home are available in the following variations:
- The so-called “Euro fences” are made of concrete slabs. They can be painted or unpainted, their service life is about 50 years.
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Brick - solid and with filling between the columns. In the second case, wood, metal, rubble stone, polycarbonate and also brick can be used as filling materials.
- Made from rubble stone. Such buildings are erected on a strip foundation. columns, between which filling is carried out with other materials.
- From decorative blocks. The construction process in this case has some similarities with structures of the previous type.
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Made from corrugated sheets. Metal siding, sections and picket fences can also be used in the work. Sheets are installed on columns made of other materials, on a strip foundation or without it. The material is fixed onto horizontal U-shaped strips in the form of a profile pipe.
- From chain-link mesh. It is mounted either directly to the support pillars, or in the format of frames from a profile corner.
- From 3D mesh. Such fences can be formed on supporting pillars without a foundation or with a strip foundation.
- Metal - installed from ready-made sections or from elements forged according to an individual project.
- From gabions. The work of installing such fences consists of creating a strip foundation, a frame base made of metal mesh, which is filled with stone of the required fraction. The spans can also be made of the same material, or the lining is made of wood, ready-made panels or corrugated sheets.
- Wooden. Such fences may have a different pattern arrangement (vertical and horizontal fastening of prepared boards - shteketnik, shalevka, solid)
Also especially popular today are laser-cut fences, which have a unique design and convey a special mood to everyone who sees this fence.
It is not uncommon to find fences that are finished to match the style (color, shape) of the façade of the house. They are built from brick or aerated concrete and finished with “lamb,” “bark beetle,” and marble chips.
Fences that are covered with flagstone are also especially popular.
For large industrial enterprises, the most popular type of fence is a fence made from reinforced concrete fencing slabs.
Types of fences for private houses: photos of structures
The choice of fencing of this type must be approached taking into account their functionality and external design. The most common in the private sector is the picket fence. It provides good visibility of the area from all angles and does not clutter up the space. Metal fences have a more massive appearance, creating personal space for the inhabitants of the house.
The optimal types of fences for dachas, cottages and country houses include in their list an option called “ranch”. It is an updated version of the classic American wood fence. When producing such a design, the parameters requested by the customer are certainly taken into account - height and width in centimeters, thickness of the lamellas, color and wood imitation. A special feature of these designs is the individuality of each individual project.
Types of fences and barriers: possible designs
Any fence must certainly have an entrance for people and an entrance for vehicles. In the first case, the fence is usually supplemented with a gate, which is often made of metal and supplemented with the necessary elements - a lock, handle, alarm, intercom. As for entry gates, they are mounted in the following options:
- Sliding gates. Another name for them is sliding. They have a canvas that moves along a beam on rollers along the fence. In the manufacture of such structures, corrugated sheets, metal, and sandwich panels are used.
- Swing gates. A universal format that involves opening the doors towards the yard or street. Often equipped with automation.
- Blinds, or roller shutters. They include in their design a canvas and a box with control mechanisms. The advantages of such variations are compactness and the ability to function in limited space.
A mandatory attribute of every fence is an entrance gate. It can have a regular lock or with an intercom.
The gate can be installed separately.
So it’s built into the gate. This option is suitable when the area is small.
