The fence must not only protect, but also be beautiful

If you are the owner of a beautiful house with a chic garden plot, then the fence enclosing your territory must be beautiful, especially since there are no trifles in the garden at all. And such an object as a fence is very noticeable and not at all a trifle. Of course, the fence primarily has a protective function, providing safety and comfort - you can not argue with that. After all, your site should be comfortable and inaccessible to prying eyes. There is another equally important function of the fence - this is the creation of a certain microclimate. Of course, the fence does not significantly affect the humidity, temperature and wind blowing of your territory, but it regulates all this well. Thus, it turns out that the fence does not serve as a decor, but, nevertheless, is forced to be an object of general design. The reason is simple - the fence is a large and very noticeable structure that frames the entire plot. As a result, without such a "frame", a site cannot be perceived as a whole. In this regard, the fence should be approached with great attention and seriousness, having thought over all the details in advance: height, material used, technology. However, technology is the second thing. The most important thing is to decide which fence you will choose, good, the choice is considerable today, as well as the types of materials used for this:

We choose the material for the construction of the fence

This raises the question of what material to build a fence for yourself? After all, I want something to make this pleasure not very expensive, but at the same time it turned out to be very durable and reliable. Well, I don’t want to forget about the aesthetic side either, because the fence will help to give the landscape design a sense of completeness. And if it is strong and high, it will also protect against all kinds of attempts by lovers to profit from a freebie.

Some types of fences can be built very quickly and cheaply. However, there are those that cost quite a bit. We will analyze the most common materials used for the construction of fences.

• a wooden fence is the most convenient and cheapest kind, especially from slab, it is easy to build and looks good, in general, wooden fences are the most popular in summer cottages and have long taken root, because natural fences breathe, and this is important for the site, however, they should be called durable impossible, because their lower part starts to rot rather quickly, therefore it is necessary to process the boards with a stain, but from an aesthetic point of view, such fences can be very beautiful, especially if you cut various patterns on them;

• fence from corrugated board - this type of fence can be coated with steel or galvanized, its sheets are firmly and firmly connected to each other, relative to a brick fence its price is cheaper, as well as assembly is simpler, the main thing is that you should definitely use the level, by the way, install a tape corrugated board is most convenient;
• metal fence - today there are a huge number of varieties of metal fence, up to forged and with laser cutting, they look wonderful and spectacular, by the way, if you have a creative imagination, then you can use the existing unnecessary rubbish to make a wonderful fence , which will stand for a long time (more than a dozen years), especially if you select high-quality posts for the strength of the structure, and if you make sharp tips on the fence, then your country thieves will simply tear your head us;

• a brick fence - this type is no longer a cheap pleasure, and installing it will require the purchase of gravel and cement, which will cause additional expenses, by the way, many people believe that a brick fence will be as strong as a brick house, in fact it two completely different things, firstly, a brick fence is very susceptible to weather conditions, secondly, the foundation plays a huge role, and thirdly, as a decor for such a fence, the best option is plaster for paint, which is more durable;
• a fence made of concrete panels - this kind of view is not very laid on, in addition, there is a huge variety in the choice of shades, especially since it will always be easy to repaint the fence with facade paint, if you get tired of its color, concrete panels have a very nice exterior the view, the only thing that needs to be observed during installation is to monitor their level to avoid tilting the fence, and also use the remainder of the solution to seal the pillars of the plates and the upper joints so that they do not stagger after hardening;
• a fence made of natural stone - a very beautiful view of the fence, wonderfully in harmony with any landscape of a summer cottage, is very durable, because consists of natural ingredients and serves, as a rule, for at least 50 years to its owners;

• wattle and hedge is a beautiful fence with plants planted along the perimeter lines, giving an extraordinary charm, usually hedges are trimmed to give them the desired shape or left freely growing, patiently waiting for certain sizes, the plants are selected depending on which hedge exactly need: free-growing plants - this is hazel, rosehip lilac, and if you are going to cut them, then thuja, hawthorn, spruce will be most suitable, as for the wicker - it can be bought or made with your own hand, which will be much more interesting, willow and willow are most suitable for this, although you can use other types of trees, do not forget that their main support is the poles and iron rods, on which the whole structure itself rests, the service life of weaving - in the region of five years, subject to its correct location: the bottom rises slightly above the ground, and it should also be constantly treated with antiseptics

• plastic fence - even one person can install such a fence, because the kits are fully equipped with detailed instructions, such fences can be easily mounted and dismantled (made of PVC), which is very convenient if you need to reinstall the fence in another place without losing performance, moreover, plastic fencing is very reliable and durable and can last about 20-30 years, however, they need good care, restoration and special treatment
• polycarbonate fence - this type is not affected by moisture, corrosion, insects and mold and fungi, as well as temperature changes are not afraid of it, polycarbonate fences withstand significant impacts and loads, bending and taking various forms, and also have a moderate price and very original appearance, by the way, it is possible to choose any shade and any degree of transparency, but do not forget that, despite its impact resistance, this material can not be compared with such materials Such as concrete, stone or metal, therefore, to deal with it must be carefully

Design is important too

The choice of fence for a suburban area should be approached very carefully, otherwise it will not be possible in a hurry to build a functional and even a beautiful fence, which will be in harmony with the garden area.

Therefore, everything should be well thought out in advance, paying particular attention to the design of entrance openings, gates and gates. For example, if the site area is large enough, especially if the site has access to different streets, in this case it is recommended to make several gates along the perimeter of the fence, some of which will be front doors, and others - workers (for access of freight vehicles) Location of the gate and gate on the front part of the garden fence should also be thought out, in the place where the approach to the house is most convenient, and the best view opens onto the plot. Indeed, the beautiful design of the site and the entrance apertures are the first thing that catches the eye of both the owners and the guests who arrived, not to mention just passers-by.

It should also be remembered that the materials from which gates and gates will be made must be combined with the materials involved in the construction of the fence, as well as with the general appearance of the house. The relief of the site should be taken into account primarily when designing the fence, because on a slope, the construction of the structure is greatly complicated. In the case of a large difference in height, a stepped fence will look very impressive, the sections of which are placed on the concrete foundation in steps.

Such a fence has a uniform upper line, however, it is still desirable to pre-align the slope using imported soil. Shrubs and trees planted along shrubs and trees will help mitigate the monotony of the capital fence, especially when the tops of plants cross the edge of the fence in several places.

If you build a fence with your own hands

If you decide to build a fence on your own, in this case it is better to adhere to several recommendations, so that the result obtained from your work will please you for a long time:

• so that the fence stands for a long time and turns out solid, it is very important to use a solid support, because the durability of your fence depends on it, for this it is best to use metal supports, even if the fence itself is wooden;
• it should be well thought out where the gate is fastened, as well as what they will be: swing, sectional, folding, etc. A classic solution for a do-it-yourself fence is a welded rectangle from a metal profile pipe, while the size is determined independently, but so that the rectangular profile has a size slightly smaller than the niche in the fence left to decorate the gate, the material for covering the profile can be use the same one from which the fence was made, for example, corrugated board or boards, although you can experiment;
• it's time to think about the double-sided handles on the gate (if necessary, on the gate valve, if any), if a padlock is installed, then metal hinges will need to be fixed on the gate, and if the lock crashes, then on the door of the gate and on one of the supporting posts (of course, from the side of the castle), holes should be made for both the castle itself and its tongue

In conclusion, I want to note that very often when designing a country house, the owners forget to pay attention to such an important design element as a garden fence. But it is a beautiful fence that complements and completes the entire composition of the plot, consisting of various garden buildings.

Therefore, you should always take into account the fact that any type of fencing can be organically fit into any garden style - you just need to remember about it!

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