The fence is a universal subject of a domestic interior. He is the hallmark of any home. The construction of fences or hedges is a proven way to equip a personal plot, to enclose sports and playgrounds, park areas. The design of the fence for these purposes can be used diverse.
From small fences to sturdy fences
In the past, fences were most often constructions of the simplest form: light and relatively small in height. For their manufacture, as a rule, improvised materials were used. These were poles, wooden racks, and wicker vines.
Modern technology improvements have made changes in the manufacture of both materials and the designs of fences themselves. But antique elements are still present in the design of modern fences. In general, decorative fences today are very popular in the construction world, as they perform not only practical functions, but also aesthetic ones.
Private house fencing
In general, the design of the fences of a private house can be anything. But the most common is a wooden fence. It is widely used in rural areas. Fence, wattle fence, picket fence, plank fence - these are its main varieties.
The design of the fence made of fencing is an ordinary fence consisting of wooden battens. They are nailed to the horizontal bars.
And the branches of trees or bushes intertwined are wattle. By the way, today this kind of hedge is created only for a decorative function.
For the construction of a stockade using stakes made of wood. They are driven into the ground, having close to one another.
Wooden fence
To diversify the design of a wooden fence, it does not take much effort. After all, a tree is a plastic material of a beautiful texture. It is easy to process, painting, varnishing or burning with a blowtorch.
The purpose, of course, also determines the design of the fence and its design. To protect personal territory, they build fences, the height of which ranges from 1.5 to 2 m. And the estate itself is divided into zones with decorative fences, the height of which is 0.5 meters.
Like other types of fences, wood fences are deaf, open or combined.
Open fences are lightweight, their cost is also small. They organically enter the design of the site, do not interfere with the overview of the area, visually increasing the territory.
Blind fences are a continuous canvas that protects the estate from the wind and other unforeseen situations. There is no overview of the surrounding area in this case. The weight of the fence is quite large. The design itself has high strength requirements.
Combined type fences have the advantages of deaf type fences, but their design is more lightweight, and they are more attractive in appearance. In a combined fence, the clearance is installed at a small distance from the ground or at the very top. The surrounding area is not visible, although the design is more openwork.
In rural areas began to widely use openwork fences made of battens. They are placed vertically, at an angle of 45 degrees to the ground. Spans in appearance resemble maps. And if you give the edge located at the very top, a wavy shape, then the fence will become very attractive.
Fences are also common, in which the spans are filled horizontally with beams, logs, unedged or trimmed boards. Using such fences, you can visually increase the territory. And to protect the wood from different weather conditions, a visor is attached over the fence. It also performs decorative functions.
Fencing
Currently, corrugated board fencing has gained wide popularity in various fields of use. This material has many advantages, and there are practically no drawbacks. At a low price for the material, its quality is simply excellent. Having paid a small amount of money, you will receive a strong metal fence that is not amenable to the influence of different weather conditions or other harmful environmental effects. There is practically no need to look after them.
The design of the corrugated fence, thanks to the wide color gamut of the metal, is very diverse. You just need to choose the appropriate option that would correspond to the facade, roof or other elements of the architecture of the house.
The design of the fence is made up of pillars and frame. Sheets of metal profile are attached to it.
Concrete fencing
Concrete fences are popular not only for fencing industrial facilities, but also in private construction. There are two technologies for their manufacture:
- injection, when the mixture is poured into special molds and hardens there;
- technology according to the method of semi-dry vibrocompression, when a semi-dry concrete solution fills the formwork in layers: using special equipment, ram each layer of this solution.
Regardless of how it is made, you can thoroughly diversify the design of fences (you can see photos of them in the article).
Fences made of cast concrete are assembled from individual elements, which are then inserted into the grooves of concrete pillars. They are not affected by weather conditions. But such fences have one significant drawback - low mechanical strength. The cost is quite small, which attracts many buyers.
Fences made by the method of semi-dry vibropressing have completely different qualities. They have high strength and impressive appearance. The term of operation is 50 years or more. Elements of this fence have different parameters and shape. Outside they can be coated with paint.
The main advantage of such fences is that they do not need to be looked after. Six months after the fence is installed, the concrete will harden and it will be possible to cover it with a hydrophobizing solution or paint it. Its price, in comparison with an injection fence, is much higher.
Metal fences
Welded fences look very nice. They are a structure that make up pipes or metal rods. They are attached to a stone or metal base. They fit perfectly into the landscape design.
A fence of this kind may not be noticed, as it is often used as an element of decor, as a basis for climbing plants in household plots. It is also used in schools, kindergartens, hospitals and other places. These fences are durable and do not require special care.
To create such a fence, profiled parts, pipes, corners and other decorative trifles are used. And to protect the metal from external weather conditions, it is coated with a special solution with an anti-corrosion property. Wear resistance is the main advantage of such a barrier. Neither high nor low temperatures affect the metal.
Fencing siding
The fence of this material is becoming very popular in rural cottages. With the help of siding, you can create a completely new design of the fence, and the house itself will look more original. Such a fence serves not only to protect the house, but also to decorate it. By the way, the design of the fence with gates from the named material looks very harmonious and solid.
During the construction of fencing from siding, as a rule, they use material made “under the log”. It has the shape of a calibrated log, which gives the appearance of the fence unusual and beautiful.
Painting such a fence is not needed. Do not use special antiseptic solutions. Siding from corrosion is reliably protected by a multilayer coating. Its service life is quite long, about 50 years. This material is not affected by atmospheric changes. It is environmentally friendly and resistant to burning.
Hedge
Another type of fence is a hedge. This is undoubtedly the most beautiful, efficient and environmentally friendly type of fence. One of its functions is aesthetic. A hedge can be made up of densely planted bushes or climbing plants that grow on specially made supports for these purposes.
The disadvantage of this type of fencing is the long growth time. In addition, they need constant care, which is expressed in watering and pruning.
As you can see, in our time you can create all kinds of design fences. It all depends on the customer’s imagination and money.