The fence performs not only a protective function - it is also a kind of “calling card” of the owner of the site. It is by its appearance that passers-by judge the level of wealth of the owners, their taste and even character. This means that the fence needs to be given no less attention than the house and outbuildings. What should the fence be like? Of course, durable, unpretentious and attractive in appearance. It is also desirable that its installation be as cheap as possible.
All these requirements are met by fences made of profile sheets on concrete pillars. Judge for yourself! Corrugated sheets are not afraid of either frost or hot sun. It has good noise-insulating and windproof qualities, and can make your area more comfortable. It's durable and durable material, since its service life is at least twenty years. And concrete supports are durable, strong and inexpensive.
There are two options for constructing a fence from a profile sheet on concrete pillars. You can purchase ready-made supports. In this case, time is saved, but you cannot be sure of the quality of the concrete; you will have to be content with pillars of a standard shape and size. In addition, the problem of attaching corrugated sheeting to a completely smooth concrete pillar will inevitably arise.
Or you can cast the supports yourself, spending some time on this, but in the future be confident in their strength, have the opportunity to create exclusive pillars, and, in addition, solve the problem of embedded elements to which the logs will subsequently be attached.
If you choose the second option, we begin building the fence, dividing it into several stages.
It is possible to create a pole and then install it in the ground, or monolithic casting, in which the support is made directly at the installation site. To create a pillar using the first method, you first need to make formwork. The material can be:
In addition, keep in mind that concrete, for all its advantages, is not resistant to fracture. Therefore, to eliminate this drawback you will need reinforcement.
If the post has a cross-section of 10x10 cm, then four rods with a diameter of 1 cm and a wire 0.8 cm thick are enough to tie or weld them, creating a reinforcement frame.
The dimensions of the frame must be such that it is surrounded on all sides by a layer of concrete at least 2 cm thick, otherwise moisture will quickly destroy the reinforcement, and after it the pillar itself.
Used for concrete mix fine crushed stone and sand - 3 parts, cement - 1 part, water - 20% of the volume of solid components, various dyes and additives that accelerate the setting of concrete, hydrophobic, increase frost resistance and other additives.
First, a layer of concrete 2 cm thick is poured into the formwork. Then a reinforcement cage is installed, and the form is poured to the top. Concrete mix must be subjected to vibration to avoid the formation of shells that weaken the structure. After the concrete hardens, the formwork is disassembled, so it is better to do it with screws.
Don't forget about the mortgages to which the logs will later be attached! They should protrude approximately 15 cm beyond the post, so you will need to make slots in the formwork in the right places, and weld the metal plates themselves to the reinforcement, having previously determined their location.
The monolithic casting process is similar to that described above, with the difference that in this case A hole is made in the ground, a layer of crushed stone 2 cm thick is poured into it. Next, the frame is installed and filled with concrete.
After it has set, the formwork is placed and the pillar is concreted in several stages, the mixture being compacted each time by vibrating or bayoneting.
Before installing pre-cast posts, or when drilling holes for monolithic casting, carefully mark the area and determine the position of the corner posts. Stretch the twine between them and mark the locations for the remaining supports.
Cast pillars are installed in prepared holes, on sand or crushed stone cushion, fixed with wedges and concreted in layers with compaction of each layer.
When using corrugated sheets, the optimal distance between them is 2.5 meters. Don't forget to mark where the gate and/or gate will be located.
A fence made of corrugated board is a solid structure, which means it will experience high wind loads, so the depth of the hole should be about 2/3 of the height of the fence (for example, with a fence height of 180 cm, a hole with a depth of 120 cm is needed).
Concrete supports are quite heavy, and at the slightest deviation from the vertical during installation, they will tilt further in the future. Carefully check their verticality using a level or plumb line.
For wet soils and great strength frost heaving, the supports need additional reinforcement, so in this case the hole is made with an expansion in the lower part (for monolithic casting) or a concrete base is created that is larger in diameter than the pillar (if the pillars were cast in advance).
Using a plumb line and twine stretched over the top of the corner posts, make sure that the height of all supports is the same, otherwise it will be difficult to avoid distortions in the future.
When the concrete has set, the upper parts of the supports must be protected from rain and other adverse factors with special caps. Keep in mind that the diameter of the caps should be approximately 10 cm larger than the diameter of the pillar. If the supports are already installed, proceed to the next stage.
First, you should fix (weld) on the embedded logs - a steel transverse profile, on which you will later attach profile sheet. For them, you can take a metal pipe with a cross-section of 25 - 40 mm (a pipe with a smaller diameter may not withstand the weight of metal sheets).
The number of logs depends on the height of the fence: if it is no more than 1.8 meters, then two logs are enough; for higher heights it is better to use three logs. Keep in mind that the top joist is attached at a distance of 30 cm from the top of the pillars. The lower one is at a distance of 30 cm from the ground. And the middle one (if needed) is in the middle.
In advance, even at the stage of casting the concrete pillars, decide on the height of the fence and, in accordance with this parameter, find the attachment points for the mortgages, then you will not have any problems installing the joists!
After the logs are welded, the welding areas must be cleaned, primed and all metal parts painted. And finally, the last stage.
First, a few words about this material: after all, it will determine appearance your fence.
Firstly, you need wall corrugated sheeting designed specifically for these purposes, and not roofing sheeting.
Secondly, when choosing it, pay attention not only to color, but also to quality. Distinguish the following types wall corrugated sheets:
Also consider the thickness of the profile. For a wall sheet, this parameter should be at least 0.4 mm (preferably 0.45 mm). Sheets with a smaller thickness can only be used to create temporary fences.
The type of coating is no less important. Remember that zinc coating (the sheet will be metallic in color), although the cheapest, is short-lived. A polymer coating, when a synthetic resin is applied to a layer of zinc, increases the resistance of the sheet to aggressive factors and extends its service life. Plastisol is the most reliable, but also the most expensive coating.
Be sure to check that the sheets are smooth, without scratches, and evenly painted. When purchasing, make sure the packaging film is intact.
The sheets are assembled overlapping and attached to the joists with self-tapping screws 3.5 cm long at intervals of 50 cm. Try to purchase self-tapping screws of the same color as the fence - the structure will look better.
Be sure to use gloves when working with this material, otherwise cuts and scratches cannot be avoided. Stock up in advance with a can of paint of the same color as the corrugated sheeting in case of scratches that may occur during installation and during operation.
It is recommended to install the sheets in a protective PET film: it will protect the sheet from most damage. But immediately after installation, the film should be removed, otherwise under the influence of UV rays it will firmly stick to the metal, and removing it in the future will be problematic.
Over time, the polyethylene will lose its transparency, tear in places, hanging in shreds, and give your otherwise perfect fence an unkempt appearance.
The construction of the fencing of the territory must be carried out in compliance with all current norms and regulations as carefully as the construction of a residential building or industrial premises.
One of important stages fencing device is the installation of horizontal logs (veins) to which the filling of the spans between the posts is attached - picket fence, profiled metal, wood panels, forged gratings, 3D mesh blocks, etc.
Previously, parts intended for attaching logs to a metal pole were welded into concrete or brick pillar embedded parts were inserted, and horizontal logs were attached to them.
Such fences required serious anti-corrosion protection, and visually they did not look very good.
Modern fences, as a rule, are simple prefabricated modular structures - durable, strong and original.
Any area around the house looks ugly without a solid and durable fence. A fence is not just a decorative element in the overall design of a site; it serves as protection against stray dogs and unwanted guests. Today, fences are constructed from different materials– concrete, .
Wood is in particular demand. Previously for wooden fencing supports were used in the form wooden poles, in our time, metal products are used for this. Before you figure out how to install wooden structures on metal poles with your own hands, let's look at the features of the materials.
Wood does not go out of fashion, as it has advantages:
There are plenty of advantages of the material, the list can be endlessly listed. But wood has a drawback - the material is short-lived. This can be solved quite simply. The market sells special protective and antiseptics , significantly extending the service life of wooden products.
Metal poles have many advantages:
Interesting: As for the disadvantages, there are practically none, only the cost; if a metal pipe is used for supports, the price of the fence will increase significantly.
Can be used as pillars rolled metal pipe - round or square. You should not use metal with a thickness of less than three mm and a diameter of less than five centimeters for supports. For heavy loads on the structure, a pipe with a diameter of 10 centimeters is used.
If the pipes are long, they can be cut into lengths the right size using a grinder. There are more modern version metal supports – screw piles. This version of the poles is easy to install, especially thanks to the screws, they stay well in the ground.
Note: Metal poles 60x60 - the price will depend on the diameter and thickness of the metal, but approximately both round and square pipe costs from 50 rubles per linear meter.
In order for a fence on metal posts to serve you for many years, it is necessary to carry out protective preparation of metal products. To do this, metal poles are coated with metal primer paint, which will reliably protect the poles from corrosion. On top part The pillars are put on so that water does not get inside.
Before you start installing the fence, you need to mark the area. The place where it is planned to install the fence is cleared of foreign objects, bushes, trees. If necessary, level the soil around the perimeter. Once everything is prepared, you can start marking the area:
Preparations have been made, the area has been marked, and you can begin installing metal poles. There are several ways to attach supports in the ground, you need to know about them. 
Let's look at how to properly dig in fence supports.
When building a fence on metal base with your own hands, the cheapest way would be to simply drive the supports into the ground. The work is carried out by two masters:
You can make holes of the desired depth using hand drill, and just dig the pillars into the ground and compact them.
The other options are more expensive and require more labor, but they are much more reliable:
Screw piles are suitable if the site complex and heaving soils.
Below we list the installation rules supporting structures, which can be used for almost all pillars:
Important: work on installing the fence continues after the concrete has completely dried.
Advice: if the soil on your site is sandy or rocky, then it is better to deepen the pillars not less than 1⁄2 of the total height of the fence, otherwise the structure may be torn out.
Our supports are ready, now we can proceed to the installation of the fencing sheet from or. 
Before you begin installing the picket fence, you need to weld special fasteners onto the supports; the transverse bars will subsequently be screwed to them. Of course, they can be installed in advance, before installing the pillars, but then it will be more difficult to monitor the exact height.
Interesting: if the crossbars are made of a metal profile, then they can be immediately welded to the posts.
Once all the fasteners are welded, you can begin to install wooden purlins to them; they are usually screwed with bolts or self-tapping screws. Watch out for distortions - for this, all runs are set according to level.
The purlins are ready, level and well secured, now you can begin installing the picket fence.
Installation starts from the corner– the first plank is nailed. On the opposite side, place a rail according to the height of the fence. A thread is stretched between the rail and the bar, which will serve as a guide for the height of the fence.
The top edge can remain smooth, you can make it wavy, or design it decorative elements- you decide. 
If you are interested in the price of a wooden fence made of boards, on metal posts, then everything will depend on the amount of material used and the area that needs to be fenced. But if we consider the proposals construction companies, then the approximate cost of one meter of fence starts from 500 rubles. But besides this, before you order a fence, find out how much the installers’ work costs.
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Any owner suburban area Quite rightly, he is trying to fence off his possessions in some way. Thus, the construction of a fence is always included in the list of priority tasks, and it is often started to be installed even before the construction of the main house begins. There are a great many design options for such fencing. But despite the very wide range of materials offered for sale, both general construction and specifically designed for the construction of fences, wooden fences remain one of the most popular.
Wooden fences have been used for centuries and have proven their practicality. True, fence supports were and remain a weak point - wood quickly succumbs to biological decomposition from constant contact with the ground, and the life of wooden posts, alas, is short-lived. But nothing in our time prevents us from finding a more thorough solution. For example, it will last much longer wooden fence on metal poles . It is these types of fences that will be discussed in this publication.
A fence made of corrugated board is the optimal solution for both country house or dachas, and for development within the city. Reliability, durability, efficiency, aesthetics - everyone who is engaged in landscaping their site is interested in the fence having these characteristics. Another valuable property profiled sheet is a sound reflecting ability.
Let's consider the following questions regarding the installation of a corrugated fence:
We often see a fence made of corrugated sheets used as temporary fencing for construction sites, which does not look very attractive. But everyone builds for themselves for years to come, so the construction of a fence needs to be approached thoughtfully, responsibly, and even creatively.
Advantages: strength, aesthetics, cost-effectiveness
Strength is achieved by giving the steel sheet a wave-like shape of different relief. Ribs prevent bending when mechanical impact. The thickness of the corrugated sheet, which is intended to serve you for 20-30 years, should be at least 4-5 mm.
From an aesthetic point of view, profiled sheeting is a material characterized by a variety of bright colors. Thanks to a protective polymer layer or zinc coating, a smooth, impact-protected surface is obtained. environment surface that is easy to clean. From burning out the surface of the corrugated board with polymer coating protects the pigment added during painting. The construction of a foundation for a fence and pillars made of brick or stone will emphasize the luxury of your estate.
Cost-effectiveness is guaranteed by the fact that a fence made of corrugated sheets practically does not require repairs. You don't have to spend money on paint. After installation, it is enough to eliminate any minor defects that have appeared using a can of paint of the desired tone. Construction of a fence from corrugated sheets is a process that, provided correct execution calculations will not take much time. There is no need to use heavy construction equipment - everything can be done on your own.
Choosing corrugated board for the fence
The height of the fence is determined by your needs and the terrain of the site. If the house is located on a hill, in order to protect what is happening in the yard from prying eyes, you should choose a profiled sheet with a height of 1.8 - 2.5 m or more. If the site is flat, it is enough to install sheets 1.5 - 1.7 m high on the foundation or raise them above the ground surface.
Foundation for a fence made of corrugated sheets
The foundation for a fence made of corrugated sheets can be built both when you install only metal posts, and when you intend to cover them facing bricks, and when you make pillars from sand-lime brick and reinforcement, installing during construction the necessary devices for installing the logs: plates, corners.
For the foundation under the profiled sheet, dig a trench with a depth of ½ the depth of the foundation of the support between the already installed pillars, strictly observing the lines. If the structure is massive, reinforcement is laid in the pit, attaching the opposite ends to the pillars. The width of the foundation should correspond to the width of the brick pillars - usually 1 brick. If the pillars are not lined with bricks, you can lay a foundation ½ brick wide.
The bottom of the trench is compacted, covered with crushed stone in a layer of 15-20 cm. Then it is installed along the walls removable formwork. You can build high formwork and completely concrete both the underground and above-ground parts of the foundation. Or you can pour the concrete solution only up to the surface of the soil. Then let it harden and perform required height– it looks beautiful, and you can do without additional facing work.
If the foundation and columns are from sand-lime brick decorate with relief facing tiles, your corrugated fence will look aristocratic.
Stages of constructing a fence and gate from corrugated sheets
1. Calculation of the perimeter of the fence.
Please note:
When determining the width of the span, you need to know what type of pillars you will use: metal, brick, metal plus brick. It should not exceed 2.5-3 m, otherwise strength is lost. It is necessary to take into account that the corrugated sheets will be installed overlapping.
2. Installation of pillars
The support column is a metal pipe. It can have a round, rectangular, square section. The most common option is a square profile of 80-100 mm. Often, after taking precise measurements, metal plates with holes for attaching a horizontal profile - a log - are welded to the post.
To securely fix the post to its lower edge, you can weld 1-2 metal crossbars perpendicularly, the length of which should not exceed the diameter of the pit. You can also drive it into the ground metal corner and weld it to the post (shown in the picture above). This is necessary to strengthen the fixation of the post.
Sequence of work:
To ensure that all the posts stand on the same line, when installing them, you should stretch the cord along the entire length of the fence. Need to close top holes in metal pillars using welding or special caps.
3. Welding the gate frame and wicket
Then you need to weld the gate frame. The welding sequence of this structure is determined by everyone for themselves. The simplest option is to attach a piece of profile vertically to one of the posts and weld hinges to it. Only then do the same with the second gate post.
Then weld horizontal logs at the top and bottom perpendicular to these profiles. As a result of such welding, the gate will not open until sawing is performed in the middle of the joists (shown in the figure below).
The frame for the gate is made in a similar way. It is also necessary to provide holes in the post at the level of the future door lock.
Since the gate will open most often, you can strengthen the structure with a transverse pipe at the bottom and top of the pillars.
4. Attaching the joists to the posts
The log is a pipe, with rectangular cross-section, the perimeter of which can be 2 times smaller than the perimeter of the cross-section of the pillar pipe. You can use round pipes, but it is more difficult to attach corrugated sheets to them. If the height of the fence reaches 150-170 cm, two parallel logs are sufficient. If the fence height is over 180 cm, it is advisable to install three logs in parallel.
The logs can be placed at a distance of 30-40 cm from the bottom and top edges of the sheet. The third is placed in the middle. The lags are fastened using welding directly to the pole or by connecting with bolts with a diameter of 8-12 mm to special plates on the pole.
5. Installation of corrugated sheets
The corrugated sheet is attached to the joists with rivets for corrugated sheets using a special gun. An easier way, but a little more expensive, is to use special self-tapping screws 35 mm long to match the color of the corrugated sheet.
Fastening is carried out every 40-50 cm, depending on the width and nature of the sheet profile. Of course, it is most convenient to use self-tapping screws for attaching corrugated sheets, since you do not need to pre-drill a hole for the rivets. Using a hex bit and a drill, you can quickly attach the corrugated sheeting with self-tapping screws to the joists.
After all the work on installing the fence has been completed, you can tear off protective film from corrugated sheets, if available.
