Every person seeks to protect their home and land from prying eyes, stray animals and uninvited guests. That is why many build fences. Of course, the fence should not only protect, but also have an attractive appearance, be reliable and strong enough. At the same time, such a fence should be combined with the economy of its construction. What to choose? In this case, a fence on screw piles is perfect. Reviews of such designs are mostly positive. After all, such a fence has a number of advantages and minor disadvantages.
Screw piles on the fence
Such structures, as the name implies, are mounted using screw piles. They are the basis for the fence posts. Also, screw piles can be not only the foundation, but also the frame of the entire structure. Such products are hollow metal pipes. One of the ends of the products has a special thread and a sharp tip.
It is worth noting that the screw piles on the fence are protected from corrosion. In the factory, they are coated with a special coating.
Which piles to use for the fence
Similarproducts can be distinguished according to several parameters. First of all, piles are divided by type of thread:
- Standard.
- With blades.
- With combined thread.
Screw piles on the fence with different threads differ not only in appearance, but also in the loads that they can withstand. The strongest - with blades. However, these products are very expensive. As a rule, such piles have only two blades. This allows you to increase the reliability of such a support, as well as distribute the pressure that is exerted on it. As a result, the bearing capacity of the product is significantly improved. In addition, it becomes possible to use such piles on almost any type of soil.
Also products are distinguished by diameter. To install the fence, piles are usually used, in which this indicator is 57, 76 and 89 millimeters. However, metal products from pipes remain the most popular. Their diameter is 76 millimeters.
In addition, piles are distinguished by the method of their manufacture: cast, combined and welded. The latter are mainly used for the construction of fences. Cast structures are optimal for the construction of buildings, as they are able to withstand fairly large loads. Combined products are used much less often, since they are very inferior to the previous ones in terms of characteristics.
Preparing for installation
Installing a fence on screw piles, like any type of construction work, has some nuances,which need to be taken into account. Before starting installation, it is necessary to carry out a test screwing. This will determine the possible level of penetration of the structure. It should be noted that this indicator directly depends on the composition of the soil. If the soil is very heavy, then the piles can be loaded only 1.5 meters, since screwing in such conditions will be impossible. Then you should mark the perimeter. At the same time, it is worth remembering about underground utilities.
Installation of piles
The distance between the support posts should be from two to three meters. It all depends on the condition of the soil. A step of two and a half meters is considered optimal. After the markup is done, you can proceed to the installation of piles. First you need to make depressions in the ground by about 20 centimeters. It is in these places that screwing will occur.
This can be done by hand using a lever made from a metal pipe. At the same time, its length on both sides must be at least two meters. When screwing, it is necessary to ensure that the pile enters the ground evenly and evenly. To do this, you can use a level or a plumb line. It will be impossible to correct the unevenness in the future.
What to do after installing piles
After all the piles are installed, they must be cut to the desired level, and then filled with concrete mortar. To do this, it is better to use a brand of cement not lower than M-150. This will significantly increase the bearing capacity of the entire structure, as well as protect against moisture and itspenetration into products.
To protect the top of the piles, you need to prime them with a two-component special compound. In addition, it is worth treating the structure with wear-resistant anti-corrosion mastic.
If necessary, a small depression can be made around the piles and filled with cement mortar.
Next step
The following steps depend on how high piles you need:
- If the height of the structure is from 1.5 to 2 meters, then it is necessary to install log guides. This is necessary to better secure the material.
- If the height is from 30 to 60 centimeters, then the installation of fence posts is necessary.
Installing a fence
When the screw piles are installed on the fence, you can proceed with the installation of the fence. Usually, for these purposes, you can use wood, mesh or corrugated board. A fence made of such materials looks aesthetically pleasing and meets almost all requirements. Most often use corrugated board. The panels in this case are usually installed parallel to the supporting pillars. When attaching the very first sheet, it is important to accurately make all measurements. Otherwise, distortions may occur during further work.
Also, when installing the very first panel, make sure that the lower edge remains above the ground at a height of at least 5 centimeters. Otherwise, the material will not last long when exposed to moisture.
The main stages of constructionhedges
A wooden fence on screw piles or a corrugated fence looks original and neat. However, in order to achieve the desired result, it is worth following the following sequence:
- Determine the height from the bottom border of the profiled sheet panel or board from the ground.
- Stretch the construction thread between the posts at a given height. This will make installation much easier.
- Attach the first panel, guided by the stretched thread.
- Fix the hedge material.
- Align second sheet.
That's it. Installation of a fence on screw piles is a lengthy process that requires compliance with all the rules.
