Construction of a fence is one of the tasks that sooner or later, but will definitely face the owner of the land. As a house begins with a porch, so the site begins with a fence. Therefore, the issue of fencing is recommended to be given due attention. To build a structure on your own or with the involvement of specialists - the answer to this question is individual in each case, but many are trying to build the cheapest fence. When building a fence on your own, it turns out to significantly save on the wages of employees and, no less important, gain useful experience. Of course, when embarking on such a large-scale work, it should be understood that this is not a matter of one day and there will be a lot of trouble, but if everything is done according to the rules, then the new fence will please its owner for a long time.
Choosing material for a cheap fence
First, you should decide what material to choose for construction to get a cheap fence. Fences are divided into two types: solid (capital) and with gaps. A solid fence will securely enclose the site from the eyes of strangers with a blank wall,creating an atmosphere of isolation and security. In this case, it is recommended to choose materials such as bricks, metal profiles, concrete slabs, boards. A fence with gaps will allow you to protect the site from the adjacent territory, but at the same time visually increase the space. The gaze will not stop at a blank wall, which will provide psychological comfort. The construction of such a light fence will require other materials: a lattice, a chain-link mesh will do here. You can also build a low wooden fence. Or you can do something radically different and use a hedge as a fence. This will be the cheapest fence.
Despite the fact that the main task of the fence is to enclose and reliably protect the territory from outside interference, the fence also has a purely decorative function. Therefore, its appearance is very important.
In order not to make a mistake when choosing a material for the construction of a fence, you should clearly understand the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.
Board fence
This is practically the cheapest fence to give.
Let's consider its advantages:
- natural material;
- democratic price.
There are also cons:
- short service life;
- requires regular maintenance: the fence cracks, paint peels off it.
Wood planks are one of the easiest materials to work with. Building such a cheap wooden fence on your own will be easy even for beginners in carpentry. Purchased edged boards should be modified(cut, grind, varnish or paint).
If you don't want to bother with building a fence yourself, you can purchase a ready-made structure. But this option will be several times more expensive.
The cheapest fences (photos of their construction options can be seen in the article) for giving - a palisade of stakes. You can also make a wicker fence from branches.
Brick fence
This is not the cheapest fence to give.
Pros:
- long service life;
- high strength, not afraid of vandals;
- representative view.
Cons:
- fence will be expensive;
- you cannot do without a solid foundation, which means additional costs.
Metal profile fence
Let's immediately find out what advantages and disadvantages this fence has.
Pros:
- factory production provides a variety of appearance: any color, wave size, coating is available;
- easy installation;
- affordable price;
- practicality;
- durability: service life is more than a dozen years.
Cons:
primitive appearance
In order for a metal profile (corrugated board) fence to look better, it is appropriate to combine it with a brick. Such a fence turns out to be very strong, but not as expensive as a completely brick one. Therefore, this approach is very popular.
Concrete slab fencing
Consider the advantages of such a fence:
- extremely high strength: in this indicator, concrete is several times superior to brick;
- high durability - up to 100 years;
- great variety of shapes.
Cons:
this kind of fence cannot be built completely on your own, you will need the help of qualified specialists and equipment
Chain-netting fencing
Cheap DIY fence can be built from chain-link mesh.
Pros:
- reliability: modern chain-link mesh is not subject to corrosion, thanks to galvanization and polymer coating;
- long service life - at least 30 years;
- does not obscure the area, visually increases the space.
Cons:
like any fence with gaps, does not protect from prying eyes
Cheap DIY wood fence
Let's consider the main stages of building a wooden fence:
- It is necessary to mark the boundaries of the land.
- Pillars are inserted into pre-dug holes 25-30 cm deep - the main load-bearing elements of the structure. Poles should be located at a distance of no more than 2.5 m from each other. Verticality is checked with a plumb bob. To prevent the pillars from tilting, they can be concreted.
- A square wooden beam 50x50 mm or larger is attached to the posts.
- The transverse carriers are mountedbars.
- Edged boards are attached to the crossbars. The gap between the boards should be 1.5-2 cm.
- Coating the entire structure with varnish or painting with exterior paint.
Before installation, all boards must be treated with anti-rotting agents.
Cheap fences for summer cottages from metal profiles: self-construction
Building a fence from corrugated board is easy if you follow the following sequence of actions:
- The boundaries of the land plot are marked.
- Holes 1-1.2 m deep are being drilled along the border line.
- Crushed stone or gravel (20-25 cm) is poured into the holes.
- Metal poles with a cross section of at least 50 x 50 mm are stuck into the recesses. Verticality is checked with a plumb or level.
- To prevent the poles from tilting, they should be concreted.
- To the pillars at the same intervals from each other, transverse carriers (2-3 pieces) are mounted from a rectangular metal pipe.
- Sheets of corrugated board are attached to the crossbars.
Often, metal profile sheets are fastened with self-tapping screws, but this mounting method has several disadvantages. Firstly, rust may form at the attachment points, so only special self-tapping screws with an EPDM gasket should be used. Secondly, self-tapping screws are easily unscrewed, which thieves successfully use to steal corrugated sheets. To prevent such situations, it is recommended to use special riveting for metal.
Important points
1. In order for a cheap fence to stand for as long as possible, you shoulduse the strongest supports possible. The most reliable will be metal poles, they can even be used for wooden fences, which will significantly extend the service life.
2. An important element of any fence is the gate. You should decide in advance on their type and method of attachment. Gates are of different types: sectional, swing, folding. First, a rectangular frame of the desired size is welded. You can sheathe it with the same material from which the fence is made.
3. Handles are attached to the gate door on both sides, if necessary, a deadbolt is installed. The gates are mounted on a supporting frame using strong steel canopies.
When using a padlock on the gate, you will need to attach metal hinges for it. For a mortise lock, it is necessary to make recesses for the lock and tongue.
If you follow these simple rules and recommendations, the work of erecting a fence on your own will not seem difficult, and the result will please you for a long time. Do not forget that cheap fences for summer cottages, like any building structure, require periodic maintenance and minor repairs.
