Today, stores offer an extensive range of fence materials. They have different colors, features and shapes. Metal mesh for fencing has long established itself as a common material. Through the use of modern technologies, they have become more advanced and acquired additional properties. An example is a polymer mesh.
Plastic and metal options are widely used in the fencing of industrial and construction sites, household plots, sports grounds and parking lots. This is justified by the high rate of construction due to their use. The relatively low price of the material is also important.
Netting fence
The chain-link is made by weaving blanks that look like flat springs. It has a width of 1-3 meters and is sold in rolls with a length of up to 15 meters. The wire used for manufacturing has a diameter of 1 to 7 mm. Such a sectional fence is simple in execution, due to which it has become widespread in the arrangement of summer cottages. Chain-link fencing has many advantages, among which the following are noted in user reviews:
- free exposure to sunlight;
- sufficient degree of protection;
- easy to repair and maintain;
- easy to install;
- low cost.
Providing sunlight is especially useful for summer residents, as blind fences limit the possibility of sowing, and planting directly next to it is possible thanks to a transparent mesh.
The chain-link is fixed on the support posts in two ways. In one of them there is a grid in frame frames, which are made of metal corners. Further, the frames themselves are attached to the pillars.
Despite the fact that the material has a good stretch, there is still the possibility of unweaving, while the appearance is greatly deteriorated. To avoid this, it is desirable, as noted in the reviews, to place the grid in a rectangular or square metal frame.
Welded mesh fencing
Production of welded mesh is carried out by contact welding of pieces of reinforcement with a diameter of up to 12 mm or wire with a diameter of 0.6 to 5 mm. The product is supplied in cards and rolls, depending on the material used.
Welded Polymer Coated Fencing Mesh is a structure ofwire in a perpendicular direction. It is spot welded at the joints. In order for the material to acquire additional properties, a polymer coating is used, applied after welding by baking. You can also find grids with square or rectangular cells of different sizes and densities.
Polymer fences are widely used in the fencing of suburban areas, playgrounds, parks, trade enterprises, educational institutions, they also act as enclosures for animals.
When purchasing, as users advise, you should pay attention to the absence of cracks on the surface. A damaged polymer layer can shorten the life of the fence, as if water gets on the metal, it will begin to rust. Also, the wire should easily endure several kinks without peeling off the surface layer and breaking.
Dignity
Metal fencing mesh has the following advantages:
- increased light transmission;
- ease of repair work;
- presence of anti-corrosion properties;
- attractive appearance;
- no color needed;
- resistance to the negative effects of atmospheric phenomena;
- maintaining integrity during deformation.
It is worth noting separately the resistance to chemicals, which makes it possible to use in areas with high levels of alkali, humidity, acid and s alt content. Alsometal mesh withstands a wide temperature range and is used in all climates.
Installation features
Welded fencing mesh is easy to install. The speed of work depends on the characteristics of the landscape of the site, the actual height and length of the fence. It may take a few days, but it usually takes less time.
The installation process begins with the selection of a location for the location of the structure and the calculation of the required amount of materials. Then the site is marked out using stakes and a cord.
Metal poles act as a support, which are fastened together with reinforcement. The chosen design affects the features of the installation. Polymer coated material is sold both in prefabricated sections and in rolls.
Twisted mesh
In this variant, the hexagonal cells consist of a wire with a diameter of at least 0.6 mm. The fence mesh has an original appearance and can be used for various fence options. The used wire is made of stainless or ordinary steel. Plain steel material can be polymer, galvanized or supplied without it. A permanent fence requires the use of grids with a corrosion resistant coating, while any material will do for a temporary fence. The thickness of the wire has a direct effect on the period of use, the optimal diameter is notless than two millimeters.
Plastic mesh for fences and railings
High-pressure polyethylene is used for manufacturing, which is resistant to temperature extremes, ultraviolet radiation and moisture. There are various forms of cells, painted in any color, which makes it possible to create fences that differ in the original look. Such materials are light in weight and are sold in long rolls. So, it is possible to form a large fence by reducing the number of joints.
Features
Among all varieties, users especially note plastic gratings with a large material thickness and large cells. Due to the increased strength of such products, it is possible to use them for strengthening slopes, fencing lawn plantings and supporting plants. Plastic fencing mesh has less burglary resistance than metal, but it is great for areas with additional protection.
Installation
Installation can be done independently without much time. When creating a temporary fence, it is required to install poles every 3 meters. Between them, two rows of wire with a diameter of about 5 mm are stretched, on which the mesh is fixed. If a chain-link fence is formed, the ends of the wires are bent at the top and bottom edges.
The poles for the installation of a permanent fence are concreted to the depth of freezing, while they are located at a distance of two meters from each other. While creatingsectional fencing improves strength and appearance. For this, rectangular cards are used - frames made of pipes or a corner, which are filled with a grid. It is important to monitor the tension, it should be uniform over the entire height. If this is not done, the risk of sagging and deviation from the required plane increases.
Thanks to the use of this material, it is possible to create strong, but light fences. For those who do not like transparent fences, mesh fences are also suitable, because shrubs can be planted along them. According to manufacturers, the service life of such a material is about 30 years, but in the conditions of current air pollution, it is worth using options with a protective coating.
These fences have a simple, uncluttered look that can be greatly altered by pinning decorative details, coloring knots to match the overall design, and creating custom shaped cards. It is worth showing a little imagination, and the fence will not yield to forged.
