As a rule, the general impression of a country house and its owners can be formed after the first glance at the fence that surrounds the housing. Until recently, shaky and ridiculous constructions made from improvised means could be seen everywhere.
Fortunately, the modern variety of building materials made this anachronism sink into oblivion, as it was replaced by a metal fence made of galvanized metal.
This material is made of high-quality steel, which is then coated with a layer of zinc, which effectively prevents the occurrence of corrosion centers. In addition, it is possible to purchase a painted corrugated board. In any case, you get a relatively inexpensive, but durable material. So, many manufacturers claim that a metal fence, subject to elementary installation rules, will easily last up to 50 years.
Before starting work, you shouldproperly mark the area. This case is not too complicated, but requires accuracy. Note that when marking places for poles, one must adhere to the rule that the span width should not exceed four meters, and when installing a fence in areas where there are often strong and gusty winds, it is better to completely reduce this figure to one and a half to two meters. In this case, your metal fence will withstand even the most adverse conditions.
Earthworks
It is believed that with a support column height of 2.5 meters, it is necessary to dig a hole for it, the depth of which is approximately 0.7 m. Only in regions with a mild and stable climate can you get by with a simple tamping of the earth.
Making the frame
Next, transverse veins must be attached to the installed poles. We do not forget that during welding work it is necessary to observe at least elementary safety precautions. It is very important to mark in advance the places where the crossbars are attached, since otherwise the metal fence can turn out to be very lopsided. Of course, for optimal accuracy of work, you should use the normal building level.
Fixing corrugated board
After careful alignment and fixing of the crossbars, you can proceed to the final stage of work. It is very important in this case to constantly use the level and plumb. If youIf you are going to install a metal fence made of painted metal, you should treat its coating with the utmost care, avoiding the formation of chips and extra holes, since they cause corrosion. Ideally, it is best to treat the edges of each fastener with a quality anti-corrosion compound.
If you use a grinder, then the use of old and worn discs is unacceptable. This not only goes against the simplest safety rules, but also leads to torn edges. They definitely will not add beauty to the fence. In addition, all measures for shortening metal sheets must be carried out without fail before their installation.
Thus, metal fences and barriers are quite simple in their installation. Any builder can cope with this, who will carry out all stages of work as accurately as possible.
