Fence is a versatile piece of yard interior. It is the hallmark of any home. The construction of fences or hedges is a proven way to equip a personal plot, enclose sports and playgrounds, and park areas. The design of the fence for these purposes can be used varied.
From small fences to strong fences
In the past, fences were most often structures of the simplest type: light and relatively small in height. For their manufacture, as a rule, improvised materials were used. They were poles, wooden posts and wicker vines.
Modern improvement in technology has made its changes in the manufacture of both materials and fence designs themselves. But ancient elements are still present in the design of modern fences. In general, decorative fences are very popular in the construction world today, as they perform not only practical functions, but also aesthetic ones.
Fences of a private house
In general, the design of fences in a private house can be anything. But the most common is a wooden fence. It is widely used in rural areas. Fence,wattle, palisade, wooden fence - these are its main varieties.
The design of a picket fence is an ordinary fence made of wooden slats. They are nailed to horizontal bars.
And the branches of trees or bushes woven together are a wattle fence. By the way, today this type of hedge is created only for a decorative function.
Wooden stakes are used to build a stockade. They are driven into the ground, placed close to each other.
Wooden fence
It does not take much effort to make the design of a wooden fence as diverse as possible. After all, wood is a plastic material with a beautiful texture. It is easy to process by painting, varnishing or blasting.
Destination, of course, also determines the design of the fence and its construction. To protect personal territory, fences are constructed, the height of which ranges from 1.5 to 2 m. And the estate itself is divided into zones with decorative fences, the height of which is 0.5 meters.
Like other types of fences, wooden fences are deaf, open or combined.
Open fences are lightweight, their cost is also small. They organically enter the design of the site, do not interfere with the view of the area, visually increasing the territory.
Deaf fences are a solid sheet that protects the estate from the wind and other unforeseen situations. There is no overview of the surrounding area in this case. The weight of the fence is quite large. The design itself is subject to highstrength requirements.
Combined type fences have the advantages of blind type fences, but their design is lighter and they are more attractive in appearance. In a combined fence, the clearance is installed at a short distance from the ground or at the very top. The surrounding area is not visible, although the design is more delicate.
In the countryside, openwork fences made of slats began to be widely used. They are placed vertically, at an angle of 45 degrees to the ground. The spans look like maps. And if you give the edge, located at the very top, a wave shape, then the fence will become very attractive.
Fences are also common, in which spans are filled horizontally with beams, logs, unedged or edged boards. Using such fences, you can visually enlarge the territory. And to protect the wood from different weather conditions, a visor is attached over the fence. It also performs decorative functions.
Corrugated fencing
Currently, corrugated board fences have gained wide popularity in various areas of use. This material has many advantages, and there are practically no disadvantages. With a low price of the material, its quality is simply excellent. By paying a small amount of money, you will receive a strong metal fence that is not affected by different weather conditions or other harmful effects of the environment. It is practically not necessary to take care of them.
The design of a fence made of corrugated board, due to the wide range of colors of the metal, is very diverse. You just need to choose the right option that would match the facade, roof or other architectural elements of the house.
The construction of the fence is made up of supporting pillars and a frame. Sheets of metal profile are attached to it.
Concrete railings
Concrete fences are popular not only for fencing industrial facilities, but also in private construction. There are two technologies for their manufacture:
- casting, when the mixture is poured into special molds and hardens there;
- technology according to the method of semi-dry vibrocompression, when a semi-dry concrete solution fills the formwork in layers: using special equipment, each layer of this solution is rammed.
Regardless of how it is made, you can thoroughly diversify the design of the fences (you can see a photo of them in the article).
Fences made of poured concrete are assembled from individual elements, which are then inserted into the grooves of concrete pillars. They are not affected by weather conditions. But such fences have one significant drawback - low mechanical strength. The cost is quite small, which attracts many buyers.
Fences made by semi-dry vibrocompression have completely different qualities. They have high strength and impressive appearance. Service life of 50 years or more. The elements of this fence have different parameters and shapes. They can be painted on the outside.
The main advantage of such fences is that they do not need to be looked after. Six months after the fence is installed, the concrete will harden, and it can be coated with a water-repellent solution or painted. Its price, compared to a cast fence, is much higher.
Metal fences
Welded fences look very nice. They are a structure made up of pipes or metal rods. They are attached to a stone or metal base. They fit perfectly into landscape design.
A fence of this kind may not be noticed, as it is often used as a decorative element, as a basis for climbing plants in home gardens. It is also used in schools, kindergartens, hospitals and other places. These fences are durable and require little maintenance.
To create such a fence, profiled parts, pipes, corners and other decorative details are used. And to protect the metal from external weather conditions, it is coated with a special solution with anti-corrosion properties. Wear resistance is the main advantage of such a barrier. Neither high nor low temperatures affect the metal.
Siding railings
Fence made of this material is becoming very popular in country cottages. With the help of siding, you can create a completely new fence design, and the house itself will look more original. Such a fence serves not only to protect the house, but also to decorate it. By the way, the design of the fence with the gate from the namedmaterial looks very harmonious and solid.
When building a siding fence, as a rule, they use material made "under the log". It has the shape of a calibrated log, which gives the appearance of the fence unusual and beautiful.
Painting such a fence is not needed. There is no need to use special antiseptic solutions. The siding is reliably protected from corrosion by a multilayer coating. Its service life is quite long, about 50 years. This material is not affected by atmospheric changes. It is environmentally friendly and non-flammable.
Hedge
Another type of fencing is a hedge. This is undoubtedly the most beautiful, efficient and environmentally friendly type of fence. One of its functions is aesthetic. A hedge can be made up of both densely planted bushes and climbing plants that grow on supports specially made for this purpose.
The disadvantage of this type of fencing is the long growth time. In addition, they need constant care, which is expressed in watering and pruning.
As you can see, nowadays you can create all kinds of fence designs. It all depends on the imagination and financial capabilities of the customer.
