The purpose of any fence is, first of all, to protect the territory. Its design and the materials used in the construction must be thought out - it depends on how long it will last. Also, appearance plays an important role. The fence can be high or low, solid or with gaps, wooden, metal or concrete - there are a lot of options. But in each of them there is a bearing part of the structure - pillars. They play a key role in both durability and price.
Wood fence posts
Until quite recently, the use of wood was considered economical, and the material itself was considered almost waste. Time has changed trends. The price of high-quality and exotic wood species has increased significantly. Poles made from birch, maple, and other hardwoods are short-lived and often have to be repaired. To install the support, oak or softwood is preferable. But even with the use of protective production technologies, wooden poles do not last more than 12-15 years.
Asbestos cement fence posts
The use of asbestos-cement pipes as supports for fences has shown itself well in practice. Ease of installation, relative cheapness make them attractive to the consumer. Certain difficulties with such pillars should also be noted. Pipes must be protected from moisture getting inside, especially in the autumn-winter period - freezing of water inside causes the destruction of the support. Another drawback is installation. It is quite difficult to implement it on such pillars. For fastenings, you will have to purchase various clamps and clamps.
Metal fence posts
Metal has always dominated many areas of construction.
Metal fence posts remain very popular as they are durable and practical. Durability and ease of installation work, the convenience of attaching any structures to them has been proven by time and meets all the necessary requirements. If you take care of anti-corrosion protection, such poles will last up to 50 years.
Concrete fence posts
Prefabricated industrial poles are highly priced. As an option - pour concrete supports yourself. The cost of such a column will depend on the material used. Installing concrete fence posts requires some kind of technique, as they are quite massive. But in the presence of free time, desire, certain theoretical knowledge, a very good result is obtained. Concrete poles are practically eternal if water-repellent additives are added during production.
Brick fence posts
Brick pillars are most often used for decorativefences. They are expensive, the work is laborious and time consuming. A prerequisite for the installation of such pillars is laying the foundation, dressing, decorative processing and further preventive work. But from an aesthetic point of view, these pillars organically fit into the landscape. They look great against the background of a brick house, and in combination with any material of the fence span, whether it be wrought iron, wood or chain-link mesh.
