A fence or a fence is the first thing a guest sees when he comes to the house. The impression of the house and its owners depends on how this building looks. Therefore, even for a summer residence or a country cottage, you need to carefully consider the design of the structure. From the inside, the fence should be in harmony with the overall design of the site, the facade of the house. Options for beautiful rustic fences will be discussed next.
What to consider?
A beautiful rustic fence (a photo of successful work is presented below) can be built independently from different materials. To make such a fence look harmonious, you should not make it higher than the first floor of the house. Also take into account the dimensions of the site itself.
When choosing a design, the style of the facade of the house is taken into account. If you plan to build a rustic-style fence, the main building on the site should also be simple. It can be a wooden or brick house. Its façade should not be made inclassic style. The country house is perfect with a simple but interesting fence.
When planning the construction of a fence, it is also worth considering what kind of relationship the owners have with their neighbors. If they are friendly, you can make a decorative, small fence. It will be almost transparent. Otherwise, the fence must perform a protective function. The owners will want to isolate their site from prying eyes.
Fence functions
Rustic fence (photo below) can perform several functions at the same time. But on some aspects attention should be focused more. So, the fence can simply mark the boundaries of the site. In this case, it may be small.
If you want to fully protect the territory from uninvited guests, you should create a high, durable fence. Such a fence will help not only protect your home from people, but also from wild animals.
In some cases, a fence is required that will protect against dust and noise from the street. In this case, a high, solid fence is also preferable. In some cases, the owners of the fence create a hedge. Such a design will consist of many crossbars, for which plant branches will cling. The fence can also perform a decorative function. Even a strong, impenetrable fence can be built with taste. It will not violate the integrity of the landscape design of the site.
Material selection
Rustic fence can be made from differentmaterials. Today the market offers many interesting options. Of course, wood is most often used to create a simple but effective fence. This material is easy to process. From it you can build various decorative fences. In this case, almost any material will do. It can be boards, beams, logs, branches, vines, bars, etc. Here the author's imagination is not limited by anything.
A rustic fence made of stone or brick can also fit into the overall look of the site. You can use natural or artificial materials. Stone goes well with wood. However, if you want to create a solid wall that protects the house, it is better to opt for a stone structure. This is the most reliable option.
You can also make a fence from inexpensive materials. For example, it can be polycarbonate sheets, corrugated board. Old pallets will also work. For a small decorative fence, you can use any materials at hand, for example, tires, plastic bottles. Such fences allow you to zoning the site, to separate your part of the territory from the neighbor's garden.
Features of wood
The best rustic fences are made from wood. This material has been out of competition for many centuries. Technology does not stand still. The natural qualities of this material today can not only be preserved, but also improved. Wood is easy to work with. It is an affordable and relatively inexpensive material. From it you can build both the most primitive design (for example, an aviary for animals), and a real workart.
Wood is an environmentally friendly material. It is able to complement the rural landscape as harmoniously as possible. Such a fence looks cozy, even if it is a deaf protective fence. If desired, wood can be combined with other materials. It harmonizes perfectly with stone, metal, concrete, mesh, etc.
The disadvantage of wood is its susceptibility to decay and pest attacks. Therefore, before installation, it is necessary to pay sufficient attention to its processing. For this, special antiseptics are used. In order to exclude the possibility of fire, the material is treated with a flame retardant. When finishing, the owners can emphasize the natural beauty of wood. To do this, it is varnished. You can also use paint.
Design type. Herringbone and classic
When looking at rustic fence design ideas, there are several popular types of designs. One of them is the Christmas tree. It is also called a ladder, as well as an American. Such a fence resembles siding from afar. The boards are at an angle. There are gaps between them.
This design will perfectly protect the site from roadside dust. In this case, air flows will freely penetrate inside. This design is suitable for areas that are located in areas with strong winds. The herringbone in this case will not provide strong resistance to the flows. The probability that the fence will break will be minimal. At the same time, the interior space of the site will be practically invisible.
Classic is a fence with horizontally or vertically arranged boards. The foundation can be stone or brick. However, it is quite possible to build a structure simply on poles. They are made of timber, pipes or other suitable materials. This is a deaf fence that protects the interior from prying eyes. A classic fence is a good option for a country house.
Wattle, ranch style
Effective, but at the same time, a simple rustic fence can be made from vines, flexible branches. Wattle is a classic rustic color. Such a fence can be made independently from improvised means. It can be quite small, decorative. Deaf, high fences created from weaving branches are also popular.
Another interesting option is ranch-style fencing. The fence in this case resembles an aviary for animals. However, using imagination, you can create a real work of art. The fence can be made of beams with a square section. First, poles are installed at an equal distance. Between them make a small fence. It consists of crossbars that can run parallel to each other or intersect.
A simple ranch-style fence can be made from old pallets. In this case, the construction will not require a lot of money and effort. It is worth noting that such a fence does not protect the site from the views of passers-by. It is suitable for a house in a quiet area. It is best to create such a fence around a small area.
Grid
Rustic wood fences can be made from battens that intersect at different angles. The design seems at the same time light, airy. Such a fence is suitable as a support for climbing plants. Here you can plant an ampelous rose or an exotic liana. Also, the fence can serve as a trellis for grapes.
Over time, the lattice turns into a hedge. It hides the interior space of the site. At the same time, the living fence looks spectacular, picturesque. This is one of the best solutions for a country house.
Pisade
You can create a palisade from wooden beams. This is a solid structure that can protect the site from the penetration of uninvited guests. Previously, cities and towers were surrounded by such structures. Such a fence looks interesting, like an ancient barrier. It consists of stakes or logs tightly pressed against each other. Their top is most often pointed. You can make a foundation under such a fence. It will increase the life of the structure.
Fence and checkerboard
A rustic fence made of poles is called a picket fence. This is a fairly popular fencing option for a site in a rural area. The height of the shtaketin can be different. To do this, you can use sticks of different lengths. They can be quite uneven. However, it is better to remove thin branches and knots from sticks.
The fence is fixed with horizontal bars. The height of each vertical stick can be different. The bamboo picket fence looks interesting. On sale areready-made canvases that can simply be stretched around the perimeter of the site. If you need a cheaper option, you can simply cut the branches of the desired length, process them with special compounds and knock them into separate panels. They are used to make a fence.
Chess is a cross between a classic design, a picket fence and a picket fence. It is assembled from boards. They are nailed in two rows. Fixing occurs from the street and from the yard. There are no gaps between boards. Both sides look the same.
Coloring
A beautiful rustic fence can be painted with different compositions. For this, varnish, paint, stains, etc. are used. You can create different effects using modern materials. If the fence is built from beautiful, textured wood, this advantage can be emphasized. For this, varnish is purchased. It may be transparent or tinted. Stains are also used.
Varnish will protect the wood from the adverse effects of the environment. In this case, the fence will look impressive. If necessary, you can make wood. For this, various methods are used, for example, burning out, mechanical aging of the fibers, etc. Such a fence is also varnished.
You can also use paint. When choosing a color, it is better to focus on the facade of the house. Paint is more often used when finishing a palisade, picket fence. Bright solutions are in fashion today. However, if you want to create a gate that will be in harmony with the natural landscape, it is better to give preference to beige, brown shades. The paint will also protect the material.from premature destruction.
Decor
A good solution would be to combine a rustic fence and painting. If the wall of boards or other materials is solid, it can become a real canvas for the artist's work. And for this it is not necessary to be able to draw beautifully. Today, there are many ways to create interesting decor on the surface of the fence.
Can be used to decorate the surface of the fence stencils. You can make them yourself. Floral motifs, pictures of animals, etc. are popular. You need to choose the picture you like, and then scan it. In the program, the image is repeatedly enlarged and divided into several parts. Then it is printed on the printer and cut out. This is how interesting stencils are created.
Special photogrids and films are on sale. They can decorate fences that have defects. The picture can be chosen according to your taste preferences. There are many options for designing a design.
How to make a fence?
Everyone can make a rustic fence with their own hands. To do this, you need to take into account several nuances. So, you can build a structure with or without a foundation. The second option is possible if the design is light, does not perform a protective function. In other cases, you need to make a foundation. It can be columnar or tape. The first option is suitable for most designs. If the wall is heavy, high, it is better to make a strip foundation. It must also be taken into account whenchoosing soil type, water table and terrain.
First, a drawing of the future structure is drawn up. You need to think about the location of the supporting structures. They should be located from each other at a certain distance. The heavier the sections of the fence, the closer the posts should be to each other.
Further, the perimeter is marked according to the created drawing. Holes are dug in appropriate places for supports. They should be about 70 cm deep. A layer of gravel, sand is poured down, waterproofing is lined. If the supports are made of wood, they are treated with bitumen and immersed in holes. Then they are cemented or simply sprinkled with earth.
Completion of construction works
After choosing the design of a rustic fence, the sections are assembled. They are mounted on support poles with metal corners and dowels. All wooden structural elements are treated with an antiseptic, flame retardant before that. If necessary, the joints are ground. Next, the fence is painted or varnished, decorative elements are added.
Having considered the design options for rustic fences, as well as the basic recommendations for their creation, you can build a spectacular fence. It will be quite durable and functional.
