Building a fence of corrugated board from A to Z

Instructions for installing fence and gate made of corrugated board

For what, in fact, needs a fence? First of all, it is needed to protect property owners from intruders, and the products of his labor from the wild and domestic animals. The second, but sometimes even more important function of enclosures is to protect from prying views of outsiders, which is especially important for people well-known and famous. Therefore, at all times, people erected fences around their homes, using them for above-stated purposes, and to protect against enemies.

Build a fence today is quite simple and relatively easy affair. Most difficult in it - it is determined by the choice of material for the building. The modern market is characterized by a rich range of products and offers a variety of building materials, from classic wood, brick and steel to modern sandwich panels and profiled flooring.

Wood for centuries used in construction, it is relatively inexpensive and easily treatable material, but it has some drawbacks - flammability, rotting and damage to certain types of insects. Brick and similar custom-made construction materials are highly durable, but indicators of strength and corresponds to its cost. In addition, the construction of the fences of brick requires special skills and abilities. The ideal from this point of view, the material is rolled steel. Steel is strong and durable, steel sheets are easily mounted almost any construction and fencing. But steel structures are characterized by high cost and high weight at least.

All of the above has led to the fact that modern manufacturers have to solve a difficult problem: reduce the weight of the material, while maintaining its strength and stiffness. Thus was born the profiled decking - lightweight steel material of a metal sheet, molded so that they form ribs stiffening bends. Trapezoidal corrugated design allows to keep the stiffness of the steel sheet, with a substantial reduction of its thickness. Decking - an inexpensive and durable material, and this is caused by its growing popularity among developers.

Fence of corrugated good protection from prying eyes and unwanted guests. Erection of a fence made of this material - a simple task for a skilled person. Corrugated sheets can be reused, because the fence are easy to disassemble and reassemble in another place. Sheets of corrugated board is easy to replace in case one or more of them is damaged or partially detached. Another valuable feature of the profiled sheet is a good sound-reflecting ability. Decking can be easily cut with the "Bulgarian". The only weak point of this material is that it must be processed carefully, avoiding damage its polymer or zinc coating, otherwise it will corrode quickly, and you must place slices paint.

In order to understand how to install fences of corrugated board, the following issues should be considered:

• Advantages: aesthetics, strength and economy
• The choice of decking for fence
• The foundation for the fence of corrugated board
• The main stages of the erection of the fence
• Calculation of perimeter fencing
• Installing posts
• Welding frames for gate and gate
• Fixing lag
• Setting the profiled sheets

Sometimes the eye across fences of corrugated board, which are used as temporary fencing construction sites, and looking very unsightly. But when such protections are built for himself, to the construction of the fence must be approached responsibly, creatively and in this case the result will justify all expectations.

Advantages: aesthetics, strength and economy

Strength thin steel sheet is achieved by giving it a certain relief, forming the so-called reinforcement ribs. The ribs prevent deformation of the sheet by mechanical action. Corrugated boards for the fence, designed for 20-30 years of service, must have a minimum thickness of 4-5 mm.

Aesthetically shaped sheet material is characterized by a large variety of colors. The protective polymer layer or the zinc coating provides a smooth, well-protected from the harmful effects of environmental protection and easily washable surface. Corrugated polymer coating is protected from burnout special pigment being added when painting. The construction of the foundation and brick or stone pillars fence can give a solid and luxurious feel.

fence sheeting It does not require painting, and easy to maintain. Suffice immediately after installation to protect against corrosion, which appeared randomly small flaws and place slices by filling them with paint of a suitable color. The erection of the fence of the profiled sheet in the absence of errors in performing the calculations do not take much time. It does not need heavy construction equipment - all work can be done in-house. All of the above causes high efficiency applications sheeting for the construction fences.

Choosing a brand of corrugated board

Used in marking sheeting letters H, C and NA denote its scope: "carrying", "wall" or "universal". The first digit indicates the height profile, the second - the thickness of the sheet, and the third and fourth - the width and height (length) in millimeters. Used for fences profiled brands of C8, C10, C15... C20. Using corrugated sheet with a profile of more than 20 mm is economically disadvantageous - it is much more expensive and heavier, as an area increase due to topography.

The height of the fence is determined by your needs, as well as features of relief portion. For example, when the house is located on a hill in order to protect from prying eyes what is happening in the yard, it is worth to buy from the profiled height 1.8 -. 2, 5 m If the house is located on flat ground, it is enough to install on a foundation or above ground lift height of the sheets 1, 5 - 1, 7 m.

An apparatus for the foundation of corrugated board fences

Foundation for a fence can be built in any case: and when the metal poles are set, and when they obkladyvayutsya facing bricks, and brick when executed with mounting pillars in the construction of the lag required to install devices: plate and corners.

For the foundation for the decking, strictly following lines, dig a trench half depth than the depth of the foundations already established under the poles. If the massive structure in the trench laid fittings, attaching it to the ends of the poles. The foundation must match the width of the pillars of brick - usually in one brick. When the posts are not obkladyvayutsya bricks can build the foundation of a width of a half-brick.

The bottom of the trench is filled and compacted rammer gravel layer thickness of 15-20 cm. Along the walls of the trench is set removable formwork. There are two ways - to establish and implement a high shuttering of concrete underground and surface part of the foundation. On the other hand, concrete mortar can be poured to the soil surface only after its solidification perform brickwork. It's harder, but looks nice and eliminates the need for tiling.

If the foundation and brick columns decorate the tiles, fence of corrugated will aristocratic and solid appearance.

Stages of construction of a fence of corrugated board

calculation of the perimeter

It is necessary to take into account:

• The overall length of the fence;
• The number and dimensions of doors and gates;
• The width of the trapezoidal sheet;
• The number of poles and corrugated sheets.

To determine the width of the span, you must know which type will be applied pillars: metal, brick or metal plus brick. The width should not be more than 2.5 m 3, so as not to lose strength. Also be aware that the corrugated sheets are installed overlapping.

Installing posts

As the supporting pillars used metal tubes of round, rectangular or square cross-section. The most common profile of square cross section of 80 to 100 mm. Often to the posts welded metal plates for fixing the lag, which, in turn, is fixed horizontal profiled.

The lower edge of the pillar can be welded perpendicularly 1-2 metal cross member and a length not exceeding the diameter of the pits or the goal area in the ground metal and weld it to the post. This will greatly enhance the fixation of the post.

The sequence of execution of works:

• Determine and mark the point of installation of the pillars;
• Borer (manual, mechanical or electrical) or bayonet shovel and dig holes 150-200 mm in diameter and a depth equal to 1/3 of the column height;
• The bottom of the well seal, cover layer of fine crushed stone or gravel thickness of 150-250 mm;
• A pillar mounted in the hole, its vertical position is achieved using levels.

The pit is filled with concrete with a support solution, in parts by weight ratio of sand and cement to be 5: 1 - 7: 1 - specific numbers depend on the brand of cement. Permissible use of the following composition: one part - cement, four parts - the sand, three parts - the chippings. Concrete must be given fully harden for 3-5 days.

To set the poles on the same line, it is necessary to pull a cord along the entire length of the fence. Upper holes in the bearings necessary to close by welding or special caps.

frame welding to the gate and the gate

welding sequence of this design can be quite different. The simplest option - a piece of profile to fasten vertical post and welded thereto loop, then repeating this procedure with a second column.

Then these profiles welded on the top and bottom horizontal logs and sawn in the middle.

Similarly, the frame is performed for the gate. The post must be provided at the opening of the future castle.

The wicket is often open and it is desirable to enhance the design of the transverse tube top and bottom.

Fixing lag

As the lag commonly used rectangular tube with a perimeter smaller than the perimeter of half pipe section supporting pillars. Permissible to use round tubes, but they difficult to fasten corrugated sheet. If the height of the fence not exceeding 150-170 cm will suffice two lag. At a height exceeding 180 cm, it is advisable to establish three parallel logs.

Logs can be at a distance of 30-40 cm from the top and bottom edges of the sheet. Third place in the middle. Lugs attached directly to the pillars by welding or special plates previously welded bolts 8-12 mm in diameter.

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Profiled sheet is secured to the joists with a special rivet gun. Easier but more expensive will cost the use of special screws in the color of corrugated 35 mm in length.

Fastening, according to the width of the profile, is carried out through 40-50 cm sheet. Screws useful for mounting, so it does not require drilling holes for rivets.

Upon completion of all installation work can be removed from the sheet of corrugated protective film, if it is available. It is also recommended to complete the installation of the fence by applying to all the pillars and the joists special primer to protect against corrosion.

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