Don't make a polycarbonate fence. Alternative to polycarbonate (10 times cheaper and more beautiful)

Polycarbonate is increasingly being used for fences. Polycarbonate is a synthetic polymer used in a variety of applications.

You can choose the degree of transparency of the material so as not to shade the plants in the area. It is similar to glass, only stronger and more flexible. Cellular polycarbonate is used more than molded. It has UV protection. Its thickness is from 4-32 mm.

The lightness of the material makes it easy and quick to install. You can give a certain shape. Polycarbonate is resistant to mold, moisture, insects. Such a fence does not require painting and additional processing.

Maintenance is very simple - simple rinsing with a hose with water and soap. Such a fence does not need a solid and heavy foundation. Enough concrete pillars.

But along with the advantages there are also disadvantages. In the summer it cracks, it feels like it's raining. The material requires edging with a frame on all sides. Otherwise, polycarbonate will deform over time. Plastic is easy to scratch and punch with a stone or even a stick. If you select non-transparent sheets, then part of the area near it will be in the shade.

Strong winds can damage the sheets. It is necessary to seal the ends of the material (spec. tape), otherwise dust and dirt will get inside. When heated in the sun, the material expands. Given this fact, you need to leave gaps. Knowing these shortcomings, I don't want to make a polycarbonate fence and spend 40-60 thousand rubles. rub.

Alternative to polycarbonate

It comes out 10 times cheaper and looks much more beautiful. Shading grid. This material can be seen commercially available in black and green. It will not crack, creak from the slightest wind or frost.

How to fix the mesh? For ordinary thick plastic or nylon clamps. The issue price is 100 rubles per pack of clamps. If any clamps burst over time, you can replace them with new ones. It's easier than replacing the entire fence. If you don’t trust clamps, use wire.

By the way, there is one cunning (life hack). To prevent the clamps from bursting, soak them in boiling water for 5-10 minutes before working. After that, they will not burst and become flexible even in cold weather.

Roll of shadow (facade) mesh 80% (50 m) for 3,000 rubles. Sq. m. mesh costs about 9 rubles. We turn the mesh on top of the fence and attach the clamps under a stretch. Not everyone has the funds for an expensive fence. The grid is the most budgetary option.

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