PEAKS - characteristics, application, personal experience

Fences made of corrugated board, though, and are not very decorative, but due to a host of other advantages are one of the most popular options barriers. Significantly improve the external data such fence poles are capable of facing bricks, but similar to tuning a major impact on costs. Relatively recently, there was an opportunity to refine profiled bricks without the use of brick. Participants FORUMHOUSE already familiar with the material and technology and are willing to share their impressions.

PEAKS - what and why

PEAKS abbreviation stands for panels that mimic the brick pillar, so common to the various resources the designation "PEAKS panel" is redundant. This material is a panel with dimensions of 380x150x300 mm, weighing about 500 grams, of which type constructor collected post-lining required height. Between the segments are mounted on a tongue-and-groove system, the fence - a metal profile (for siding or drywall) by hardware or rivets. Depending on the sampling parameter, overhead can only be on the front side or bilateral. Top end is protected by a special or conventional hood for the pillars, the shelf panel really looks like a pillar of smooth brick - bulk molding, wide seam. Initially linings positioned as decor for the fences is made of corrugated board, but they are quite organically and look with metal picket fence, but in this embodiment, only half get rid POST out. Corner elements in the model number is not yet provided, only U-shaped, so the design angle is necessary to use two pads, cutting at an angle of 45⁰.

PEAKS made of polypropylene, at this point in two embodiments colors - red (cinnamon), and yellow (straw). Alternatively, it is possible to combine the two color panels. In addition, the surface of the panel allows for staining, so if you want originality, brush / roller / spray - to assist in the creation of an exclusive hue. Operation of the dummy pillars is allowed in a temperature range from -40 to + 60⁰S that basically removes territorial restrictions. However, the strength even quality plastic is not comparable to stone strength, so if the panel is resistant to the temperature, the mechanical action is afraid. As for decoration, the panels do not burn out (five-year warranty on the LK Floor), not weathered joints, efflorescence does not appear, there is no degradation under the influence of the external environment. According to the owners of such fences lining, imitation distinguish from the original very difficult from a distance of several meters.

Installation

Due to the small weight of lining does not require a base as a real poles, they can be mounted directly onto corrugated board anywhere. When the web is at a certain height, mask overlays protruding metal poles. If the blade begins from the ground or foundation tape, a panel at regular intervals. For mounting pads on the first web of corrugated board are fixed guides (corners), the interval is equal to the width of the panel therebetween. Segments strung upwards panel is first mounted on the corner of riveting or screw (in the seam), and then descends and is executed next slot connection. The number of segments depends on the proportions of the fence, but on average, require seven-foot column of panels (fourteen to two-sided). The final step on raised pillars wear protective dust shields.

From theory to practice

On our portal to a forum thread on pillars and foundations for fenceactively debating about the merits and demerits of the dummy pillars in the topic of PICS. Among the mass of theorists who are interested in performance panels have and practice.

Mikst74 (Member FORUMHOUSE):

I will do these bars on the fence, double-sided. Expensive, of course, 4k for the plastic pole, but this is cheaper brick. Therefore, only five pillars: Corner (single-layer), and at the gate with a wicket - they mean, so both sides need to do.

Advantageously looked poles that are not "hanging" in the air, and reach the ground or foundation tape, if present. If PEAKS supposed to be combined with picket fence, should foresee common node to hide the joints without the formation of cracks. But in any case - the first fence, then - the decor.

Mikst74:

First fence, then decor, definitely. All are mounted on the metal profiles from GCR (25h24 sort of), and is inexpensive, convenient, and reliable. The face of the risk rests on the shtaketiny center - at the fence in the middle just good groove.

PEAKS easily sawed and hacksaw and grinder, with a disc of iron, but the quality and cutting speed are different. Hacksaw run slower, but it turns smooth edge, that is paramount at the crosscuts. If the prevailing rate and cut along the seam or corner - Bulgarian rescue.

Overleaf Mikst74 saved - instead of pads used OSB, which is also mounted under the box profile.

If you use pads with welded fences and evroshtaketnikom there are certain nuances.

Borodec (Member FORUMHOUSE):

In this case, you will need to make two-sided poles, as welded sectional looked through the fence. Of the features of the installation panels evroshtaketnikom - rails on both sides are tightened screws to lag, in the panels on the inside of the slits made under logs. Caps may be tin.

The result Mikst74 I satisfied.

However, in the course of work were some of the comments.

• The assembly is complicated by the low recess edge tongue and groove, necessary pressure on both sides that a helmet perform problematic.
• During installation bounced several parts - plastic hrupkovat, despite the summer assembly and shocks should be avoided, although just hand it does not hurt.

Participants of the portal actively discussing fences with PICS, involves not only the appearance, but also financial gain, especially if the perimeter impressive.

sharpei (Participant FORUMHOUSE):

Also I plan to do a simulation - I have 150 meters of facade (triangle), about the brick or concrete pillars ceased to dream.

In fairness it should be noted that the difference in cost between the lining and the original brick is not so large as to position PEAKS manufacturers and dealers, but it is. And it has less to do with the cost of the column as to the cost of the necessary foundation under it. The significant difference is obtained by ordering the pillars of "turnkey", and at independent manufacturing it is minimal.

But for the same justice must take into account that not everyone has the opportunity to lay down their pillars, spending a lot of time and effort. In this regard, preferably lining - they are much easier, faster and easier to install, and the process will be mastered by even a novice. Therefore, to say that imitation - is a complete replacement of the brick pillar - it is impossible, but a way of decorating the fence in a short period of time and with an attractive result - fully working version. And use it or resort to decades-proven way one decides, based on the desires and possibilities.

Another method for transformation skorstnoy typical fence - photo grid for collection. If the fence is still in the plans to make the correct calculations help article about Construction fence of corrugated board. In the video - a clear demonstration of the construction process sampling of corrugated.

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