Recently, corrugated sheet fences can be seen almost everywhere. Corrugated sheeting has become very popular for the reason that the material is quite simple to assemble and easy to install. Buyers are attracted by the fairly low price.
If you opened the article to confirm your guesses about the suitability of the material, read on. We will tell you how to correctly draw fence drawings and how to make a fence from corrugated board.
How to obtain confirmation for the installation of corrugated sheets?
It is not always possible to simply put up a fence, especially if the place is in the city. To begin with, you should contact a certain authority. In addition to the application, you need to collect a fence construction plan and a set of repair estimates - a fence diagram.
If they are approved legally, contact the local government authorities. The project will be registered there. After this, you can begin the architectural and construction process.
It is worth noting that if these steps are violated, the development initiator will receive a fine and the fence will be demolished. The owner will be faced with the impossibility of selling the house, because the fact of violation will be recorded by law enforcement agencies.
Be sure to analyze your desires regarding the appearance of the fence before installing corrugated fences, otherwise problems may arise during the work process.
Gates come in different types; you should decide between sliding and swing fences. If you are a beginner, opt for the swing version. You will have to choose the installation area taking into account the additional space for plowing.
Disadvantages of corrugated sheets
There are few disadvantages of corrugated sheets, but they still exist:
- the corrugated sheet is not resistant to vandalism - the steel under the scratched coating begins to rust (but you can paint over the scratches with special compounds);
- This is not the most burglar-resistant type of fence: a thin sheet can be cut with tin snips and penetrate the yard. But with preparation, you can overcome any fence, and such a fence will reliably protect you from yard thieves and hooligans;
- A sheet fence does not go well with forging, polycarbonate, or wood - it is good on its own.
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Advantages of corrugated fencing
Experts highlight the ease of installation and installation, the thickness and strength of the material, wear resistance, lack of additional maintenance, high level of noise insulation, and beautiful appearance. Such a fence made of corrugated sheets with your own hands is quite reliable, and unlike a fence made of ordinary boards or iron rods, you will get one solid wall that protects you from unwanted views.
No need for daily washing or any additional care. If you want to keep the fence clean, just wipe it with a cloth a couple of times a month.
Advantages of corrugated sheets
Profiled sheets as a fencing material have many advantages:
- durability - with proper installation, a profiled sheet coated with a polymer coating will last more than 30 years. In European countries there are fences whose service life has already reached 50 years;
- corrosion resistance – the combination of a galvanized layer and a polymer reliably protects the steel from air access and rusting
- strength. Despite its small thickness, thanks to its wave-like shape, the sheet acquires additional rigidity, withstands pressure well and does not bend under wind load;
- resistance to mold, fungi and pests;
- functionality: the fence is opaque, it is almost impossible to get over the fence made of corrugated sheets - the upper sharp edge cuts your hands;
- low cost;
- aesthetics. The plastic covering has a very wide range of colors and patterns, which allows you to choose the fence to match any color of the house and estate buildings; Fences with patterns imitating stone and brick are very popular now, but there are more original designs - flowers, greenery, landscapes, paintings, photos;
- simple installation - this work can be easily done with your own hands;
- low weight allows you to build a lighter columnar foundation; the sheets are easier to transport, carry and install.
Purchasing the necessary materials
You must decide on the choice of profiled sheet. You can look at a photo of a fence made of corrugated board on the Internet. It all depends on the required sizes.
If you need a not very high fence, up to 2.5 meters high, choose a grade from 8 to 21; if the fence has a height greater than the specified one, then the marking numbers should be from 20 to 21. This regulates the strength. It is best to choose a polymer coating.
Next on the shopping list will be polymer poles. They can have a cross-section in the shape of a rectangle or square. Sizes can be different: 4*6 cm, 6*6 cm, 8*8 cm. If you need gate posts, then it is better to go with the latter option.
It is very important to purchase the correct beams. It is on them that the corrugated sheet will be attached. The sections of horizontal beams are the same as in the case of pillars. Only the thickness of the metal structure will differ. If in pillars it is 1.5 mm, then here it increases to 2.5 mm.
Pay attention to the choice of screws for the roof. They need to be galvanized and have a rubber gasket.
The sizes of screws can vary from 2 to 3 cm. For one such beam you need to purchase at least 15 pieces. It’s better to buy with a reserve, so that if one breaks, you don’t have to run headlong to the store.
Frame structure
The fence is mounted on transverse joists. They are usually made from a thinner pipe - 60x60 mm. For a low fence, two crossbars are enough; for a fence height of more than 2 m, 3 or 4 are needed. The logs are cut to size and welded to the supports.
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Pouring the foundation
To secure a corrugated fence, several foundation options are used. The first of them will be a strip type of foundation, which is used as follows: it is necessary to dig special trenches according to the parameter. They can be from half a meter to one and a half meters deep. After this, pillars are placed in the trenches and filled with concrete.
If a local foundation is used, then a separate hole is poured for each pillar, which is filled with concrete. In this case, a special drill is chosen for the hole. In order to install such pillars, you should follow the following algorithm:
A hole is drilled up to one meter deep if the soil has a clay structure, and up to one meter 30 cm if the soil is loose.
A cord is stretched between all the pillars; if the level of this cord is different between different pillars, then it is worth doing the leveling while the pillars are not yet filled with concrete. To secure the pillars, you need to use wooden supports. Be sure to align the pillars with the gate and the main gate.
When a hole is filled with concrete, it is worth considering that the foundation will take up to 14 days to dry, so it is better not to touch the structure at all for two weeks. When everything is completely dry, for convenience you can make brickwork on the foundation.
After installing the pillars, begin installing the horizontal beams. They need to be secured by welding and then painted in any color you like.
The most difficult thing in this matter is securing the gate and wicket. First you need to make a rigid frame that will be strong enough, and only then can workers begin fixing the sheets themselves. If it’s more convenient for you, you can immediately fasten the corrugated sheeting, and then apply it to the frame so as not to sew up one sheet at a time.
