If you are going to build a fence at your dacha or plot, you first need to choose what material to make it from. Most cheap option- chain-link. But this mesh won't hide you from prying eyes And uninvited guests. A wooden fence is good, but requires constant maintenance, as this material quickly deteriorates. Brick fence like a fortress, but the cost of this fortress is expensive. We advise you to pay attention to profiled sheets, or, more simply, corrugated sheets. Profiled sheeting is metal sheets, for strength and durability, endowed with a trapezoidal or wavy shape. Why is corrugated sheeting good? Firstly, the cost of profiled sheets is lower than, for example, bricks. Secondly, building a fence from corrugated sheets is not difficult; if you have a little construction experience (welding, working with a screwdriver), you will not need the help of professionals. Thirdly, corrugated sheeting has good noise insulation characteristics, this is especially important if there is a road near your site. Fourthly, a fence made of corrugated sheets turns out to be completely silent, it will hide you from strangers. And finally, the profiled sheet has a rich palette of colors - for every taste!
If you decide to build a fence from corrugated board, then you need to purchase: - corrugated board. Calculate in advance required amount material. Please take into account the fact that the sheets of corrugated sheets are overlapped, so take them with a reserve. Both colored corrugated sheeting and galvanized sheeting are available for sale, which is not much cheaper, but does not look as impressive. If you are afraid of making a mistake in your calculations, then they will help you correctly calculate the amount of material required when purchasing; you just need to know the perimeter and height of your future fence. There are corrugated sheets different types. For fences, the C8 profile is most often chosen (the number 8 means the profile height in mm), but the higher the height, the stiffer the sheet; - steel pipes for pillars. Pipes 60x60 mm, 2 mm thick, 6 meters long are suitable (you will cut it in half). When calculating the number of pipes, proceed from the fact that they need to be installed at a distance of 2.5 - 3 meters from each other. Also purchase plastic pipe plugs; - profile pipe for cross members. A pipe with a cross-section of 40x20 mm and a thickness of 1.5 mm is suitable. If you plan to build a fence up to 2 meters high, then you will have 2 crosses. If it is higher than 2 meters, then 3. - roofing screws with a hex head and a 19 mm drill. It will look better if you buy screws of the same color as the corrugated sheeting. Prepare the following tools: a grinder for cutting pipes, a welding machine for welding crossbars to poles, a gas pick for drilling holes for poles, a powerful screwdriver for attaching corrugated sheets. When everything is ready, you can begin to build a fence from corrugated sheets. Step 1. Prepare the area for the fence, remove grass, bushes, mark the posts using string. First, mark where the corner posts should be, and from there, calculate where to dig in the support ones. Don't forget about the wicket and gates. Step 2. Drill holes for the pillars with a depth of 120 centimeters and a diameter of 20 cm. Step 3. Cut the pillars in half with a grinder, paint them with primer or paint, and install plugs. Install the posts, compacting them thoroughly. Make sure that they stand strictly vertically. This can be done using a level. Most often, the pillars tilt during compaction. Step 4. Weld crossbars to the posts at a distance of at least 20 cm from the upper and lower border of the post. Step 5. Install the profiled sheets by screwing them to the crossbars. It is more convenient to start from the far corner. Each subsequent sheet overlaps the previous one by at least 3 cm. Step 6. Install the wicket and gate. The corrugated fence is ready!
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A fence made of corrugated sheets is the most common type of fencing for suburban areas. The fence structure consists of the corrugated sheet itself, supports and joists.
Installing a fence made of corrugated sheets is not very difficult and does not require the use of special equipment or expensive equipment.
Many people are interested: how to properly install a fence from corrugated sheets yourself, without the involvement of specialized teams. This is not difficult to do even for a person without experience; for this you will only need one assistant from your family or friends.
To install a fence made of corrugated sheets you will need:
- Profiled sheets intended for installation of fences.
- Supports: these can be made from round pipes(easier to hammer in) or pipes with a square cross-section (easier to attach logs to). If you plan to install a combined fence with brick pillars, a pipe will still be installed as the core.
- Transverse joists: pipes are used for their manufacture rectangular section or corners.
- Self-tapping screws for metal.
- Paint for supports and joists.
- Crushed stone and gravel for butting.
It will help to carry out calculations on the amount of material.
If you install the structure yourself, then a fence made of corrugated sheets without installation will cost you only the cost of materials.
DIY fence installation
First stage of work— preparation of the territory. It is necessary to mark the pillars. Optimal distance between pillars - 2 meters. If the fence is low - one and a half meters, you can increase the distance to 2.5 meters.
The first pegs are placed in the places where the outer supports and supports of the gate group will stand. Then the places where the fence turns are marked: a peg is also placed there. After this, pegs are installed to mark the locations for installing the remaining supports.
After marking, it is necessary, if possible, to level the area along which the fence line will run and stretch the string between the pegs.
Installation of fence posts
Poles can be installed using several methods. Correct installation a high fence requires the installation of a strip-and-pillar foundation.
A combined fence made of corrugated sheet metal with brick pillars is also installed on such a foundation with a plinth.
Eat different variants installing a fence made of corrugated sheets of the simplest type:
- The supports are driven into the ground or screwed in (for round pipes only);
- The supports are installed using TISE technology with a concrete shoe;
- The pillars are concreted;
- The pillars are being backed up.
If you want to make a fence from corrugated sheets with your own hands standard height up to two meters in the middle zone on non-heaving soils, the most convenient installation technology is butting. This method will protect the support from the effects of frost heaving.
To install the post, you need to dig a hole with a drill to a depth of one third of the above-ground part of the support. On average it is 0.7-0.8 m for middle zone plus 5 cm for crushed stone cushion.
For higher fences and heaving soils, the depth of the hole can reach one and a half meters. The diameter of the hole should be 10 cm larger than the diameter of the pipe.
- 5 cm of gravel is poured into the bottom of the hole to create a cushion that blocks the effects of frost heaving forces. The gravel must be soaked with water and compacted thoroughly.
- Then the support pipe is installed level. The pipes must be aligned vertically using a plumb line.
- Along the edges of the hole, it is filled with gravel and crushed stone, broken bricks or stones, which are also spilled with water and compacted during the installation process. Some people fill the hole two-thirds full with rubble and concrete it on top.
After installing all the pillars, you need to level them in height using a level and, if necessary, hammer them in with a sledgehammer. If the fence is installed for a long time, the pipes can be concreted from the inside to reduce corrosion processes.
When concreting, it is necessary to pierce the poured concrete with a piece of reinforcement to expel all air bubbles.
The gate group posts are installed on strip foundation. Correct installation the fence of their corrugated sheets serves as a guarantee long service fencing.
Log installation technology
Logs can be fastened in two ways: welding or bolted. The welding seam is quite unstable to corrosion processes and requires the ability to handle welding machine.
Bolted connections are more reliable and durable. The logs are attached at a distance of 20 cm from the top of the support and from the ground. After installation, they must be carefully painted.
How to attach a profiled sheet?
The profiled sheet needs to be attached together with an assistant, starting from the gate. Each sheet is placed vertically and attached to the joists with self-tapping screws using an electric screwdriver.
Two self-tapping screws secure the sheet at the edges, and one in the middle on the joist. The next sheet is laid on one wave with an overlap.
Installation and installation: final stage
After installing the profiled sheet, it is necessary to close the supports from above plastic plugs. This will prevent water from getting inside the pipe.
If the profiled sheet is raised above the ground even 5-10 cm, small rodents, dogs and rabbits will be able to enter your site and disturb your peace. On the contrary, chickens and other domestic animals may run away from you.
But if the sheet rests on the ground, it will begin to rust. Therefore, after completing the installation of the fence, it makes sense to make a double-sided fence along its line. concrete blind area with a slope. It will protect the corrugated sheet from rusting and rainwater will move further away from the fence. At this point, the installation of the corrugated sheet fence can be considered complete.
If you are interested in installation, you can watch photos and videos of the installation process presented on our website.
Any area must be protected from prying eyes by a reliable fence. It can be constructed from different materials. The most popular and a budget option- This is a fence made of corrugated board.
It is suitable for those who want save on material and do not spend a lot of time building a fence. How to make a fence from corrugated sheets with your own hands is discussed in this article.
Advantages and disadvantages of a fence made of corrugated sheets
Corrugated fence has a number of advantages before others:
- corrosion resistance;
- strength;
- attractive appearance;
- ease of installation;
- relatively low cost of material;
- durability;
- minimal care.
An important advantage of the design is the small number earthworks and ease of installation.
If you didn’t find a helper for you, don’t worry! With a fence like this I can handle it on my own.
The benefits of a fence made from such material include its opacity. This is important for free movement on the site. At the same time, you don’t have to be in sight of your neighbors.
Cons of corrugated sheets:
Material installation options
Installation without welding machine
What if a welding machine is not available, or a self-taught master does not know how to work with welding? You can install a fence without welding, with the help of auxiliary: brackets, bolts, self-tapping screws and a construction clamp.
With this type of fastening, you cannot use parts that can damage the protective coating.
In addition to profiled sheets, transverse fencing profiles called joists are used. It’s easy to attach the logs to the post: a bracket and a construction clamp will allow do without using a welding machine.
The following advantages are highlighted in using the bracket:
Welding use
Welding work is provided metal elements fence reliable fastening . After welding the fasteners, the surface is treated with a special primer to secure the work done and give the product greater thickness.
Brick pillars
A fence with posts (example in the photo on the left) is chosen by the owners of households who important highest stability sheets and respectable appearance.
Just like for metal pillars, markings are made for future masonry for brick fortifications.
Craftsmen make a hole into which concrete is poured. This procedure is important because heavy weight future design . Construction material laid out with an area of 1.5 by 1.5 bricks.
Throughout the laying of a brick pillar, a level and plumb line are used for accuracy.
At a height of 0.2-0.3 meters and 1.5-1.7 meters from the top edge of the soil, they are laid inside the column brackets to support the structure. After the masonry is completed, the logs are welded to the brackets and covered with a protective coating.
After completion of the masonry, the surface of each pillar covered with a special roof for guard brick pillars from precipitation.
Fence with and without foundation
Sometimes the owner of the future fence decides to install a fencing structure made of profiled sheets without a foundation. Before making such a decision you need to consult a specialist, which will tell you about the type of soil and its swampiness.
If there are changes in the area, strong winds and watery soil, installation cannot be done without a foundation.
If the soil layer allows this type of construction, it is best to use profile pipe 100 mm in diameter. The height of the pipe is selected based on the planned height of the fence. The top of the support is welded to prevent moisture from entering.
A building with a foundation is much more reliable than without it. If you have the financial opportunity and extra time, it is best to dig holes. They are filled with gravel mixed with broken brick. The hole is filled with cement, with pre-fixed supports.
Fixed pillars should not be touched for four days until the cement is completely dry.
Step-by-step instructions for installing corrugated sheets
Building a detailed diagram
Work with a profiled sheet begins with a drawing detailed diagram, which will take into account all the points:
- location of fence supports;
- unevenness on the ground surface;
- The height of the fence and the length of its individual sections.
At this stage, you need to decide what type of fence will be on the site: continuous or sectional. Continuous construction involves a continuous arrangement of corrugated sheets around the entire perimeter.
A sectional fence is divided into segments separated by pillars.
Material selection
When choosing a material, you need to pay attention to the height of the sheet and its thickness. The material should not be too thin.
- Polyester. Protects the product from exposure to ultraviolet radiation and temperature changes. However, the relatively small thickness of the polyester coating will not protect against external damage.
- Plastisol. The coating is thick and resistant to all types of impact.
- Pural coating. This coating is made of polyurethane-polyamide paint. Able to withstand not only mechanical, but also chemical influence.
- PVDF coating. New development in the field of coating materials. Withstands colossal ultraviolet loads and is resistant to all types of damage.
For country house, located in temperate climate, optimal choice there will be a fence with plastisol or polyester coating.
Carrying out foundation work
Carrying out foundation laying work - one of important stages
, because it is at this moment that places for future pillars are marked. And from correct location The evenness of the structure will depend.
First produced marking the future fence. For this procedure, you can use pegs with a rope attached and a hydraulic level for accuracy. Then the places for installing the pipes are outlined. In the indicated places, recesses are made (recommended depth - 1 meter).
Installation of pillars
The pillars serve as support for the profiled sheet. From the strength of the material from which they are made, the reliability of the fence depends. The height of the pipe should be selected taking into account the depth to which the support will go into the hole.
Pillars made of profiled pipes 40x20 are popular. The thinner the corrugated sheet, the smaller the distance between the supports should be..
A budget option for supporting a fence is wood. Wooden pillars less in demand due to fragility. However, they are able to withstand significant loads. With this choice, you need to carefully treat the pillars with an antibacterial solution.
Pillars needs to be adjusted in height. In relatively flat terrain, the fence along the horizontal line should not have significant deviations or differences. To do this, use a watery level. A mark is placed on the posts and the extra centimeters are cut off with a grinder.
The pillars are installed in pre-dug holes and filled with concrete with the addition of crushed stone. The surface of the concrete is covered with a film to prevent moisture from entering and speed up drying.
Installing poles is difficult, but it can be done with your own hands. The main thing is to be precise in your work.. It is recommended to carry out installation together with an assistant.
After the concrete has successfully dried surface vertical pillars and the lag is covered with paint or primer. If you do not carry out this procedure in advance, then later, when the sheets are already tightly held, they will interfere with surface treatment.
Fastening corrugated sheets
It is best to install corrugated sheets with a partner. One holds the bottom of the sheet level taut thread, and the other secures the surface with a screwdriver at the top.
After checking that the sheet is horizontal, it is strengthened in three or four more places. The sheets are fastened with self-tapping screws or bolts. Can Make the job easier with a screwdriver with low revs. Self-tapping screws must be screwed through one wave.
Despite the fact that a self-tapping screw can be easily screwed into a corrugated sheet, it is better to make a preliminary hole in the material with a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the self-tapping screw. This is important when the metal expands linearly due to sudden temperature fluctuations.
Perpendicular screwing of the self-tapping screw - necessary condition fastening of corrugated sheets. For better sealing of the fastening, special neoprene washers are used, which should fit tightly to the sheet.
For installation accuracy, use a level. It is important to install the first sheet evenly, since all other work will be carried out from him. The sheet is attached in four places with a distance of 20 cm from the edge. The next sheet is laid with an overlap in one wave.
To accurately hit the crossbars with a self-tapping screw, you need to pull the string with outside at their level.
It is unacceptable to make a minimum number of fastenings: due to gusts of wind, the fence will be subject to loosening.
The final stage of installation is the installation of the end strip. It will cover the edges and create the appearance of a finished structure.
We quickly and easily build a fence from corrugated sheets without a foundation - video instructions:
Many owners of suburban areas are concerned about the safety of their properties. A bunch of modern building materials allows you to choose the material for building a fence according to your taste and cost, but without compromising quality. In this article we will tell you how to make a fence from corrugated sheets with your own hands with posts, and also show photos and videos on installing the fence.
A metal profile fence can be of any height. Typically, for areas far from the city, a height of 3–5 m is chosen. Such a fence not only visually protects from unnecessary witnesses, but also screens out sounds from a federal highway, for example.
Construction from profiled sheets is technologically quite simple and does not require the use of expensive equipment or teams of workers.
Note! Brick can also be used as decorative element, covering them with metal or wooden poles.
Installing logs
Then you can install logs - a transverse profile for fastening the canvases. A profiled beam with a cross section of 40x25 mm or pipes of the appropriate diameter are suitable here. The number of horizontal logs depends on the size of the fence. If it is less than 1.7 m, two rows are enough. They are attached at a distance of 4 cm from the top of the future fence and from the ground. With a higher fence, the number of horizontal lines should be increased to three.
Note! The best way to fix all the metal parts together is welding.
If you are using wooden beam, then the service life of the fence will decrease.
Note! After installation, all steel structure must be primed to protect against rust.
Fastening the metal profile
The last stage is attaching the profiled sheets to the joists. This should be done using metal screws 35 mm long and in increments of 500 mm. Adjacent fragments are fixed with an overlap.
Such a fence does not require special care. You may need to spray paint the canvas from time to time to hide any scratches or corrosion.
From the outside, such a fence looks solid and durable, reliably hiding the house and local area from prying eyes.
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When arranging the area around the house, the main task is to install a fence. Building a fence is a completely feasible task even with your own hands, especially if you install it from corrugated sheet metal. This practical material, which is quite easy to work with.
Advantages of corrugated sheets
Corrugated sheets are curved metal sheets. When choosing the material from which they plan to make a fence, most owners individual houses they give preference to corrugated sheets, since building a wooden fence, especially with your own hands, is a more labor-intensive process.
The main advantages of this material are as follows:
- Durability. The sheets are coated with a special polymer coating, which makes it possible to operate such a fence for more than 20 years.
- Does not require painting. Corrugated sheeting is sold already painted, while the color range is varied, and you can choose any color that will harmonize with the facade and roofing covering Houses.
- Possibility to install high fence. There are corrugated sheets different sizes, so for those who want to hide from prying eyes, you can purchase sheets 3 meters high.
- No maintenance required. Unlike wooden fence, which requires constant care, painting and treatment with antiseptics, corrugated sheets long years maintains an attractive appearance.
You can build a high fence from corrugated sheets in order to provide sound insulation: since the material copes well with reflecting noise from the outside and inside, the area will be much quieter.
Materials and tools
So that during the construction of a fence made of corrugated board you will not be distracted by searching for the right tool, you should prepare everything in advance. Materials and tools for building a fence:
- corrugated sheets;
- support pillars;
- concrete mixture;
- twine and level;
- welding machine;
- drill with a set of drills;
- metal screws;
- primer.
To install supports use metal pipes or tree.
Stages of fence construction
In the place where you plan to build, you need to clear the soil of vegetation with your own hands. Next you should take measurements and apply markings. You should immediately determine where the gate will go and at what distance to place the support posts.
Installation of supports
If they are used as supports metal poles, then attention should be paid to the cross section. For square pipes optimal size will be 50x50 mm, and for round ones it is better to choose a diameter of about 75 mm.
The pillars must be placed at a distance of at least 3 meters. Under the supports it is necessary to dig holes with a depth of 1 to 1.5 meters. The higher the fence, the deeper they are dug. To simplify the installation process, it is recommended to use hand drill. At the bottom of the holes under the supports, it is necessary to pour crushed stone of the middle fraction, insert a post and fill concrete mortar. The mixture can be ordered ready-made or made independently using cement, crushed stone and sand.
Important! When installing supports, their verticality should be controlled using a plumb line. After flooding concrete mixture it is necessary for it to harden, and only after this can we begin further construction of the fence. The concrete hardening period can take up to 5 days.
If the soil in the area is mobile, the pillars may shrink, which will lead to the skew of the fence. To avoid this, pour a strip foundation:
- A strip box of boards is installed along the pillars, secured with wire.
- Waterproofing is laid along the walls of the box and the concreting mixture is poured.
Even if the soil around the pillars is washed away, the strip foundation will hold the entire structure securely.
Features of installation of pillars depending on the type of soil can be seen in the video:
Installation of logs
The joists are transverse steel profiles, on which the corrugated sheets will be attached. It is better to choose a profile with a section of 40x25 mm. For a fence up to 1.7 meters high, 2 joists per section are sufficient. To make a higher fence stable, it is better to install three profiles: at the top, in the middle and at the bottom.
The upper and lower logs should be mounted at a distance of 4–5 centimeters from the edge. They can be attached to self-tapping screws, but if you have the skills to work with a welding machine, it is better to weld them.
After installing the pillars and joists, it is recommended that the entire structure be treated with a primer to protect it from corrosion.
Installation of corrugated sheets
Using a level, you need to tighten the rope and secure it to the posts. Sheets of corrugated sheets are attached to metal joists using self-tapping screws. The corrugated sheet is mounted with an overlap, and it is recommended to carry out the work with gloves, since you can get hurt on the sharp corners.
When installing a corrugated fence with your own hands, you cannot avoid accidental scratches, so to give the fence a neat look, it is advisable to stock up on a can of spray paint in advance.
The main stages of fencing installation are presented in the video:
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