Set up a fence. How to build a fence in the country if the budget is limited. Types of inexpensive fences

17.11.2019

It is not difficult to come up with a fence design, it is more difficult to realize the idea of \u200b\u200bhow to do exactly what you want. But when there is a desire to also make money on it, then you need to evaluate the attractiveness from the very beginning. consumable. After all general design often collected from everything that lies idle or is sold for a penny.

From improvised materials

Now, it is on the territory of the Russian Federation and the CIS countries, that's what you can choose from:

Pallets;
Used slate;
Plastic (various containers);
production grid;
Cutting from a sawmill (the most budgetary rural option);
Shrub branches (gathered with their own hands, if there is one near the construction site);
(for fence or barn, more budget option No);
Dismantled wooden barrels (a rare case, but sometimes in production workshops they are forced to sell already broken barrels made of strong wood by self-delivery);
Scrap metal (if you have transport, you can visit retail outlets and collect poles, crossbars and even some handmade decor by weight);
Professional sheet. The most inexpensive;
Concrete, cement and decorative.

How to make a cheap fence out of all this? Let's analyze in detail.

Designer novelties

Beautiful photos with original ideas:

Simple design layout. In the photo - a homemade picket fence from wire, hazel, willow. You don’t even need to nail anything on a simple fence made of branches with your own hands, it’s enough to make turns between the supporting parts, and a low fence will be ready very soon. It is a pity that such designs do not hold out for very long. strong winds and precipitation.

The garden option decorative fence in a private house, assembled on their own. And the more paint residues are used in this version, the brighter the garden itself will look. Boards can also be selected from pallets, creating a simple decoration element.

Worth noticing! Such a garden fence is also an impromptu bird feeder and drinker. Very original and inexpensive.

Brick, cement and glass. American novelty. The materials are not cheap and improvised, but it looks great. Unfortunately, such a design, most likely, will not stand for a very long time due to the rapid interest. In total there is someone who cannot repeat this.

Copper or other metal at work. Of course, an element for an amateur. And yes, there is a lot of welding. But if you make, for example, from iron beds of past eras, then it will be original, free and forever.

Plastic. Even greenhouses have been made from containers for a long time. And don't forget about fences. It is desirable, of course, to make small pieces of even material from empty containers, with which buildings or fences are then sheathed. But the above method is also suitable, just prepare a strong frame in advance.

Europallet. Suitable everywhere: firewood, building a barn and a fence. Interestingly, the technology for creating the pallets themselves has a drying stage. It turns out that pallets from the warehouse are ideal construction material for an inexpensive fence. And often unloading pallets are sold simply by weight. On small-sized boards, there should be no knots and defects.

It is not necessary to dismantle pallets for the construction of the fence. It is best to do as in the photo above - expose and fix each of them in turn.

Branches, tree and slab

Quite inexpensive, an example in the photo:

You can’t imagine it easier - they insert or drive in something for support, and then weave the way the soul desires. Everything that lies under your feet goes to work. Even dry, crooked and heavy oak branches can be the end of the composition.

Below is a picture of a fence. From a thin branch such a design, of course, does not differ in strength. But you can fix a ready-made home-made fence with a mesh over the entire area.

So (next photo) is much stronger, more economic and more beautiful. Livestock, pests from the forest or abandoned dogs will not violate your territorial space. Moreover, the grid can be installed not the smallest, and it is enough for one meter from the ground. Above, such protection is no longer needed.

Mesh combined with a wooden frame performed according to right technology(a tree under a cone, columns are processed by bitumen). Modest, not very expensive and reliable. You should not sin on a tree, because a fence made of absolutely any material will not last forever. And even monolithic structures are destroyed by atmospheric changes.

carved grace. This is a small work of art. Although earlier, when most of the population of our country lived in private lands, carved elements were in every yard. It had several meanings: prosperity, accuracy, skill and respect for traditions.

Below - pallet garden fence treated with protective compounds.

fence board blends very nicely with concrete base and pillar.

By the way, it is the “fence board” that comes in several varieties (grade 1-3). If there is a lot of crooked wood at the sawmill, then grade 3 fence boards will accumulate in cubic meters. Externally, of course, there are differences, but this is the same wood that is used in construction. There is more trouble with her, but for such a low price she is forgiven. And if grade 1 costs from 3 thousand per 1 cube, grade 3 will cost 1.5-1.8.

It is also interesting that cheap lumber is not bought quickly, so it is easy to find a dry inexpensive fence board in warehouses or squares.

Original wood processing

By Japanese technology now you can burn fence boards giving it a brown tint. Such processing for natural material is necessary only once. Moreover, a thin layer of burnt wood is resistant to moisture, and natural processing can only be replaced by expensive paint, the service life of which leaves much to be desired. It is convenient, practical and original to burn several dozen boards with oxygen or a blowtorch.

Slate, profiled sheet, concrete and mesh

If you take a new slate into work, then it would be better to order exactly the flat version, designed for 1 span. Such material is easy to replace in case of breakage, and it looks discreet, solid, more solid.

Used slate more often with a wave. It is rarely used on the front part, except for visors. However, the back side of the site, closed from the eyes of everyone and everything, also needs to be fenced. That's where they find use for the old slate from the grandfather's house or barn.

Interesting fact! Slate, released in the 70-80s of the 20th century, is very fragile, but durable. If no cracks are made during transportation and installation, then it will stand in the fence for more than one decade.

Classical rules for working with your own hands on a profiled sheet and a metal frame. As shown in the figure, for a high fence (above 2 meters), it is more correct to make 3 logs. Well, the span is not more than 2.5 meters.

Patterned grids. Long and hard work. It must be carried out according to the project or pattern. Of course, you will have to work hard, but you can sell such works. Or get hired for design, if there is interest in your ideas.

Cheap, beautiful and original. Everything can be used in decorative elements: from forks to car hubs. And it doesn’t matter how it all will look exactly in the overall picture, because it’s impossible to ugly assemble different elements made of iron or other material into one design.

Profiled sheet or corrugated board wooden frame . An option for those who do not know the welding craft. It is better to make the frame itself more stable, although sheets arranged horizontally will give the necessary rigidity. Wood should be treated protective equipment oil based.

Concrete or brick fences. Lots of shades here. decorative elements and, consequently, costs. It is more profitable to make only the base from stone, placing it in the center of each span wood, forging, decking or even factory plastic.

Estimated cost

Let's take a look at the example of a standard 6 acres of a summer cottage:

Type of fence	materials	Number of materials	Cost per unit, rub.	Amounts, rub.
Wooden fence with concrete base	Cement (concrete);	11 cubic meters;	3 thousand;	33 thousand
	pillars (logs);	From 50 pieces;	450;	22 thousand
	logs (beam);	40 pieces;	150;	6 thousand
	fence board (grade 2-3).	200-250 pieces.	60.	15 thousand
Result: 76 thousand for building materials.
Mesh with concrete base	Concrete;	11 cubic meters;	3 thousand;	33 thousand
	Pipes for the frame;	89X40;	1500;	78 thousand
	Logs made of wood;	50 pieces. 200-250 pieces;	108;	3.7 thousand
	Net.	170 square meters.	60.	9.4 thousand
Bottom line: material without delivery 124 thousand.

These are prices for the central region. And if you call to count the fences of the above materials on a turnkey basis, then you need to add up to 50 thousand for work and delivery.

Results

Fences made of stone, brick and a decorative component cost twice as much as a fence made of mesh or wood.

It is easy to guess that it is most profitable to do what you have planned with your own hands, using the same euro pallet or used pallet. After all, at quality installation they look much more original. The price of the work is cheap, the material itself can be ordered from 100 rubles apiece. 1 element is a whole meter of an almost assembled fence. Consider for yourself what is better for a conventional fence.

Video instruction

Ivan Galkin tells how to make an inexpensive fence.

Build beautiful fence in the country is not considered an easy process.

But by following the instructions that will be discussed today, you can learn how to build a fence correctly, saving valuable time and effort.

Fencing made of corrugated board

One of the most common materials for the construction of a country fence is corrugated board, which has a lot of advantages.

Do-it-yourself installation of a corrugated fence helps save valuable time due to the speed of the workflow.

It is only necessary to determine the necessary location of the fence, mount the pillars, which will subsequently be sheathed with corrugated board.

Material advantages

Such a fence reliably hides the site from prying eyes, especially in comparison with a fence built from a mesh.

Decking reflects various sounds as much as possible and acts as a practical material that does not require professionalism in installation.

To create a fence, the photo of which can be seen below, it is preferable to purchase a corrugated board with a corrugation of about 20 mm in height. After all, a large height is intended mainly for arranging the roof.

Installation of a fence from corrugated board

Before constructing a fence, it is necessary to perform the appropriate calculations. To do this, you should outline the placement of the future building, determine the location of the gate, as well as the gate.

In addition, it is important to determine where the fence posts will be equipped, calculate its height along the perimeter, as well as the height of the gate with a gate. It is from these parameters that the amount of material directly depends.

Then the pillars should be mounted using metal pipes with a diameter of 80 mm or more. The upward part of the column should be welded to prevent moisture from entering the pipe.

To equip the pillars, you will need a pit, the width of which reaches 1.5 meters, and the depth is up to 1 meter. Equip the foundation and, after it has completely solidified, mount the profile, which is designed to fasten the profiled sheet.

It is important to fix the profile, as well as the poles, by electric welding, then cover with a primer to prevent corrosion. At the final stage, fix the corrugated board on the frame with self-tapping screws.

Mesh fencing

Fencing a site with a fence created from a chain-link mesh must begin with an accurate marking of the placement of pillars, for which metal pipes are used.

Under the poles of intermediate purpose in the ground, recesses of 40 cm are made with a drill, under the poles tension type deepening up to 60 cm is required.

As soon as the tension poles are installed in the corners of the proposed fence, it is necessary to connect them by welding, or by bolts to the poles nearby, using props.

But such a fence will not turn out to be reliable, so you can not do without a wire rod, which must be passed through the cells.
Note!

To stretch the wire rod between the posts, several holes should be drilled in each. You can mount the grid on prepared poles.

To learn how to make this fence with your own hands, stand the roll in an upright position next to the support post and make sure that the folded sides of the lines are placed at the top of the roll. Attach the stitching at the top of the net to the top of the post, then proceed to the next post, slowly unwinding the roll.

After the wire rod is passed through the mesh between the prepared poles, it is necessary to insert its ends into the holes that were prepared in advance, pulling the wire as much as possible, fixing it well on the surface of the poles, using tension type bolts.

Fence decoration

Often, the owners of suburban areas face a reasonable question related to the design of a wooden or other fence material in the country.

The first design option for the fence is, of course, its decoration with plants. Vertical landscaping is used. For a similar purpose, hops or grapes are suitable. It is also good to plant annual plants climbing along pre-stretched wires.

Note!

Another way to decorate the fence in the country is painting, as well as painting.

It is good to hang a special planter with petunias on a deaf-type fence. These plants are completely unpretentious and bloom almost the entire warm season.

A blind type of fencing will serve for many years in the construction of a gazebo, since you already have one wall surface, you will need a few more additional supports, after which you can begin to install the roof.

Innovative technologies make it possible to build a fence of durable material. Also, the fence can be of any height. It all depends on the preferences and wishes of the owner of the suburban area.

Therefore, be guided by your wishes and financial capabilities and equip your possessions outside the city!

DIY fence photo

Note!

In addition to purely practical functions, such as protecting your personal space from prying eyes and the penetration of unwanted "guests", the fence performs an equally important aesthetic function. Nice fence must fit into environment and not look like an alien element against the background of the overall architectural composition of your home.

Do-it-yourself fence. A photo

A wide range of materials used today for the construction of fences, gives complete freedom of creative thought and flight of fancy. And master classes with step-by-step instructions for making a fence, even for beginners, allow you to build a fence for your house or plot on your own. In our article you will find all the information on how to make a fence with your own hands.

DIY stone fence

Stone remains one of the most popular materials for building a fence. In terms of reliability and durability, stone is far superior to other fencing materials. From the depths of centuries, it was the stone masonry of fortified buildings that survived and came down to us. How to build a stone fence with your own hands?

Construction stages

The whole process of erecting a stone fence consists of the following steps:

Layout and layout
Foundation laying
erection of pillars
masonry

layout

First of all, we create a preliminary drawing, with an exact indication of the height and length of the building, as well as indicating the location of the gate and gate.

markup

We mark the boundaries of the site that will be fenced by driving in at its corners pegs. Between them we stretch the cord and in places where the drawing provides for the location of the pillars, we drive in additional stakes. The distance between the support posts should not exceed 2.5 m.

Foundation

Guided by the markings made, we proceed to dig the foundation trench. Tightly stretched threads allow you to get straight lines when digging. A stone fence is a heavy structure that requires solid foundation, in order to avoid subsidence in the future. The trench digs to a depth of 60 - 70 cm. However, if the height of the fence exceeds 2 m, then with each additional meter of height, the depth of the foundation increases by 10 cm. The width depends on the size of the stone, but on average it does not exceed 40 cm.

Before pouring the foundation at the bottom of the trench, lay out a pillow from sand or rubble. We tamp it well and proceed to strengthen the base with medium-section reinforcement. We lay out a waterproofing layer of roofing material, install the formwork and, finally, proceed to pouring. Depending on the brand of concrete, the foundation will set and acquire the necessary hardness within 15 to 30 days. In cold weather, it takes longer to set. In hot weather, moisture is lost, which is necessary for the hardening processes. Therefore, in the summer, after pouring, you should cover the foundation with a thick tarpaulin and moisten it regularly.

erection of pillars

After the base has hardened, we proceed to the construction of the pillars. To build a stone fence with your own hands, you should choose suitable material. With a lack of masonry experience, it is recommended to lay out pillars from hewn stones with smooth edges. Rubble stone is more difficult to lay out, but it allows you to create unique design structures.

We install the formwork for the lower layer and lay the stones in it with the flat side outward, trying to place them as close as possible to each other. thick cement mixture fill in the gaps between the stones. If the mixture gets on the surface of the stone, remove it with a metal brush only after complete drying and without the use of water. Lay out all subsequent rows in the same way.

span masonry

Laying out spans is carried out according to the same technology as the construction of pillars. To give an aesthetic appearance, we add dry dye to the mixture. At the end of the work with a narrow spatula, we perform jointing.

DIY stone fence. A photo

DIY brick fence

The brick fence is not just a reliable protection of your house. Due to their aesthetic qualities, brick buildings look stylish and concise. And the correct geometric shape of the material allows even a beginner to build a brick fence with their own hands.

Since brick is not a cheap pleasure, an important stage of construction is estimation required materials. The number of bricks is calculated based on the following parameters:

wall thickness (one or two bricks);
height;
fence length.

The following stages of work:

markup
Foundation device
Construction of brick pillars

DIY brick fence. Photo instruction

After marking and marking the places of the pillars, we proceed to digging a trench and drilling recesses for vertical supports. The depth of the trench is 40 - 45 cm, taking into account the thickness of the buffer layer of sand or gravel, the depth of the holes is about 1.5 m. The diameter of the hole should exceed the diameter of the section of the metal support by 15 - 20 cm. We install the pillars in the prepared recesses.

We fix the formwork, after which we lay out the sand cushion and reinforce the foundation. We lay out a waterproofing layer that prevents the outflow of moisture from the cement mixture. We fill the resulting base with concrete, not forgetting to fill the holes around the posts with it, tamping the mixture during the pouring process.

After the concrete has completely dried (20 - 30 days), we proceed to the construction of brick pillars by laying vertical supports. The simplest type of masonry is laying out 4 elements around a pole. Lodge bricks

on the cement mixture, dense tamping of which is achieved by lightly tapping on the brick. There are quite a few masonry options: the photo shows some of them. Following the step-by-step instructions for making a brick fence presented in the video materials, you can build a beautiful and reliable fence for your home without resorting to expensive professional services.

Do-it-yourself fence from corrugated board

If you need to quickly, reliably and at no extra cost to protect the site from prying eyes, the best solution is a corrugated fence. This material has several advantages:

railings made of corrugated board are durable and strong;
are resistant to adverse natural factors;
have good sound insulation;
do not require special care;
successfully fit into any surroundings;
affordable;
Installation of a fence from a profiled sheet does not require special training.

Do-it-yourself fence made of corrugated board. A photo

Profiled sheet is an excellent option for fencing a garden or summer cottage. With the help of the following photo instructions for building a fence in the country, you can easily build such a fence.

Construction stages

Layout and layout
Installation of vertical supports
Horizontal lag device
Installation of corrugated board

Layout and layout

In order to mount a fence from corrugated board with your own hands, you can do without a preliminary drawing. It is enough to measure the area around the perimeter, determine the place where the gate will be located and make markup, marking with pegs the corners and places of vertical posts, the distance between which should not exceed 3 m. We leave the location of the gate free.

Rack installation

In the places indicated by a swarm of recesses, the depth of which should be equal to 1/3 of the height of the rack. The diameter must exceed the diameter of the section of the rack by 15 - 20 cm. Pipes of both round and square sections can be used. We install the supports strictly vertically, using the level. We fill the bottom of the pit with a layer of sand or gravel and fill it with concrete.

Horizontal lag device

After 3-4 days, after the concrete has completely dried, we weld transverse logs to the vertical posts at the rate of one log for each meter of the height of the fence.

Corrugated fence. step by step photos

Profiled sheet fastening

In conclusion, we fasten sheets of corrugated board to the finished frame, overlapping them, overlapping one another to the depth of one wave. We fasten with self-tapping screws or rivets in increments of 50 cm. Scratches formed during work are painted over with paint from a spray can or coated with a primer to prevent corrosion.

Do-it-yourself slab fence

Supporters of eco-style will like the slab fence, which is not only an original, but also an economical solution when building a fence. croaker- this is the residual cheap lumber formed during the longitudinal sawing of a log. One of its surfaces is smooth, and the other is convex with remnants of the bark. The higher the knotty surface, the lower the cost of the material.

Slab is an excellent material for building a fence for a wooden country house. Photo instructions for building a fence in the country will help to build such a fence even for a person who is far from the intricacies of building skills.

Construction stages

Layout and layout
Installation of vertical racks
Installation of cross bars
Slab mount

Layout and layout

To build a fence from a slab with your own hands, we stretch a thread along the perimeter of the site and mark the places of vertical supports along it in increments of 2 - 2.5 m.

Installation of supports

We dig holes for vertical supports to the depth of soil freezing (1 - 1.5 m). Can be used as supports metal pipes, and wooden poles. In the latter case, the pillars should be tarred with hot resin or varnished to a height placed in the ground. Using a level, we set the racks strictly vertically and fill it with concrete.

Installation of cross bars

Crossbars are not always needed. The need for them appears only if the slabs of the slab are mounted vertically. When mounted horizontally, they can be fixed directly to vertical supports.

Slab mount

The method of laying the slab depends only on your imagination. Planks can be laid overlapping or with a gap, vertically or horizontally. When overlapping, the planks should overlap each other by less than 2 cm, as drying out by 1.5 cm is to be expected. When the planks are vertically arranged, their upper edge can be made even or curly.

Some Helpful Tips

The following recommendations will help extend the life of the slab fence:

Do not use boards that are too wide: they will crack over time, which will impair strength and appearance fences.
The finished fence should be covered with paint or varnish: in this way, you can not only give it a more aesthetic appearance, but also create a barrier to decay.
Install gable roof above the fence: this will emphasize the retro style and protect your fence from moisture.

DIY bamboo fence

There was a desire to highlight your site against the general background of dull fences? Then the fence out bamboo- this is what you need. This exotic plant will give your architectural ensemble a touch of originality. A bamboo fence will look stylish and interesting. How to make such a fence with your own hands? Our photo instruction will help you easily cope with the task.

Stages of work

Territory marking
Installation of vertical supports
Making a wooden frame
Collecting a bamboo shield on a wooden base
Attaching bamboo shields to poles

markup

Regardless of what material the fence is built from, work always begins with marking the territory and marking places for vertical supports. To build a bamboo fence with your own hands, wooden poles are used as supports.

Installation of vertical supports

In marked places, recesses are dug up to 1/3 of the height of the pillar. To prevent wood decay processes, we coat or coat bituminous mastic the part of the column that will be in the ground. We install the support strictly vertically, using a level or plumb line for this. We pour a layer of sand or gravel on the bottom of the hole and pour the cement mixture. Leave for 3-4 days until the concrete sets.

Preparing wooden frame

We nail metal embedded parts to the pillars, in which the wooden frame will be held. Details on adjacent posts should be at the same level. To achieve this, we use the board and the level.

We cut the horizontal boards to the desired length and insert them into the embedded parts on the poles. Then proceed to the installation of vertical x boards. We fix them with self-tapping screws to horizontal boards with a step not exceeding 1 m.

Assembling the bamboo shield

We remove the finished wooden frame from the vertical supports and lay it on the goats. We screw in self-tapping screws at the corners of the frame in order to prevent the bamboo trunks from rolling off the base. We begin to lay the bamboo on the frame, tightly fitting the trunks to each other. We attach the bamboo to the base with self-tapping screws. Using a wide board, mark the desired height of the bamboo shield and circular saw cut off all unnecessary. We do the same from the other end. Our bamboo shield is ready.

We collect the fence

We install the finished fence element in the holding parts on the poles and fasten with self-tapping screws. We cover the attachment points with bamboo trunks. To prevent rainwater from entering the trunks, we lay boards along the upper edge of the fence, which we attach to the racks with self-tapping screws. To prolong the life of the fence, we treat bamboo and all wooden parts with an antiseptic primer and cover with waterproof varnish.

Do-it-yourself wicker fence

If you are tired of the dull concrete and iron fences that catch your eye every now and then, protect your site with a light wicker structure that will give the exterior of your house or cottage an airy and pastoral atmosphere. It is not difficult to build a wicker fence in the country with your own hands. All it takes is inspiration and a little patience. So, what do we need for this?

In order to make a wicker fence with your own hands, you should carefully consider the choice of wood. The rods should be thin, obedient, but at the same time strong. The following types of trees are considered the best:

Alder
Hazel
Birch

There are many fence weaving methods. From the schemes presented here, you can choose the one you like best.

The first step in building a wicker fence is to create basics. To do this, wooden or metal racks of the desired height are driven into the ground at a distance of 50 - 60 cm from each other and to a depth of 40 - 45 cm. In this case, the thickness of the racks directly depends on the thickness of the rods.

Before starting work, the weaving material must be softened in a steam or salt bath. From this, the rods will become more pliable. Then we proceed directly to weaving. We fasten the twig with wire to the first rack and begin to stagger it between the other posts. In order to avoid decay processes, the wattle fence should not fit snugly to the ground: we leave a gap of 5 - 10 cm.

Wicker board fence

A separate type of wicker fence is a wicker fence made of boards. Such a fence looks solid and impressive and can be used not only for summer cottages, but also for home.

For the construction of such a fence, only metal vertical posts are used, which are necessarily concreted, since the pressure of the boards on them is high. Planed boards are used, which are attached to the racks with self-tapping screws. In conclusion, the wood is covered with a layer of protective mastic and painted.

Norms and rules for installing fences

When erecting fences and fences, you should be guided not only by your own taste and capabilities, but also by generally accepted norms and rules:

The choice of material for the fence facing the main highway should be agreed with local authorities: it must comply with the general architectural plan and not be traumatic.
Height such a fence should not exceed 2.2 m.
If the fence is located at a distance of less than 1.5 m from a section of a public street, then gates must open inward so as not to impede movement.

Rules for installing fences between neighboring plots:

Maximum allowable height- 2.2 m.
At the same time, the height deaf fencing should not exceed 0.75 m, and the rest of the fence should be mesh or lattice. Otherwise, a written agreement neighbors.
Without the consent of the neighbors, it is possible to install a blind barrier up to 2.2 m high from light-transmitting materials.
Thickness fencing increases only at the expense of your site.
The construction of a blind fence requires installation drainage system, to avoid flooding the neighboring area.
Permissible creation hedge, the height of which should not exceed 1.5 m.

If you decide to build a fence in the country with your own hands, you should take into account the following rules for planning fences:

the height of the fence separating the site from the street can reach 2 m;
by decision of the meeting of the garden partnership, the fence can be made of deaf materials;
fences between neighboring areas should not exceed 1.5 m and should be light-transmitting.

Fire regulations

Fire safety standards are regulated by SNiP Russian Federation. According to fire safety rules, the minimum distances between buildings depend on the material from which they are made:

For concrete and stone structures, this distance is 6 m.
If concrete, stone or iron structures contain wooden details, then the minimum distance increases to 8 m.
For wooden structures this distance is 15 m.

Fence on suburban area

A fence is a building envelope, the main functions of which are to mark the boundaries of private property and protect the courtyard from the intrusion of unwanted guests. A good fence copes not only with these tasks - it concisely completes landscape design, complements the decoration of a residential building and speaks of the respectability of the owner of the site.

Corrugated fence

What kind of fence is considered good for giving? First of all, the one whose costs justify the quality. Do-it-yourself economy fence in the country house is easiest to assemble from corrugated board.

A fence in a summer cottage made of corrugated board is perfect combination price and quality

There are several advantages to such a fence.:

Affordable price;
Durability;
Wide palette of profiled sheet colors;
Ease of assembly;
Unpretentious care (it can rain to wash the fence).

We build a fence from corrugated board according to the following instructions:

We dig holes for supporting pillars with an interval of 2 - 2.5 m and a depth of 0.8 - 1.2 m.
Sprinkle the bottom with crushed stone until a layer 20 cm thick is formed.
We put the metal bearing part, controlling the evenness of the supports with a building level.
We fill the pits with a concrete-sand mixture (we prepare the composition at the rate of 1: 8).
We wait for the solution to harden and weld two diameters from the professional pipe to the pillars.
We use self-tapping screws to fasten profiled sheets with lags.
We love the fruits of our labor.

As you can see, it is really possible to build an economy class fence in the country with your own hands. And quickly and at no extra cost.

metal fence

You can enclose the summer cottage with a metal fence. We draw a design scheme, purchase materials and connect them welding machine. The procedure for creating an iron fence is similar to making a fence from corrugated board, but the difference is only in the sheathing. The spans will be created either from a grid or from metal rods. In the course of creating the frame, we grab the parts by welding.

The peculiarity of a metal fence is that it is not necessary to make a foundation for it.

In order for the fence to be in harmony with the site and the residential building, we make it forged, mesh, sectional or with corrugated sheet.

A wrought iron fence does not belong to the economy class, and in order to build it in the country with your own hands, you will have to tinker a lot. Fences assembled from metal rods are budget structures. But they are not deaf, so the courtyard will be visible to people passing by.

Plastic fence in the country

An innovation in the improvement of the suburban area is a plastic fence. Its installation will be mastered by anyone who has experience in assembling structures from plastic profiles and PVC boards.

The design of the fence is made of plastic, increased strength, which is not afraid of blows.

There are many advantages to plastic fencing.:

Small price.
Easy care.
Easy installation.
Aesthetic appearance of the finished product.
Resistant to fire, deformation, moisture.
The ability to retain color despite precipitation and heat.
The ability to create different variations of the fence - a blank wall, a fence, an imitation of a picket fence, etc.
The fence does not dry out, does not crack, does not deteriorate by insects.

brick fence

The construction of a brick fence is a responsible job and requires compliance with certain rules. But the owner receives for his efforts a high-strength beautiful fence with a long service life. A rich assortment of bricks allows you to create a fence that organically complements any exterior.

A well-built brick fence can even withstand a hurricane!

We build a brick fence in the country as follows:

We measure the length of the future structure and create an estimate for materials.
We mark the territory and dig holes for the strip foundation.
We fill the base immediately, as soon as the supporting pillars are placed.
In order to avoid the formation of joints and increase the strength of the structure, we make the foundation in one approach.
On the frozen foundation we are engaged in laying bricks. We arrange them in one row, but if you want to show creativity, we use combined or openwork variations. For a high fence, we make a double-row masonry.

If you have never worked with bricks, engage a specialist to build the fence, since the laying of the material requires scrupulousness and control of the evenness and thickness of the seams. In the absence of sufficient experience, the design may turn out to be sloppy and weakly stable.

Chain link fence

As soon as the chain-link mesh was first used to make a fence, consumers of building materials immediately realized that this perfect option for a translucent fence, which can be placed on the boundary and not be afraid of quarrels with neighbors about shading their plantations.

A chain-link fence is ideal for a fence between neighbors, because by law, deaf high fences are prohibited

Range metal mesh represented by three varieties:

Galvanized;
Not galvanized;
Plastic coated.

We immediately sweep away the bare non-galvanized version, since the operation of such a fence will be minimal. Simply put, rust will quickly “eat” it. Chain link with pvc more suitable for warm regions and coastal areas, since plastic protects the mesh well from moisture. But this material is not resistant to temperature extremes. This means that a galvanized mesh will be a more or less durable solution.

We work with the material like this:

1. We begin the construction of this fence by marking the location of the supporting parts. We set the intermediate pillars in compliance with a distance of 3 m, tension - at intervals of 9 m. For the bearing part, we take iron profiled pipes Ø 60 mm and corners 50 mm or more.

2. Under the intermediate columns, we drill the ground with a drill until the required number of holes with a depth of about 40 cm is formed. For tension poles, we make recesses of 60 cm. We will not engage in concreting on clay soils and soils with an admixture of clay. They are prone to heaving, and this is dangerous by cracking the concrete base in winter period. When working with pillars, we concrete sandy soil and light loam.

3. As soon as the tension poles take their places, we connect them to other supports using a metal corner, bolts and welding.

4. If we put only intermediate posts as a bearing part, the mesh fabric will be well stretched. But the design will not be reliable, because the sheathed bottom is easily lifted and not only an attacker, but also a smart child can penetrate into someone else's summer cottage.

Let's protect ourselves from uninvited guests as follows. We pass a wire rod with a diameter of 3 mm through the cells along 3 horizontal levels. To tighten it, we drill 3 through holes in each column.

5. We fix the chain-link on the pillars. We put the roll vertically at the support post and check where the bent ends of the lines are (they should be at the top). We attach the top line of material to the top of the column and go to the next support, slowly unwinding the roll. We pass the wire rod through the grid between adjacent columns and insert the ends into the holes. We stretch the wire and fix it with tension bolts. The work is over.

Wooden fence options

The traditional version of the design for fencing the site is made of wood. All the subtleties of making wattle fences, picket fences and slab fences are transferred from experienced craftsmen to novice craftsmen. This familiar trinity is joined by modern design- American Ranch. Consider the construction of these fences.

Wattle

To create a strong dense wattle fence, you need to stock up on branches, poles, pipes. If the bearing part will have a diameter of about 8 cm, then for spans it is better to take:

Willow;
Willow;
Flexible vine;
Birch or poplar rods.

Wicker fence is traditionally made from improvised means - existing branches, vines, sticks

In order not to wander through the clearings, you should look for building materials under your feet. Surely in the garden there are pruning branches of berry trees and hazel. The only condition is that the branches must be cut at an angle of 60 °. But the best wattle is obtained from a freshly cut vine.

Collected at the cottage wooden material we use to build a fence like this:

For the bases, we prepare larch logs. Their number is determined by the number of the future fence. Based on the estimated thickness of the weave, we observe an interval between supports of 50 cm. If you have thick rods, make the distance larger. Stick to it almost to the end, and only place the last 3 logs 20 cm apart.
Impregnate all wood with a protective compound, treat it with fire and resin. With special care, work out the bottom of the pillars, which will remain underground. These actions will prevent damage to the wood.
Weave the bars of the future wooden fence in the country house between the posts. Drive the first branch into the ground 15 cm, holding it upright. The remaining rods, regardless of location, braid with wire around the frame. Fix the thick end of the rod first, and bring the thin end along the post through the fixed vines. Every 4 rows, tap parts of the fabric with a hammer. Brittle stems collect in armfuls of 5 pcs. Hide the edges and cut ends inside the hedge.
Open with varnish finished structure, decorate with clay pots, or plant trailing plants along it - a decorative rose or leafy ivy.

Fence

The picket fence is a ventilated fence made of wooden planks, which makes it easy to delimit the cottage. We begin its construction with fixing the supporting elements, for which we will take profiled iron pipes 60 x 60 mm. After concreting the holes, we are engaged in lags. We weld the diameters on the rods with an overlap and clean off the excess welding. We carefully prime the structure and paint it in a suitable color.

Wooden picket fence at their summer cottage

Next, we install gates and gates and equip them with fittings. We cover the ends of the pipes with plastic plugs - they will protect inner part supports from moisture and corrosion processes. We attach wooden planks to the crossbars using self-tapping screws. For even spacing, keep a distance of 3 cm.

To improve the general appearance of the fence, we cover its top with a ridge-shaped plank structure. As a result of making it with our own hands, we get a blown version of the economy fence, through which air flows easily pass - this is important for plantings growing in the country.

Slab is lumber, one of the side parts of which is propylene, and the other is either not propylene at all, or propylene is not over the entire surface. Logs belong to the waste of wood processing at the sawmill, so this material allows you to save on filling the spans. Despite the outward simplicity, the slab creates an imitation of a tree, and the owner gets a nice cheap fence.

Slab is essentially waste. Therefore, we can note the low cost per cubic meter of slab

Consider how the slab is used in the construction of the fence.

Bark removal. Material debarking - important point preparatory work. You can’t skip it, otherwise the bark beetle will ruin the fence. We rid the slab of the bark with a flat shovel with a sharp blade, a carpenter's ax and a scraper. Then we sand the cleaned surface to perfect smoothness and apply several layers of antiseptic.
We put metal or wooden support poles. In the second case, we take logs from pine, oak or larch. Optimum diameter trunk - 20 cm, length - 2 m. We cover the bottom of the pillars with hot resin or a Kuzbass-lacquer solution. When erecting a fence with girders, we leave a space of 2.5 m between the supports.
On loamy soils, we drive in pillars without strengthening measures. We drill the mounting points with a drill and hammer the supports with a sledgehammer. When carrying out work on sandy or chernozem soil, first we dig holes, the diameters of which are twice as large as this parameter of the pillars. We cover the bottom with gravel and tamp the poured 10-centimeter layer. We place each post in the center of the hole and fill it with gravel. The position of the bearing parts is controlled by a vertical level.
Sheathing is carried out in any direction. First, we leave small gaps between the parts of the material, but later we also close them with a slab, and again with a convex surface outward.
We cover the finished fence with paint or varnish.
We protect the ends of the pillars with iron or plastic cones.

With a horizontal arrangement of the material, we attach the timber to the supporting pillars, nailing it on both sides with nails or fixing it with overlapping screws. To perform vertical plating, we saw the slab across, and with the runs we hook it with the convex side.

American style wooden fence

Assembling an economy class fence in the country with your own hands in the style of an American ranch is a simple matter. But first, all wood material must be treated with an antiseptic, paying special attention to the ends of the pillars buried in the ground. Then we make markings along the perimeter and hammer in the supports for the “ranch” fence at the corners of the outlined rectangle. As usual, we put the pillars in the holes and concrete. The hardened solution is masked with soil.

American style fence

To control the horizontal position of the boards between the pillars, we stretch the rope. It will not allow installation curvature and will help to adjust the height of the intersection filling. We drive in intermediate supports, leaving 2-meter voids, we check their verticality with a level.

We attach the crossbars to the supports with nails and self-tapping screws. The product is varnished. We color it at will.

The foundation is the head of everything

Both a powerful stone and a light wooden fence in the country require a solid foundation. With its competent filling and the correct location of the supports, the enclosing structure will protect the site for more than a dozen years. The foundations for the fence are divided into tape and pole. Let's consider each type separately.

Strip foundation

This type of foundation is advisable to fill in the following cases:

We begin work on creating a strip foundation by digging a trench with a depth of 30 to 80 cm. If the soil is unreliable, we go deep by 1.5 m. We make a “pillow” of sand and gravel, generously pour water and tie the reinforcement. The size of the cell is formed at our discretion.

We erect the formwork so that the fence canvas with the ground surface subsequently separates 30 - 50 cm. We fill the formwork with concrete mortar. In the case of using pillars under the bearing part of the canvas, we place and align the supports even before pouring the foundation.

Pillar option

The post base is an economical solution that perfectly holds light fences. When constructing a wooden fence for a summer residence on a pole foundation, it is imperative that we process wooden parts with a special composition that protects the material from decay. With the right approach to the construction of a pillar-type foundation, we get a high-quality foundation that is in no way inferior in terms of durability to a strip one.

Photo of the pillar foundation

The filling technology is as follows:

A drill swarm of pits for load-bearing parts, deepening a meter and a half. We expand the diameter of the holes by 15 - 30 cm in relation to the diameter of the columns. Based on the intended width of the spans, we maintain an interval between supports from 2 to 3 m.
We create a “pillow” either from pure sand, or from its mixture with crushed stone. Plentifully water a 20-centimeter layer.
Align the pillars according to the level and fill the holes to the top cement mortar. The mixture is supplemented with crushed stone as desired.

As a result of our work, cemented pillars were obtained. Now we fill in the spans. We stretch the chain-link mesh immediately. But if the canvas requires stuffing of material, we first fix horizontal guides between the supports (transverse logs, cross-sections).

How to decorate a fence in the country

If you spend a lot of time in the country, you will probably get tired of looking at the boring flat surface of the building envelope, especially the deaf and long one. Landing along the fence will help to decorate the fence and make it alive climbing plants(according to principle vertical gardening). For this purpose, girlish grapes, actinidia, aromatic hops with beautiful cones are suitable.

Decorating the fence with flowers is a great solution

You can braid the fence and annual plants. Only for their upward movement, it is necessary to take care of the vertical supports in advance, so that the loaches reaching for the sun have something to grab on to.

The visual separation of a long fence is facilitated by decoration with flower beds. Several flower beds are placed equidistantly above the ground and "dilute" the monotonous structure with bright flower stalks.

You can fill the flower beds with shrubs with variegated leaves. conifers it is not forbidden to plant for decorating a deaf fence, but they are sensitive to the bright sun. For this reason, flower beds with them will have to be placed on a shaded section of the fence.

If you have the ability to draw, the fence can be painted by skillfully painting it with bright colors. Next to the fence will look attractive small architectural forms- garden figurines, fountains, swings, gazebos, etc. Turn the fence into a gallery by hanging pictures, posters, crafts along the canvas.

Decking can also be originally decorated

If it is possible to get seeds of bacopa, petunia, lobelia, dichondra, pelargonium or hanging begonia, plant them in pots and hang a strict blank fence with blooming fragrant flower pots. ampelous plants will delight you all summer.

People have been building fences for a very long time. In ancient times, they protected a person from predators, served as a barrier from enemies. Currently, fences allow you to mark the boundaries of your possessions, help to give the site a shape, protect from unnecessary looks.

In order for the fence to last as long as possible, it is necessary to prepare a high-quality foundation with a depth of at least 30 cm.

You can build a fence in the country, even without the special skills and abilities of a builder.

Depending on building skills, design ideas and financial capabilities, there are several options for how to make a fence in the country with your own hands.

Most often, cottage owners build fences from corrugated board, natural stone, metal mesh, concrete panels and wood. The main role in this is played by the desire to make a fence with your own hands at the same time beautiful and reliable. Therefore, very often you can find fences that are made using natural materials made in original style. Fences using living plants (hedges) are very popular.

Thinking about how to build a fence with your own hands, you need to try to choose the option that will best harmonize with the design of the site and the house, which will create an atmosphere of unity with nature. For example, if there is a brick in the design of the house, then the fence containing brickwork, will create a harmonious architectural ensemble. How to make a fence for a summer residence, and will be discussed. Having considered the proposed options, you can easily determine for yourself which fence to make on your site.

Types of fences for a summer cottage

A wooden fence for a summer residence does not require large material investments, it allows you to experiment with shape and color, the material for such a fence is easy to get. Disadvantages of a wooden fence: the need for regular maintenance, the fragility of the material.
A brick fence for a summer residence will be strong, durable, will not require additional care, and will allow you to experiment with shape and color. Disadvantages - high labor intensity during construction (it will require the creation of a strip foundation) and the high cost of the material.
The fence from a professional flooring strong, durable, does not demand additional leaving. Since the corrugated board has a low cost, the construction of such a fence will not require large material costs. In addition, a fence made of corrugated board will create additional sound insulation. Easy to install even for a novice construction work. However, such a fence requires the creation of a strip or pillar foundation, which increases the complexity of the process.
A country fence made of chain-link mesh or metal mesh is quite strong and durable, does not require additional maintenance, is transparent (does not create shadows), and has a low cost. However, transparency in some cases can also serve as a disadvantage - such a fence will not hide from prying eyes.
A PVC fence will be durable, allow you to experiment with shape, is inexpensive and does not require additional maintenance, it is not difficult to install it yourself, but this material is difficult to find.
The hedge has a very attractive appearance, allows you to create a natural and harmonious fence, experiment with design. However, such a fence is short-lived, requires constant care, and serves only as a decorative fence. In addition, a professionally made hedge will be very expensive.
The wattle fence at their summer cottage will have a very harmonious, natural and beautiful view, does not require large material investments (wattle can be made from natural material - willow or hazel), will allow you to recreate many design solutions. The disadvantages of that fence are fragility and only a decorative function.

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Construction of the foundation for the fence

In order for the fence to exist for more than a dozen years, it is necessary to approach the construction thoroughly. A properly laid foundation will serve as a guarantee of the strength and reliability of the fence. Used foundations for the fence: pole and tape. They have the same fundamental differences as in the construction of the foundation for the house. The strip foundation is poured under heavy structures (for example, when building a brick fence), on heaving soils, if necessary, to create a completely fenced, impenetrable area when it is necessary to exclude the penetration of wild animals. The strip foundation for the fence is the most reliable and durable.

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Technology for the manufacture of a strip foundation for a fence

They dig a trench 30-80 cm deep (if desired, for reliability, you can make a depth of up to 1.5 m).
They make a sand cushion, which is then abundantly soaked with water.
Knit armature.
From boards or plywood, formwork is erected for the fence in such a way that the canvas of the future fence is located above the ground at a height of about 40 cm.
The formwork is filled with concrete mortar.

The pillar foundation will be more economical, it is perfect for light building envelopes. A properly thought out and well-made fence on a pillar foundation will last no less time than on strip foundation. During construction wooden fences on the pillar foundation, it is necessary to treat all wooden parts with special compounds that will prevent decay.

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The technology of erecting a pillar foundation for a fence

With the help of a construction drill or a shovel, pits are dug under the pillars with a depth of 100-150 cm with a diameter 15-20 cm larger than the diameter of the pillars. The required distance between the pillars is 2-3 m. Its choice depends on the desired span width.
They make a sand cushion - a layer of sand 20 cm thick is poured into the pits and watered abundantly.
Pillars are installed, leveled, after which the pits are poured with concrete. Thus, the pillars are obtained - the basis for the fence. After that, spans can be attached to the pillars (for example, chain-link mesh structures).

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How to make a fence with your own hands from corrugated board

The professional flooring is the most optimum and widespread material for construction of protections. Therefore, the technology of its installation should be considered a little more in detail. Before you start building a fence with your own hands from corrugated board, you need to make accurate calculations of the entire perimeter of the fence. The location of the fence is preliminarily marked, the place for the gate and the gate is determined, the places for installing the pillars are calculated (when creating the pillar foundation). After that, the height of the fence, the height of the gate and the gate are determined. Based on these calculations, you can easily determine how much material you need.

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Tools and materials needed to make a corrugated fence

Roulette, building level.
Shovel (for digging trenches or holes under the foundation).
Sand.
Lake, water.
Concrete solution.
Pipes with a diameter of 80-90 mm.
Welding machine.
Steel profile.
Primer.
Sheets of corrugated board.
Self-tapping screws for metal.
Protective gloves.

Pipes with a diameter of at least 80-90 mm should be used as support pillars. The side of the post that will be directed upwards is welded (this will prevent moisture from entering the pipe). One third of the post should be buried in the ground. After about 3 days, when the foundation hardens, a transverse steel profile is installed, to which the corrugated board for the fence will be attached.

A profiled pipe with a section of 40x25 mm can be used as a profile. How many pipes are needed can be determined based on the height of the fence. With a height of up to 1.7 m, it will be enough to have 2 parallel pipes fixed at a distance of 30-40 cm. With a fence height of 1.7 to 2 m, the pipes must be laid in 3 rows.

The profile and support posts are fixed by electric welding. After mounting the support poles and the steel profile, it is necessary to coat them with a primer to protect them from corrosion. The final stage is the fastening of corrugated board sheets to the frame. Usually this material is fastened with self-tapping screws at a distance of 500 mm from each other. Adjacent sheets must be overlapped with each other.

When building a fence from corrugated board, you need to wear gloves, as the material has sharp edges that can severely injure the skin. If scratches appeared on the corrugated board during installation, they can be easily hidden using a can of paint. To give such a fence a more aesthetic appearance, the supporting pillars are covered with brick or stone cladding.