Each owner of a private house faces the need to protect its territory by the fence. Often the stone building is not comfortable. This is especially true of country sites, where this design will be a waste of money. How the output is used welded iron structures. There are quite a lot of varieties, each of which has its own features of the installation.

Types of welded fences

Given the huge number of materials that are sold in the construction markets, almost unlimited possibilities and many options for performing welded fences are opened before the buyer. For convenience they are divided into:

• fence from reinforcement or profiled pipes,
• selection weld section,
• welded mesh fence
• fence using metal products,
• fence using decorative elements,
• fences are welded cooking.

The easiest option is a fence of fittings. Its manufacture does not take much time and is carried out immediately at the place. Of the shortcomings - an unattractive appearance. As a rule, these designs are used either due to economy considerations, or as a temporary phenomenon.

Sectional fences are a more advanced embodiment of the reinforcement design. Externally, it differs only by the fact that the reinforcement rods or the profiled tube are placed in the pre-manufactured frame. Mounting sections are easier, but for the total assembly time it does not affect.

The welded fence from the grid is in two variations:

• with a frame,
• without frame.

Its installation, also does not take much time and is fairly inexpensive. From the aesthetic side, this option is much more attractive, moreover, one hundred percent will protect against the penetration of small neighboring animals.

More expensive and respectable option are metal welded fences with metal products. Their manufacturing is a more laborious and expensive process, but the final appearance of the design is quite attractive. In addition, such a fence is not transparent, which creates the effect of privacy. Of the disadvantages, trees and garden plants can not be searched near the fence, as the shadow from the fence will prevent normal growth.

Fences with the use of decorative elements look prettier, but also cost enough. In order to reduce the process, some elements are made independently.

If the question of saving is not worth it, the optimal solution is to order a partial fence and to collect it. Like any adhesive product, it is very durable, less than other materials are subject to corrosion and does not need additional decoration. More accurately decisive with the design will help the photo of welded fences.

Preparatory work

The main element of any fence is the carrier pillar. Therefore, installation work begins precisely from the installation of this item. As a pillar uses:

• metal pipes with a diameter of more than 5 cm,
• profiled pipes with a diagonal of more than 2 cm,
• factory stores.

The metal pipe of the small diameter is easily bent and cannot withstand the overall weight of the design, so they are recommended quite large enough. Externally, especially for fences with the use of the grid, it looks ugly.

Therefore, for the manufacture of columns take a conventional square profiled tube. Its form creates rigidity ribs, so the pipe is resistant to bend.

In a specialized construction store, ready-made designs for the assembly of fences are sold. As a rule, separate columns are not sold. Especially they look for meaning there is no. Since they are often painted and cut. And the color and sizes do not necessarily coincide with yours.

In general terms, the process of mounting columns looks like this:

• scheduling
• cutting metal structures,
• digging the fantasy
• installation of columns,
• filling the foundation.

Even before the campaign to the store, you need to measure the site. We are interested in perimeter. The columns should be located at a distance of a maximum of two meters from each other. When calculating the distance between the columns, it is important to remember that the first cases are installed angular elements. The calculation occurs like this: measuring the distance from one edge of the site to another and divide it into two, the final number is equal to the number of columns. If a smooth number is not obtained, then we divide the length by 1.9; 1.8; 1.7, etc. until we get the number as close to the whole digit. Thus, the spans between the columns will be greatest.

Next, calculate the height of the fence. If we are talking about metal products, then the maximum height is equal to the height of the sheet. In all other cases there are no restrictions. Purpose of practical considerations, a normal height is 1.5 - 2 m. This is more than enough to protect against neighboring animal and random guests. With this, it should be remembered that the length of the columns is 40 cm more (goes to the ground) than the height of the fence.

With these numbers we go to the store. According to the standard, the pipe is going long 3 m, 4.5 m, 6 m. Three meters, it is advisable to buy only for fences with a height of more than two meters. The next size is suitable for the fence with a standard height. Two columns will be obtained from one pipe, and trimming can still come in handy. Six-meter pipes are inconvenient to transport and crap from them it turns out too much. If you buy a product in a large construction store, immediately order it cut. This service is not expensive and will significantly save time.

The next step is the pits under the foundation. Make them with the help of a garden or electric drill with a screw diameter of 20 - 25 cm, a depth of 40 cm. And insert the poles in them. At the same time, the posts must be score to the ground for another 30 cm. The process is made gradually and carefully, since the support must be absolutely smooth.

Next you need to fill the foundation. The solution is prepared from a 1: 3 ratio (one piece of cement, three sand). For a drainage, a yam on a 5 cm fall asleep with rubble, another 5 cm sand and poured cement. For strength, crushed stone add to cement, or a small broken stone. The solution will fully become 3 - 5 days (the warmer, the faster). And during this time the overlap is prepared.

Installation of fence from fittings or profiled pipes

To work, you will need:

• welding machine,
• set of electrodes,
• bulgarian or saw on metal
• gloves.

First of all, it is necessary to determine between the reinforcement and the profiled pipe. Armature is an extremely unreliable option and is suitable only for assembling the fence on the ambulance hand as a taking place. An exception is powerful rods with a diameter of more than 1 cm, but they are much more expensive than the profiled pipe.

Installation work is carried out according to the following scheme:

• sizes,
• pipe cutting
• welding.

Before the measurement it is necessary to resolve the issue of design. Cheaper and easier to weld pipes perpendicular to columns, it significantly reduces the consumption of materials. But the generally accepted option is to install the bar parallel to the pillars. It is necessary to remove measurements in accordance with the selected option. In the first case, the length of the pipe will be equal to the distance between the columns, in the second - the height of the fence. In addition, for the installation of the second option, two more binding pipes will be needed (they are welded to the columns and serve as the basis for the rest of the jumpers).

The cutting of the pipes has several secrets that will allow much time to save time. Since the fences from reinforcement or profiled pipes are collected immediately at the place, there is no sense in advance. Most domestic welding machines already in half hours of work need 10-15 minutes of rest. During this time, the next portion of the blanks is cut. Usually at a time prepare materials on the assembly of one span.

Welding is the final and simplest stage. The first thing is welded carrying jumpers. The only requirement for the welding seam is continuity. If a bad contact or accidentally broke his hand, it is better to beat off the item and get started again. Stacks are welded to jumpers on each other. Make sure that they are smooth. To deteriorate them from the inner or outer side of the carriers of the crossbar depends only on taste preferences.

Stacks must be at least 1 cm above the ground level. In order not to keep them on weight during welding, put wooden wedges.

Installation of sectional fences

Fences welded, both sectional and using the grid, are mounted approximately the same. Naturally, some after mounting the support columns simply weld the grid to them, but it is extremely recommended to do so. First, the design is strongly susceptible to mechanical damage, secondly, the grid without stops will quickly break and deform, thirdly, it is easy to get used and crawl under it.

Therefore, it is practical to use the sectional system. Installation scheme looks like this:

• assembly of Caracas
• welding overlap,
• mounting.

Metal corners are used for frame. This is advisable for the following reasons:

• lighter than pipes,
• allow to hide welded seams.

The frame happens:

• unilateral,
• bilateral.

One-sided is easier done, double-sided looks more beautiful.

The frame itself should be in the height of the same as the fence, and in width of 5 cm less than the distance between the columns. It is not recommended to weld it directly to the supports, since one-piece design becomes less durable. In addition, the dismantling process will be extremely difficult. Externally, the frame is a conventional rectangle. Corner ished up 45 ⁰. This is necessary so that the finished framework looks beautiful and did not have gaps. Once all four sides are measured and unlocked, they are welded with each other. If a two-way frame is planned, then two designs are made by one span.

It uses either fittings or a profiled tube or a grid. The grid, in this case, is preferable, since weighs the easiest. And the metal, and the mesh is cut along the inner corner and are welded throughout the inner surface of the corner. When welding, it is impossible to tear the hand. Especially relevant is the rule for the grid, as it is simply to split and welcome it will not work again.

Before mounting, you need to perform another job. Metal rods are welded from the bottom, bottom and in the middle of the middle of the middle. Next, the frame is dressed on the rods and weld to them. If we are talking about a bilateral version, the work is performed mirror.

Installation of metal welded fences from metal

This is perhaps the easiest and fastest way. Work is done like this:

• melt and cut profile sheets,
• brief jumpers are prepared,
• mounted profile.

When this option is selected, so as not to cut the sheets, all the initial dimensions are played out of their dimensions. If the idea came after the pillars are mounted, then it is necessary to adjust the profile for the size of the spans.

Bearing jumpers are made from the profiled tube. They are installed at a distance of 30 cm (if the fence is unilateral) and 60 cm (if double-sided) from each other. Such a density is explained by the fact that otherwise the profile will bentified and noise even from the wind. Next, circumcised by the size of the jumpers are welded to supports.

The profile is mounted with screws. To do this, through it and the pipe is drilled by a hole with a drill, with a diameter of less than a screw. Welcome metal is not recommended, since almost any welding will turn through it through.

In order for and from the inside, the fence looked beautifully, the profile mines the mirror. Between the metal sheets, it is recommended to put a foam, it will increase noise insulating and secure from spouting screws under the action of mechanical vibrations.

Installation of adhesive fences and decorative elements

Welded fences and fences that are planned for many years, better order in blacksmithing workshops. Forged designs have an impeccable appearance, fully comply with your requirements and are collected very quickly (according to the technology of sectional fences).

But the value of these products is unreasonably high. Therefore, there is a certain compromise. Order separate forged elements and yourself weld them to your fence. It can be:

• peaks
• patterns or images
• various figures,
• edging for decorating a frame
• plugs for support pillars.

Each of the elements individually is much cheaper than the finished design and is mounted independently.

Fence Care Tips

In order for the fence to serve as long as possible, follow these recommendations:

1. After the welding seam cools, slightly cut it with a hammer, in order to sleep the scale.
2. Immediately after the end of the installation, process the metal with anti-corrosion facilities. If rust has already appeared on the surface, clean it with a grinding machine or a brush for metal.
3. Invisible elements treat primer.
4. Visible elements treat the primer and paint the color you like.
5. Once every three years, pass the metal brush and update the paint.

Another recommendation concerns forged products. Often they are made by handicraft, without compliance with the technological process. As a result, the metal is very strongly subject to corrosion. Even under the layer, the paints begins to oxidize and rust. It is easy to solve this problem, if we are talking about individual elements.

Bonfire is diluted, they split the metal to Bela and lowered into the container with machine oil. The method is called binding. Processed products become black, but do not pay attention to it. In order to give them any other color, it is enough to paint the surface of the primer. Any color, except for light shades, will be lying on top of it (if you use liquid acrylic, then completely any). Blows increases corrosion resistance twice.