How to install a metal fence

How to make a metal fence

Today, various materials are used to build fences. But metal fences still remain the most popular. Question, how to make a metal fence with your own hands not so complicated. For the construction does not need any special skills or professional knowledge, such as for the construction of a fence of stone or brick.

I must admit that the installation of metal the fence, It’s painstaking, but quite understandable and affordable. So if you opted for this type of fence, then roll up your sleeves and get down to business.

For the fence you will need supports. Metal pipes with a diameter of 76 mm or more are suitable.
Metal profiles for lags.
Sheets of corrugated board S-8, S-10 or S-21
Fixing material

At the beginning, make a perimeter plan, determine the gate and gate. Calculation of the number of pipes made, starting from the gate. Then mark the area, the distance between the posts do not exceed three meters. Having marked the places of supports with pegs, you dig holes under them. Depth must be done at least a meter. Then install the pipes and expose them according to the level, do not forget to put a cap on them on the rain. Fill the pits with a solution.

After a few days, when the solution completely hardens, proceed to fasten the lag. With a fence height of up to two meters, two are enough and cross. For fastening, it is best to use welding. If it is not, you can attach it to the clamps, but it will take more time and not so reliably.

When all the logs are fixed, you can proceed to the installation of corrugated board. You will need self-tapping screws (35 mm). The gaps between the mounts should be no more than 50 centimeters. To keep the corrugated board better, join the sheets with an overlap. Also prepare the paint in advance, because during installation there will still be scratches and other damage. For this case, automotive paint in cans is well suited.

There are different types of metal fences, but the installation process is practically the same. For example, if you make a fence of their mesh - netting, then for the supports you can use metal pipes of a smaller diameter, since the windage of such a fence is less. It is more convenient to fasten the grid with bolts or on pre-welded hooks.
In the same way, welded sectional panels are installed by welding or bolts.
Otherwise, the technology of installing the fence is no different.