The cheapest fence for a summer house is one that is made from materials left over from construction, or simply lying around. In this case, their initial cost is no longer important, and the labor costs will pay off in any case. For example, if there is a rocky outcrop in the vicinity, and after the construction of the house there is cement and sand left, then you can build the most expensive type of fence - from natural stone. Or the second option - a fence made from scraps of logs cut down on a tree plot
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But these are more special cases - usually you have to buy materials or order a “turnkey fence”.
Fence design
Any fence is a fence that rests on posts. Modification of the fence primarily depends on the selected material.
You can entrust the assembly and installation of the fence to professionals or take on this task yourself. You can build a cheap fence with your own hands if you use ready-made blocks and posts.
All fence parts are sold separately in large hardware stores. If you want to create something unusual, non-standard products can be ordered directly from the production workshops.
Fence
This is a traditional option for a garden or cottage. Two base boards are attached horizontally to the load-bearing posts, and the fence boards are directly placed on them vertically at certain intervals.
Wooden fence
Wood is a strong, durable and very beautiful material. Its characteristics are largely determined by the type of wood used to cut the boards.
Most often, when creating a wooden fence with your own hands, boards located vertically are attached to horizontal guides close to each other. The finished sections are nailed to wooden posts.
If the area around the house is protected and there is no roadway nearby, it is permissible to install a rarer “Euro-fence” around the house; it can be either high or low.
Parts for a wooden fence can be bought ready-made or made, for example, fence posts with your own hands from logs or thick timber.
Fences of unusual configuration also look good. Craftsmen make fencing from varnished logs or pallets for transporting products.
To make the fence last longer, it is coated with wood paint or a special varnish.
What can be used
Numerous photographs of a decorative fence clearly show that any available material, interestingly presented and used in landscape design, can become the basis for an exclusive fence.
Below are the TOP 5 most interesting ways for a functional, practical and aesthetic solution:
- made of concrete, stones;
- made of wood, branches;
- from bottles, cans;
- from tires;
- from parts and fittings.
Interested? Then let's look at each option in more detail.
Brick fence
A beautiful fence made with your own hands is made from brick. Such a fence, if all the rules of masonry technology are observed, will last for several decades. The finished fence does not require any coating and always looks current. The height of the fence can be any, at the request of the owners.
Building a brick fence will require certain skills. At the base of such a fence a concrete foundation is made. To do this, in the place where the fence will stand, they dig a ditch, make formwork and fill it with concrete mixture. After complete hardening, the brick is laid on top of the foundation using a special mortar.
Wattle
These are shields made of rods woven together like baskets. This design is not particularly durable and is rather decorative. Pros: almost free source material and ease of repair.
Corrugated fence
Corrugated fences are very popular. To attach galvanized steel sheets, it is not necessary to pour a foundation under the entire fence. It is enough to reinforce the columns immersed underground with concrete.
A fence made from corrugated sheets is very easy to assemble with your own hands. Metal sheets are fastened using ordinary bolts. Corrugated sheeting can have different textures and colors; it is not afraid of rain and moderate wind. In terms of external qualities, it is, of course, inferior to fences made from other materials, but it costs much less and is easy to install.
Euro picket fence
A type of metal structure will be a Euro picket fence, made of sheet metal with stiffeners. The material is purchased in a ready-made color, with the required groove spacing. When installing, the sheet can be installed entirely by screwing it to the supports and guides with self-tapping screws.
Or cut the sheet into separate elements of the required width and install it with gaps, in a checkerboard pattern, as a continuous sheet. The disadvantages include high cost and susceptibility to corrosion if scratches occur.
Reinforced concrete fence
Reinforced concrete fences have been very popular over the past few years. They are constructed from pillars, which are buried in the ground and concreted, and slabs with relief. The slabs are simply inserted into the grooves on the posts.
A low fence, one slab high, can be easily installed in a dacha with your own hands, but to install a high reinforced concrete fence you will need special equipment.
A properly installed concrete fence can last more than 10 years. Concrete can be left unpainted or coated with special paint.
Advantages of installing decorative fencing yourself
The first advantage of erecting a fence is the originality of the idea, which can be realized using one of the inexpensive materials - wooden slats or branches. In addition, the advantages are:
- delimitation of space - the entire site will be divided into separate functional zones;
- safety of vegetation - the first shoots grown with such love can be damaged by carelessness of pets or guests, and the fence, even if low, will save your seedlings;
- grooming - especially for summer residents whose main hobby is flower beds and flower beds;
- unity of style - decorative fences that are the same for all zones will emphasize the concept of landscape design.
Chain-link fence
A metal mesh with a polymer coating is also used as a fence; it protects the metal from external factors. Such a fence is stretched between posts dug into the ground and protects the area from stray animals.
On the Internet you can find many photos of a mesh fence installed by yourself, which is decorated with weaving plants.
Master class on building a wooden fence
We offer a detailed guide on how to install a wooden fence on your own:
- Before installation, soak all parts with an antiseptic, dry and coat with varnish or paint;
- Apply markings along the perimeter of the area, drive in stakes and stretch a guide thread between them;
- Drill a hole 1 m deep along the perimeter every 2-3 meters for support pillars;
- The lower, underground part of each pillar must be treated with bitumen mastic and covered with roofing felt;
- Each pillar can be immersed in a hole and covered with earth, but it is better to concrete it. To do this, pour 15 cm of crushed stone and 15 cm of sand at the bottom of the hole, put roofing felt on top, place a post and pour concrete mixture into the hole. Let the concrete dry;
- Connect the pillars with two rows of long bars;
- Attach vertical sections of boards on top of the beams. They can be attached closely or leave a distance between them.
Lattice
This is the most elegant type of wooden fence. The slats intersecting each other are located horizontally and vertically, or at 45 degrees to the ground. A lattice made of slats of different widths or with different spaces between them looks unconventional. Climbing plants spreading across the trellis look very decorative.
To extend its service life, any type of wooden fence needs a topcoat.
Useful tips
Any fence will last longer if it is supported by strong supports. Pay the most attention to the installation of supports.
If you plan to install gates in the fence, remember that they should be slightly smaller than the opening in the fence.
Think in advance about how to decorate the fence from the inside so that it does not give the impression of a fenced prison. Plant flowers and trees along it.
Installing a fence on your own is not at all difficult. It is enough to take the correct measurements and adhere to the technology during installation.
Ladder or Christmas tree
On such a fence, the boards are not positioned horizontally or vertically, but at an angle and overlapping. Each subsequent board partially overlaps the previous one, which creates absolute opacity and at the same time does not interfere with air movement.
