Fences Ideas

During the construction of a country house with one of the many necessary building elements is the fence. At an early stage to take care of guarding their own territory in order to prevent the appearance of your site outsiders. There are many kinds of fences, they differ among themselves in materials, design and even the appointment.

Of course, each fence - is primarily the fence, but it may have different tasks. Therefore, before you proceed to the selection of the fence, you must learn about all available options.

To begin to determine exactly what you need: an impregnable fence, equipped with all kinds of protection, a fence to indicate their territory or a spectacular element of decor that complements the overall design of the territory. Fence can do all three, but as is often the case, for one of them will have to sacrifice part of the other two, due to design features. Therefore decide from that, what is important to you, and already the basis of this, choose the design, material and design. As a rule, the basis is the ability to protect the territory of the fence. For the manufacture of such products are perfect brick, corrugated sheets. Additionally, you can decorate a fence forged, which will give it a more attractive appearance.

How to choose a fence?

In order to determine with the choice of the fence, you must carefully consider all those of his qualities that are important to you. You can use a fairly simple method: write down on a piece of paper the desired criteria as and significance. It will assess what you are willing to sacrifice. For example, for you it is important that the fence was nice that it usually involves a complex structure, and therefore is not cheap. Or if you want to save, then on expensive materials have to forget, etc. Among the key indicators in determining the right type of fence can be listed as follows: the cost (depending on the materials used and the complexity of the design), the design, manufacture and installation complexity, appearance, materials, availability of additional decorative elements, a harmonious blend with the overall design of the site, insulation, transparency , durability, reliability and resistance to environmental influences (precipitation, frost), the need for periodic maintenance or repair, etc. About fences made of various materials have a separate article, where indicated their main pros and cons, so this issue is not considered in detail here.

Tips for selecting and installing a fence

A few tips on how to choose and install the fence. When marking the place of installation carefully check the site plan, especially if you have neighbors. The height of the fence is regulated by building codes, so you should read them in advance or consult with experts.

When the fence is selected, you need to decide who will build it. If you entrust it to the builders, apart from the money you do not need anything else. Another thing, if you have decided to do everything yourself, then you will need to purchase not only the material for the fence, but the necessary tools and additional building materials. Also, it is useful to draw a few assistants. Depending on the selected type of fence, the materials from which it is made, and also its slowness, its construction for a long time may be needed. Given all this, think about whether you can do to build just such a fence, which themselves have picked up, or it is better to entrust it to professionals.

Appearance of the fence if it is not necessary in the first place among the selection criteria, still has considerable importance, because the fence - is the first thing people see coming into your home. He should be in harmony with the overall style of the site design and complement it. In the inner side of the fence you can shelves, stands for flowers or projections, making it not only beautiful but also functional.

That's all the tips for choosing the fence. The very same process of its manufacture and installation depends on the material chosen and described in separate articles. The main thing to remember is that the fence - the basis of the safety of your home, so its construction should be approached with great responsibility.