How to choose a fence
Which fence to choose?
How to choose
a fence?
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.
Which fence to choose?
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.
