Metal picket fences. Do-it-yourself metal picket fences How to properly install a metal picket fence

When choosing a fence, the developer is usually guided by the following parameters:

The above parameters correspond to a fence made of a metal picket fence. Currently, the metal fence is represented by such a variety of shapes and types that even the most demanding consumer will be able to choose the right option for themselves. Due to their diversity, metal fences are used on a wide variety of objects, ranging from fencing a summer cottage or a private house, ending with the arrangement of pedestrian areas and airport fencing.

Types of metal picket materials

Metal picket fences can be made from several types of materials. Let's consider them in more detail.

Metal fence made of profiled galvanized steel

In the production of this type of picket fence, profiled galvanized steel is primed, and then a polymer coating is applied to it, which ensures the service life of the fence up to several decades. This type of fence is called eurostudent.

Main advantages:

with the help of a euro picket fence, it is possible to make both a deaf and a transparent fence;
eurostudent has a huge variety of colors, shapes and sizes;
in its production, high-tech material was used, which has a long service life, and thanks to a special profile, it has high strength;
installation of this fence can be done even by a person who does not have experience in installing such fences.

Picket fence made of industrial fittings or metal rods

In the manufacture of such a fence, rods with a cross section of a round or square shape are used. They are made from cold rolled steel with hot zinc treatment, which makes them resistant to corrosion. The cross section of the rod for the fence can be 12 x 12 mm, 14 x 14 mm, 16 x 16 mm. The thicker the section, the more solid the fence will look, but its cost will also be higher accordingly. If the fence is based on reinforcement, then its diameter usually ranges from 10 to 16 mm. Individual elements are welded in sections. Then a special coating is applied to the sections. If desired, sections can be decorated with decorative elements.

Main advantages:

the shape of such a fence can only be limited by the imagination of the designer. This type of fence forms an excellent combination with brick and stone, and the decoration with forged elements makes it individual and unique;
simple, and as a result, inexpensive installation;
with proper anti-corrosion treatment and care, this type of fence can serve for more than a dozen years.

Picket fence from profile pipes

When creating such a fence, round and square pipes are used, which are welded to each other and then welded to the frame. Corrosion protection is provided by hot-dip galvanizing and polymer coating. Such fences are strong and reliable, have a modern and stylish look.

The disadvantages of all these types of picket fence include the following aspects:

compared to the installation of a fence from a profiled sheet, the installation of a picket fence is a longer process, because it requires accurate measurements when attaching each element;
installing a fence made of metal picket fence requires a large amount of fastening materials.

Do-it-yourself installation of a metal picket fence

Calculation of the necessary materials

correctly measure the perimeter along which the fence will pass;
set what will be the distance between the shtaketin;
calculate the size of the gate and gate;
decide how the fence elements will be fastened: it will be welding or anchor fasteners, a corner or a mounting clip;
calculate the required number of poles, lags, as well as consumables (screws, paint, primer). Logs can have a length of 2 to 12 m. When calculating the required amount, it is worth remembering that the supports for the metal picket fence are located at a distance of 2 - 3 meters from each other and that the load on the logs should be uniform. When choosing self-tapping screws, you should not save. They must be galvanized with ergonomic screwdriver caps. To calculate the required number of profiled strips, there is a special formula:

W \u003d W × (1000 mm - Rz) / (133 mm + Rz), where:

W - the number of pickets (pcs.);

Z - fence length (m);

Pz - gap width (mm).

In the case of installing a deaf picket fence in a checkerboard pattern, the resulting number of picket fences must be multiplied by two.

Attention! Purchase only certified goods that comply with GOST R 52246-2004, which regulates the thickness of the metal and the technology for applying a polymer coating. This will ensure the durability of your fence!

Do-it-yourself metal fence installation instructions

When you look at a perfectly smooth fence made of a metal picket fence, you can’t believe that you can install it yourself. In fact, this is not such a difficult task. So, the fencing plan is ready, the calculations have been made, all the necessary materials have been purchased. You can proceed to the direct installation of the fence.

Stage 1. Clearing the area where the fence will be installed. The old fence is being removed. Shrubs, grass and other vegetation are removed. Level the surface on which the fence will be installed. At the corners of the perimeter, wooden pegs are driven into the ground and a string is pulled between them to mark the territory. The places where the supporting pillars will be located are marked. After marking, the twine is removed.

Stage 2. At the second stage, it is necessary to dig holes for supporting pillars. To do this, you can use a regular shovel, but it is better to use a drill. It will be much faster and more convenient. The depth of the pit must be at least 50 cm.

The distance between the supports, as mentioned above, should be from 2 to 3 meters.

Crushed stone is poured into the bottom of the pit. Then a pole is installed, which should stand perfectly level. To achieve this, use the building level as often as possible when installing it.

You can drive a support into the bottom of the pit with a sledgehammer. Having installed the pole, the pit is poured with concrete. Since the concrete will harden for several days, the pillar must be strengthened with wooden supports.

Stage 3. Logs are installed on the supporting pillars. Fastening is done with self-tapping screws. Fastening can also be done by welding, but then the welding points should be treated with an anti-corrosion coating. The frame for the installed fence is ready. If necessary, you can paint it in the color of the fence or choose a different color that matches the tone of the fence. If you purchased the frame parts along with the picket fence, then painting is not required. Next, on the logs, markup should be applied for attaching pickets. This is a rather painstaking work that requires attention, patience and precision.

Stage 4. We fasten the pickets with a screwdriver and self-tapping screws to the logs. The distance between the shtaketins depends only on your desire. But most often it is in the range of 50-100 mm. The main thing is that this distance should be strictly the same around the entire perimeter of the fence. You need to screw it very carefully so as not to damage the polymer coating of the picket fence.

If you decide to make the fence double-sided by attaching pickets on the inside in a checkerboard pattern, then you should leave a gap between the planks of 35 mm. It will give the fence a look of lightness and transparency.

In addition to the picket fence, you can purchase a cornice that will ennoble its appearance. It is attached in the same way as shtaketiny, using self-tapping screws.

Stage 5 Gate and gate installation. They are fixed on the supporting pillars and all the necessary fittings (latches, bolts, etc.) are installed.

Video of the installation of Eurostudent:

This completes the installation of a metal picket fence. Installing a metal fence is a fairly simple process, and the result is impressive. You get not only a reliable and durable, but also an aesthetically attractive fence for your site.

In order to reliably secure your home and adjacent territory from the penetration of unauthorized persons, it is necessary to install an appropriate fence. One of the practical options is a metal picket fence, which is distinguished by its robust design, ease of installation and attractive appearance. Experts 365NEWS they will talk about the features of using metal fences, the advantages and disadvantages of this type of fence, and also give practical advice on self-assembly.

Metal picket fence - reliable protection for your home

Metal fence - what is it

Almost every person has seen wooden fences for front gardens in the backyards of private houses and summer cottages. A modern metal fence is a fence made of corrugated board, rails or a profile, which is mounted around the territory adjacent to the house at a certain interval. Unlike wooden fences, metal counterparts are not exposed to atmospheric phenomena and precipitation, since they are treated with anti-corrosion compounds.

In addition, the products are not afraid of mechanical damage and have a long service life. Various types of metal fences are widely used in the development of landscape design. They not only perform a protective function, but also organically fit into the exterior of the local area.

Metal fence in the design of a private house

Advantages and disadvantages of metal fences

Most fence manufacturers make fence structures from steel blanks. Products can be selected in any color scheme that will match the overall design concept of the facade of the home. The advantages of metal fences include:

presentable appearance;
long service life (over 50 years);
ease of installation of the enclosing structure;
combination with any building and finishing materials;
a large selection of picket fence shapes;
ease of care.

The paint that is used to cover the fences is highly resistant to sunlight, so they do not fade and retain their attractive appearance for a long time. For the fence, you can choose not "deaf" structures, so that light will penetrate through them. The advantages of metal fences include versatility in use, since they can be installed not only as external protection, but also used inside the yard. For example, the territory can be beautifully divided into certain zones, surrounded by front gardens and flower beds.

Option to use a picket fence inside the yard

Despite the undeniable advantages of metal fences, there are some disadvantages. Structures of external fences from rails are mounted much longer than analogues from corrugated board. It should also be noted that each element must be carefully measured before installation in order to avoid distortions. In addition, a large number of fasteners are required for installation work.

What are the types of picket fence?

Before you buy a metal fence for a fence, you need to figure out what types of fences exist. Today on the market, many companies offer steel fences, which differ in the way they are manufactured, installed, and also in the thickness of the materials used. Among them should be highlighted:

industrial fittings;
profile steel;
eurostudent;
polymer-coated fences;
fencing type "Clover".

Metal fences, which are made of rectangular, semicircular, U-shaped profiles, are very popular with buyers. They are bolted to carrier rails. A feature of such hedges is the presence of a textured polymer coating that provides long-term operation and an attractive appearance.

Such a picket fence will not only protect your property, but also cause the envy of neighbors.

Table 1. Varieties of metal fences

Image	Type of fence	Operation features
	Industrial rebar fence	Fences of this type are made from cold-rolled industrial fittings of round and square section with a size of 10-16 mm. First, solid sections are assembled from the rods, after which the products are primed and painted.
	Protections from a profile pipe	Fences are made from profile square or round pipes. The products are highly durable and have a long service life. Compared to other types of fences, the installation of this type of fence takes a lot of time due to the complexity of installation.
	"Clover"	Ferrous metal is used in the production of this type of fence. The height of the picket fence elements can vary within 2-2.5 m. "Clover" allows you to create a stylish facade in combination with facing brick pillars.
	Euro picket fence	Fences will create an impeccable view of any facade of a private house or cottage (the photo shows a fence fence). The price of finished products depends on the type of edges of the elements (rolled or not rolled), as well as on the type of painting. Rails with one-sided polymer coating are cheaper than analogues with double-sided painting.

Fences and metal fences: installation methods

In order to install a steel fence or a fence made of a euro picket fence with your own hands, you must first develop a drawing, which is created taking into account the characteristics of the local area. After that, the marking of the plot of land where the installation of the fence is planned is carried out. It is necessary to determine the places of the corner posts, which will play the role of load-bearing structures. After that, depressions are made in the ground of 0.7-1.2 m (for corner) and 0.5-1 m (for ordinary supports). The pits are filled with rubble, which will serve as drainage.

When the preparatory work is completed, you should begin fixing the corner posts, for which large stones and cobblestones are used. Pits with fixed supporting structures are poured with cement mortar, after which a similar procedure is done with the remaining supports. Please note that ordinary poles should stand about 0.2 m higher than the bearing ones. The concrete poured into the pits must harden completely, for which time is allotted for 5-7 days.

When the supporting supports are completely ready for the installation of the fence, it is necessary to weld the longitudinal logs (bottom and top), on which the picket fence elements are subsequently attached. This can be done with self-tapping screws or bolts. If stacking sections are to be installed, welding equipment is used. To strengthen the design of the fence, you can make a so-called strip foundation, which creates a single monolith around the entire perimeter of the territory. This method of installing fences is considered the most reliable, however, it requires a fairly large financial investment.

Advice! When installing a double-sided fence (for example, a euro fence), the internal elements are fixed to the supporting logs in a checkerboard pattern.

Fence installation scheme

Upon completion of the installation work, a wicket and gate are installed, as well as the necessary fittings. If necessary, visors and ebbs are fixed on the pillars.

Plank spacing and infill types

If it is required to inexpensively install fences for a summer residence from a metal picket fence or a fence around the local area, a single-row installation method is used. In this case, the gaps between the shtaketins are selected in an arbitrary order. Usually their value is equal to a third or half the width of the bar (about 5-10 cm).

Various types of filling spans of the picket fence

There are many different types of picket fence infills that give the fence a stylish and attractive look. The simplest is the direct arrangement of elements. You can also place shtaketins in the form of a "canyon", "ladder", "waves", "pyramids" and so on. It should be remembered that all curly types of fillings need to be trimmed and adjusted to the size of the installation elements. Of course, in this case, the fence looks very beautiful, however, you will need to purchase a much larger amount of material.

What to look for when choosing a fence from eurostudent

When choosing a European fence, you should first check all purchased panels for the fence. The fact is that the thickness of the elements must match the declared parameters (it often happens that the pickets are not the same in thickness due to the fact that they go on sale from different batches). In addition, you need to consider what kind of coating is available on the metal. You should choose elements for a fence with a galvanized coating (anti-corrosion treatment) or a polymer surface.

Materials and tools for installing a metal picket fence

Table 2. Materials and tools required for fence installation

Tools, materials	Purpose
Drill, bayonet shovel	Required for digging recesses into which poles are installed.
Screwdrivers, wrenches 12-14 mm, screwdrivers	Are applied to fixing of laths to the bearing beams (guides).
Pegs, ropes, plumb line, building level	The equipment is necessary for marking the territory, checking the correct installation of the picket fence.
Welding machine	It is used for welding of load-bearing logs (longitudinal beams). You can also use special clamps that are fixed over the poles and hold the longitudinal logs in the grooves.
Profiled pipe	60 × 60 mm are used for the installation of load-bearing and supporting pillars; 20 × 40 - for lag.
Crushed stone, building brick, rubble, stone, cement mortar	The materials are used for draining pits, fixing posts and filling recesses.
Self-tapping screws or bolts	Fasteners are needed to fix the pickets to the logs (they are selected to match the color of the fence).

How to calculate the necessary materials for a metal picket fence

How to correctly calculate the required amount of materials and their cost in order to independently mount a fence from a metal picket fence? The price per meter of running rails is determined very easily, since manufacturers indicate the number of pieces (included in 1 running meter), in addition, the panels have a standard length of 0.75–1.15 m. There is a formula by which you can calculate the exact number of pickets for the fence: (1 m - gap between pickets) / (0.135 m + gap between pickets) × full length of the fence

Advice! If you plan to install a double-sided picket fence, the resulting value of the amount of material must be taken 2 times more.

How to install a metal picket fence with your own hands

We carry out the installation of support poles

Table 3. Stages of installation of support pillars

Image	Stage of work	Description
	Corner post installation	In the selected place on the site, install the bearing corner support.
	Marking the installation point of the support in front of the recess digging	Pull the cable between the bearing supports. Measure the desired distance from the corner post with a tape measure. Hang a rope with a plumb line on the cable and determine the location of the intermediate support.
	well drilling	Drill a well 1.2 m deep along the thread to install the pole. For clay soils, a depth of up to 1.4 m is allowed.
	Driving in a support	Driving a pole into a well. The thickness of the profile must be at least 2 mm, otherwise it can easily be deformed.
	Checking the correct installation	Install a building level on a horizontal rail. Attach it to a vertical support. If necessary, give the post an appropriate position.
	Installing a row of supports	All poles must be installed in a single plane along the line. Please note that the height of the supports should be the same.
	Steel support before pouring concrete	Install the post in the well on a drainage cushion made of crushed stone. Keeping the vertical level, fix the support motionless with the help of cobblestones.
	Support pouring	To give better rigidity to the support, it is recommended to use a 110 mm casing pipe into which the post is installed. Pour the structure with concrete and wait for complete hardening.
	Installation of longitudinal guides	Weld the lower and upper longitudinal guides (logs) to the posts. Fix a picket fence or profile sheets on them.

Fence installation video from A to Z:

How to install a metal fence

After installing the pillars, longitudinal logs are fixed, on which pickets are subsequently mounted. Please note that if the height of the fence is 1.5-2 m, two logs are enough, if more than 2.5 m, it is recommended to use three guides. In this case, the outer edge of the enclosing element should be about 0.25–0.35 m.

Planks are attached to the lags with rivets or self-tapping screws (bolts). Without fail, each bar is fixed to each guide on both sides. This will prevent damage to the structure from gusts of strong winds, as well as from attempts by unauthorized persons to enter private territory. Also, for safety reasons, it is recommended to install pickets on rivets from the outside, and on the inside - on self-tapping screws.

How to strengthen the top bar of the fence

The upper bar on the picket fence is installed in order to exclude injuries that may occur as a result of injuring a person on the sharp edge of the picket fence. As a rule, it is mounted on top of non-rolled rails. Such an element also gives the fence completeness.

The top bar is also called the ridge bar. It is fixed on one side to each of the pickets with rivets. Also, the “horse” plays the role of a kind of visor that protects the slats from rain.

Methods for painting a metal picket fence

Picket fences are on sale with two-sided and one-sided painting. In the first case, the products do not have to be painted. Planks with one-sided painting on the reverse side (inner) have a primer coating.

To give the inside of the fence a certain color, you should choose the paint for the roof. It is resistant to atmospheric precipitation and temperature changes. To apply it, you should use an airbrush.

Features of a universal fence made of metal picket fence with brick pillars

The laying of decorative brick pillars is usually done using shaped pipes (pillars). It is mandatory to use a strip foundation, which also plays the role of a reinforcing belt and gives rigidity to the structure.

Brick fence posts with a horizontal picket fence

Pay attention to the photo: a metal picket fence rests on brick pillars, each of which has a visor. It is subject to mandatory installation, since the ingress of water inside is unacceptable. If the brick absorbs moisture, it will cause the destruction of the structure.

How to buy a metal picket fence - approximate prices

If you need to know the cost of a metal fence for a fence, prices per piece vary between 60-90 rubles. It is recommended to use 7 slats for 1 linear meter of the fence, if their width is 0.1 m. Based on this, it is easy to calculate the total amount of material and its final cost.

Average prices for installing a metal picket fence

Let's consider the average prices for the installation of a fence made of eurostudent. So, with a standard arrangement of supports at a distance of 2 m from each other (metal profile - 60 × 60 mm), the cost of installation will vary between 1,500–1,600 rubles per 1 linear meter, provided that the pillars are installed by driving into the ground without forgetting. If work is carried out on concreting supports, the cost will increase to 1,700-1,900 rubles. The price with installation on metal picket fences with stone or brick pillars is much higher. This is due to the fact that pre-installation of the strip foundation and the installation of steel sections are required.

What does a fence made of eurostudent look like in the photo

Euro fence on brick supports

A metal picket fence is a modern alternative to a wooden counterpart. Material - sheets of galvanized steel. The fence from it can stand up to 50 years.

A metal picket fence is an excellent protective structure and at the same time beautiful.

The installation of such a fence is in many ways similar to a wooden one and does not cause difficulties, and various ways of fastening the planks allow you to build a canvas that is unique in appearance.

Users often search:

To get the strips, steel sheets are rolled by a special press, giving them a relief. After that, strips of the same width and length are cut. The blanks are covered with a protective polymer layer, painted.

The material is called "Euro-stick" because it is produced on European equipment in compliance with European standards.

Planks differ in shape, profile, coating, metal thickness. We will analyze the features of each type separately.

By shape

They have a flat or curly top. With the latter, unusual beautiful fences are obtained. In addition, the edges of the slats are rolled (bent) or not.

Photo: metal fence "under the tree".

When choosing a fence for a fence, it is better to give preference to rolled edges, since they cannot be cut, which simplifies installation. But such strips are much more expensive than those with raw edges.

By profile

U-shaped (rectangular). It has a longitudinal profile. The number of ribs or grooves may vary depending on the manufacturer. For a fence, a rectangular profile is considered rigid enough, which has at least 3 stiffeners, and the edges are rolled.
M-shaped. The shape is longitudinally profiled in the center. The most durable profile option. The reason for this is the large number of ribs. Often produced with this particular profile, rounded top and wide rolled edges.
Semicircular. Due to the complexity of production, it is expensive. Rigidity is sufficient, but additional grooves can be formed to increase it.

Photo: U-shaped and M-shaped picket fence.

The more stiffening ribs a metal profile bar has, the more stable the material is in bending length.

Upgraded picket options have 6, 12, 16 ribs.

The standard height of the strips is from 0.5 to 3 m, the width is 8–12 cm.

If it is decided to install a double-sided checkerboard fence, where there are practically no gaps, then it is recommended to take material with an M-shaped profile and rolled edges.

By metal thickness

It happens from 0.4 to 1.5 mm. With an increase in the thickness of steel, the cost of the structure and its service life increase.

For a metal picket fence, the optimal metal thickness is 0.5 mm with a length of up to 2 m.

By coverage

The canvas has a protective zinc layer, but is also dyed, which can be:

Polymer. Reliable coating. It is made under production conditions on special equipment. Subject to the technology, such material can withstand any mechanical loads, temperature changes. Even if damaged, the surface does not rust, it lasts a long time. Depending on the manufacturer, the warranty for polymer coating ranges from 10 to 20 years. Large selection of shades.
Powder. Such a fence is cheaper, but the quality of the coating is lower. Of course, subject to step-by-step technology, it can last up to 10 years. But often many manufacturers neglect this and apply powder paint on top of the metal that is not protected from corrosion. As a result, at the slightest scratch, the surface begins to rust.

Unfortunately, when buying by external signs, it is impossible to determine the quality of the powder coating, so it is better not to pay twice and immediately buy a picket fence with a polymer layer of protection.

In addition, you can paint the strips yourself. To do this, you need roof paint and an airbrush.

If you want a fence with a unique picture and texture, you will have to buy factory material.

Photo: powder coating is used as a protective material

A picket fence made of metal imitating wood is gaining popularity. There are shades:

walnut;
cherries;
bog oak;
aspens;
cedar and others.

A good coating allows you to recognize the metal only at close range.

Pros and cons of such a fence

Advantages:

Long service life. The average service life of products exceeds 20 years.
Resistance to moisture, temperature extremes, corrosion.
Does not need care. Dirt is washed off the surface by the pressure of water from a hose.
The factory metal fence does not need to be painted.
Large selection of colors that do not fade in the sun.
Beautiful appearance.
Strength, resistance to mechanical damage.
The price is lower than for similar planks made of wood.
Does not require pre-treatment, cutting, grinding.
Unlike corrugated board, it provides good air exchange, transmits light to the site.
Does not require repair.

Disadvantages:

Before proceeding with the fastening of the shtaketin, you need to accurately calculate the step with which it will be mounted. The slightest mistake will spoil the fence externally.
When buying material with non-rolled edges, there is a high risk of injury during installation and during use.

For the construction of the fence, it is better to involve an assistant, so you will significantly reduce installation time.

Methods for fixing shtaketin

If the design is needed for reliable protection of the house and is located on the street side of the site, then we recommend that you consider that:

To install a blind canvas and completely close the estate from prying eyes, you should buy pickets longer than 1.8 m, placing them from the ground at a distance of 3–5 cm.
If the visibility of the territory is not important to you, then it is enough to purchase strips 1.5 or 1.25 m long and fix them with gaps.

Now consider what methods of fixing the picket fence are used more often.

Vertical

The generally accepted option for mounting strips. For construction, you do not need to know special instructions and attach additional transverse logs to increase the rigidity of the structure.

Each plank is fixed in a vertical position to the lags with self-tapping screws or rivets. You can do this with gaps in one row or arrange a blank canvas in the form of a checkerboard fence.

Horizontal

Not as popular as the previous type, but if you follow the instructions, the fence will come out no less attractive.

Installing shtaketin horizontally is much more difficult. You will need to mount additional poles, which often have to be of a non-standard shape. If this is not done, then the slats will begin to sag, which will lead to deformation of the entire structure.

And an increase in the amount of materials for construction is an increase in the total cost of the fence.

Checkerboard

Another name is double row. The planks are mounted to the transverse lags on both sides so that they overlap each other by at least 1 cm. To do this, the step between the stripes is made slightly less than their width. The fence turns out to be almost continuous and what is happening on the site is visible only from a certain angle.

For a completely blank canvas, it is necessary that the pickets overlap each other by half.

The disadvantage of a chessboard is that the consumption of material per 1 running meter increases by 50%.

In one row

An economical option for fixing pickets, since the strips of material are fixed in one layer. Often gaps up to ⅔ of their width are left between the planks, but this is not critical. The step between the elements may be larger, or they are attached closely.

The disadvantage is that due to the gaps, the area remains completely visible.

Interesting top design options

Most common:

Less common is the design of the upper line in the form of a pyramid, wings.

An addition to unusual spans will be a stone or brick plinth.

Calculation of the amount of material for the fence

It is carried out at the design stage of the structure. The future structure is schematically depicted on paper. The total length, the number of support pillars, transverse logs are determined.

You need to calculate how much picket fence you need after you have determined the height of the fence and the size of the installation step.

The volume of fasteners also depends on the amount of material. When fixing with self-tapping screws on 1 bar, a minimum of 2, and preferably 4 self-tapping screws is required.

Do-it-yourself metal picket fence installation steps

Consider the procedure for assembling a fence with poles from shaped pipes on a strip foundation. We will need:

welding machine with a protective mask, electrodes;
galvanized self-tapping screws (ordinary iron will quickly rust);
bayonet shovel;
profiled pipes for poles with dimensions of 60 * 60 cm;
pipes for horizontal logs - 2 * 4 cm;
roulette;
plumb;
formwork boards;
cement, crushed stone, sand;
concrete mixer or construction mixer;
cord;
screwdriver;
screwdriver.

The entire amount of work can be done alone, but it is much easier to handle the process with two, so find an assistant if possible.

Foundation

Upon completion of the preparatory stage, you can proceed to the markup. It is carried out with the help of wooden pegs and a rope. Pegs are driven into the ground at the locations of the supports, and a rope is pulled between them.

The foundation for such a fence is not only tape. But this type is more reliable, more durable and suitable for massive structures.

Pillar installation

If you have chosen metal poles, remember that they need a protective treatment against corrosion, and to make them more beautiful, it is recommended to paint them to match the picket fence before installation.

lag mount

Square or rectangular pipes are taken as transverse logs and welded to the posts.

On sale there are supports with ready-made holes for the logs. Then fastening is done with bolts.

Photo: We weld logs to metal poles

For fences up to 1.5 m high, two logs are enough. At a higher height, it is better to increase the quantity to three pieces. In this case, the fence will cope well with any wind loads.

The top of the pillars, the edges of the lag are protected with plugs, you can use plastic ones. So, moisture will not get inside the pipes.

Metal picket installation

There are 2 options for fixing the straps:

Self-tapping screws. It is worth taking only galvanized ones, otherwise ordinary ones will begin to rust after the first rain. Each plank from both edges is fixed with self-tapping screws to horizontal lags. If there are two lags, then 4 screws are enough for 1 bar. When there are 3, you need 6 screws. The number of fasteners may be less, but in this case the fence can be easily disassembled. The advantage of self-tapping screws is assembly speed. The disadvantage is that they are easily unscrewed, which makes it easier for intruders to enter the site.
Rivets . The principle of installation and the number of parts is similar to the previous type, but takes more time. At the same time, it will be possible to disassemble the fence only from the inside of the site, and the outer part of the structure remains completely protected.

Regardless of the type chosen, all fastener elements are matched to the color of the fence.

For a transparent fence, the planks are fixed at a distance of up to 5 cm, for a deaf fence, they must overlap each other by at least 30%.

Popular manufacturers

Below are the 4 metal fence manufacturers whose products are most often bought.

grand line

The company is popular both on the Russian and European markets. It produces various products from metal profiles, PVC:

corrugated board;
metal tile;
siding;
fence;
spotlights;
drainage systems;
facade panels;
seam, composite roofing.

All products are certified.

TPK Metal Roof Center

Produces and sells building materials.

Eurostudent is made of steel with a thickness of 0.5 mm. The edges are folded. Phyto-resistant (does not fade in the sun), does not rust. Each plank is wrapped in foil. The service life of products reaches 50 years.

All goods are certified.

EugeneST

The group of companies makes and sells:

metal tile;
thin sheet steel with a polymer coating;
corrugated board;
metal siding.

LLC "YujinST" produces a metal fence under its own trademark "Barrera".

Kronex

The production association has its main office in Belarus and many subsidiaries in neighboring CIS countries. More than 15 years engaged in the production of building materials, including metal picket fence. All products are sold under the Kronex trademark.

By creating a metal picket fence, you get a beautiful, durable structure that does not need maintenance and perfectly protects the site.

Every owner of the private sector, after building a home, is concerned about building a fence to protect their possessions. He considers many types and characteristics of fences, as well as options for their construction. Two important factors, such as ease of assembly and low weight of the building material, determine his desire to build a fence from a metal picket fence with his own hands. Such a fence, like, has a wonderful aesthetic appearance.

Design of a metal picket fence for a summer cottage

The metal fence has a lot of advantages:

The building material is light and convenient for transportation and installation of structures.
It is resistant to various temperature extremes, does not change its structure, strength and color when climatic conditions change.
At a low price, it is strong and durable.
After installation, additional processing of the fence is not required.
It has a rich color range, which allows a wide choice of fence solutions in color.
The material is not dangerous insects, mold, rotting.
has a wide scope.
When designing a fence, it is perfectly combined with various building materials.

The design and name of the elements of the fence made of metal picket fence

Of the negative characteristics, two minor drawbacks can be distinguished: the installation of a fence made of a metal picket fence requires a large consumption of fixing material and a considerable waste of time for accurate measurements.

The metal fence is made from sheet steel, which is cut into strips of different sizes. To give them the necessary rigidity, they are profiled in the shape of the letter P or M, coated with an anti-corrosion compound and a special polyester or polymer paint. As a result, the produced material after the erection of the fence does not require any additional processing. Like everything in the construction business, they start with the development of the project. The main thing in it is the calculation of materials for self-assembly of a metal picket fence.

Scheme for installing a picket fence

It is carried out in this order:

Measure the perimeter of the area that will be surrounded by a fence.
Determine the length of the fence spans.
They decide on the number of gates, calculate their size and the width of the entrance gate.
Calculate the approximate number of shtaketin and set the distance between them.
They find out the required number of transverse lags, and also determine the method of their fastening.
Calculate the approximate number of self-tapping screws with caps for a screwdriver to fix the pickets on the fence frame.

The factories produce a metal picket fence with a width of 7 to 15 cm, a length of 1.5 m, 1.8 and 2 m, and in order to get the right size for mounting the fence, it is cut with a grinder. For crossbars, a metal profile 40x20 cm of three meters in length is usually used.

Fastening a log from a metal profile to brick pillars

If it is longer, then sagging of the metal from its own weight or bending under the influence of a strong wind is not excluded. When buying, you should pay attention to the manufacturer's information about the required number of profiles per linear meter. Since the metal fence is light in weight, the bearing supports should not be large and thick.

A fence mounted on poles made of a profiled pipe 60x60 mm looks very light and elegant. You can, of course, use brick or concrete, but not wood, since its service life is much shorter than metal.

To install a fence is not required, a simple reference is enough. The distance between the supports is equal to the length of the crossbars used, of which two are enough for a run. But if the fence is mounted with a height of 1.8 m and above, then another lag is added.

The distance between the fences can be wide or narrow, on which the consumption of material for the fence, and hence its total cost, depends accordingly. The clearance determines the owner of the fence at his discretion. The strips are usually fastened with self-tapping screws, although they can be glued to the transverse lags with special glue. If desired, the top of the fence is covered with a plank, which is applied across the span to the ends of the pickets, and its ends are fixed on the support pillars.

Instruments

To build a fence from a metal picket fence, you will need not so many of them:

Drawing for installation of fence posts made of metal picket fence

a shovel or hand drill in order to prepare holes for supports;
grinder for cutting a metal profile and a picket fence;
welding machine to weld the transverse logs to the supports;
screwdriver for fixing the picket fence with self-tapping screws;
auxiliary tools that every home master has.

Mounting order

Before proceeding with it, you should clear the area for the installation of the fence. Remove, if any, the remains of the former old fence, remove vegetation, level the surface.

If it is with a slope, then you will have to build a multi-stage fence with horizontal spans at different levels. Produce the installation of the fence in the one that is defined by the project. In the process of its implementation, there may be some rational deviations from the project plan associated with the purchase of the necessary material or with minor changes in the sequence of work. But in general, the essence remains the same.

A fence made of a metal picket fence is quite relevant in the modern construction of country houses, since this type of fence differs from others in that it is not required to spend large sums on material. You can buy all the tools inexpensively. The main advantage of a metal picket fence is its light weight. Positive feedback about it is associated with a long service life of this design.

Classic metal picket fence

Performing the function of protection, the fence has lattice elements, the distance between which is very close, and each of them is equipped with a sharp tip. To carry out the appropriate calculations before the installation of the entire structure, you can use the calculator provided on the site on the topic of construction.

Before you make a fence from a metal picket fence, you should foresee all the main points that will be associated with the fencing device. The planned design of the fence requires appropriate calculations, starting with the perimeter of the fenced area and ending with the appearance of the structure, taking into account its shape, including the quantity and cost of the necessary building materials.

The name of the nodes and elements of the fence made of metal picket fence

Necessary tools and materials

After reading the instructions on how to properly install a metal picket fence, you can begin to build a fence. To do this, you need to buy a complete set of tools:

Screwdriver.
Small accessory tool.
Tool for earthworks.
Apparatus for welding.

A screwdriver is used to mount the frame for metal pickets. A small auxiliary tool produces additional types of work on the installation of a fence from a metal picket fence. An ordinary shovel or drill is suitable as a tool for working with the earth and digging holes.

Scheme of the arrangement of pits for fence posts

To install the transverse logs, on which you need to mount a metal fence for the fence, should be done using a welding machine. Welding is the best option for this job. To do it right, you should have on hand such types of materials as:

Self-tapping screws galvanized.
The picket fence is metal.
Profile pipe with a section of 20x40 mm.

Galvanized self-tapping screws allow fastening metal pickets to the frame. For a design with a low weight, a pipe from a profile with a cross section of 60x60 mm is suitable. This will allow it to withstand the effects of wind loads. You can buy a metal fence with a thickness of 0.5-2 mm. The metal has an anti-corrosion coating on top, on which paint is applied.

The process of attaching metal pickets to the fence frame

A profile pipe with a cross section of 20x40 mm is necessary for allowing the installation of metal pickets. If you plan to install a fence made of metal picket fence with brick pillars, you will need a brick. Horizontal metal bars can be replaced with a wooden beam, then the fence will be.

Before use, a wooden beam undergoes additional treatment with an antiseptic, and after installation it should be painted. The supports should be at a small distance from each other, since the weight of the wood and the metal picket fence must be taken into account. The longer the timber, the greater the risk that it will not hold metal pickets.

How to calculate the required materials

To ensure resource savings during the construction of the fence, it will be necessary to carry out appropriate calculations of materials.

To determine the required amount of materials for installing a metal picket fence, you need a calculator that will allow you to:

Take accurate measurements of the perimeter along which the fence should pass.

Set the width of the gap between the pickets.

Calculate the size of the gate and gate.
Choose a method of fastening the elements of the fence (welding, anchor fasteners, mounting clip, corner).
Determine the required number of logs, supports, consumables (self-tapping screws, paint, primer).

Since the length of one log can be 2-12 m, it should be remembered that it is necessary to place supports for a metal picket fence at a distance of 2-3 m from each other. This will ensure an even load on the logs. If the cost of materials allows you to make a purchase by choosing self-tapping screws, you should not save.

To determine the number of profiled strips, you can use the formula:
W \u003d W * (1000 mm - Rz) / (133 mm + Rz),
where:

W - the number of pickets (pcs);
Z - fence length (m);
Рz - gap width (mm).

If the project is designed for, it will be necessary to install a deaf picket fence in a checkerboard pattern. In this case, the resulting amount of picket according to the formula must be increased by 2 times. "Chess" happens:

Wooden.
Plastic.
Metallic.

The choice of material is carried out depending on the purpose of the fence device. The most environmentally friendly fencing option can be created from wood, so reviews about it are always positive. However, wood is a cheaper material than metal. There is no need to spend a lot of time and effort to install it: the fence will resemble a ladder.

Possible options for attaching shtaketin to the fence

Construction should be carried out only from certified goods that comply with GOST. If the installation of the fence will be carried out in a checkerboard pattern, then 2 types are provided for such a design:

Vertical checkerboard.
Horizontal checkerboard.

Reviews indicate that the first option is more profitable, since the horizontal fence resembles a ladder, and such an obstacle is very easy to overcome.

How to make a metal picket fence

Preparation and marking of the territory for the construction of the fence

After collecting the tools and materials, you can proceed to the installation of the fence. First, on paper, you need to prepare a draft of the future design in order to complete all the work in stages. The resulting structure should be perfectly even in shape. This task is not too difficult to do all the work yourself. You can develop a project that will allow you to create a combined fence.

When the design plan is prepared, the required amount of materials is purchased after the calculations are made, before installing the fence, the area is cleared of debris.

The manufacture of a new design should begin after the dismantling of the old fence. Grass, shrubs and other vegetation are removed, the surface is leveled.

Scheme for installing a metal picket fence

Having determined all the corners of the perimeter, wooden pegs should be driven into them and a rope should be pulled between them. This will make it possible to make appropriate markings before starting the installation work in order to mark the places where the support pillars should be located.

Having marked each point along the entire perimeter of the territory that needs to be protected, the twine is removed and the frame is started to be installed, for example, from materials from Leroy Merlin, which have proven themselves due to the appropriate quality. To do this, it is necessary to dig holes in previously marked places, taking into account the depth of soil freezing.

Preparation of holes for supporting fence posts

The next stage is connected with digging holes for fence supports from a metal picket fence. For this purpose, a conventional shovel prepared in advance is used. The required number of holes should be determined at the stage of calculating the materials.

A convenient tool is a drill that can be used. The size of its depth should not be more than 50 cm. Since the fence supports must be installed every 2-3 m, the pits should be dug exactly at this distance from each other. To ensure the most reliable fastening of the post, filling the hole with earth will not be enough. Here you will need to carry out concreting by preparing a concrete solution according to the standard scheme. Mixes can be either ready-made or made from sand, cement and water on their own.

During the installation of the fence, it is necessary to monitor the verticality of the device of each pillar, which involves the use of a building level. It is required to determine the distance between the posts, taking into account the length of the crossbars.

The installed support must be fixed for a certain time, since it will take 2 days for the concrete to dry completely.

Ready mounted picket fence frame

You can fix the vertical supports with your own hands using wooden supports.

How to install supports yourself

If a profile pipe with a cross section of 40x40x4 mm serves as a support, then the depth of the pit under it should be determined by the climatic conditions of the region. The recess can reach 1-1.5 m. It must be treated with an anti-corrosion compound. When installing supports vertically, special attention should be paid to the installation of corner posts, which account for the greatest load.

To firmly fix the pillars in the ground, crushed stone should be used, tamping it well. The internal cavity of the support to increase the duration of the operation of the structure must be filled with concrete. On the top end, so that moisture does not get in. At the corners of the perimeter, the pits for the pillars must be made deeper, since they bear a significant load.

Plugs of different sizes for fence posts

Sand and gravel are laid out at the bottom. The length of the supports should be calculated so that after their installation, the size of the pickets exceeds the level of the crossbars by 100-150 mm. Installation should begin with the posts at the corners of the perimeter, and then you can start pouring the posts with cement mortar, including sand, crushed stone, or pre-prepared concrete from a mixer.

When installing the supports, the places where the crossbars will need to be fixed are preliminarily planned. To this end, the accuracy of the marking should be controlled using a marker, marking the fixation points along the entire length of the fence where the metal picket fence will be installed. It requires patience, attention and precision. These actions are carried out after the pits have already been prepared using a drill or a bayonet shovel, and the supports have been mounted. Fasten the crossbars around the entire perimeter of the fenced area using self-tapping screws.

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