The design of a fence made of corrugated sheets for private houses is a wide range of professional methods used when fencing a site with a certain material. Corrugated sheeting has been developed in the construction industry in variable forms, including colors, decoration, different parameters in size, sheet thickness, wave height and width. The design of the fence includes not only the selection of color schemes to create a harmonious impression, taking into account the selected shades of other buildings or their elements. The scope of imagination in the construction of fences from corrugated sheets is not limited; the use of different solutions is encouraged.
Piping design
What types are there?
When planning to install a fence made of corrugated sheets, you need to decide on the type of its structure. The variety of fencing can be divided into the following groups.
Solid
Corrugated sheets can be joined to each other, creating a continuous fence. This design is easy to install - in most cases, no foundation is required; it is enough to deepen the support pillars and attach horizontal beams to them.
Ease of installation, affordable price, and lack of visibility of the site are the main advantages of such a fence. A neat but simple appearance does not add solidity, however, this can be corrected by using decorative elements when decorating the top edge, gates and wickets.
The photo shows a high fence made of corrugated sheets, which allows you to protect the site from ill-wishers and the views of neighbors. The neat appearance and reliability make this solution ideal for arranging the territory of a summer cottage.
Fence
Fencing made of metal slats is rapidly gaining new fans among owners of summer cottages and country houses. Euro picket fences are strips of profiled sheets. Installing such a fence eliminates the need to cut metal, since the slats have a fixed length.
Quick assembly allows you to install the fence yourself. Thanks to the distance between the slats, sunlight penetrates the area and air circulation is ensured, which has a beneficial effect on the health of plants planted near the fence.
The aesthetic appearance of the fence adds coziness to the area without hiding the beauty of the garden from prying eyes. Maintainability is also an indisputable advantage, since you can change individual sections by unscrewing a screw or tearing out a rivet, and then install a new strip.
Euro picket fence is a stylish solution for decorating the boundaries of a private house or cottage. The planks can be installed on both sides of the transverse joists, as shown in the photo, or on only one side. In the latter case, material consumption is reduced, but the area becomes more visible.
With brick columns
This type of fencing has become widespread due to its noble appearance. Between the brick columns there are sections of corrugated sheeting, which is attached to logs made of a profile pipe or a corner. If the spans between the support pillars are large enough, it becomes necessary to install additional logs, which are installed on the rear side.
The design of a combined fence requires the presence of a foundation. The complexity of the work is compensated by the durability of the fence and various options for its design. The appearance harmonizes with any exterior.
Brick columns, decorated with decorative elements, in combination with corrugated sheeting, have an attractive appearance. This design solution is suitable for private homes.
Without foundation
The absence of a foundation speeds up the installation of the fence and saves money on the purchase of concrete. This design option is appropriate if there are no significant differences in elevation on the site, the soil is not watery, and the area is not exposed to strong gusty winds. In this case, the pillars are installed first. The supports are buried to a distance of at least 1.5 m, and the bottom of the pits is filled with gravel or fragments of brick. The pillars are leveled using a plumb line and filled with cement mortar. After this, transverse joists are installed and metal sheets are fastened.
With foundation
The fence on the foundation has increased reliability. This frame provides the greatest wind resistance. The strip foundation is poured with concrete along the entire length of the fence, and reinforcement and formwork are used. At the final stage, the foundation is faced with brick or stone.
Fastening corrugated sheets
Sheets are cut to height (if necessary). The outermost sheet often has to be cut to width. The cut edges must be painted over with special paint with anti-corrosion properties.
The sheets are screwed to the crossbars in that part of the wave that fits tightly to the crossbar. The sheets are overlapped. The distance from the sheets to the ground should be at least 5 cm, and preferably 10 cm. Roofing screws and rubber washers are used.
Advantages and disadvantages
Fences made of corrugated sheets combine a lot of advantages, however, such structures also have disadvantages.
| Advantages of corrugated fences | Disadvantages of profiled sheet fencing |
| Resistance of the material to deformation due to stiffening ribs | Insufficient protection against penetration, since the corrugated sheet is easily cut, and the fastening screws are unscrewed |
| Long-term color retention | |
| Weather resistance | |
| Fire safety | The need for strong deepening of the supports and installation of reliable fastenings to ensure the stability of a large area of the fence in gusty winds |
| Good sound insulation | |
| Easy to install and dismantle | Susceptibility of elements to rust and corrosion |
| Easy to maintain and repair | |
| Rich color palette | A neat and simple appearance that does not match the exterior of luxuriously decorated homes. This drawback can be easily eliminated by combining corrugated sheets with brick pillars or forged elements |
| Affordable price of materials |
Disadvantages of corrugated sheets
There are few disadvantages of corrugated sheets, but they still exist:
- the corrugated sheet is not resistant to vandalism - the steel under the scratched coating begins to rust (but you can paint over the scratches with special compounds);
- This is not the most burglar-resistant type of fence: a thin sheet can be cut with tin snips and penetrate the yard. But with preparation, you can overcome any fence, and such a fence will reliably protect you from yard thieves and hooligans;
- A sheet fence does not go well with forging, polycarbonate, or wood - it is good on its own.
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Which fence is better to choose for a private home?
If you decide to install a fence made of corrugated sheets, you should take care of its reliability. The design, which does not require a foundation, is attractive due to its attractive cost and high installation speed; however, for a private house, a fence on a foundation is better suited. Durability and high quality will eliminate the need to redo the work.
Most often, preference is given to a sectional design. This is due to aesthetic appeal and durability. In some cases, a solid type fence will look more interesting.
Metal preparation
It is best to first prepare the pipes, as well as prime and paint, and only then proceed with installation. Rust should be cleaned with a cord brush mounted on an angle grinder.
Nowadays, 6-meter pipes are especially often used. Thus, if the height of the fence is 2.5 m, another 1.3 m must be buried. In total, the length of the post should be 3.8 m.
In order to save money, it makes sense to cut the pipe into two halves, and weld the missing part with a variety of scrap metal. For example, corner cuttings or pieces of various pipes can be used. This is followed by stripping, priming and painting.
Color options
At the production stage, a galvanized profiled sheet is coated with a polymer layer that performs protective functions and gives it color. This coating does not fade when exposed to sunlight and retains its original appearance for a long time. A rich color palette makes it easy to choose a shade of material that will harmonize with the atmosphere of the house and site.
Calm tones are popular - brown, red, beige, gray. This color scheme will be appropriate in any setting. A white fence looks fresh and will become a real decoration of the dacha. Black color gives a strict and solid look, however, dark fencing requires more care, since dirt is more visible on it.
The bright color scheme amazes the imagination with a riot of colors - rich burgundy, exquisite green, luxurious blue and shining yellow shades of a fence made of corrugated sheets will transform the atmosphere. Rich tones can be combined with home decor elements such as roofing or garden decor. A bright fencing can also act as an accent.
In the example presented on the left you can see how holistic and harmonious the site with the house looks. This effect is achieved by designing in the same style and color.
Modern technologies make it possible to create metal sheets that imitate the textures of wood or stone. Fences made from such materials look unusual and attract attention.
Corrugated sheeting imitating the texture of wood adds coziness to the design of the area. The photo shows how well this material combines with brickwork and harmonizes with plants.
What decor can you choose?
A laconic fence made of corrugated sheets can easily be turned into a source of pride for the owner of the house. The design of the top edge deserves special attention. Metal panels can be cut in the form of an arc; this simple solution will make the fence more attractive. Decorative grilles or metal canopies can be placed above frames with profiled sheets. Lanterns or candlesticks placed on a corrugated fence on the side of the site will also serve as its decoration.
The visor serves not only as a decorative element, but also protects the end of the profiled sheet from moisture. The service life of this design increases.
You can combine different colors of the profiled sheet. Photo printing is another way to decorate a fence made of corrugated sheets, giving it a unique design using drawings. By showing a creative approach, you can do the painting yourself, embodying your wildest ideas, or entrust the work to a professional who specializes in airbrushing.
Ornamental shrubs and flowering plants planted along a corrugated fence highlight the boundaries of the site and act as decoration. Both low and climbing plants are suitable for decoration. You can hang light flower pots with hanging flowers on the fence joists.
The combination of profiled sheets of different colors gives the fence an original look, as shown in the photo. The use of two layers of corrugated sheeting also increases the strength of the structure.
Options for combining with other materials
Beautiful fences with forged elements attract admiring glances. Elegant patterns, floral patterns and strict forging geometry look impressive both against the background of profiled sheets and as a decoration for the top edge of a fence. This technique can be used to decorate only gates and gates or the entire fence.
The photo shows a beautiful fence made of corrugated board with forging elements placed throughout its entire area. This method allows you to achieve the optimal balance between the attractive appearance of the structure and the protection of the area from prying eyes.
Several materials can be used at once, as shown in the photo. Chocolate-colored corrugated sheets look luxurious when framed in brick and stone, and decorative forged elements add elegance to the fence.
The combination of corrugated sheets and concrete, as well as the combination of a metal fence with wood treated with stain, looks impressive. Brickwork and stone decoration give the corrugated sheet fence a monumental look.
Pouring technology
It is recommended to use standard technology, when a double-folded roofing material is placed in the hole, a pipe is placed deep into it, filled with concrete and installed in a vertical position. The level should be controlled with a plumb line.
As soon as the concrete has set, removable formwork should be made from boards with which to fill the base.
How to make a fence with your own hands?
Building a fence yourself allows you to save on landscaping the site. To do the job you will need a special tool. The construction of the structure includes the following stages.
- You should start working with a schematic representation of the future fence made of corrugated sheets, showing its location, installation of gates and gates, buildings and large plants, as well as height differences. At this stage, it is necessary to calculate the height of the fence and the length of individual straight sections and sketch the location of the support pillars.
- When choosing a material, it is necessary to take into account the type of sheet and the size of the corrugation. A profiled wall sheet is ideal. In most cases, the optimal corrugation height is 10-20 mm, thickness - about 0.5 mm. For support posts, it is better to use metal pipes or special fence pipes that have a top plug, holes for fastening sheets and a “heel” for installing the post. Square pipes are suitable for horizontal crossbars; their width should be half that of the support post. To avoid welding, it is also necessary to purchase plates for fastening corrugated sheets and hardware. It is better to fasten the sheets with self-tapping screws with a rubber gasket, this way you can avoid damage to the surface and ensure a strong connection.
- It is necessary to calculate the amount of material, rounding all values up.
- For construction work you will need cement mortar, as well as containers for mixing it, a level, a plumb line, a shovel, a drill, a rope, and an angle grinder. Don't forget about personal protective equipment - goggles and gloves.
- The area should be prepared by clearing the soil surface. Depending on the type of soil and the chosen corrugated sheet fence design, holes are drilled or a trench is dug to construct the foundation.
- The installation of base supports is carried out, to which transverse logs are subsequently attached.
- Decorative design of load-bearing columns is carried out if a sectional fence design is chosen.
- The corrugated sheet is mounted on the logs through the lower wave of the corrugation.
- Decorative elements are attached.
- The area is cleared after work is completed.
The following video describes the construction of a fence made of profiled sheets.
Frame structure
The fence is mounted on transverse joists. They are usually made from a thinner pipe - 60x60 mm. For a low fence, two crossbars are enough; for a fence height of more than 2 m, 3 or 4 are needed. The logs are cut to size and welded to the supports.
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Beautiful design ideas
With the right approach, you can create spectacular and memorable fences from profiled sheets. The play of textures, unusual color schemes, combinations of simple lines and ornate shapes of decorative elements make the fences remarkable.
Sheets of corrugated sheets can be fastened so that the corrugation is located horizontally, as shown in the photo. This design looks original.
Installation of pillars
First of all, it is recommended to install two corner posts; the holes should be drilled with a drill. A hole 1.3 m deep usually takes about 15 minutes of work.
First, the first pillar is placed in a horizontal position at a given height. Then you should set the next one along the marked mark and concrete it.
As soon as the mixture begins to set, you need to stretch the twine between the structures and thus level the remaining ones.
