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For many, a fence is not just a protective structure to protect against outsiders, but also the most important element of landscape design. Due to the large variety of materials, choosing a product with the optimal ratio of reliability, aesthetics and availability is not easy at all.
Especially for our readers and guests of our news feed, the authors sad-ogorod.in.ua compared the most popular materials and methods of installing a fence for a house, garden and summer cottage, their advantages and disadvantages.
1. Shading mesh for the fence
Shading mesh is quite suitable as a material for creating a fence on your site. On sale you could see many shading options (%): 45,60,70,80,85, 95, 1,5, 12, 85 and 95 and widths from XNUMX to XNUMX m. sunburn. As for the density, it will be correct to choose a camouflage net with a shade percentage of XNUMX and XNUMX, produced in Hungary.
What is the best way to fix the network?
- Stretch the net on the canopies easily with the help of a steel cable, wire or clips.
- Sew the netting together.
- Pipes can be fixed with plastic ties, cables or ropes.
- The shading net can be securely attached to the wooden frame with a construction stapler.
Advantages: you don't need special skills or a lot of people to install the net on the fence. Such a fence is significantly more economical than its analogues. To combine the rigidity of the structure and the masking effect, you can use a shading net together with a chain-link net or stretch it on a fence made of metal profiles.
2. Professional flooring
A fence assembled from sections of corrugated board is very popular among private house owners.
Among the advantages, we can highlight: a large variety of colors, high strength, and monolithic construction regardless of weather conditions. Such a fence is able to protect against ill-wishers and prying eyes.
Disadvantages: the high cost of materials and the cost of installation and welding. In addition to everything, it will be necessary to additionally purchase fasteners, supports, logs, cement mortar, corrosion-resistant paint, which significantly increases the cost of the process.
3. Brick and concrete fence
European-style brick and concrete fences not only provide good protection from outsiders, but also look modern, beautifying your home or country plot.
Disadvantages: High price, laboriousness and installation time.
Pros: modern Euro-fences are made in an elegant way, with a large selection of designs. The high price is justified by reliability regardless of weather and time of year, durability up to 30 years without the need for constant care.
4. Fence made of plastic mesh
A fence made of polymer mesh is an excellent option for a summer cottage or garden.
Green fence netting has a number of advantages:
- Ease of transportation: low weight and dimensions of the rolls (1 roll of 20 m weighs about 7 kg).
- Cellular structure (does not block access to the sun for plants).
- Economical.
- Ease of installation (no construction equipment and a crew of workers are required).
- There is no need to purchase additional devices.
- The material is easy to wash, it does not lose strength in the sun and in the cold.
- Unlike metal analogues, plastic nets do not corrode and do not rot. No additional processing is required.
Of the minuses:
- Will not provide protection from outsiders.
- Does not give a masking effect.
5. From the chain-link net
Wire mesh, as well as plastic mesh, is used to obtain a budget but neat fence in the country or around a private house.
Advantages:
- Low price, popularity: significantly cheaper than other types of fences, can be found in any building materials market.
- Ease of installation: you just need to install the poles at the required distance and hang the net over them.
- Thanks to its cellular structure, it does not block the sun and access of air to plants.
- Durability (with proper installation, the galvanized mesh will last 40 years).
- It is possible to decorate with climbing plants and shrubs.
The disadvantages of the chain are similar to the plastic mesh:
- Low level of protection.
- Will not hide the plot from outsiders.
6. Hedge
A plant fence is the most aesthetic solution for fencing your private property. Answer the question "which is cheaper: a plant fence or a traditional fence?" it is quite difficult due to the difference in price, both for the materials and for the plants that you choose.
Pros:
- Beautiful appearance and decoration of the territory.
- A good degree of protection against intruders (especially in the case of thorny bushes).
- Good masking effect.
- Suitable for any architectural style of your home.
- Clean air and environmental friendliness.
Cons:
- A large area is required for a beautiful hedge.
- Unlike a traditional set-and-forget fence, plants require constant care, not to mention that they must first be properly grown, fed, watered, and trimmed.
- A hedge made of plants, such as thuja, can be even more expensive than fences made of standard materials.
7. Wooden fence
The most popular material for fences is wood. The material is widespread due to the optimal ratio "aesthetics - durability". A large variety of wood allows the buyer to choose a material according to his budget.
Pros:
- Beautiful appearance when caring for wood.
- A huge selection of material for any budget.
- The opportunity to beautifully paint and decorate the fence.
Cons:
- It loses its well-groomed appearance and strength relatively quickly.
- It is difficult to take care of (constant cleaning, repainting, treatment of wood from pests).
- High labor intensity during installation (cleaning, grinding, sawing, priming, painting).
