Cheap fencing of the plotis a solution for people who have a large area for fencing with a limited budget. Fences can be brick, concrete, metal or wooden. But which one to choose so that it best fulfills its function, and at the same time does not cost too much? Here are3 proven ideas for a cheap garden fencethat will be aesthetic, functional and durable!
Simple and cheap wooden fence
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Due to the type of materials used to build the fence,there are fences :
- made of bricks or stones,
- concrete, made of textured solid concrete or prefabricated concrete elements,
- metal with forged elements and metal mesh,
- wooden, in the form of poles and transverse poles, panel, palisade and rail fences.
Among the listed types of fences, the most popularfences that anyone can easily and independently make, and at the same time are durable and cheap , are wire mesh fences, wooden fences and panel fences , both wooden and steel.
1. Cheap Wire Mesh Fence
Wire mesh fencing is cheap and easy to installAn additional advantage is the possibility of purchasing a ready-made plastic-coated mesh in various colors and mesh sizes, which does not need to be painted and protected against corrosion .The mesh is mounted with a wire on steel or reinforced concrete postsembedded in the ground.There should be metal caps on top of the metal posts. It is important that the mesh is approx. 5 cm above the ground or on the plinth. Depending on the size of the mesh , prices start from around PLN 70 for a 1.5mx5m mesh , to around PLN 180 for a 1.5mx10m mesh.
2. Wooden garden fence
Wooden fences are among the most popularboth due to their easy implementation and relatively low cost, as well as undoubtedly aesthetic values. Properly constructed and maintainedwooden fence will serve us for many yearsWooden posts for the fence are fixed in cement mortar, and horizontal elements called bolts and rails, i.e. the most frequently vertically mounted boards, are mounted to them.
The nature of a wooden fence is influenced bymainly rails mounted to the transoms, because they can be mounted vertically, horizontally or crosswise, leaving smaller or larger gaps between the boards.The boards fixed alternately (once from the back of the column, once from the front) look interesting. However, the most important thing is to leave an appropriate gap between the plinth or the ground and the bottom line of the rail. Thanks to thisthe wood will not rot and the fence will be able to work
Wooden garden fence
Fig. pixabay.comFor all types of wooden or wooden fences, it is extremely important to maintain themThere are many wood preservatives in various colors available in stores. It is a good idea to paint the surfaces at least twice at the beginning, and then repeat the treatment regularly every 2-3 years.
3. Wood or steel panel fence
Panel fences, both wooden and steel , are fixed to the posts. The method of fixing steel panels varies depending on the manufacturer. They can be fastened with flat bar clamps or steel bar clamps.The posts are topped with special plastic plugs.
Steel panels are often electro-galvanized with an anti-corrosion coating, and their width is usually 250 cm.The average price of a silver-colored steel panel is around PLN 50 .
Wooden panel fence
Fig. depositphotos.comIn turn,the width of the wooden panel is 180 cm as standardCover panels are often finished with various types of gratings, decors, which become an additional decorative element in the fence. The panels are mounted between the posts with appropriate fittings or screws. Standard panels are recommended to be screwed in at least three places on both sides, i.e. six points on each side.The average price of a natural color wooden panel with a size of 180x180cm is about PLN 70
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
