How to install a fence correctly and why do you need profile pipes? We share installation and assembly life hacks.

A fence made of corrugated sheets or metal pickets is not only a reliable protection for your property, but also an aesthetically attractive solution. In this article, we will analyze the main parts of the fence, the stages of its installation, and share life hacks that will help you save on installation.

Main parts of the fence

1. The supporting pillars are the basis of the entire structure.
2. Cross beams (purlins) are attached to the posts and serve as the basis for installing the filling.
3. Filling : corrugated sheet metal or metal picket fence.

Installation stages

1. Field marking: First of all, you need to mark the area for installing the posts. The optimal distance between the posts is 3 meters. This allows you to save on the number of posts without compromising the reliability of the structure. Do not forget to mark the place where you will install the posts for the gates and wickets.
2. Installation of poles: The optimal length of metal poles is 3 meters. They are deepened and concreted to a depth of 1-1.2 meters, leaving 1.8-2.0 meters above the ground.
3. Installation of logs: Logs are installed in 2 or 3 purlins horizontally. The best option is 2 purlins. The upper one is installed at a distance of 10-20 cm from the top of the post, the lower one - at a distance of 20 cm from the ground. Logs are welded or fastened to the posts with X-brackets and self-tapping screws.
4. Installation of the filling: The corrugated sheet or picket fence is attached to the joists with self-tapping screws. It is recommended to use 5.5x19 mm self-tapping screws with a metal drill.

Why profile pipes?

Profile pipes have a number of advantages over round posts:

• Easy to install: Profile pipes do not require preliminary processing, as they are new. They are easy to weld and paint.
• Strength: A square post resists bending loads one and a half times better due to the stiffening ribs created by the corners of the square. Cross beams are easier to attach to the flat edge of square (rectangular) posts, which increases the contact area.
• Cost-effectiveness: The ability to choose different sections and wall thicknesses allows you to optimize costs.

Life Hacks to save 10% on the cost of a fence

1. Selection of pillars: Instead of standard 60x60 profile pipes with a wall thickness of 3 mm, you can use 50x50 or 60x60 pipes with a wall thickness of 2 mm. This will reduce the cost.
2. Selection of logs: Instead of 40x20 pipes with a wall thickness of 2 mm, you can use 40x20 or even 30x20 pipes with a wall thickness of 1.5 mm. This will also save more than 10%.
3. Choosing a corrugated sheet: Instead of a 0.45 mm thick corrugated sheet, you can use a 0.4 mm thick corrugated sheet. This will reduce the cost by 10%, but will not significantly reduce the strength.
4. Height optimization: Instead of standard 2-meter-high corrugated sheets, you can use 1.8-meter-high corrugated sheets. This will also reduce the cost by 10%.

Example of savings

For a standard plot of 6 acres, requiring a fence approximately 100 meters long, the cost of a standard set is about $1484. Using the above life hacks, you can save about $148, which is 10% of the total cost.

Conclusion

The right choice of materials and optimization of their use can significantly reduce the cost of installing a fence. Profile pipes are a reliable and cost-effective solution that will ensure the durability and aesthetics of your fence. Use our life hacks and save on construction without losing quality!