How to protect your summer cottage plot? A steel mesh fence is an economical option that is considered effective and fairly easy to install. It does not cast shadows, is well ventilated, and forms a transparent wall that does not interfere with plant growth. But the most attractive thing is that the simple technology of work allows you to install a chain-link fence with your own hands.

What to give preference to: features of the Rabitz mesh?

However, there are options here too: just stretch the cellular fabric between the pillars or secure it to a structure made from a corner? The first method is simpler, although it does not look as impressive from an aesthetic point of view. Alternatively, such a fence can be installed at the boundary with the neighboring plot.

What to use for the installation of supports?

The cost of the fence and its durability are affected by the material from which the posts are made. It can be a light, inexpensive tree. If these are beams, then they need to be cleared of bark, cut to equal lengths (3m), and be sure to be opened with a waterproofing solution. You can use poles left over from construction at your dacha as supports. Upper part the support located above the ground is exposed to precipitation, so it will have to be sanded and then painted oil paint. Wood is a material that is easy to process, but still short-lived.

Important! On unstable soils, in swampy areas, the entire underground part of the pillars must be concreted. The cement mortar is prepared in the following proportion: for one part of sand, two parts of cement, two parts of crushed stone. When adding each component, the dry mixture is thoroughly mixed. So much water is poured in so that after thorough mixing the solution is not very liquid. With the tip of a shovel it is compacted, leveled, and shaken. When concreting hole foundations for pillars, the main work is resumed only after 7 days, when the concrete has “ripened”.

Asbestos-cement or concrete structures. They are strong, stable, durable. Fastening of the rolled cellular material to the supports is carried out with a cable or wire through equipped clamps. A variant of weaving is that the pole is surrounded by a cable threaded into the cells. There is only one bad thing: if the mesh is grabbed vandalously, all you have to do is “bite” the cable, and it will easily come off.

Metal support pillars are more reliable in this regard. In addition, they will last for decades. Pipes of 60 - 120 mm in diameter with a metal thickness of at least 2 mm are used. Mesh holders - metal hooks - are first welded onto them in the upper part. Then the entire structure is painted with waterproof paint.

Evaluate the roll carefully

When choosing a chain-link mesh, you need to pay attention to general view roll. It should not be wrinkled or deformed. Wire braided material – smooth, intact. It is very important that the edge part does not look crooked: all the outer corners of the cells should be the same height, stretched “in line”. This envy makes for an aesthetically pleasing appearance and no sagging.

The mesh used for fences is steel, galvanized. Sold in rolls 10-20 m long. The size of the cells, their thickness, and the width of the mesh also vary. Most in demand roll material with a width of one and a half meters. If you want to make the fence higher, the mesh fabric is lifted by the upper edge, and the gap formed at the bottom is filled with available materials.

A do-it-yourself chain-link fence in decoration can be given an exclusivity and special flavor by a colored polyester coating that is resistant to damage and fading, as well as the shape and size of the cells. Typically, these are rhombic or square honeycombs measuring 30x30, 45x45, 50x50mm. Although canvases can be made to order with a different geometry.

Trying is not torture: installing a mesh fence with your own hands

The most easy installation Making a chain-link fence with your own hands without welding comes down to the following.

• Installation begins with driving in corner posts along the border of the site, because they will have the biggest uneven load. Since the entire fence structure is quite light, a foundation is not needed for it. The pillars are planted in the ground to a depth of about 1 m. If it is a metal pipe or profile, then the lower part, which will be in the ground, is treated with an anti-corrosion compound.
• The drill removes half the volume of soil. The pillars are driven in to the final depth with a sledgehammer. Before starting installation, the vertical is checked with a water level. If you deviate from it, the fence may “lead.” The resulting void between the pillar and the walls of the pit is filled with crushed stone, after which it is carefully compacted. This is done to make the structure stronger.
• To ensure that the mesh does not move away from the vertical plane, a cord is stretched between the corner supports. This will be a line, a kind of landmark on which you need to drill the remaining holes. The total length of the fence is measured with a tape measure. The resulting value is divided into equal sections. Holes for supports are dug or drilled every 2.5 m. The selected stride length must be respected because... at a greater distance, the windage of the mesh becomes unacceptable: under the force of the wind, the mesh material will stretch, and over time it will simply sag.
• By the way, in some cases, in addition to concreting, in order to securely fix the supports in the drilled holes, they are covered on all sides with rubble stone or savage. This layer is carefully compacted, after which a small layer of soil is laid on top. The resulting “cushion” must be compacted well again. Finally, a finishing layer of rubble stone is laid on top.
• A design feature of the pillars are hooks at the top. Welded to the profile, they bend well. Before installing the mesh, they need to be straightened. The roll sheet itself must be hung correctly. To do this, the upper edge of the roll is determined: the wire on it is longer. In addition, the outermost spiral is marked. “Pliers” are used to bite off the central and outer ties. A roll of chain-link mesh (galvanized, steel, etc.) is rolled out from the extreme edge towards itself. When unfolded, you should end up with a continuous sheet.
• Holding the edge and holding the material, gradually stretch it. In this form, the mesh will not get tangled and the edges will not cling to the cells. It is better if it is galvanized. In the case of a metal fence, its surface will become covered with rust a couple of days after installation due to humidity. Galvanization has a long service life. In any case, it will last for a quarter of a century on the fence.

• The mesh is suspended from the cells of the top row on pre-bent hooks. At the same time, at the junctions of two panels, it is left unstretched. The edges of the two rolls are intertwined with each other using zigzag wire. It is considered to be the outermost one in the rolled web, so it is unscrewed from it. Then, using the weaving method, placing both pieces at their ends, intertwine them with this piece. The result is a seamless continuous fence.
• Now the completely solid fence is stretched tightly so that it does not sag over time. The hooks are bent with a hammer, fixing the specified tension of the mesh. Don't forget about the top of the canvas. Unshaped tendrils of the wire from which the cells are made stick out on it. sticking out in different sides the ends are twisted together, wrapped downwards, to avoid injury during work.
• A chain-link fence with a cable can be considered as an option in which a thin (6mm) cable or wire is passed into the even top row of cells. Fixed tension fastener in the corner posts. It is tensioned using bolts and does not allow the structural material to sag. To do this, holes are pre-drilled on the posts closer to the outer edge, as well as in the middle. They should be located at a height equal to the location of the penultimate row of cells, be slightly in diameter larger section wire (cable) or rod used for tension. In the supports for the installed mesh sections, such holes for the wire are not needed.
• The protruding “whiskers” curl around the wire. It is also needed to eliminate the hanging of the top of the mesh and its sagging. To do this, it is necessary to apply a certain tension force. To create it, they use a special device for fencing from a chain-link mesh with a cable. A thick rod is pulled through the cells extreme row. Part of the mesh is wound onto it in a roll until it stops. All wound material is fixed with wire. A cable is attached to the rod. I use the long bar as a lever and tighten the mesh until it is fully tensioned. This position is secured to the supports with bolts or other hardware.

Important! A fence made of galvanized stainless material does not require further finishing. It can be used immediately after installation. If the wire in the mesh is metal, it requires subsequent painting. The work is done only with a brush: a lot of paint from the spray bottle is wasted uneconomically in the space, and when working with a roller, it is impossible to completely paint over the weave areas.

• When building a chain-link fence with your own hands, you do not need to install the structural material with an overlap onto the ground, leaving an air space between it and the ground. This, on the one hand, will remove additional load on the mesh; on the other hand, excluding contact with the ground, metal sheet will not be subject to corrosive destruction.
• The hooks on the poles are nailed to a flattened appearance with a hammer. Rolled wire passing through the upper and lower rows of cells is fixed to the posts by welding. On the corner supports, where it is necessary to contour the canvas, the tension is loose, no matter how carefully we try to do this. Therefore, in this place a joining seam is made from two pieces of mesh.
• A fence made of chain-link mesh with your own hands without welding looks less preferable than a fence made of welded sections-frames with an area of ​​1.5x2.5 m from a steel corner. The mesh design is welded to them by electric welding. Such a do-it-yourself chain-link fence will provide decor for any exterior. Climbing plants and flowers planted next to it, positioned on the fence and clinging to it with their shoots, will create a natural colorful, fragrant, living carpet.

The mesh structure is not only a beautiful, simple even in its own design, an original “living” fence. A chain-link fence is an example of how, with ingenuity and effort, you can economical option build an original fence that is in no way inferior in its purpose to more fundamental and expensive structures.

A strong and reliable fence of the site does not have to be made of stone and concrete. A chain link fence is a smart alternative to expensive projects. This one is simple, easy and at the same time reliable material allows you to perfectly implement the idea of reliable protection area from uninvited guests.

Fencing with decorative elements

Well, if the cost of fencing and work is really affordable, then why not order such a fence for a turnkey plot? Or you can even take a risk and install the fence yourself. Let's look at both options in detail.

Installing a chain link fence has several undeniable advantages, which clearly show that the idea of ​​​​arranging just such a fence deserves attention.

The economic aspects of construction are related to how much the material costs and what the installation price of such a project is:

• installing a mesh fence will cost much less than;
• the service life of such a structure is at least 2 times longer than a wooden one;
• the material for the main fabric, racks and accessories for stretching is quite cheap;
• opportunity to save on installation costs - assembling a chain-link fence with your own hands is much easier than others.

From the technical side, this design allows:

• install fencing of almost any length;
• when working with ready-made delivery kits, for example, from those sold in Leroy, build them without welding or using additional tools;
• the material allows you to install both relatively lightweight options and those with a rigid frame - a fence in sections made of a metal corner or profile;
• the material is excellent for the perimeters of areas of any shape;
• installation does not require a large amount of work related to the construction of the foundation. The weight of the canvas allows it to be installed on pillars made of a 50x50 mm profile pipe without supports;
• the material is not afraid of temperature changes, sunlight, able to withstand great mechanical stress;
• PVC coated canvas does not require painting or additional care;
• construction material is easy to calculate and transport. It is sold in rolls of 10 meters, the connection is made by weaving two sections into one common fabric;
• wide choice of sizes. The height of the material can be standard: 1.5; 1.8; 2.0; 2.5; 3.0 meters.

The photo shows an easy to install fence.

Such a fence does not shade the neighbors’ property

Issues related to the placement of the fence include:

• the possibility of its placement both for a city site and for a summer residence. High light transmission allows you to build a fence between neighbors. At the same time, there will be no shaded area on neighboring plots, which corresponds to. But don't forget about.
• construction on screw piles will not harm root system trees and shrubs. Therefore, it can also be placed in places where a garden is already growing, although this has its own limitations.

Beautiful decor fencing

With guides

Installation of a chain-link fence using guides involves the construction of a rigid frame in the form of horizontal guides. The following are used as guides:

• profile pipe with a profile from 20x20 to 40x20 mm;
• metal rod;
• fittings;
• wooden bars.

Without guides

One of the methods for stretching mesh over a fence is to build fences without guides. A steel cable or wire is used as a tensioner, threaded through rigidly fixed supports. The extreme corner supports are well strengthened with stops. The wire or cable is pulled through the cells at the top and bottom of the fabric at a distance of 5-10 cm from the edge.

Tensioning is done using bolts with holes in the head or turnbuckles.

Sectional option

Sectional fence

A sectional mesh fence installed on supports using a fence is distinguished by the fact that it is difficult to dismantle. It is much easier and simpler to install sections using bolts.

Installation of pillars

Fence making is primarily associated with correct marking site and installation support pillars. from the grid are selected depending on the construction budget. For this we use:

• metal profile pipe;
• water pipe;
• metal profile;
• corner;
• brick pillars;
• asbestos-cement pipes;
• wooden poles.

Most cheap option- These are wooden pillars. Asbestos-cement pipes and concrete pillars. Photos of fences using supports made of various materials will help you choose a fence in more detail.

Preparatory stage

The construction of the fence begins with marking the perimeter of the site and dividing it into straight segments. The segment where they will be installed is marked separately. entrance gate and a gate. It is better to provide powerful supports from a thick-walled pipe with a diameter of 100-150 mm or a profile pipe 100x100 mm.

Calculate the dimensions of the spans under the sections with high accuracy, the distance between fence posts without guides can be from 1.5 to 2.5 meters.

Installation of poles

A pit is dug under each pillar. Under the main pillars - corner, turning and on which the gates are attached, the foundation pit is torn off taking into account. Intermediate pillars can have a pit diameter of 200-230 mm, the same as the diameter of the auger garden borer.
The depth of the pit depends on the height of the building: for a height of up to 2.5 meters, a meter is enough; for a larger height of supports, a depth of 1.5 meters is accepted.

Structural installation diagram

Construction begins with the installation of the main pillars. After the concrete of these supports has hardened, intermediate pillars are installed. For corner supports made of square pipe 50x50 mm reinforcement is provided in the form of an inclined thrust beam.

Step-by-step mesh installation

You can install a fence from a regular chain-link mesh with your own hands without guides without special equipment, especially if ready-made elements for installation and tension are used. For quick installation It is recommended to purchase all fasteners in advance.

By guides

Chain-link fences along guides are installed in two stages:

1. Guides are installed.
2. A polymer mesh is being installed.

First, we install guides on the posts. Preliminary fixation is carried out with mounting wire, then the guides are welded by electric welding.

Then, using plastic clamps, the canvas is gradually lifted and fixed on the fence. The final tension and fixation with wire or a metal strip is done afterwards and secured by electric welding. Plastic mesh It is fixed on the guides only with wire or special clamps.

Each owner of a home or a plot of land strives to designate the perimeter of his territory. For this purpose, various fences are built from brick, stone, wood or metal, but their construction is very expensive. The way out of this situation is to build a fence using a chain-link mesh. This material is so easy to install that it is quite possible to handle it with just one pair of hands. The result is a reliable and, at the same time, lightweight fence. So what is chain-link mesh?

Chain-link mesh - what kind of material is it? Advantages and disadvantages of using it for a fence

The history of the creation of this material takes us to the end of the 19th century. In 1878, Czech engineer Karl Rabitz patented his invention. He used this mesh as a reinforcing agent when plastering walls.

This material is a metal wire woven using a machine by twisting flat spirals. Currently, chain-link mesh is widely used:

The use of chain-link mesh in the construction of a fence has both positive and negative criteria. The advantages of using it for these purposes include:

1. One person is enough to install this material on the poles. Any special knowledge and no skills are required for this. It is enough to secure the structure by simply twisting the wire.
2. The material does not require large financial costs, so the constructed fence will have a minor impact on the construction budget.
3. The design of the material is such that it will not interfere with air circulation and the formation of a continuous shadow. This quality of chain-link mesh is especially valuable when used in fencing for gardens, vegetable gardens and summer cottages.
4. IN winter period a fence made of such material will not create snow drifts.
5. Chain-link mesh fits perfectly into any environment. Thanks to its visual transparency, this fence does not disturb the landscape, which indicates its versatility.
6. With appropriate processing and correct use The metal mesh will not lose its original appearance for several decades.

The disadvantages of chain-link mesh as a fence include:

1. It must be properly secured to the posts, using not just pieces of wire, but also bolts and nuts or a welding machine. Otherwise, there may be people who want to kidnap her.
2. Not everyone will like visibility through the mesh, so you will need to additionally cover this space.
3. Since the material is made of metal, it is susceptible to corrosion.

Types of fence mesh

To make mesh, chain-links are used various materials or combinations thereof. This significantly affects its service life, technical specifications and, of course, the price. Therefore, this material is divided into types:

1. Non-galvanized mesh has the lowest cost due to its short service life. When wet, this mesh will rust, so it must be treated with a special solution or painted. After several months, these procedures should be repeated, the cost of which will ultimately exceed the purchase price of the mesh itself.
2. Galvanized mesh. If you purchase this option, the price is quite high, which not everyone can afford. However, such a grid does not require additional processing and will last a long time.
3. Plasticized mesh is distinguished by the fact that its entire fabric is coated with polymer coating. This innovation appeared not so long ago, but has already become popular. Prices for mesh with this coating are significantly higher than for previous types. Having installed a fence with it, you can forget about the service life, since with high-quality plastic, the wire is well protected from moisture and other weather influences.
4. Plastic or polymer mesh differs from the previous ones in that it does not contain metal wire. In the manufacture of this material, special additives are used that make it resistant to ultraviolet exposure. This type of mesh is made with cells various shapes, sizes and shades. Unlike the first three types, it is much softer, so it is not advisable to use it to fence the perimeter of a household.

Galvanized, on the contrary, does not require additional processing Non-galvanized mesh requires protection from moisture The polymer coating of the plasticized mesh will reliably protect against natural precipitation and temperature changes The plastic is UV resistant, which is its undeniable advantage.

Preparatory actions for construction work: calculating the area of ​​the future fence

Before you begin calculating the area of ​​the future fence, you need to establish what type of foundation will be used. Since the mesh has a relatively light weight, the load on the supports will be insignificant. Therefore, heavy concrete bases are usually not used for chain-link fences, but this also depends on the preferences of the owner.

An important point will be the study of the soil into which the pillars are dug or the foundation is laid:

1. If it is rocky soil, then there is no point in spending money on a concrete foundation, since installed pole does not deform over time.
2. If clay soils predominate at the building site, then the gap between the pillar and the hole must be reinforced with gravel or filled with concrete.
3. If the fence will be installed on an area whose soil contains large number sand, then it is necessary to use a strip base.
4. If the fence is erected on peat bogs, then they use screw piles, on which the chain-link mesh is attached.

When studying the soil, it is necessary to determine the freezing point, since installing a post above it will lead to deformation of the fence at low temperatures.

The width of the strip-column base should be at least 25 - 30 cm, and the length, for example, 30 m. We make the calculation: 0.4·30 = 12 m 2 - this is the total area of ​​the strip base of the chain-link fence.

When pouring strip base, for the purpose of strengthening, the size of the foundation for each support is made wider than the gap between them. For more accurate measurements, it is necessary to add up the areas of the base of all the pillars and the areas of the spaces between them. For example, the size of the base of the pillar is 40x40 cm, and the gap is 30x215 cm.

To calculate the total area of ​​this foundation, you need to find out the values ​​first for the bases of each support, and then for all the intervals. There are 12 supports (pillars) for this fence. Therefore, the length of the base for the pillar must be multiplied by the width, and the resulting result multiplied by the number of supports: 0.4·0.4·12=1.92 m2 - this is the total area of ​​the base for the pillars (supports). The area for the gaps is also calculated, only you need to multiply by one less: 0.3·2.15·11=7.09 m2. Now we need to add up the results obtained, and we get total area for the entire tape: 1.92 + 7.09 = 9.01 m 2.

What material is suitable, the dimensions of the fence mesh. Tips for choosing

Chain-link mesh is manufactured in different sizes, which are standard. Wide Application I found a chain-link mesh with cell sizes: 0.4x0.4 cm, 0.5x0.5 cm, 0.6x0.6 cm, as well as options with intermediate sizes: 0.45x0.45 cm, 0.55x0.55 cm. roll height (mesh width) this material has dimensions: 120 cm, 150 cm, 180 cm and 200 cm. The length of the mesh web also has established standards. A mesh of 10 or 15 meters in length is rolled up in a roll.

Some manufacturers produce chain-link mesh in non-standard sizes. In this case, the material can be up to 4 m high, with cell sizes from 30 mm to 150 mm.

When purchasing a chain-link mesh, you need to pay attention to the thickness of the wire and the quality of the metal. It shouldn't bend easily. The mesh cells must be identical, since any deformation is a sign low quality metal The spirals should not be twisted. If you do not take this defect into account, then after a few months the wire in this place may burst.

When purchasing this material, you need to look at both edges of the roll. Each end of the wire must be connected to the adjacent element and bent. The length of the bent “tail” of the wire should be more than half the cell. Otherwise, the edges of the stretched mesh may unravel after some time, which will lead to its deformation.

If the selection is on a grid with plastic coated, then in cheap option it will bend easily. Inexpensive mesh options are coated with low-quality polymer, which can crumble after a few seasons. In this regard, it is necessary to clarify the warranty periods established by the manufacturer.

The most inexpensive option is a non-galvanized mesh. The main enemy of this type of mesh is moisture. In this regard, after installing the fence, you need to take care of painting it.

All this suggests that when buying this material you should not choose cheap options.

Carrying out calculations of the required material. Calculation examples

To build a fence using chain-link mesh, you need to determine:

• type of mesh used;
• the width and length of its canvas;
• number of supports;
• type of foundation and required volume of concrete mixture, if a permanent foundation is selected;

To construct a fence from this mesh, you need the following materials:

1. Chain-link mesh.
2. Metal channel.
3. Concrete mixture marked M200.
4. Wide wooden boards or plywood sheets for making formwork.
5. Bolts, nuts.
6. Wire, metal fasteners and clamps.
7. Reinforcing bars.
8. Sand.
9. Crushed stone.
10. Anti-corrosion primer.
11. Dye.

To build the fence, a chain-link mesh with polymer coating, with a cell width of 40x40 mm and a wire thickness of 3 mm. The width of the canvas in a roll is 150 cm, length is 15 m. Channels with parameters 50x50x2400 mm are used for the pillars. To install this type of fence, a strip foundation will be poured. The length of the fencing section is 30 m.

Having established what materials will be needed when building a fence with chain-link mesh, you should proceed to calculations. First you need to calculate the total amount of concrete for the permanent foundation. To do this, you need precise parameters for the length, height and width of the base. Since the foundation under the pillars is wider than under the fence span, each of them will be calculated separately.

The calculation of the concrete base for a chain-link fence will look like this:

1. To determine the volume of concrete for the base of one pillar, you need to multiply its length, width and height: 0.4·0.4·0.4=0.064 m3.
2. To calculate the volume of concrete for one pile, you need: 0.15·0.15·0.5=0.011 m3.
3. Now you need to add these values: 0.064·0.011=0.075 m3 - this is the volume of concrete required for the foundation of one pillar.
4. In 30 meters of the future fence there will be 12 bases for pillars and 11 for spans. Therefore: 0.075·12=0.9 m3 is the total volume of the foundation for all pillars.
5. In the same way, it is necessary to make a calculation for 11 spans between the pillars. According to the diagram, the distance between the bases of the pillars is 2.15 m, therefore: 0.3 2.15 0.4 = 0.258 m 3 - this is the volume of concrete for one span. For all spans: 0.258·11=2.838 m3.
6. Next, you need to find the total value for the concrete required to lay the entire foundation. To do this, you need to add up the total values ​​for the pillars and spans: 0.9 + 2.838 = 3.738 m 3.
7. To calculate the total length of the chain-link mesh, you need to multiply the distance between the metal channels by the number of spans: 2.5 11 = 27.5 m.

Required Tools

When building a fence using chain-link mesh, the following materials will be required:

1. Hand drill or screw shovel.
2. Shovel and bayonet shovel.
3. Cord and stakes.
4. Concrete mixer.
5. Pliers.
6. Metal scissors.
7. Welding machine.
8. Construction level.
9. Plumb.
10. Measuring tape.
11. Metal brush.
12. Molar brushes and roller.
13. Hammer.
14. Nails.
15. Buckets and tanks for water and concrete mixture.

A step-by-step guide to making a chain-link fence on your property with your own hands

When everything necessary materials purchased, diagrams and drawings have been drawn up, all calculations have been made, you can begin construction work:

1. First of all, you need to make markings for digging a trench. This can be done conveniently using a cord and wooden stakes. If the stretched cord gets in the way during excavation work, it can be loosened. eventually it will reveal all the irregularities.
2. Then, using a bayonet and shovel, dig a trench 30 cm deep and 40 cm wide.
3. Inside the trench, at a distance of 2.5 m from each other, dig holes with a diameter of 35 to 40 cm. These holes are intended for pouring concrete mixture for piles (foundation pillars). To do this you need to use hand drill or a screw shovel.
4. When all the holes have been dug, you need to carefully compact the bottom of each of them, as well as the trench. Place a layer of sand at the bottom of each hole and trench, which must be compressed to a thickness of 10 cm. In order for the sand cushion to compact well, it must be moistened. In this case, the sand particles will fit closer to each other.
5. For a more reliable foundation under the foundation, you can pour a uniform layer of gravel 5 cm thick on top of the sand cushion.
6. Now you need to prepare the holes for installing channels and pouring concrete. To do this, it is necessary to install formwork in each of them. As such, you can use roofing felt rolled into a pipe or other elastic waterproofing material. The best option in this case, asbestos-cement pipes of the appropriate diameter will be used.
7. To strengthen a concrete pile, it is necessary to make metal frame from reinforcing bars. The diameter of each rod should be 12 mm. Metal structure should look like four elements connected to each other. Wire must be used as connecting parts. The specified structure must be placed inside the asbestos-cement pipe in the hole. The length of the metal frame should be 20 cm higher than the bottom of the trench.
8. Then, in the middle of the metal frame, at the bottom of each hole, install channels measuring 5x5x240 cm. These metal posts must be leveled using building level and plumb line. To prevent the pole from leaning during the concrete hardening, it must be strengthened with temporary braces. Metal struts must be attached to the first and last pillar using electric welding. It should be noted that each channel must first be treated with a metal primer. This will protect it from corrosion.
9. Now you need to pour concrete inside the asbestos-cement pipe. After pouring, it takes time for the concrete mixture to harden, usually 3 to 6 days. Freshly poured concrete must be free of air bubbles. To do this, for the first 1.5–2 hours it is necessary to lower the metal rod into concrete and remove it, thereby allowing the air to escape.
10. When the concrete piles into which the channels are fixed have hardened, it is necessary to proceed to installation work strip foundation. First you need to make a metal frame from reinforcing bars with a diameter of 12 mm. The principle of fastening and its shape are similar to that installed in piles. The distance between each reinforcing bar should be 30 cm. This structure should be placed horizontally along the entire length of the trench, but not touch its bottom. To do this, you need to put it on the bottom of the trench in advance. wooden beams cross section 5x5 cm, length 40 cm.
11. After the metal structure is laid in the trench, it is necessary to make formwork for the strip foundation. To do this, you need to build shields 20 cm high from boards or thick plywood, securing them with self-tapping screws. Install the formwork as shown in the image.
12. Now you can pour the concrete. Its level should completely cover the metal frame and be 10 cm above ground level. The result should be a strip-column foundation, the total depth of which will be 90 cm.
13. The concrete in the strip foundation must harden, which will take 2 to 3 weeks. It should be covered from direct contact sun rays, since they negatively affect the hardening process. If you ignore this, the base will crack. Please note that in the first two days, every 10–12 hours, you need to water the concrete base with water. These steps will help the mixture harden evenly.
14. When the concrete has hardened, you can begin installing the chain-link mesh on the posts.

Fences of this type are made:

• tension;
• sectional.

Tension option

To secure the chain-link mesh by tension method, you need to place the roll vertically and stretch a metal rod through each cell. Then, using electric welding, attach this metal rod threaded through the mesh to the post. Repeat the same actions with the canvas when attaching to each post.

The easiest way to secure the mesh is using wire. This option is faster and cheaper, but in this case the fence can be easily stolen.

If you don't have the skills to handle welding machine, then bolts, nuts, metal plates or staples can be used as fastenings. This option is much more reliable, since the fastening is rigid and resembles tightening a clamp.

Then the roll is unwound to the next post and secured by tensioning the web. For high-quality stretching, the help of one more person is required.

To prevent the upper edge of the chain-link mesh from sagging over time, you need to reinforce it with wire. To do this, using special fasteners and tensioners, the canvas is strengthened. The wire can be threaded through the last cells of the upper edge or 10–15 cm below. Sometimes the wire is threaded through the bottom of the mesh.

There is another option for securing the mesh, which will eliminate the possibility of its theft. In this case, the chain-link mesh is pulled over the pillars before the strip foundation is poured. Its above-ground edge should be installed slightly below the intended level of the strip base. When pouring the mixture, the bottom strip of the mesh will be concreted.

Sectional fence

To create this option, it is necessary to attach 2 metal plates measuring 20x5 cm to the posts using electric welding. They should be located at a distance of 30 cm from the top and bottom edges.

Fence sections are made from metal corners with a side width of 40x40, metal thickness - 5 mm. Then you need to measure the distance between the posts and subtract from this value from 5 to 10 cm. This will be the width for the frame of one section of the fence, and its height will be 150 cm. The result will be four corners, from which, using electric welding, you need to make a rectangular frame measuring 250x150 cm. The resulting scale must be carefully removed using a grinder.

Then, using metal scissors, you need to cut the mesh to fit the metal frame. The protruding ends of the mesh must be carefully bent to form cells along the edge of the canvas. Now you need to thread metal rods along all edges of the specified segment. After this, it is necessary to weld the rod with the mesh to the inside of the frame. Carry out the same actions with the other parties.

Weld the finished section to the metal plates. During installation, it is necessary to ensure that the sections are at the same level, since the slightest distortion will give an untidy appearance to the entire fence.

Final finishing - decoration, photo

A fence built with your own hands using chain-link mesh has a neat appearance, but nothing more. Over time, the desire arises to somehow decorate it. You don't have to be an artist or designer to do this. It is enough to show your imagination, and your fence will become a piece of art.

The most in a simple way To transform the fence is to plant climbing plants next to it. In a few months, your fence will turn into a flowering wall. The pillars can be decorated with clay pots, this will give the fence ethnic beauty.

Fence cells can be turned into canvas for embroidery. Like a drawing on a canvas, you can weave it with your own hands beautiful patterns. For this you will need wire. If you use colored twine, then with its variety of colors and shades you can create three-dimensional images.

Recently, it has become popular to decorate the fence with a photo grid. The drawing can be absolutely anything. The peculiarity of this material is that from a distance a continuous pattern is visible, but in fact it consists of a fine polymer mesh, which is perfectly ventilated.

Wire resembling lace is an interesting option for those who have nothing to hide Painted roses look elegant. The main thing is that the drawing on the photo grid matches the landscape Wide grape leaves will decorate and hide the area from prying eyes

How and with what to close the fence from neighbors: options with photographs

Since a chain-link fence is completely transparent, any home owner will want to hide it from prying eyes. It is not advisable to cover it with any shields or boards.

The easiest way is to cover the fence with camouflage netting. Visibility through the fence will be much less, but the appearance will also be unattractive.

You can cover the fence with reed mats. This method is more expensive than the previous one. Attaching them is not difficult; you just need to unwind the roll and secure it in several places with wire.

A similar option is to use artificial pine needles. This material is sold in rolls. It is used in making wreaths and baskets, but it can also be used for fencing.

A fence that is covered with a camouflage net looks aesthetically pleasing only if you are in a paintball zone Rolls of reeds are a more expensive option The use of artificial needles looks original

Video: how to stretch a chain-link mesh

Using chain-link mesh during construction, you will not only create a permanent fencing of the territory, but will also have the opportunity to realize your design idea by decorating the perimeter to your own taste.