10 Best Fence Materials

The main purpose of the chain-link mesh is the installation of fences in private houses, cottages, children's and sports grounds, the construction of animal enclosures, props for creating hedges. The fence turns out to be quite strong, light, durable, while it has a relatively low cost and a record speed of construction. A galvanized chain-link has a maximum service life - without a zinc coating, the mesh will last no more than 4-6 years.

The mesh is completely transparent, and, unlike a wooden, brick or corrugated fence, perfectly transmits air currents and sounds. Often used as a temporary fence, for example, during construction. Of the minuses, consumers note the insufficient “prestige” of the material, and the inability to hide the inner territory from prying eyes.

Polycarbonate fences began to be erected recently - they have not yet become widespread. Transparent or translucent tinted material resembling glass, very light, durable, transmits up to 90% of sunlight. At the same time, it is completely resistant to corrosion, temperature extremes, ultraviolet radiation. Just like brick or wooden fences, it is great for DIY installation. Thanks to its flexibility, any geometric solutions can be realized when arranging fences.

It should be borne in mind that polycarbonate is an expensive material, its cost is much higher than corrugated board, sections for eurofence, natural wood. It is important to create a high-quality metal base so that the fence is resistant to strong winds and lasts a long time.In addition, not everyone likes even the partial transparency of the fence, which makes it impossible to hide the local area from prying eyes.

Brick and wooden fences today are successfully replaced by plastic fences. This universal material of synthetic origin significantly reduces the cost of construction, having a low cost. At the same time, it is distinguished by a wide variety of textures, shades, has a high decorative appeal and practically does not require maintenance. PVC, from which such fences are made, is resistant to any external natural influence, does not fade in the sun, is not afraid of temperature changes, is easy to clean and is suitable for self-installation without the involvement of specialists.

However, like any plastic item, PVC fences have low strength, so many buyers do not recommend them for external fencing. The material was widely used when used inside the site as partitions, for zoning the territory or as a formal fence between adjacent areas of friendly neighbors.

In the construction of fences, material such as siding has taken its position quite firmly. In appearance, it resembles corrugated board, but it is not solid sheets, but separate metal strips that are connected during installation using special grooves.The cost of such material is somewhat higher than profiled sheets, bricks or wooden fence boards, but this is due to its durability, reliability and ease of installation.

To create a siding fence, you can choose planks that imitate natural wood or stone in color and texture. Of the shortcomings of the material, only a high price can be noted. At the same time, metal siding can corrode, especially at the joints. Its vinyl variety is more plastic, not afraid of impacts and other mechanical impact, but it is practically not used in the construction of fences (only as a sheathing).

Figured cast reinforced concrete sections that look like separate blocks are suitable for quick installation of a type-setting fence. This allows you to create aesthetically pleasing, durable and easy to maintain fences. Thanks to a special protective coating technology, the surface of such a material can imitate with high accuracy almost any natural stone (marble, granite, slate), brickwork, and a wooden surface.

The cost of eurofences today is low, and affordable for a wide range of homeowners. At the same time, most manufacturers offer sections of various textures and shades. Insignificant disadvantages - sufficient bulkiness of the design, the complexity of self-installation, transportation due to the high weight of the material. The use of such fences as a temporary fence around the construction site is impractical, as it requires concreting of the bearing pillars.

Forged materials are widely used in various areas of construction - for installing fences, creating gates, garden decor, benches. Forged metal railings are considered one of the most elegant and prestigious, they do not require special care, and on an individual order, almost any pattern and shape can be realized.

A significant disadvantage of such products is the high cost. Unlike corrugated board, brick or wooden shields, which are more popular for creating fences, forged fences, especially those made by hand, are exclusive products. However, subject to maintenance rules, they are able to stand for more than a hundred years without losing their attractiveness.

Cinder blocks have long been used for fences and masonry walls. Such material can be full-bodied and hollow - the latter has less weight and cost, and is easier to install. It allows you to significantly reduce construction costs - it is much cheaper than brick, in addition, some even make it at home. It does not burn, does not shrink, so that finishing work can be performed immediately after the completion of the construction of the fence.

Among the shortcomings, low thermal insulation properties and fragility can be noted: cracks can appear due to the banal shrinkage of the foundation. Yes, and the environmental friendliness of the cinder block is low - a variety of chemical compounds are used in the production. It is often used to build high fences (more than 2 meters) - such a fence perfectly hides street noise and reliably protects the courtyard from the curiosity of strangers.

In the construction of structures, including the erection of fences, brick is considered one of the most popular materials - subject to the rules of operation, it can last more than 100 years, has a low unit cost and can withstand high loads. In addition, brick buildings are little affected by moisture, and, unlike wooden materials, do not rot. Unlike corrugated board, brick has better sound insulation.

Due to the weight of the material, transportation to the construction site is complicated, and for the construction of a reliable fence, a solid foundation is additionally required, which significantly increases costs. Yes, and it takes more time to build - the installation of each brick occurs manually after preliminary surface preparation. In addition, construction is not possible in winter. Despite this, a brick fence is highly aesthetic and reliable, often becoming the pride of its owner.

Being a roofing and finishing material, corrugated board is actively used for the installation of various fences and fences, closing the perimeter of the construction site. Rolled sheets have a number of advantages - they are lighter than wooden boards, installation can be done by hand. They are slightly susceptible to corrosion, do not burn and, in addition, have a low cost. It is the low cost of such material that determines its high popularity in construction.

The corrugated board is available in a wide range of colors, which allows you to build a fence to your liking. For additional protection from the effects of the external environment, the sheets are coated with a layer of zinc or a polymer.Their obvious drawback is obvious - they absorb noise extremely poorly, if handled carelessly (damage to the protective layer), they quickly undergo through corrosion. In addition, because of their lightness, they have a high windage, which cannot be said about a brick fence.

As a building material, a wooden board is used not only for the construction of fences and other fences. It is rightfully considered one of the most environmentally friendly, high-strength, durable - wooden elements are resistant to the external environment, suppress noise, and are convenient for further finishing. When building a fence, it is necessary to take into account possible shrinkage, and also be prepared to provide regular maintenance - coating with paint, varnish and other compounds.

The cost of natural prepared wood compared to brick, cinder block and other materials makes it less popular for building fences. For arranging hedges, an unedged board is more often used, which is not to everyone's liking. Also of the minuses can be noted instability to moisture, fire hazard, susceptibility to decay processes.