Do-it-yourself foundation for a fence made of corrugated board

What is a corrugated board fence?

A fence made of corrugated board is primarily a structure that will protect you from prying eyes, annoying neighbors and other fuss. In addition, a metal fence will give you confidence that you are protected to some extent from burglars and other unfriendly persons.

At the moment, this type of fencing is very popular and in the future there is a tendency to increase in popularity, since such the fence fulfills its functions perfectly and at the same time has a good ratio of durability and reliability in relation to the price.

What about the material itself?

Profiled sheeting is a steel profiled sheet. The professional flooring itself is of two types:

• wall;
• roofing.

The difference between the types lies in the degree of rigidity, which means that for the construction of the fence, it is necessary to purchase a more rigid material - wall. A common mistake is when inexperienced builders buy roofing sheeting in order to save money.

But even with an increase in the number of supports, the result will be much worse, since the roofing sheeting can simply bend under the weight of a person.

And what is this protection against a robber?

Quite a few people want to save money by purchasing materials, but there is nothing to think about when choosing a corrugated board. You need exactly wall sheeting with double-sided painting.

Why Buy Painted Sheets?

Firstly, you yourself will not be able to paint over so high quality. Secondly, buying paint and painting yourself will not be cheaper for you, and maybe even more expensive. Thirdly, painting the fence will take a very large amount of your time.

To build a fence, you need to buy the following brands of corrugated board:

• C8;
• MP20;
• C20.

Buying other brands is a fatal mistake.

What foundation is suitable for such a fence?

By itself, the corrugated board is not rigid enough to be a fence. Therefore, speaking about a fence made of metal sheets, we are talking about a harmonious connection of a concrete foundation, steel posts and only then the profiled sheets themselves. We can say that the foundation is the third part of the fence, but in terms of importance and complexity it comes first.

There are the following types of foundations for mounting a fence made of corrugated board:

• post fill;
• monolithic fill;
• masonry;
• strip foundation.

Further consider all the positive and negative points, as well as mistakes during laying each type of foundation.

Column fill

So, post casting is a way to build a fence, which is known for its simplicity. This method is chosen by many amateurs in the construction business, mistakenly considering it the simplest and most economical. Why? In order to get an answer to this question, let's analyze the method itself. pouring the foundation. It all starts with digging holes, according to the instructions, at a distance of 1 to 5 meters.

Many people immediately decide to save money by digging strictly at a distance of 5 or even 6 meters, not taking into account the sail attachment of profiled sheets. The result of such an error is an unpleasant sound at small gusts of wind. With large gusts of wind, your fence can simply fly away and you will not see it again! Pits are dug to a depth of 1.5 meters. But here, too, there is a common mistake.

It is best to dig a hole to a depth of 1.5, not less. Why? Again, the windage of the fence can easily pull the posts out of the ground. Therefore, as a result, if you build a reliable fence in this way, then it will in no way be cheaper and easier. The main advantage of this foundation is the small amount of concrete solution, which makes the work a little easier and cheaper.

Monolithic fill

The second method of installing a fence is based on a monolithic pouring of the foundation. This method is relevant if you live in regions with soft rock or swampy soil. This foundation is the most durable and highly valued as it is durable. Such a foundation is not afraid of soil subsidence, but it is worth noting that a strong subsidence of soil can break the concrete layers if during the laying process you did not make wooden stakes between the sections.

Masonry

The third method is masonry. This method is considered the most aesthetic, as the foundation looks rich and elegant. In addition, in some regions where there are quarries, this masonry can come out several times cheaper than a concrete foundation.

But for the installation of such a foundation, experience in laying stone is needed, because not every amateur in the construction business will be able to lay out a stone aesthetically so that the foundation has the necessary strength. In addition, if you bought the wrong type of corrugated board indicated above, then forget about this method in general, since this method has the least reliability and strength of all the types of foundations given.

Strip foundation

And finally, the strip foundation. This is the option that is most suitable for amateurs and inexperienced builders, since it is quite difficult to make a mistake when laying this foundation. This foundation is a trench filled with concrete around the perimeter of which the fastening reinforcement protrudes, on which the corrugated board itself is attached.

This method is not the cheapest, since it is necessary to spend on a large amount of concrete, but at the same time the fence will be strong and reliable, even if it was made by an amateur.

Required tools and materials

To erect a fence from corrugated board, you will need a certain set of tools, some of which are irreplaceable. You will need:

• shovel;
• scrap;
• sledgehammer;
• electric drill and drills;
• welding machine and electrodes;
• extension;
• concrete mixer.

The list of tools is not so long, but it is worth noting that it can change. For example, you can make a fence without using a welding machine, but in this case, construction work will take a longer period of time, and the structure itself will turn out to be less reliable.

As for the materials, then you will definitely need screening out. Some make a mistake and buy large fractions of dropouts. To build a foundation for a metal fence, you will need a small or medium fraction of dropouts, no more than 15 mm in diameter. In this case, the foundation will be strong and not subject to corrosion crumbling.

You will also need clean sand and cement. As for the corrugated board fasteners, you can choose between a bolted connection and a welding one. Quite often there is a combined fastening, when the sheet is bolted from below and above, and stiffeners are welded in the middle, which fasten the corrugated board and at the same time make the structure more durable.

Preparatory work

The preparatory work includes the following processes:

• foundation marking;
• digging ditches;
• fastening of pillars and other fittings.

These 3 processes do not contain much complexity, but sometimes making small mistakes in the marking, the fence turns out to be uneven and zigzag. A ditch is dug for different types of foundations of different depths, but definitely not less than 0.8 meters in depth.

The fastening of the pillars is perhaps the most difficult stage from the technical point of view. If your foundation is made only 0.5-0.8 meters deep, then it makes sense when pouring the pillars, weld a perpendicular corner to their lower part, which will give stability to the structure.

The technology of laying the foundation for a fence made of corrugated board

The technology of laying the foundation, for the most part, includes the technology for the production of cement mortar. The strength of the foundation largely depends on this, since the wrong ratio of ingredients in the finished solution can lead to the fact that the foundation will crumble or burst over time.

Correct ratio of elements for foundation casting:

• 10 kg of cement;
• 10 kg of sand;
• 15 kg dropout;
• 0.1 liter liquid glass;
• 15 liters of water.

Detailed step-by-step instructions

The foundation is cast according to the following algorithm:

• markup;
• digging trenches;
• formwork construction;
• installation of pipes and fittings;
• preparation of all ingredients for the solution;
• filling them into a concrete mixer and monitoring the mixing quality;
• pouring the solution into the formwork cavity;
• ironing with an ironing board;
• in hot weather, in order to avoid cracks and uneven drying, it is necessary to periodically water the foundation with water.

Violation of this algorithm of actions is not allowed and leads to serious errors, so everything must be done according to the given order.

Final work

The final work is to paint the main pillars, if they were not previously painted. Finally, weld seams are cleaned and painted to prevent corrosion.

The ground within the foundation is leveled and compacted in order to avoid the accumulation of rainwater near the foundation. Also, in the end, entrance gates are installed, on pre-welded hinges, as well as locks and other security systems.

Price

The pricing policy for building materials is constantly changing, so it is difficult to talk about specific numbers. In general, speaking about the cost of a fence made of corrugated board, we can talk about a low cost and a good price-to-quality ratio.

Taking into account the average prices for building materials, in the CIS countries the amount will be in the range of 600-800 rubles per 1 meter of fence.