Stylish design of a country fence

Other options

Note the fake needles, which are also sold in rolls and are somewhat similar to a shading net, however, they are fluffier and denser. You can attach the canvas to the fence with your own hands and position it so as to close only the bottom of the mesh, or completely disguise the chain-link

It is worth noting that this option is not very durable, it will last for one season, then the material will lose its appearance.

You can assemble a polycarbonate structure. It is often used to install greenhouses in the country, but it is also suitable for a fence. On sale there are opaque and translucent sheets of various colors, which allows you to make a fence that will harmoniously combine with the overall design of the territory.

Polycarbonate can be monolithic and cellular. The latter is more often used for greenhouses, since it is lighter, but at the same time effectively retains heat. For a hedge, such a property is not required, and monolithic material is cheaper, so it would be advisable to choose it. There are several more interesting ways in which you can close the fence from neighbors at the summer cottage.

Embroidery and braiding

This option will take time and patience, but the result will be truly impressive if you give free rein to creativity. As a material, you can use thick threads, weaving cords, strips of fabric cut from old things, and even plastic bags. The pattern can be any, depending on your imagination. It is better to first draw a sketch on paper so that it is in front of your eyes in the process of work.

Threads or cords are braided around the net to create a specific pattern. You can apply them in several layers if you want to get a canvas without gaps. You can also crochet or knit individual small elements, for example, flowers and sew them to the overall composition as an additional decor.

Professional list

If you purchased a plot with a ready-made fence and do not want to get rid of it yet, you can simply fix the sheets on top. To do this, you must first make holes in them, and then fix them with a strong thick wire. The sheets give full opacity, protect from nosy neighbors and harsh winds. You can choose the material of the desired size and color.

Usually profiled sheets are made of galvanized steel, so they do not need additional processing. They are not afraid of atmospheric influences and temperature drops, they do not require special care. A dusty fence can be easily washed with plain water. With careful handling, the sheets can be reused if you decide to dismantle the fence after a few years.

Reed

This option will be the most economical. If there is a reed growing nearby, you can use it to decorate a fence. This method will take time - you need to prepare the stems, and then thread them through the cells to get a solid canvas. But the fence will be natural and inexpensive, in addition, the reeds will look good with almost any design of the territory.

Characteristics and features by type

Fences can be classified according to their planned durability: primary, temporary, final.

The primary one is placed in the first days of the appearance of the newly-made owner on his site. It is more of a virtual hedge than a physical one. Planning of the territory begins, the delivery of building materials, their storage, digging of the first beds and flower beds. The landlord and his neighbors are beginning to get used to the boundaries of their own and other people's property.

Usually, in the second year of owning a plot, the owner has a need and an opportunity to put a more solid fence around the plot. He naively thinks that this will be a temporary option, and only then he will do everything at the highest level. Often these plans remain unfulfilled. True, the posts for the fence, although it is temporary, are set solid - concrete or metal. But there are not enough hands or funds for a solid fence. This is where the grid comes in. It can be plastic or metal - it all depends on the budget.

A solid eternal fence is erected by the owner who has the means for this, who has something to protect.

The mesh fence can be classified according to its functional characteristics, taking into account its purpose.

Combination of two types of mesh - chain-link and plastic

Decorative options

There are many types of facade mesh on the market that can be used for decorative purposes. When using it, the fence not only protects, but also pleases the eye with color, shape or pattern. Meshes differ in color, thread thickness, cell shape.

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Fence net

The camouflage net was originally intended for military and sports purposes. The military uses it for its intended purpose - as camouflage when sheltering objects and personnel. As a decoration, they are used in the design of thematic exhibitions, stage venues and for other similar purposes. Popular with hunters. But inventive summer residents use such products for both utilitarian and decorative purposes. Attracts buyers with a relatively low price.

Made on the basis of a textile material coated with polyurethane. There is an option made on the basis of a braided net, with patches of fabric glued to it. Has an unlimited service life. The mesh material does not deteriorate under the influence of ultraviolet rays, is waterproof, protected from decay and mold.

Camouflage fencing

Shading mesh for the fence

It is called shading because summer residents use it to protect delicate plantings from excess sunlight. It is from excess, and not from light in general. The net has a large mesh; when fencing sports grounds, it does not interfere with watching the sports action and separates spectators and players well. And for installers, it is used on scaffolding to catch objects falling down. The mesh is very durable and can be used many times.

Fencing mesh for construction sites

Fencing of construction sites is carried out in different ways. Firstly, this fencing is temporary in nature - the construction must be completed someday. Secondly, such fences have a different appearance and different installation technology. It can be mounted on portable stands, or it can be mounted on dug-in posts.

The durable plastic mesh is extruded from a combination of polymers. Retains its physical and mechanical properties in the temperature range from -40 ° C to + 50 ° C. Cell size 45 × 90 mm.

Polypropylene mesh is used not only on construction sites, but also for fencing ski tracks - at forks and at bends. Cell size 40 × 45 mm.

Fences in the city are often made of banner mesh. It is a canvas with a thematic pattern, reinforced with polyester thread for strength. The application of such a solution is carried out in order to improve the aesthetics of the city landscape.

Construction site fencing

Fencing with banner mesh

Features of closing mesh fencing

Different ways of decorating a fence from a chain-link have the following advantages:

• closing the territory from unnecessary gaze;
• you can retire;
• choosing a solution that matches the appearance of the house;
• independent choice of the level of shading of the backyard area.

You can choose ways that are designed for the season.This will allow you to constantly change the design of the fence. If a long lasting result is required, then it is worth choosing polycarbonate or bamboo mats.

These materials are adaptable to the climatic conditions of any region.

The chain-link fence has many advantages, as evidenced by the many reviews of summer residents on the forums. It is inexpensive, has a long operating time and does not visually limit the territory. But such a hedge has disadvantages.

The mesh keeps out dust and debris. Neighbors can see everything that happens on the site, and this fence is no different in attractiveness. Use the ideas above to decorate your fence and achieve privacy.

Making a tension fence

This is the simplest mesh fencing design. It will require minimal financial and labor costs. Further, each stage of construction is considered in detail.

Site marking

Preliminary designate on the site of the location of the supports:

• in the area of ​​installation of the fence, large plants and debris are removed, depressions and bumps are leveled;
• markers (stakes) are driven into the ground at the corners of the boundaries of the site;
• a cord is pulled between them;
• along the line from the side of the entrance to the site, mark the position of the pillars of the wicket and gates with pegs;
• measure the distance between the corner markers, and from the corners to the installation site of the gate posts.

Then, for each side, the length of the span is selected from the range of 2-2.5 m, so that an integer number of them fit in the gap between the markers, and they themselves are approximately equal along the entire perimeter of the fence. It remains to place markers along the string with a step equal to the accepted span length, thus indicating the location of the supports.

Preparing pits for pillars

It is more convenient to make pits for posts with a garden drill. The depth is 10-15 cm more than the buried part of the column. At the bottom of the excavation, a sand or sand-crushed stone pillow 10-15 cm thick is arranged. The material is rammed in layers of 5 cm, previously watered with water. This is a drainage cushion: it does not retain moisture, so the sole of the post stays dry.

Installation of load-bearing pillars

Supports are installed in the following sequence:

1. a "heel" (a square plate for support) and hooks are welded to the posts, then they are primed and painted, and the buried part is also covered with bitumen or polymer-bitumen mastic;
2. arbitrarily choose one of the sides of the future fence and install the extreme supports. Each column is brought into a strictly vertical position using a plumb line and temporarily fixed with wooden wedges or brick fragments;
3. using the water level, it is determined at which rack the top is located below. Sand is poured under it until both racks are the same in height;
4. having removed the wedges, concrete is poured into the pits with the racks installed or a mixture of soil and sand is poured with a layer-by-layer rammer. The cavity of the rack is filled with the same material;
5. between the supports, the cord is pulled strictly horizontally, for which equal distances recede from the tops. A thick wire is laid between the cord and each stand. Without this, when installing other racks, they would have to touch the cord, which could lead to its imperceptible curvature.

Then, one after another, intermediate racks are installed, observing the conditions:

• strictly vertical position (controlled by a plumb line);
• the distance from the top to the cord is the same as that of the extreme supports;
• the gap between the post and the string is equal to the thickness of the wire laid under it on the corner posts.

Pole installation methods for the fence

All vertical parts are welded on top with plugs. They also practice hammering the column into the ground. A small recess is drilled, a support is installed, a glass is put on top to protect the head from flattening and hammered with a sledgehammer. This option is acceptable for dense soil.

Fastening the mesh-netting

The easiest way is to unfold the net and hook it onto the hooks of the supports, after pulling it properly.You can do without hooks - just tie the canvas with wire or clamps. But such a fence will soon sag.

It is more correct to use wire guides with a diameter of 4-6 mm, there are two mounting methods:

1. wire "stitching" the panel, passing it through each cell, then mount the canvas, pulling the stretch with tensioners or ties. This is ideal, but it is laborious, especially since at least two strings are required, and preferably three;
2. first, stretch wire ties between the posts, and then screw the canvas to them with wire every 20-30 cm. This is an easier installation method.

Stretch braces give a significant load on the corner posts, therefore it is recommended to make them from a pipe of a larger diameter.

But on the other hand, the step of installing the supports can be increased to 3 m. The most durable fences are on logs - beams made of profiled pipes welded to the supports. It is allowed to use a steel bar or reinforcing bars with a diameter of 10 mm.

They do it like this:

• roll out and strengthen the mesh on the posts using hooks or clamps;
• a rod is passed through the cells;
• the rod is welded to the vertical structural members.

In order to evenly stretch the mesh, a rod is threaded through the cells and the panel is stretched together from above and below.

Pros and cons of metal mesh fences

The advantages of metal fences include:

• the possibility of free circulation of air and the penetration of sunlight due to the sufficiently large size of the cells. This contributes to the beneficial development of plants grown in the country;
• availability. Compared to other types of metal fences, metal mesh fences are much cheaper;
• light weight. This greatly simplifies transportation and installation;
• sufficient strength. A properly installed fence can support a lot of weight. This is especially true when growing climbing plants near a fence or finding a summer cottage near a forest;
• operational safety. The design has no sharp corners, which significantly reduces the risk of injury;
• lack of sail. The fence can withstand strong gusts of wind.

A metal mesh fence will last for many years.

However, like any mesh structure, such a fence around the dacha will not hide the courtyard area from prying eyes, which for many is a significant drawback. In addition, its appearance cannot be called presentable.

When planning the installation of a protective structure for long-term operation, it is better to pay attention to other options.

What is a photo grid for a fence

The technology has been known for a long time - it is used in the manufacture of banner ads or for printing photo wallpapers. But the use of such materials for decorating fences has recently begun. The photographic image is applied either to a banner fabric or to a reinforced PVC mesh. What's better to say is difficult: you can select for each situation.

In the case of mesh fences, it is better to use a photo mesh rather than a fabric. It is "perforated" - the cell size is 1 mm. Because of what it allows both light and wind to pass through. For this reason, if it creates additional windage, then it is insignificant. It will normally be transferred even by pillars installed simply in holes with rubble, without concreting.

It looks like a photo grid for a fence

The second plus of photo grids for a fence is that it lets in light. And if your fence is on the border with your neighbor, he will have no reason to complain that your fence shades his plantings: it lets in enough light. At the same time, a very small cell significantly reduces the visibility of your site: just a grid without a pattern is visible by 35%, and with an applied pattern, almost nothing is visible. Even silhouettes are difficult to distinguish.

Banner fabric photo fences are good if you decide to decorate the back of the fence made of corrugated board.A dull gray or shiny surface is not only not pleasing to the eye. It also harms nearby plantings: the metal heats up in the sun and burns out everything that is planted nearby. In this case, there is no need to let the sunlight through. Banner fabric with a photo print pulled on such a fence will reflect or take on most of the sun's heat. As a result, the metal will heat up less, and the plants near the fence will grow well.

You can also decorate the back of the fence made of corrugated board with a photo-grid

The temperature range of use is from -40 ° C to + 70 ° C. The declared service life is unlimited, the warranty period is from 5 years. Estimated price - 500 rubles / sq.m; 800 rubles per running line with a width of 160 cm. Most firms offer a gallery of images that they can transfer to a grid, some can print any image.

A roll photo grid is rolled out with a continuous web

There are two forms of release: in a roll of a certain height (usually 160 and 180 cm) or in canvas - fragments of 160 * 250 cm or 160 * 300 cm.

Advantages and disadvantages of plastic nets for a budget fence

Such a material for a fence has a number of advantages, including:

• affordable cost. A plastic mesh fence is a suitable option when installing a fence around the summer cottage;
• possibility of transportation in a rolled state. Due to its small dimensions, the material is easily transported;
• not afraid of the effects of precipitation. Polymer mesh for the fence does not rot under the influence of rain and snow;
• the ability to withstand a sufficiently large external pressure;
• the possibility of self-assembly without the use of expensive equipment and tools;
• the mesh does not burn;
• the material does not have a harmful effect on the environment;
• presented in a large assortment. Depending on the general stylistic design of the summer cottage, you can choose the appropriate weaving option, colors and size of the cells.

Disadvantages of plastic garden mesh for the fence it is worth noting:

• limited service life, which is about 5 years. And this is provided that it will not be subjected to mechanical stress. From sharp objects or high pressure, the plastic facade mesh is damaged;
• transparency. When growing various vegetables in the country, this property is an advantage. If you do not want to advertise your personal life, then this is a drawback.

Green fence mesh is the most popular option.

Method number 7: "chain-link" + polycarbonate

This is a great modern way to decorate your fence. Polycarbonate is a relatively inexpensive and durable material used mainly for the manufacture of lightweight structures: gazebos, awnings and fences. It has a different light transmittance - from translucent to completely opaque. Also, manufacturers offer material in several colors, which allows you to organically fit the structure into the existing landscape design and combine it with various buildings on the site. The most popular and versatile colors are white, beige, brown, green and blue. Fixing polycarbonate sheets can be done using self-tapping screws or wire. The disadvantage of the material is fragility from exposure to low temperatures, but this depends on the quality and manufacturer.

Fencing made of "chain-link" and colored polycarbonate

Climbing plants for garden and fence

The most elegant way to decorate the walls of your country house, to highlight any zones with a hedge, to ennoble the unsightly buildings on the site will help climbing plants for the garden.

Their diversity is amazing. By choosing the right combination of certain plants, you can create a unique vertical gardening that Amytis herself would envy - the legendary Babylonian queen, in whose honor the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon were erected.

The use of vines in landscaping

A young garden, as a rule, cannot boast of the presence of shady corners that would serve as a cool refuge on hot sunny days.

It takes several years for any tree to grow and spread its branches, while, having equipped a small pergola or arch with climbing plants, in a few months you will enjoy a charming seclusion in a shady corner.

Maiden grapes

The most suitable plants for these purposes are five-leafed maiden grapes, clematis hybrids of Tangut, silver scindapsus, aquebia five, honeysuckle, round-leaved wood pliers, wisteria, fox grapes, etc.

Clematis Tangut

The same climbing plants can be used to create original tunnels and houses in playgrounds to create a unique atmosphere of joy and adventure.

For landscaping the walls of the cottage, which are more than 3-4 meters high, it is better to use creeping vines. They will be able to conquer any height on their own with the help of small suction roots. To do this, you can use ivy, girlish grapes, petiolate hydrangea or kampsis. These plants grow very widely and delight with their wide leaves.

Ivy

However, care must be taken that the suction cups do not damage the walls of the building.

It is very important to remember that after some time these plants will still need to build a horizontal support, as the plant may fall under its own weight. Therefore, climbing vines must be trimmed periodically.

Therefore, climbing vines must be trimmed periodically.

Campsis

For landscaping small areas, such as kennels or gazebos, plants that rise up by entanglement with flexible stems are suitable.

Most often in this case, actinidia, hops, aristolochia or honeysuckle are used. And as a support for such powerful climbing plants as all types of wisteria, it is necessary to use reliable steel poles and cables that have high strength.

Hop

Having made a fence from a chain-link mesh with your own hands, you will want to hide the area from prying eyes. Vines can also help you with this.

The most suitable climbing plants for the fence are clematis, honeysuckle, morning glory, ornamental beans, sweet peas, nasturtium, climbing roses, etc. For example, honeysuckle is a very unpretentious plant and at the same time creates a bright and lively aura. Climbing roses can delight you with a variety of bright colors, especially in early summer.

Climbing roses

By the way, there are many varieties of climbing roses. However, they all need to be separately fixed on supports so that the plant does not droop under the weight of the multicolor.

Where to place the creepers?

Today there are many types of various supports for climbing plants that you can build with your own hands using the tools at hand.

The most popular of these are arches, pergolas, trellises, nets and trellises. Sometimes a wall of a house, a gazebo and even a rolling tree can serve as a support.

When choosing certain climbing plants, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the area in which you plan to plant them. For example, fierce sun worshipers among climbing garden plants - actinidia and kampsis - will look great on the southern unshaded wall.

Clematis and roses can thrive in moist soil conditions. Their roots need special shading. On the north side, as a rule, climbing plants are planted that adore shade - these are ivy, aristolochia or hydrangea.

If you decide to use vertical gardening on the walls of a country house, a fence, a gazebo or other imposing structures, then climbing perennials will be the most acceptable. From year to year they will delight the eye with their flowering.Annual vines are best used for landscaping small fences and decorative corners.

Why do I need to close the mesh?

A chain-link fence sufficiently fulfills its functions. It protects the borders of the territory, is easy to install and does not require complex maintenance. The presence of holes has its advantages - they allow air and sunlight to pass through, which can be beneficial for plants. However, there are a number of reasons why the owners still decide to make the mesh netting opaque.

The desire to have a private territory

Not everyone likes the attention of neighbors and the curiosity of casual passers-by. People want to be able to relax and unwind with their family or friends without worrying about what others think.

Also, the fence will slightly reduce the level of external noise - this is important if cars are constantly passing along the road.

The need for wind protection. Strong gusts can harm young shrubs and other plantings. A tighter fence will help keep the plants intact. In addition, the wind can bring various small debris and dust into the territory, the fence will also solve this problem.

Striving to decorate the site. The grid looks rather boring, or even spoils the view, if nearby the owners have broken flower beds and spared no effort to decorate the entrance group. You can also transform the fence to match the chosen design.

Below are a number of ways you can darken the mesh. Some give almost complete opacity, others leave small holes, so you can choose the best option for every taste.

Installation of plastic mesh

There are many different ways to mount the mesh. Each builder chooses the one that is most accessible to him in terms of skill, money, and technical requirements.

The simplest solution is to dig in three to four-inch water pipes around the perimeter of the site with an interval of 2 m. The lower part of the column should be protected from corrosion with a coating. Stretch steel wire 4–6 mm in diameter along the upper edge of the pipes. Fix the upper edge of the net unwound from the roll onto it. The height of the pipes should be slightly higher than the planned height of the fence. The roll width is equal to the fence height. The edge is attached along the entire height on the first post, then the roll is unwound, the upper edge of the net is attached to the wire.

Another option gives a slightly more graceful result. Squares measuring 1.9 × 1.9 m² are welded from a 20 mm steel corner, a mesh is stretched over them. Each such square is attached to brackets between two posts.

Combined fencing of a sports field from four different types of elements PHOTO: author

Advantages and disadvantages of plastic fence mesh

Like any thing, plastic facade mesh has its advantages and disadvantages.

Here is a list of the advantages:

• It is sold in rolls, they are relatively light. There are no problems with transportation on the construction site.
• The diverse range of nets produced by the industry allows you to design and build a wide variety of fences in height, construction, and design.
• Polymeric materials from which the mesh is made do not corrode or mold. They do not require regular renewal of the protective layer.
• Resistant to weather conditions and temperature fluctuations from -40 ° C to + 80 ° C. For a long period (up to 40 years) they do not change their physical and mechanical properties.
• The original color of the film does not change when exposed to sunlight.
• Easily cleaned from dirt with a water jet from a hose.

There are much fewer disadvantages:

• Not capable of performing protective and security functions. It is easy to cut with a knife.
• Cannot block the territory from prying eyes. Even with the smallest cell, everything that is happening on the other side of the fence is visible through the mesh.

When using a grid for the construction of a fence, one must reasonably take into account all its advantages and disadvantages.