Fences from corrugated board are not only a fashionable hobby, but also a practical and cost-effective way to protect your site or industrial zone not only by defining the perimeter, but also by creating a reliable protective zone from wind loads and curious looks. Structurally, the fence of corrugated board is a solid fence made of metal sheet reinforced with longitudinal profiling.
Design features provide for an increased level of sailing, therefore, the durability of the fence, its decorative and protective properties and, of course, the price depend on the characteristics of the corrugated board. Which professional sheet is best for the fence - is determined by the specific operating conditions. This material is characterized by a variety of options, which are characterized by different mechanical and atmospheric stability.
In this article you will learn how to choose the best material for the fence, which parameters are important, which are secondary and why the fence from corrugated board is more profitable than most of the other options.
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What brand of professional sheet is better to use for the fence
On the structures of fences and fencing, the sheets of corrugated board are arranged vertically, which determines the distribution of external forces - neither the weight of the material, nor snow or rain loads affect the plane. Fences in open areas can be exposed to wind, which can be quite significant, given the fact that the fence from the corrugated board creates a continuous obstacle to the movement of air currents. But in the zone of dense development, large wind loads are not expected, therefore, excessive bending strength from the sheet is not required.
For the installation of fences, wall corrugated board is usually used, in the marking of such corrugated board there is a letter “C” - wall. Its difference from the carrier (roofing) consists in the height of the wave, which acts as a stiffener. The wave height is indicated by the number that follows the letter. The larger the number, the higher the rigidity of the profiled sheet and the greater the wind load it can withstand.
S-8 professional flooring
This type of profiled sheet was conceived as a material for wall cladding. It has a low symmetrical wave with a height of 8 millimeters. This professional sheet is characterized by a low specific gravity and a rather low price, which determines a significant cost savings for the installation of the fence. But the strength of such a coating is not very high, and with a high height and a significant span, it can be deformed from wind or accidental impacts.
Professional flooring S-10
More attractive in terms of price / strength corrugated board grade S-10. It has a strict waveform and sufficient strength. With a relatively light weight structure, it provides excellent protective properties of the fence. According to economic indicators, it is somewhat more expensive than the S-8, but it retains its appearance longer and is not amenable to random deforming efforts.
C-14 professional flooring
The next in strength is the C-14 corrugated board. It is one of the most convenient for mounting on fences frames, which are located in places where both wind and mechanical loads are possible. Profile shape - trapezoid. It looks very nice on a flat plane and areas of complex configuration. Often used for door sheathing.
C-15 professional flooring
The universal corrugated board of the C15 brand is very easy to recognize by its characteristic wide rib. With this brand, a line of sheets begins, which can be applied with equal success, both on roofs, and on facades and fences.On the fence it looks quite original and somewhat unusual.
Professional flooring S-18, S-20 and S-21
The most durable in the line. They are suitable for roofs and fences in the most severe conditions. In appearance, they practically do not differ, but if you need to build a fence above 2.5 m, it is better not to find S-21.
For the correct choice of the brand of professional sheet, it is necessary to take into account the relief, landscape and climatic features of the area. If the fence is low and is in conditions of low wind loads, then you can use professional flooring grades S-8 - S-10. But on fences of high height in an open space, where high wind loads can be present, it is better to use a sheet of grades S-14, S-15, S-18. If extra high strength is required, then it is necessary to use corrugated sheets of grades S-20 - S-21.
To understand which decking is best for the fence, knowing only its brand is not enough - you need to remember about other features. For example, that the entire corrugated board is made of a metal sheet of the same width - 1.25 m. It is cold-rolled on special machines and the total sheet width decreases due to the appearance of bending ribs. The higher the profile, the narrower the sheet.
On one element this is not very noticeable, but on a fence 50 to 100 m long it is very noticeable. It will require more material with a high rib than with a low one. Given the difference in price, costs can increase quite seriously. It is also important to calculate the span width so that the overlap is the minimum possible - in one wave. Butting a fence from corrugated board is not recommended, except for temporary and portable fences.
What is the best profiled sheeting for the fence
Decking - a complex multilayer structure, each of the components of which performs its own separate function. But the greatest effect is achieved with a complex effect - if you apply the most expensive coating on low-quality steel, or vice versa - use high-grade metal with cheap paint, then the corrugated board will turn out to be equally bad. To determine which is the best corrugated fence, you need to know what the steel base is covered with.
Zinc plating
The cheapest and least reliable galvanized steel sheet. It is rarely used for fencing household plots, retail outlets or park areas. But very often it can be seen on the fences of industrial enterprises, construction sites, warehouses, temporary fences. It stands out not too presentable, but rather strong and durable. If necessary, long-length perimeter fencing is one of the best options.
Aluzinc coating
Professional flooring coated with aluzinc, a chemical coating of aluminum and zinc (45% Zn and 55 Al), is more presentable, but also used in industrial fencing. It can be painted with alkyd, oil or acrylic paints for metal, but such a fence will turn out to be more expensive than that made of a profiled sheet with a polymer coating. Quality paints are very expensive.
Polyester coating
If a fence is being built around the house or cottage, it is best to choose a corrugated board with a polyester coating. This is a very weather-resistant material, chemically inert, resistant to solvents and has dirt-repellent properties. If splashes or spots appear on it, they are easily washed off by rain or a stream from the pump. The glossy surface always looks clean and tidy.
Polyester coated sheet.
Plastisol or Pural Coating
A professional sheet coated with plastisol or pural is more resistant to all types of external influences, but also the most expensive. As a rule, it is used in high-end construction. The surface looks like new for almost the entire life cycle, which is designed for decades. If we break down the cost of such a fence over the years of operation, then it can turn out to be cheaper than a structure made of inexpensive material.
Professional sheet coated with plastisol.
A quality sheet of corrugated board for the fence should consist of the following layers:
1. low alloy steel;
2. zinc layer (hot or cold method);
3. anticorrosive protection;
4. priming;
5. a layer of colored polymer.
Another important parameter affecting the corrosion resistance of the sheet is the thickness of the zinc coating. The durability of the material and its anticorrosion properties depend on the thickness of the zinc layer and the method of its application. Zinc affects the sheet weight slightly - one square meter accounts for from 100 to 300 grams of coating. With a sheet weight of 7 - 10 kg / m2 it is practically not noticeable. But on the technical characteristics and consumer properties of the sheet, the amount of zinc has a very strong influence. Here the dependence is direct - the more zinc, the better for leaf health. The minimum possible amount of zinc in the leaf for the fence must exceed 150 g / m2.
Quality and thickness of the steel sheet from which corrugated board is made
The strength of the entire structure depends on the thickness of the sheet. The vertical position of the corrugated board in the structure determines the direction of the loads at the points of attachment to the bracket. If the thickness of the metal is below 0.45 mm, it can simply deform under the influence of wind and break through holes for screws or rivets. It is worth noting that here we mean the thickness of the galvanized sheet without a polymer coating, because with the coating applied it will always be greater. If it is assumed that the fence will be used for a long time, then a sheet thickness of less than 0.45 mm is unacceptable.
Decking 0.3 - 0.35 mm thick. It has a very low elasticity and will deform under a small wind load or mechanical shock. Checking the thickness of the material with an accuracy of 0.01 mm is quite difficult, even armed with a micrometer. We have to rely on the integrity of the manufacturers.
In order not to be at a loss with the choice, which professional sheet is best for the fence of all the proposed options, try to find or order metal from Europe. As a rule, leading manufacturers of well-known brands do not deceive both in thickness and in the form of an external coating. Most factories label their products and determine the quality is not difficult.
You have to expect surprises if you buy cheap corrugated board from China (although they also make very good metal there) or material of unknown origin.
In this case, ask for supporting documents and quality certificates. In their absence, it is better not to buy metal, but to save money for a more expensive, but guaranteed high-quality.
Coloring and design of corrugated fence
For fences, corrugated board with a colored polymer coating is used on almost the entire RAL spectrum. These are the most appropriate colors that harmoniously fit into the surrounding landscape.
Recently, industry has mastered painting with a fairly plausible imitation of wood, brickwork or natural stone. You can choose the finish of the fence for any design of the house or even the whole street, if we are talking about a cottage village. In any case, you can order the most appropriate material for architectural requirements. Its main feature is that the strength and reliability of the fence practically does not depend on the appearance.
Profiled sheet under a tree.
Profiled sheet under the stone.
Professional sheet under a brick.
It is important only to correctly install the supports, not forgetting that the fence from corrugated board differs from other types of very large windage. If for picket fence or forged spans you can simply bury the pillars and strengthen them with stone backfill, then under the corrugated board they must be buried to a depth greater than the freezing of the soil and concrete.
It should not be overlooked that the fence from corrugated board is a single monolithic structure and damage to one part of it can lead to deformation of neighboring ones. When mounting a fence from corrugated board, count on the fact that it has been idle for many years, so do not plant trees with a large height and thickness of the trunk close to it - with growth they can damage the corrugated sheet.It is better to plant a bush along the fence or leave a strip of lawn about a meter wide.
