Welded mesh fences: advantages and disadvantages

The main purpose of the barriers made of welded mesh is to designate the boundaries of a particular area. Such fences are also used to emphasize the design of the landscape. In order to diversify the mesh fence, additional elements can be used. Such fences can be used both in private ownership and at industrial facilities.

It is necessary to install a welded mesh where inappropriate fence is inappropriate. Mesh fence on the garden area has a number of undeniable advantages:

• Mesh design allows air to circulate. It also does not prevent the penetration of sunlight, which favorably affects the quality of plants.
• At cost, such a fence is more affordable than other analogues, so for small dacha plots it is optimal.
• The welded mesh has a relatively small mass, so it is easier to transport it to the installation site. The installation itself does not require special skills and does not take much time.
• The fence of welded rods is quite durable, it is able to withstand a lot of weight, so it can be used as a support for climbers.

• The lack of windage in such a structure allows it to withstand strong gusts of wind, while at the same time protecting the fenced area from unauthorized intrusion attempts.
• Welded mesh does not close the view, and if desired, through it you can observe what is happening outside the garden area.
• If you choose a galvanized grid option, you will not need to take care of the fence. Due to the layer of zinc, which is covered with the bars of the fence, they do not corrode and therefore do not need regular painting.
• The fence of the grid has no sharp corners, dangerous parts and projections, so this fence can be installed in places where there are children.

Metal mesh for fencing is made of wire of different thickness at the points of its interweaving. The grid differs according to the following features:

• To size and the shape of cells: variants are in the form of a regular rectangle or a rhombus, and non-standard trapezium and other intricate shapes.
• According to the structure distinguish between a grid of 2D and 3D. The first type is flat, has no bends and corners, cells, as a rule, of regular rectangular or square shape. At the factory, the product is painted in green, but at the request of the customer it can be repainted. The 3D mesh is stiffer due to bends. The bends can be 2 or more, they can be used as cable channels for wires.

• By type of coverage distinguish the grid without coating, galvanized and polymer coated:
  1. The uncoated variety is the most affordable. Its disadvantage is that it requires additional anti-corrosion preparation. Usually the preparatory work consists in staining,and in the future, the paint must be periodically updated.
  2. The second type - galvanized mesh. There are galvanic and hot method of applying a layer of zinc. In the first case, a layer of zinc is applied using different soils. The layer is not very durable, over time it can be damaged, which will lead to corrosion. In the second case, the layer is more durable, however, the price of such a grid is significantly higher.
  3. PVC coating is finish. It is applied after a layer of zinc. The result is a product that can withstand significant temperature extremes and other climatic phenomena. The smaller the cell size, the stronger the mesh.

• By packing method. Welded mesh is supplied to consumers usually in rolls or cards. The sizes of rolls can vary in weight (from 50 kg to 0.5 tons) and in length (15-30 m). The diameter of the rolled wire is relatively small, so this grid can be easily rolled. This gives the grid some advantages during transportation. At installation it easily straightens and takes the desired shape.The strength of such a product is slightly higher than that of the Rabitz mesh. Cards are sheets of rectangular shape with a size of 1.5x2 m, made of extremely strong wire, which is impossible to bend and roll into a roll.

There are many examples of places where a welded mesh fence can be installed. In addition to the private sector, such fences protect various industrial facilities. Fences are used for construction, factory and other structures, they are often used on the territory of educational and sports institutions.

If the most common grid option is suitable for a small area of ​​a few hundred square meters, then for a larger space, for example, a cottage village, a bank or an airport, a more complex 3D type is most often used. In addition to the installation of fences, welded mesh is actively used in agriculture to create pens and cages for animals, as well as for fencing pastures and land.

The fence net is also widely used in construction: it serves as a strengthening support for building facades,Mounted before laying pavement and paving slabs in order to prevent mechanical damage from excessive loads

Depending on the design, mesh fences can be divided into two types:

• Sectional fence of the grid. It is often called European. The name "sectional" speaks for itself. Such a fence is a finished panel. They are supplied with mounting hardware, with which the fence is assembled in a short time, like a designer. Due to the attractive appearance, such fences are often installed in parks and squares, near administrative buildings and in similar places.

• Tension welded fence. In this case, the tape method, roll grid. Installation is more time consuming and requires an assistant. Concrete, wooden or metal poles can be used to support the tension fence. Concrete supports are considered the most reliable option, since they are more durable than wood, and do not corrode like metal. If we are talking about the summer cottage, the pillars can be made independently.For more respectable places, manufacturers offer ready-made supports with hooks and other necessary fittings.

Installation of any welded mesh begins with marking the area and leveling the surface on which the fence will be installed. To do this, it is necessary to determine the future angles and drive pegs in their places. They will fix the splits, which need to encircle the entire fenced territory. Further, depending on the width of the section, the tape measure should measure the distance between future supports and also drive in pegs there.

Then you can begin to fix the base of the future fence. There are several options:

• The first type of support is the concreting into the priming of the pillars, to which the mesh sections will then be attached. It is considered the least time consuming and simplest.
• The second method is installation with pre-concreting the panel to which the pole will be attached. When using the panel method, the possibility of support distortions is excluded.
• The third way - installation on a solid solid foundation of concrete.In this case, the probability of skewing the fence is also reduced to zero, and there is no need for a support plate.

After the concrete has hardened, and the base is fixed, you can proceed to the final stage of installation - the connection of the mesh panels to the supporting pillars. Special clamps are used for fastening, and in order to prevent moisture from entering the pillars, which will contribute to the appearance of rust, plastic plugs.

To the fence was durable and reliably protected the property from unauthorized intrusion, you need to know some rules that should be followed when choosing:

• Strength. Depending on the thickness of the metal rods from which the welded mesh is made, as well as on the internal size of the cells, its strength also changes. The thicker the bars and the smaller the cells, the more durable the product is considered.
• The size of the mesh canvas. This applies primarily to the roll grid.The dimension should be selected depending on how high the fence is needed. Manufacturers offer various options: 0.5 m, 1.7 m, 2 m and others.
• The quality of the cut or bend. The rods should be smooth, without flaws. This will affect the service life of the product.
• The shape and size of the cells, as well as the wire cross-section, must be identical to those stated in the documentation.

• The quality of the protective layer is also of great importance. The durability of the fence depends on its integrity.
• If the technology has been observed, the welding will not damage the wire, and the place of welding will be strong and reliable. In the case of the acquisition of the roll grid, you can check its strength by unwinding the roll a little. If welding does not crack, then you have a quality product.
• You must have a certificate of conformity or other documentation confirming the quality. One technical passport is not enough.
• All parts and accessories must be properly equipped, and their quantity must be as stated in the instructions.

The choice of a fence from a grid depends, first of all, on where this construction will be installed.From the same will depend on the price that the buyer will have to pay for the goods. Ideally, if at low cost, the products will also have good quality. In the modern construction market there are many manufacturers.

Each of them occupies a certain trading niche.

The most popular are several manufacturers of the grid:

• Fensys. This is a Russian manufacturer, and its products are considered the most affordable. The company produces panels using European technologies, but modifying and adapting them to the Russian climate. The mesh has a multi-layer hot-dip galvanized protection. Wire diameter 4 mm. The color of the panels is standard green, but if desired, you can order painting in white, gray, blue, yellow.
• Grand Line. Another Russian manufacturer, producing 3D panels for fences. The thickness of the wire can be 3.5-6 mm,at the same time, the manufacturer gives a 10-year warranty on the protective anti-corrosion layer. You can fit the gate and the gate that is suitable for the design and installation technology.

• Gitter The main production is located in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region. The company specializes in the manufacture of sectional structures, the price of which is low compared with European counterparts. Production is popular among summer residents and owners of small private houses.
• Fenci. Products of the Russian manufacturer has a simple concise design and reliability in operation. The range of the proposed panels is quite diverse. The company produces welded mesh, different in size and cost, which allows you to choose fences for every taste and budget.
• Dirickx. This is a French manufacturer of mesh designs. The diameter of the rods that make up the section is 4-5 mm. The corrosion-resistant coating is applied by cold plating; it has two layers: zinc and polymer.

How the fence from a welded grid is established, look in the following roller.