Fence blinds: design features

Most of the owners of the house or cottage are wondering what is the best fence for the site to choose. At the moment the fence-blinds is a hit. The unusual design and features of its operation attract more and more attention to the product. As with any design, such a fence has both positive and negative sides.

The louvered fence is a construction of supports and lamellas - narrow strips of wood or metal. They allow light to penetrate the site, which has a positive effect on both plants and the general atmosphere.

More to its benefits include the following:

• Good protective function. Such a structure looks quite powerful and sturdy, plus the whole is quite high.This does not allow unwanted guests to enter the site;
• The availability of air and its circulation at the site, which also has a positive effect on vegetation;

• Attractive appearance. Today, manufacturers produce both wooden and metal fences with a variety of textures and colors;
• Affordable price. Depending on the country of origin and the material, you can choose a budget or a more expensive version of the product;
• Long service life. The average duration is about 10 years. As a rule, such a fence does not require additional maintenance during this time;

• It has good sound insulation. In spite of the fact that the lamellae do not fit snugly together, this does not prevent them from “holding back” the noise and absorbing it;
• Easy installation and disassembly of the product. It is easy to install it yourself, without the help of experts.

This type of fencing has no bright disadvantages.

It is important to note that such constructions should be applied in the following situations:

• The desire to watch everything happening around the site. This is especially advisable to use when a child or a pet walks behind a fence;
• Finding the site and residential buildings in the marshy area. For such a site, airing is important for drying the soil;
• Terrain with high humidity. Due to a leaky fence, air circulates and stagnates (the greenhouse effect);
• Plot with densely planted trees and shrubs. The penetration of light and air will allow plants and trees to grow fruitfully.

The variety of products will allow to pick it up to any style design of the house and the site.

Depending on the location of the lamellae allocate the fence:

• Horizontal;
• Vertical.

Horizontal stripes allow you to visually adjust the area (for example, long or narrow). They also, as well as vertical lamellae, are well breathable. True, the vertical better protect from noise and loud sounds. Otherwise, there are no significant differences between them.

The design of the metal has a fairly high price, but the quality is significantly superior to products from other materials.

More to its benefits include:

• Long service life;
• Resistance to high temperatures and increased fire resistance. It does not ignite, so experts recommend installing it on sites where high temperatures, hot and dry climate prevail;
• A variety of colors and textures, which gives the fence an aesthetic and noble look. You can make the product to order in any form and color. Thanks to this feature, it will harmoniously fit into any locality;
• Easy and quick installation and disassembly of the product;

• Increased strength to mechanical stress. Basically, these sections are made of galvanized steel, which is coated with polymers. The edged frames for such sections are made of shaped pipes, which gives the product even greater strength and reliability;
• Sustainability. The metal structure will be able to withstand both the hurricane and the wind, if it is correctly installed;
• The ease of the product. Metal sections do not have great weight, as it may seem at first glance;
• No additional finishing or special protection against fungi, mold or bacterial environment is required.

The wooden fence looks more organic on the natural landscape and will fit into any style of the house and the site.

More to the advantages of a wooden fence include:

• Aesthetic appearance. The tree itself is a beautiful fence without additional coloring. If desired, it can be easily repainted in any color, create drawings or visually another texture;
• Security. Wood is one of the most environmentally friendly materials. It does not emit harmful vapors, which is an important factor when choosing, especially if there are children in the area;

• Does not interfere with plant growth. This design does not obscure them and allows enough light to pass through;
• Easy installation. As a rule, such a fence is made by sections, which are installed on poles. The weight of the sections is small, so many install the fence on their own;
• Low price. Since the tree does not belong to expensive or unique materials, then the price for it will be significantly lower than other fences.

Many experts in order to reduce the cost of goods, recommend to buy a fence made of freshly sawn wood. There is one drawback of this choice - there is no guarantee that, after drying, the lamellae are not deformed and cracks and chips will not appear. It is noted that the fencing of wooden lamellae does not serve as long as the metal construction, but also requires special care and constant processing.

The main characteristics of the fence allow you to install it yourself, since the section size is 2x2 m, and the height can be from 1.5 to 2 m. The lamella distance varies from 15 to 20 mm, and you can choose them yourself. For sections located near the highway, railway or public places, sections with more dense lanes should be chosen.

In order to put the fence, you must adhere to the following steps:

• Choose the most comfortable distance for installation of the pillars of the support. After this, install signs visible from afar at selected places (checkbox with bright fabric, high stick);
• Dig pits with a drill or manually with a spade.

• For durability it is necessary to concrete the pillars. To do this, sand and rubble are poured at the bottom of the pit, then a pillar is installed (metal, brick construction, wooden) and poured with concrete. In conclusion, you need a few hours to let the concrete grab;

• Metal pillars must be protected from corrosion. For this, the lower fragment of the column is wrapped with ruberoid. And for the durability of wooden poles, you should install special caps that will protect them from rain and snow, since with constant wetting the wooden columns will lose their appearance and shorten their useful life. It is recommended to treat the part that fits into the ground with an antiseptic to extend the life of such a support. Or use roofing material, as well as for metal supports;

• When installing the pillars, it is necessary to consider the weight of the total opening and the density of the soil. In dense soil, the pillar is installed on 1 meter, and on loose soil - at 1.5 m;
• Installation of sections with fasteners, bolts, which come in the configuration. Metal sections on similar pillars can be welded using a welding machine and special fasteners;
• Installation of the gate and additional components is the same as the gaps. The difference is that the fasteners must be purchased independently.

In order for the fence to please for many years, it needs proper care:

• Timely painting of the lamella surface. For metal it will take once every 2-3 years, and for wood more often - once a year. Plus, wooden coatings must be treated with a special solution from wetting and deformation, as well as from the appearance of insects, mold and fungi. Impregnation can be chosen as complex, which copes with all the problems, and aimed at eliminating one problem;

• Before painting, metal sections must be degreased and treated with a primer. And to prevent rust should be covered with a special solution. To remove the old paint and degrease manually need a special brush and solvent. In more complex cases, it may require firing. Then the surface should be plastered;

• The choice of paint. For metal sections it is better to choose a color similar to the previous paint. If a new color is chosen, it is necessary to first paint a small and inconspicuous area on the surface. After the paint has dried, you should look at the reaction.If there are no cracks, bubbles, then the paint is suitable and you can paint the entire fence;

• Careful inspection of the connecting system and fasteners. If necessary, lubricating them with an oil solution;
• Cleaning the surface from dust and dirt. In this case, the best helper will be a hose with water. It will only be necessary to send a strong water pressure to the fence.

By installing such a fence, the buyer receives an originally designed plot, which is protected from prying eyes.

How to make a fence-blinds with your own hands, see the following video.