All about PVC plastic fences and wood paneling

Since ancient times, man has sought to protect his territory. A fence is a great attribute for a private sector fence. Now progress provides an opportunity for people to choose. The new plastic fence is an environmentally friendly and stylish replacement for wood and brick fences.

Plastic fences have enough advantages for the consumer to choose this type of fencing

Polyvinyl chloride: advantages and disadvantages

Polyvinyl chloride or PVC is a thermoplastic polymer of vinyl chloride; white, transparent plastic. Chemically resistant pipes, parts of chemical equipment, medical supplies, battery banks, door profiles, fences and more are made from this material.

PVC fence can be absolutely any design, for example, under a traditional picket fence

There is an imitation of wattle, typesetting and trellis design

What properties make this raw material so popular? The answer to the question:

• resistance to acids and alkalis;
• poor current conductivity is dielectric;
• high mechanical resistance;
• low cost;
• endurance to bad weather conditions;
• invulnerability to fungus and insect action;
• does not burn;
• ease;
• durability;
• resistance to ultraviolet rays;
• primitive care - some plastic products do not require any maintenance and are disposable.

PVC often make low fences for flower beds

PVC fences have several advantages:

1. Aesthetic appearance. It persists for many decades.
2. Simple and quick installation. Since the structures are light and not voluminous.
3. It does not require painting. You just need to choose the right shade in advance.
4. Does not change its color over time.
5. It does not fade even under the scorching sun.
6. Protected against moisture and temperature.
7. Huge selection of models.
8. Environmentally friendly.
9. Heat resistant, do not support fire. May begin to melt.

The disadvantages of polyvinyl chloride are less than the advantages:

• Low modulus of elasticity. Under the influence of temperature and external forces, the PVC product bends.
• Low thermal insulation.
• When heated, it expands, therefore, it can damage adjacent structures.
• Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays contributes to the loss of elasticity.

Staining increases the cost of a plastic product, so white fences are the most inexpensive

Note! The plastic fence also has disadvantages:

• A relatively expensive option for fencing. A significant reason is the novelty for our market.
• Fast pollution. In particular, this item is unpleasant for light colors. After rain, the mud sticks to the fence. Fortunately, he is also cleansed fluently.
• Probable toxicity. We can only hope that we buy goods from you with high-quality material that will be as environmentally friendly as possible. But there are cases of purchase of goods from low-grade material, which releases chemical compounds hazardous to humans and the environment. His strength also suffers.

Types of PVC Fencing

All plastic fences are classified according to the following criteria:

1. Height. Decorative hedges can reach one meter. It is used for flower beds, outlines of zoning, fencing gardens, vegetable gardens or doghouses.A full-fledged protective fence can even reach six meters. This kind of plastic fence is used for more impressive objects: houses, kindergartens, schools and the like.
2. Color. The material is easy to stain, so the choice of colors is huge. Recently began to use two-color fences. The most popular models are white, beige and other pastel colors.

Sort by shape. A PVC fence is being made in the form of:

• Nets. Such a subspecies is a good replacement for chain link. Decorative properties at about the same level. The only difference is that the PVC mesh is less strong, but it will live longer than the netting.
  

  Fence net for those who have nothing to hide from neighbors

• Wicker fencing. It resembles a hedge, as it is made in a similar way. It will look good in a rustic style. The positivity of such a hedge is in durability and in maintaining decorative properties.
  

  Plastic wattle can be made of thin or thick rods arranged both vertically and horizontally

• Fence. Fence in the form of slats. The use of a plastic fence under a tree is popular. Between the slats there is enough space for air ventilation and the passage of sunlight, plants nearby will be comfortable. The fence hides part of the territory, but these spaces between sections create the effect of openness.
  

  The green plastic picket fence looks original

• A solid deaf fence. Perfectly protects from wind, prying eyes and excessive sun. Represents an integral design. May damage a strong blow to a specific point. There is a possibility that a mighty wind will blow it.
  

  Blind fence reliably closes the area from prying eyes

• Combined option. The combination of a deaf fence from below and openwork from above forms a beautiful appearance and reliable protection.
  

  Beige Combined Plastic Fence

Flexible PVC tape can be used to upgrade metal mesh hedges

The device of a plastic fence from the foundations

For convenience, the installation is divided into several successive stages. The first of these is the preparation of the land. It is necessary to remove all foreign objects that will interfere.

Next is the marking of the territory. With the help of low wooden sticks or other convenient devices we mark the place of our future fence. If the fence will be with many turns, it is better to use more pegs for each turn for accurate results.

Mark the location of the fence

We stretch a wide strong thread through the marking, for example, twine or nylon. We mark places for gates and gates with paint or other noticeable means. You can not use colorful substances if you are building a foundation. It is enough not to stretch the thread at the construction site.

For clarity, we use marking paint

The plastic fence is mounted on a special support - poles. To increase strength, you need to build a foundation. To do this:

• Dig a trench according to the marking with a depth of 0.5 m. In places for poles you need to go deep to 0.8 m. More than a quarter of the support should be underground for reliability. The hole for the pillar should have a diameter 2 times larger than the pillar itself. The distance between the posts is equal to the length of the fence section.
  

  We dig holes with a shovel or a drill according to the marking

• There should be several spacers near each pillar. After installing all the supports, it is important to check the plumb or level of their verticality. If everything is in order, go to the next procedure.
  

  We install a pillar in the pit and align it horizontally and vertically

• Pour 5-7 cm of small gravel on the bottom, which will pick up excess moisture.
• It is better to make a frame of knitting wire with pliers so that the structure is slightly movable.When welding, reinforced concrete will be too hard. Long and short are collected in ladders with a width of 20 cm, which are connected by jumpers of 0.5 m, and lay them in a ditch.
• The construction of formwork. Its main task is to prevent water from entering the fence. But PVC fences are not afraid of moisture, so you can skip this point or build a low decorative foundation. The formwork consists either of boards, or of sheet OSB. Because of them, the sides look perfect. Every 2 meters in the formwork, holes are drilled for pipes so that rainwater can drain easily. On the sides, the structure needs to be strengthened by scoring the stakes. Otherwise, concrete will spill over the entire territory.
• Pouring concrete. Concrete is prepared in a proportion of 1 part cement 2 parts sand 2 parts crushed stone. The mixture is poured into a concrete mixer and water is gradually added. It is easier to use the services of companies that themselves will pour concrete.

After gaining concrete strength, we proceed to install the fence sections

There are already ready-made concrete foundations on the Internet. After the foundation has completely dried up and all unnecessary structures have been removed, we proceed to install the fence sections.

Concrete must be poured after the established sections of the fence

The lower fence rails are inserted as deep as possible into the lower hole in the post. The upper ones are also installed. The railing is filed with a hacksaw so as not to bulge out of the post.

We put on the top railing on the panel and slide it into the side hole of the pillar

After all the manipulations, the support is closed with a protective cap and washed for a beautiful appearance. If you have the urge to paint the fence in a different color - you can safely do this. Original drawings will look original.

Decorative features

The appearance is diverse. The most popular colors are cream, besides they are the most persistent. They are ideally combined both with a green personal territory, and with asphalt paths and any design.

High plastic bamboo fence

Lattice decorative fence

Contrasting combination of beige braid and trellis panels

From the plastic panels you can also make a gate and even a gate

In our environmentally unstable time, a plastic fence is the best alternative. PVC material is plastic. This allows you to create any design: imitation wood, forged metal elements, acid shades.

PVC fencing color options

Absolutely any shade. The most common flowers are white and beige. If a fence with the color you want is not sold nearby, you can always paint it. I note that you can order a fence identical to the wood model. You can only distinguish by durability and durability of plastic. It is possible to order a black railing that imitates metal forged elements. Unlike metal, plastic is not subject to corrosion.

Neat white plastic fence looks stylish and beautiful

Beige plastic fence is in good demand.

If desired, a two-color solution can be used.

After analyzing and weighing all the qualities of PVC, the fence from this material is more functional than others. A wide palette of colors, a variety of shapes allows you to choose the perfect fence. Installation is easy, although it requires accuracy and compliance.

Video: Installation of a plastic fence-grille

Photo of plastic fences