How to make a fence out of polycarbonate itself
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Mankind has invented a variety of building materials, many of them have an incredible strength and durability. And that is not a fence, should have perfect reliability? Such new material as polycarbonate, has excellent technical characteristics, that’s about it, and will be discussed in this article. Despite the fact that this material appeared on the market recently, he managed to catch the fancy of many people and is now one of the most popular materials on the market. In what areas can you use polycarbonate? How to create a fence of this material with his own hands? What advantages does polycarbonate? Today we’ll look at the diversity of these topics.
The advantages of polycarbonate ↑
Polycarbonate is used in many spheres of life. But why is this material so popular? Here are the main advantages of this new product:
- Incredible resistance;
- Reliability and durability;
- Durability;
- Resistance to mechanical damage;
- Excellent flexibility;
- Insulating properties;
- Stable color;
- A huge range of choice;
- Functionality and versatility;
- Resistance to moisture, high and low temperatures;
- Corrosion resistance.
Because of this huge list of advantages polycarbonate is indispensable in any construction. Most often it is compared with such robust materials as:
- Glass;
- Metal;
- Plastic.
We can say that polycarbonate combines the beneficial properties of all these materials, eliminating their disadvantages.
How to choose polycarbonate? ↑
In recent years, many people use this material to create fences. Not surprising, because the polycarbonate has all the necessary properties that must have a fence. Perhaps you have thought about what polycarbonate it is better for a fence?
When choosing the material for the fence you have two choices: buy «deaf» or transparent polycarbonate. Each of these options has its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s start with the deaf, this option will be perfect to protect your area from prying eyes, will be strong and durable protection. But there are drawbacks: such a fence will cast a thick shadow that will be displayed in the overall aesthetics of your site. And here is a transparent fence will look much better, and clear it for only thirty percent. Additional decorative elements of the room and properly executed design can help to create a disguise.
You can choose the related type, which includes properties «translucent» and «deaf» fences. Thus, you can achieve aesthetics in appearance, with the sun’s rays will pass through the surface of the fence. Get ready to spend more money on such a fence, because its production uses more expensive materials. But believe me, the price justifies the quality, because the construction will last for years while retaining its original appearance! The transparency of such plates is ninety percent, so it can be used for many different purposes.
Polycarbonate sheets are exclusively manufactured on modern equipment, so do not doubt their quality! A fence made of conventional metal or corrugated sheet will cost you far more. But just imagine how much time and money you have spent on its maintenance, and to replace it you will need very soon. It is better to make a good investment in the future than every season, to carry out reconstruction work.
Another great advantage of this fence is its weight. The lightweight material lends itself well to different effects, thus, retains all its beneficial properties. For your fence you can choose a cellular or solid polycarbonate. Of the first type produce not only fences with him doing more and greenhouses, roofs of ordinary buildings, the roofs of houses. All this thanks to a unique structure: the sheet consists of two layers, which are interconnected by partitions. This feature significantly simplifies installation and reduces the weight of the plate. In the sale you can find monolithic plate, the thickness is only four millimeters, such a fence would be more durable, so it is used mainly in the territories, which are characterized by increased blowing load.
Therefore, before you purchase a plate for your fence, learn the standard sizes and thicknesses, as well as find out how windy the load is subjected to the area in which you live.
Performed the installation of the fence ↑
To make the installation of a fence made of polycarbonate can even the man who has no specialized education. Everything is easy and simple, but you need to consider a number of requirements and rules.
How to make a mount? For mounting sheets you will need:
- Screws;
- Polymer sealing washers.
The hole in the plate to do a bit more than the screw. If you have chosen polycarbonate, then you need special plugs that will be attached to the end sides. This is necessary in order for the cells of the fence is not polluted and is not condensation temperature.
Building a fence with their hands ↑
Before to proceed to the construction of the fence, you need to prepare the workplace. The area must be free from debris and foreign objects, remove the top fertile layer of soil. Most importantly for fence made of polycarbonate – it’s the support poles, they must be made of high-quality and reliable material. Not infrequently, the construction of a fence and creation of the Foundation. For this you need to dig up a trench, the depth of which will be thirty or fifty centimeters. If there is a need to build a fence above ground level, then we additionally create the formwork to the desired height and begin to work. To create formwork can approach the old Board, which lie idle in your yard.
For the Foundation you will need concrete, its easy to do, you will need:
- Cement;
- Concrete;
- Filler.
For the filler use something from the following materials:
- Pieces of brick;
- Crushed stone;
- Expanded clay.
For this you can use:
- Rod;
- Reinforcement mesh.
After the concrete has reached a certain consistency, it is necessary to fill in the trench, which is surrounded by shuttering. To dry the concrete will take three or six days. Drying time depends on the consistency and quality of concrete.
Basically, when building a fence made of polycarbonate are processed only support. The distance between supports need to install, starting from wind load areas. Often, this value is three meters. To install the support posts you need to drill wells, the depth of which shall not be less than eighty centimeters.
The supports for the fence are also in need of additional training. Lower ends of the rectangular tubes we process bitumen waterproofing, then we treat it with roofing material. After that, the support are ready to plunge into the prepared hole. Now you need to strictly align the supports, you can use the level for this purpose. For best effect, you can use wooden props to accurately install the bearing to the desired place. Now fill the hole with concrete, backups are recoverable only after the complete drying of concrete.
The frame for the fence you can make from a rectangular tube, angles or drywall. If you choose metal materials for support, be sure to cover them with a special corrosion protection before installation. You can cover the tube first with primer and then paint for best effect.
For cutting polycarbonate, you will need a jigsaw. Using this instrument we cut the leaves to desired size.
If you choose for your fence polycarbonate, then you will need to buy aluminum end caps which are attached to the ends of the sheet.
Only after you have installed the polycarbonate to the desired position, it is possible to remove the protective film. Now you can complement your fence décor to give it a more beautiful look. To care for such fence is not difficult, just once a day pour from the hoses. But if the contamination is significant, it is possible to resort to the use of detergents. Don’t be afraid to damage the surface, this reliable material is not exposed to chemicals contained in detergent.
After such a large-scale, but consistent work over the manufacture of the fence, you will not make the slightest labor to make the gate. Think in advance how you are going to decorate this part of the fence, as it will attract maximum attention!