Making and installing a wooden fence with your own hands can significantly save money and effort. Also, such a fence will be a logical completion of the ensemble of the site. A properly erected fence will provide excellent protection for a dacha area, and will also create an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility.
Construction of a wooden fence requires a special approach. Wood is a rather capricious material. You can build it yourself without the involvement of professional builders.
Thorough preparation will be required before construction. First, it’s worth learning more about the design and constructive capabilities of such material. After this it will be much easier to make a choice.
Wood in fence construction
Wood is a fairly inexpensive and practical material that is traditionally used in the construction of fences. Despite the wide distribution and availability of various materials (corrugated sheeting, brick, euro-fence), wood is still in great demand.
The main reason for this is that wood has many advantages:
- high decorative qualities;
- environmental friendliness;
- ease of processing;
- low price;
- a fairly wide range of textures and colors;
- ease of replacement of various structural elements.
Wood is an environmentally friendly and natural material that goes well with other types of construction products. An example of an expressive wooden fence design can be seen in the photo.
For the construction of a wooden fence, a maximum of 2 people will be required. No special skills or knowledge required. During the work process, a standard set of tools is used. In addition, wooden fences are much cheaper than metal or brick fences.
However, wood, like other building materials, has several disadvantages. These include:
- susceptibility to rotting;
- attractiveness to various insects;
- short service life;
- low degree of resistance to various climatic factors;
- high fire hazard.
To compensate for such shortcomings, wood used for construction work is treated with special impregnations. They effectively repel various pests and also protect structural elements from moisture and high temperatures.
Important! To increase the service life of wooden elements, a fairly large arsenal of methods is used in practice.
For example, installing top plugs helps prevent the supports from rotting. It is also necessary to place the lower edge of the canvas at a height of 15 cm from the ground level.
Types of wooden fences
Many owners of suburban areas make fencing in accordance with the terrain and the size of their territory. Before you start construction, you need to understand the types of wooden fences:
When choosing wood, you should take a closer look at coniferous species. Ideal species for a wooden fence are larch, spruce, cedar and pine. The latter is not very durable, so it especially requires special protection. If you want to save money, you can choose spruce. Before installing a wooden fence with your own hands, you should treat each structural element with an antiseptic.
Preparing tools
Before starting construction, it is worth collecting all the necessary tools and materials in advance. Their list includes:
Thanks to the presence of such tools, you can build a high-quality and durable fence with your own hands. You can even cope with the work alone. It is easier to use ready-made templates and drawings.
Step-by-step instructions for building a fence
How to make a wooden fence? The construction of such a structure is subject to a number of rules. The procedure is carried out in accordance with some installation features. The work is also divided into several stages.
At the very beginning, you need to use pegs 60 cm long. Each of them is sharpened for more convenient driving into the ground. After this, they take a plan of the site and hammer in pegs around the entire perimeter. There should be a distance of about 2 meters between them. After this, the pegs are looped using lacing. After this, the area is marked for supports.
Building a wooden fence with your own hands includes the following steps:
To support the structure, nails for the veins must be selected of the appropriate size. At the last stage, boards are nailed to the horizontal veins. If you want to create a blind fence, you should nail the boards end to end. However, it is worth leaving a small distance between them - 1-5 cm. The attractiveness of such a fence can be assessed in the photo.
Fence processing
After all the stages of installing a wooden fence have been completed with your own hands, you should start painting it. In this way, you can protect the already made fence from various pests and moisture. To protect wooden elements, ordinary drying oil is used. This tool is accessible and widespread. You can also find more expensive and effective protection in any hardware store. After the applied layer has dried, painting should begin. For this purpose, it is worth choosing special compounds for wood.
Thanks to the combination of drying oil and special paint, the fence will be reliably protected from sunlight and precipitation. It is better to repeat painting every 2 years. Wooden fences have many advantages. They are quite environmentally friendly, easy to install, and have a beautiful appearance. The main advantage of such structures is their low cost of construction. The carving also looks great on the fence.
To fully reveal all the qualities of the tree, it is necessary to carry out the correct installation of the fence. Fences are often used as decorative elements. For example, a carved wooden fence is a valuable piece of art.
Non-standard fastening of boards
If you are bored with simple vertical mounting, you can choose from alternative options. For example, you should pay attention to the fence. In this design, the boards are mounted in a curved state. In this position they are fixed between the supports quite firmly. Another great option is to make a fence out of wood siding. The sheathing boards are attached with a 25 mm overlap from bottom to top.
The fences, which are made in the form of blinds, look quite original. If you lay the boards with a slope towards the street, you can create an invisible fence that will be well ventilated. The photo below clearly demonstrates the originality of this solution. Any decorative fence is also highly durable.
Other types of non-standard fastening of boards:
- From the end. If you nail the boards in this way, you can make a beautiful fence in which the nail heads will not be visible.
- On both sides. If the pillars are metal, they can be sheathed on each side.
- Mortise grooves. To make the fence look as original as possible, it is worth cutting grooves in the supports into which the slats will be placed. Each plank is additionally secured with self-tapping screws.
In addition, you can use boards of different widths. In this case, the fence will acquire an original appearance.
Results
To build a wooden fence with your own hands, you will need a minimum of effort and time. You will also need to accurately mark the area. In addition, you will need to create an action plan and follow it throughout the work.
Before erecting a wooden fence, you should decide on the type of future fencing. It is also necessary to remember the weight of the future structure. The choice of support pillars depends on this parameter. In addition, it is worth thinking about the type of fastening of the pickets. You can resort to standard (vertical) fastening of boards, or you can try alternative options (fence-blinds, fastening from the end).
In recent years, the fashion for wooden buildings has led to more and more developers thinking that a metal fence may not be the best solution. From the point of view of durability, maybe yes, but from the point of view of aesthetics, it is inferior to wood. The wooden fence has somewhat lost its popularity due to its short life: wood, with constant exposure to sun and water, quickly deteriorates. To increase service life, the protective coating in the form of paint must be constantly renewed. If it is long, it takes a long time and requires a considerable amount of paint. This problem has become less acute, since new antiseptics that have appeared recently can extend the life of the fence, and also guarantee stain resistance for several years. The term varies - from 2-3 years to 5-7. It depends on the type of antiseptic impregnation and the manufacturer, but finding “long-lasting” ones is not difficult: in any more or less large store.
Moreover, these impregnations do not paint over the texture of the wood: all the veins are visible. They simply change color, usually to a darker color. This wooden fence looks solid and rich. Even a simple picket fence, let alone a complicated one, even more so.
What is important is that you can install a wooden fence with your own hands alone, if necessary, even without the help of helpers. Another important thing: a significant part of the work - preparing the wood - can be carried out not on site, but, say, in a garage or workshop. And start it long before construction begins. For example, from autumn to spring, and the construction itself can begin when the weather is warm.
Wood is a very flexible material and the simplest thing can be made so that it looks like a work of art. This is also true for fences. If you wish, you can make such a “candy” that it would be a pleasure to look at. There are several designs of wooden fences.
Fence
The simplest one is a picket fence. This is a set of edged boards or strips of the same width, usually nailed vertically to two or more transverse rails.
Scheme of a wooden fence made of vertically nailed boards - picket fence
The shape of the top may differ. Cutting the floor 90° is the simplest option, but far from the best, and not only from an aesthetic point of view. The top of such a picket fence, even painted, is exposed to intense moisture, as a result of which the coating in this place is the first to be destroyed. And the wood pores in the perpendicular cut remain open. Rain, fog, melting snow/ice are absorbed by them, which leads to the destruction of wood. To avoid this, cut the tops not at 90°, but at 45°. If you look at such a board in profile, the top will be beveled (see picture below).
The distance between two adjacent pickets is chosen according to your wishes. You can make a solid fence, fitting one to the other closely, you can make it translucent, leaving a gap of 1-2 cm, or you can make it completely transparent - with a large distance equal to the width of the boards or even more. Such options are popular for internal fences, which are more designed to separate zones and mark boundaries than to protect from something. For external fences facing the street, they usually choose a continuous installation, perhaps with a very short distance, so that the boards do not “heave” in wet weather.
Sawn tops add variety. They can be sharpened in different ways - with a rounded top, in the form of peaks, triangles, trapezoids. All this in different versions and combinations.
The rounded top is the most popular. It’s more of an openwork fence, but it’s definitely decorative. Tops in the form of lilies - the fence will be beautiful. Peaks and triangles - in combination and independently.
Some even create truly works of art: a carved fence requires a lot of perseverance. The work is painstaking, but the result is worth it.
Carved fence slats - beauty Beauty - carved wooden fence
Make curly tops faster and easier using a template. Cut a sample from a sheet of plywood and bring it to perfect condition. Then use this template to cut out all the rest. You can cut it using a jigsaw or on a milling machine.
You can buy a jigsaw for such a case. Still, even taking into account this expense item, it will be cheaper than buying ready-made carved pickets. The downside here is that it takes a lot of time, and the pickets turn out to be uneven: sometimes the file goes a little to the right, sometimes a little to the left. The edges will then have to be sanded.
Buying a milling machine if you don’t plan to use it later is unprofitable. And those who already have one can buy cutters with a floating head and make a shaped picket fence with its help. The height of the cutting part of the cutter is equal to the thickness of the board that you will process, and the head rests against the template.
In both cases, you will have to somehow secure the template to the workpiece. This can be done with thin nails or by gluing double-sided tape to the template.
But if you approach the process creatively, then even from even thin planks you can make a beautiful wooden fence: nailing it at different angles.
The authors of this wooden picket fence made it even simpler: they made only the height non-linear, emphasizing the relief with a plank nailed on top. This, by the way, is the second way to significantly increase the life of a wooden fence - the plank blocks access for water to the most vulnerable open cross sections). Also, nonlinearity is imparted by frame-shaped planks nailed onto the surface, and the wood inside is painted in a lighter color. Agree, original.
Fence made of wood “checkerboard” or “chess”
In fact, this is one of the subspecies of a picket fence. The boards are packed alternately on one side or the other of the crossbar. It turns out an interesting three-dimensional look.
The principle of installing pickets in a “checkerboard” or “chess” fence
If you look at such a fence exactly opposite, it looks like a blank fence; if you look at it from the side, then at a certain angle some part of the yard will be visible through the gap. The degree of transparency is regulated by moving one bar over another. You can make it so that the viewability will be zero. For example, with a plank width of 10 cm, the distance between them should be no more than 6 cm. No matter how you look at it, nothing is visible. The disadvantage is the high consumption of wood. But the fences turn out to be very beautiful, especially in combination with brick or stone pillars and figuratively made tops.
Checkerboard on the plinth - such a fence looks gorgeous
They also make horizontal fences from checkerboard. But here you need to keep in mind that such a fence is very convenient to climb: the boards are like steps. True, any fence is not such a serious obstacle. It is more likely to be a protection from prying eyes than from serious assassination attempts.
Wooden fence - horizontal checkerboard
Such “chess” looks decent and solid. The pillars can be anything: metal, wood, stone, concrete. If metal poles are installed, they are made from a profile thick-walled pipe (3 mm). Above the ground level, on the front and back sides, they are sewn up with boards (to the posts with bolts or self-tapping screws), which are larger than the width of the profile: they should protrude on the sides by 3-6 cm. This way we get guides into which the boards are inserted. The boards are then attached from the inside to the sheathing of the posts.
Fence "Herringbone"
Another type of horizontal fence is called a “herringbone”. It is named so because the boards are laid close to one another, and with an overlap on the one located below. In profile it looks like a Christmas tree, as children draw it.
Wooden herringbone fences create a continuous covering
It is more difficult to climb up such a fence. Please note that there is a protective visor on top. It protects the most vulnerable part of the fence, greatly extending its service life, and also delaying the time for the next painting. After all, usually the coating at the top and bottom is the most damaged. This fence is protected from below by a plinth, and from above by a canopy.
Wooden fences "blinds"
They differ from the one described above in that the boards do not adhere to one another. They are fixed at an angle, but with some play. This type of fencing does not create a continuous wall and the yard can be viewed, although this will require you to sit down or even lie down, depending on the angle of inclination.
A fence called “blinds” - after looking at its structure, you will understand why
This type of fence is very uneconomical - wood consumption is usually high. Assembly is also complicated: you need to attach a block (corner) under each board or cut a notch in the post.
But with this construction, good ventilation of the area is ensured. This is important if the climate or area is humid. You can’t install a solid fence: there will be a puddle under it and the dirt in the yard will never dry out.
Wicker from a board - a beautiful fence
A fence made of boards bent between posts looks unusual. They are intertwined between the pillars like a traditional wattle fence. They just make it from long boards.
Wicker fence made from boards
Most often they are found in a horizontal design. There are fewer joints and it is easier to bend long spans.
There are also vertical braids. To give them a finished look, strips are nailed at the top and bottom - they both hold the edges of the boards and protect them from bad weather.
How to make such beauty, watch the video. It's really not difficult, but it requires a lot of strength.
Lattice fencing
A wide variety of gratings are made from thin and not so thin slats: with different angles, frequency of slats, etc. These fences play a rather decorative role and are used either for fencing inside - in the garden, in the garden - or for the main entrance - to mark the boundaries, but not to cover the beauty.
A fence made of wooden slats in a checkered pattern Lattice fencing made of boards - looks serious Double slats - such a lattice fence looks interesting
Photos of beautiful fences
It’s simply amazing what beauty people can make from a piece of wood. Really beautiful. And some of them are not very complicated.
Maybe someone will be inspired by these photographs of old wooden fences, they can be repeated...
Disappearing beauty...
Owners of private houses always fence their properties with fences, which must be reliable and have an aesthetic appearance. Now many people have begun to fence themselves off with tall metal or stone structures that look like an impenetrable wall. Currently, a large selection of materials for fencing private property is offered, and one of these is wood.
A wooden fence always attracts with its texture and environmental friendliness. Typically, country fences are built from industrial wood - smooth edged boards of standard thickness, treated with antiseptics to prevent rotting. But often garden fences are similar to one another - smooth boards painted green or blue. Therefore, everything that differs from the usual standard pleases with freshness and simplicity.
Beautiful wooden fences for the country house.
The combination of boards of various thicknesses in the fence is complemented by a simple pattern; the light paint of the fence harmonizes well with the blue flower pots installed on the fence.
Probably many of us have already met a wooden fence. But it’s enough to tint the edge boards of the fence and it will take on a much neater appearance.
If it is impractically expensive to install such carvings along the entire perimeter of the site, then it is quite affordable to decorate the front garden with it near the entrance to the house.
Even a cheap temporary fence for a dacha can be beautiful. This wooden fence is made from recycled pallets and decorated with daisies made from plastic milk bottles and plastic caps.
Are you used to straight rows of slats in a fence? Just change the order a little and you will have a beautiful picket fence for your home.
Can an inexpensive fence for a dacha be beautiful?
Yes, if you combine inexpensive wooden slats and chain-link mesh. The main value is the original thought of the owner.
Do you need a more permanent fence to protect your area from uninvited views? You can save money by using unedged boards cleared of bark for your country fence.
Or you can puff and make such a beautiful fence out of it.
Saving is important to some, but for others it is not important. Wood carving is not a cheap business.
But if previously almost every owner knew wood carving, then if you wish, you can also master this skill and create a simply fabulously beautiful fence for your dacha, as in these photos.
If a person pays more attention to the living beauty in his summer cottage, then he does not always need a “beautiful fence.” But each of us creates our own beauty in our own way - some are great gardeners, and some are talented woodworkers. Everyone's dachas are different and beautiful in their own way.
How to make a wooden fence for a country house from ordinary firewood.
In addition to the usual country fences, today we will get acquainted with the recently popular fences made of firewood. Such wooden fences are often neat decorative firewood sheds that can be located in different parts of your garden - near the gazebo, barbecue, near the house or near the fence. But unlike conventional firewood storage, these wooden fences have their own requirements. It’s not enough to just carefully stack the wood on top of each other.
Those who have stacked firewood know that the stability of a woodpile greatly depends on its height. Regular firewood is not necessarily the same length. And the result may upset you. A wooden fence made from firewood needs a rigid frame. However, like an ordinary good woodcutter. Firewood for the fence must be of the same type, the same length, and stacked very carefully. To create an interesting fence texture, use one type of firewood in one opening - either split wood or round branches. You can see more useful ideas in the article.
For all its beauty, such a wooden fence is more of a decorative structure than a solid fence. Because firewood is not cleared of bark, not treated with an antiseptic, not protected from atmospheric influences; the wood will quickly begin to age and deteriorate.
For summer residents with a practical approach, the best use for such a wooden fence is to simply store firewood in it. In the summer, thanks to good ventilation, the damp firewood will quickly dry out, in the winter it will be used, and in the summer you can build a new fence. A wooden fence is good either from chopped wood or from round logs of varying thickness. To create a fence from firewood, you can use modern gabions.
If you get creative, the combination of wood and stone looks beautiful in a fence.
Typically, firewood in a fence is not fastened together in any way. But there is another option for a wooden fence, when the firewood in the fence is laid on the mortar like bricks. For this you can use both adobe and cement mortar. You can read more about this construction technology in the article.
If you like the idea of a wooden fence made from firewood and would like to extend its service life, then you need to spend a lot more effort than just stacking the firewood beautifully. Each piece of wood in this fence must be stripped of bark, well dried and treated with an antiseptic or at least just drying oil. Consistency is important - there is no point in treating under-dried wood with an antiseptic, as it will rot even faster.
These days, high solid metal and stone fences are in fashion. Even on dacha acres, a neighbor often strives to isolate himself from his neighbor with a “fortress wall.” The other extreme is “budget” chain-link fences, which may protect from freely grazing animals, but rarely add beauty and grace to the dacha. Meanwhile, there are many options for building a wooden fence - from very simple, but nice and original, to luxurious
Even a novice craftsman can build the most ordinary wooden fence if he knows how to use a hammer and a hacksaw. Add a little imagination (or use one of the proposed ideas) - and you will get a real decoration for your dacha, and not just a fence for the area. For example, it might look like this...
Bright and funny
For those who love bright colors, have an extraordinary sense of humor and want to create something completely unusual from available materials, a multi-colored fence is a real find. You can make it from almost anything - take a look and see for yourself:
The assorted elements of this palisade do not disturb the harmony at all - a successful color scheme “brings together” the entire structure. What otherwise might have looked like “production waste” becomes almost an art object :))
You can also paint a traditional fence made of a simple picket fence in different colors. And here the scope for flight of imagination is limitless: the choice of colors and their combinations is purely a matter of taste. If we want, we’ll make it brighter, but if not, we’ll choose delicate and translucent “watercolor” shades. We can stop at one or two colors, or we can use a whole palette.
Some people find inspiration in a box of colored pencils - and look what a wonderful fence it turns out to be!
If you decide to implement such an idea, do not spare money on good paints: not only rich and bright, but also resistant to adverse weather conditions. After all, we are building a fence for more than one season, and it will be a shame to find peeling and faded beauty in the spring.
And it’s also worth considering: such a fence is not suitable for every site. Still, color obliges. It is impossible not to notice such a structure; it will set the tone for the entire environment, and it is important to choose this tone correctly.
Simple but elegant
Those who prefer discreet, calm design in the spirit of classic garden traditions also have plenty to choose from. Let's take paints of discreet colors and shades and focus on the grace of forms.
It is not too difficult to build an ordinary fence from a picket fence or simple boards - the whole process is described in detail in the article Prose of Life: DIY wooden fence. And then the details decide. So, white color makes even the most simple fence stylish and elegant, like this one:
Does white seem impractical? Or perhaps you don't like the fence to be "obtrusive" and want to make it less noticeable? Use restrained and deep shades of gray, blue, green.
Do you want something more original? Let's change the shape - for example, make the vertical elements of different heights. The contours of the fence can be anything - it doesn’t change the essence. The most important thing is that such an “improvement” will not be too labor-intensive and complicated
But this is an option for experienced craftsmen. You can’t call it simple in execution, of course, but no one else will have something like this, and the owners will be rightfully proud of their beautiful, original, elegant and unusual fence.
But these are all ideas for “transparent” fences. If you want to hide from immodest glances, you can use another idea: let the lower part of the fence be solid, and the upper part “transparent”. Strict gray color will emphasize the solidity of the first, and airy white will emphasize the lightness of the second. All together - practical and very stylish, don't you agree?
In general, who said that fence elements should be attached strictly vertically? It will not be much more difficult to build a lattice fence like this - if the sections are not too bulky. At the same time, it looks much more impressive than the traditional one. Those who love privacy can use such a fence as a support for climbing plants - they will hide your country world from the attention of strangers.
To zoning the space within a site, you can use the same idea in a “lighter” version. It is, among other things, also economical: such a design will require less building materials than the usual vertical one.
If desired, such lightweight sections will serve as mobile partitions - it is enough to make strong pointed posts for each of them and not fasten the sections together (or provide a collapsible, removable fastening). This is an option for those who are just starting to plan a site and are not yet confident in the solutions found. A mobile fence will not limit your creative search - after all, at any time you can change its location and push the boundaries.
Luxuriously
Perhaps no one would call the following ideas simple. Their implementation will require both funds and excellent skills in working with wooden structures. But the results are simply amazing. Perhaps these photographs will give inspiration to some experienced craftsmen, and the result will be something luxurious and stylish
The idea of connecting a fence and a pergola is worthy of attention in itself. If you like to use climbing plants in garden design, including for decorating a fence, as described in this article, such an idea will certainly not leave you indifferent.
White color will make a massive structure less bulky and give it lightness. In the next version, boxes with flowers crowning the structure are also interesting (however, from a practical point of view, this raises questions: caring for plants in such containers will not be an easy task)
Well, the next idea is simply amazing. Of course, the fence itself must have a considerable area to implement it - then the result of the work will make the proper impression. But perhaps the idea is suitable for a more modest scale. In any case, the spectacle is spectacular!
In general, a luxurious fence does not have to be built from stone and metal)) “Democratic” wood in skillful hands turns into genuine masterpieces, as you and I could see.
Kindly and reliably
Alas, our reality is such that a fence is often built not for beauty, but for a purely practical purpose - to protect one’s territory and property from uninvited guests. And here the main criteria become the strength and reliability of the structure. Yes, high blank fences are often erected “not because of a good life”... But even such a fence can be beautiful!
Here, for example, is an idea on how to “revive” and decorate a solid wooden fence: a small decorative lattice bordering the perimeter of the fence noticeably transforms it, agree.
And in the next photo there is a compromise solution. On the one hand, the fence is solid and monumental - on a concrete base, with concrete pillars, and quite high. But small gaps between the boards make the structure visually lighter, and delicate colors support this impression.
Pay attention to the shape of the vertical elements: the rounded tops - such a small thing, it would seem - change the appearance of the entire structure.
Country style
For a country style garden, appropriate fences are very appropriate. They, of course, do not hide anything and do not protect from anyone, except to mark the boundaries of their property. But they look great in the right environment! For those who don’t like life behind the “fortress wall,” there is a very simple fence made of birch poles.
This idea can also be applied to the zoning of a site. If such a solution seems too radical for an external fence, use stylized “rural” fences to separate, for example, a vegetable garden from the rest of the territory or to designate a recreation area
A more complex, but also more effective option is presented in the next photo. Material - thick branches, driftwood, small logs. There is no need to achieve clear lines and complete symmetry - the material itself dictates the nuances of the form.
Wattle is a traditional type of garden fence, dating back to ancient times. Nowadays, such a fence looks impressive and stylish, and it can be used almost anywhere - by selecting the appropriate accessories and design
Moreover, the wattle fence itself is not so simple - with some skill and patience, you can give it an unusual and unusual appearance using original methods of interlacing the rods. True, preparing material for the fence will take some time, and the process itself may not seem too simple at first - but only at first. It’s not for nothing that they say: “The eyes are afraid, but the hands are doing”
If you have no desire to engage in such “handicrafts” at all, but you like wattle fences, look for ready-made sections in specialized garden centers - they are easy to install and do not require a significant investment of time and effort from the owner of the site.
Expanding the range of materials for arranging fencing does not cancel the use of natural wood for this purpose. Uniformly shaped fences are a thing of the past; now there are many original design solutions proposed by both professional designers and self-taught craftsmen. To design a beautiful wooden fence, you don’t have to invest a lot of money. A creative approach can transform a traditional picket fence into an exclusive fence that attracts the attention of others.
Fencing functions
Preventing strangers from entering private property is a key function of a fence. But the desire to make a reliable fence beautiful is quite justified, because a decorative fence indicates the aesthetic taste of the owners of the site.
In addition to the main purpose of protecting the territory, fences are often installed to fence off enclosures with animals, decorate front gardens or zoning space. The design of a beautiful fence is chosen taking into account the functions assigned to it.
Wooden fences inside a summer cottage usually prefer a lightweight type; external fences vary significantly in height and “transparency”. Each owner determines the need for a “solid” fence independently, but even such a seemingly heavy wooden structure is not deprived of the right to be beautiful and attractive. The following photos are clear proof of what has been said.
Lightweight structures
Wooden fences for private houses do not have to be high and solid. There is no need to hide the interior, reliable security of the village allows you to choose lightweight wooden options. There are many advantages to this solution:
- Material acquisition costs are reduced.
- The process of installing a wooden structure is simplified.
- You can do the installation work yourself.
- There are many model solutions for beautiful fences.
The support for a beautiful fence is a wooden beam, metal pipes or asbestos concrete.
Comment! The stability of a wooden structure is ensured by deepening the supports below the soil freezing level and having a sufficient contact area.
Concreting and forming plinths around the posts significantly increases the service life of a wooden fence. Photo examples of competent installation of beautiful fences with your own hands are given below:
Massive fences
The cost of massive wooden fences is no less than brick or metal structures. An argument in favor of installing a beautiful fence can be a unified architectural concept with the main house construction, landscape design features, or the desire to become the owner of an exclusive fence.
The significant weight of a wooden fence requires the installation of reliable supports. There are two main options for solving the problem:
- The depth of concreting the supports reaches the level of non-frozen soil.
- A sand and gravel cushion is created and reinforcement is applied.
Pillars made of brick or stone can serve as supports. Such a base can last longer than the wooden fence itself, so it is possible to use it later for another beautiful fence of a new configuration. A characteristic feature of bulky wooden fences is that they cannot be installed by hand; additional labor will have to be used. Options for beautiful designs are presented in the photo:
Variety of materials and shapes
Beautiful wooden fences can be built from various lumber:
- boards;
- slats;
- logs;
- croaker;
- twigs
The choice depends on the planned costs and the overall style of the site. Based on the proposed materials, the following options for beautiful wooden fencing are constructed:
- fence;
- wattle fence;
- ranch;
- lattice or mesh;
- chessboard;
- ladder;
- palisade and so on.
Characteristics and photographic examples of individual species will help you decide on the choice of a suitable beautiful fence.
The picket fence is easy to manufacture. Even a novice craftsman can build it with his own hands; just lay boards on a horizontal base at equal intervals. Wooden beams or pipes can act as support pillars. The height of a wooden fence is chosen arbitrarily; it is often used in front gardens and for zoning a summer cottage. Original coloring contributes to achieving a beautiful appearance.
The wattle fence has been known to people since ancient times. In the classical sense, this is a fence created from intertwined branches or rods with vertical guides. The special decorative effect of a beautiful fence is valued when creating Russian country style in landscape design.
But there is also a modernized version of the wooden structure, called “wicker”. The essence of the formation has remained virtually unchanged, but the basis is an edged board. There are also options using traditional vines. Original examples of a beautiful wooden fence are presented in the photo:
To make a lattice fence with your own hands, you will need a large number of slats. Ready-made panels can simplify the task of designing a simple wooden fence. Moreover, in addition to the designs familiar from childhood, there are many new original models.
American films about cowboys are replete with footage showing simple wooden fences, mainly used on ranches. The scope of their application gave the name to the design, which is the easiest to make with your own hands. This model is not suitable for external fencing, but emphasizing a certain area on a summer cottage is quite appropriate.
All previous options have one feature - through them the interior decoration of the territory is visible. What if you don’t want to show your private life to others? Then it’s worth installing a solid, beautiful wooden fence. There are several interesting models, for example, checkerboard. The assembly principle is similar to a picket fence, but the boards are packed in two rows, and the sufficient height makes the wooden structure a reliable barrier for strangers. For clarity, below are photos of a beautiful fence made in the shape of a checkerboard.
A wooden fence that resembles horizontal blinds in appearance is called a ladder. There are two design options - an open structure and a solid fence.
The stockade brings back memories of the adventures of Robinson Crusoe. Reliable wooden fencing is quite rare due to its high cost. Even durability does not tip the scales in favor of a beautiful picket fence due to the massive structure and installation difficulties.
A classic wooden fence consists of padded panels fixed on supports. You can achieve an original appearance by beautifully painting a wooden fence. Decoration methods will be discussed further.
Decoration options
Painting is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to transform the appearance of a fence with your own hands. Even the simplest available wood materials become attractive, as evidenced by the following photo:
A picket fence is the most suitable fence model for original painting. There are many design approaches. It is difficult to surprise with monotony, therefore, to become the owner of a beautiful fence, use two or three colors or a whole range of paints. Moreover, their alternation can be of a different nature. Nearby tones can contrast with each other or smoothly flow from one color to another. The association will be a rainbow or a box of pencils. The shades chosen are calm or bright; here, much is determined by the surrounding environment and the size of a beautiful wooden fence.
Important! To decorate the fence, high quality paints are purchased. In addition to color, their resistance to external factors is of great importance. Otherwise, soon the beautiful fence will fade and lose its former attractiveness.
Not everyone likes to hold the attention of others with bright colors. In this case, a white wooden fence will look quite elegant. Do you think the solution is impractical? Stick to traditional shades of blue, green or gray.
You can make a fence beautiful not only with the help of paints. Just experiment with the height of the fence, and a simple design will look special.
Mastery of carpentry tools allows you to create an exclusive version of a beautiful wooden fence with your own hands.
A combined fence model, the lower part of which is represented by a solid shield, and the upper part is crowned with an air lattice made of wood, can hide privacy from the eyes of passers-by and not visually burden the structure.
Seasonal privacy is facilitated by planting climbing plants next to the fence. Even a simple structure will be provided with a beautiful appearance.
A house in a Cossack village with carved platbands will organically complement a beautiful fence with similar decorative elements.
A fence consisting of wood cuts looks very extravagant.
The design approach is observed in the following version of a beautiful fence:
A fence made of boards assembled in different directions is another non-trivial solution.
Even pallets can become the basis of a fence. Staining wood will help achieve an aesthetic appearance.
As you can see, there are plenty of options to create a beautiful fence. The main thing is to show originality and creative ingenuity.
So, the choice has been made and the decision has been made - a carved picket fence!
This is an excellent fencing option for your home or cottage. Why?
Because a picket fence is:
- rational financial investment;
- an easily solved task;
- light weight and the ability to do without a foundation;
- stability of the structure due to openwork;
- excellent air circulation;
- various standard sizes of finished sections;
- wide selection of materials;
- variety of design;
- good protection of the site;
- in national traditions.
Photo 1 - Pride of the owners
Despite the fact that you won’t surprise anyone with a plastic or metal picket fence, many owners still prefer wood. The reasons for this are simple: wood is easy to process and makes it possible to decorate your estate with an original fence and demonstrate your taste and skill. And although such a fence is not as durable, it is cheaper and easy to repair.
Regardless of whether you decorate your fence with carvings yourself or turn to craftsmen, you need to clearly understand what you want, what kind of carving you dream of decorating the fence with.
Main types of wood carving:
- geometric carving - requires skill, special tools, time or money. The pattern is based on a geometric pattern;
- contour carving - used to obtain three-dimensional figures. Manufacturing requires skill and patience;
- lace carving is a very impressive technique that is accessible to many. The essence of the method is to apply a pattern outline to a wooden blank using a template and then cut out the element with a jigsaw. You can speed up the work by using a jigsaw.
Figure 1 - Templates for geometric threads
Photo 2 - Contour carving
Photo 3 - Lace thread
Photo 4 - Contour carving
How to make a carved picket fence with your own hands
If you choose lace carving, then it is done on blank boards before covering the fence.
For such a carved picket fence you need:
- select and prepare contour pattern templates on paper;
- transfer this pattern onto wood with a pencil;
- cut out the pattern with a jigsaw along the contour lines;
- Clean uneven edges with sandpaper.
For a craftsman with little experience, it is better to choose a simpler pattern, thin boards or multi-layer plywood.
When using geometric or contour carvings, small decorative elements are attached to an already sheathed fence with nails, screws or glue.
To create carved elements, depending on the chosen type of carving, you need a jigsaw or chisels of different profiles.
To install the fence, use the usual tools and algorithm for installing a fence.
Figure 2 - Design options
Tools:
- wood hacksaw;
- level and rule;
- hammer, nails;
- shovel or drill;
- tape measure, cord, pencil;
- containers for preparing the solution;
- components of the solution.
Operating procedure:
- mark the corners of the fence perimeter with pegs;
- pull the cord around the perimeter;
- Use pegs to mark the position of the intermediate posts;
- dig holes to a depth of 1/3 of the height of the supports;
- wrap the treated corner supports with roofing material and install them in the holes, level them and concrete them;
- after the solution has hardened, pull the cord horizontally between the corner supports at the top, middle and bottom;
- focusing on the stretched cord, install the remaining prepared supports, level, and concrete;
- after the solution has hardened, install horizontal beams made of timber to stiffen the structure (use staples, nails or self-tapping screws);
- nail or screw the picket fence to the frame with self-tapping screws.
Recently, applied metal openwork elements in the form of strips are sometimes used to decorate a picket fence. Such fence strips are made using plasma cutting technology and attached to a fence made of corrugated sheets.
Not long ago, examples of inserting openwork metal inserts into a fence and even fences from laser-cut metal sheets appeared.
Where to get a picket fence
The fashion for carved wooden fences is returning. And if you have a desire to keep up with fashion, but there is no way to make such a fence yourself, then you can order such a picket fence from a master or buy a ready-made one.
$ Price
Carved picket fences and blanks for it are sold individually, in sections (unit of measurement – linear meter) or cubic meters.
Price range:
- for one element: 5 rubles/piece….52 rubles/piece;
- per section: 25 rubles/p.m. ….2400rub/rm;
- per cubic meter: 3800 rubles/cub.m... 7000 rubles/cub.m and above.
We hope that we have helped you understand the basic intricacies of creating such an amazing element of small architecture as a carved wooden picket fence. Surely, you are convinced that this is not a difficult task and any enthusiast can do it. Good luck in realizing your plans!
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U Painting the garden landscape are all kinds of wooden fences, photos of which are presented in variety. They help to protect the territory of the owner of the site, protect against the entry of strangers into the site, and also create an attractive exterior of the territory. Many materials are used to create fencing, but wood is considered the more beautiful and natural raw material. Such a fence will appeal to people who value comfort, naturalness and natural beauty. In addition, the tree fits perfectly into rural landscapes.
Wooden structures add originality to any area
Since ancient times, the use of wooden fences has been valued for fencing areas: photos of beautiful models are presented in this review. The quality of products depends on the wood materials used to create fences.
The advantages of this material include:
- ease of installation work;
- good protection from windy weather;
- environmentally friendly properties;
- protection from various dirt.
The disadvantages include the need to constantly treat the surface of the material. The wooden fence should be consistent with its surroundings. Both soft and hard trees are used for the construction of fences. The most commonly used types of trees are cedar, larch or pine. It is worth considering the following types of fencing:
- a palisade is a structure made of stakes that are driven close to each other;
- board fencing consists of supporting elements to which boards are mounted in a horizontal position;
- a wattle fence is a hedge consisting of thin bushes and trees;
- a picket fence is a board fence, which is made from wooden elements that are mounted to horizontal planks;
- the lattice consists of sections that are created from wooden planks and pipes, and in the middle part of the board they are installed in the form of a lattice;
- checkerboard fencing is a canvas that is mounted to brick supports. Two planks are installed between the pillars, to which the elements are installed in a checkerboard pattern;
- a ladder is a fence made of supports to which the overlays are attached. Overlapping boards are mounted to the posts.
Interesting wooden fences: photos and design features
Wooden fences have a certain design. The photo shows individual elements of the device. The fence is made from certain components: transverse logs, supporting elements and a picket fence.
You can install the fence yourself. To do this, you need to select the right materials and install supporting elements. For strong racks of the structure, profiled metal pipes or wooden beams are used. Wooden parts require additional processing. The part that is dug into the ground must be covered with bitumen mastic. In addition, the beam is additionally treated with antiseptic agents. To protect iron parts, you need to remove rust, prime the surface and paint it with frost-resistant paint.
Useful information! The best option is a wooden structure on metal supports. The upper part of the pipe is protected from rain. For this, a plate welded to the end or a special plug is used.
Photos of wooden picket fences: design features
To choose a suitable design, you can look at photos of wooden picket fences. Such designs have the following advantages:
Picket fence products require simple care. They require quality painting every year.
Useful information! Such designs are suitable for fencing various flower beds or for additional decoration of small architectural forms.
Board fences: photos and advantages
Particularly in demand are those made from boards. The photo allows you to see the most interesting options. They have the following advantages:
- goes well with any setting;
- environmental friendliness of materials;
- affordable price;
- ease of installation;
- durability and strength;
- large selection of original models.
You can make such a fence yourself. To do this, take several pegs that are driven into the ground around the perimeter of the site. Then the boards are prepared. These elements can be made in any convenient shape. In place of the pegs, recesses are drilled into which supports for the fence are placed. The racks are made of beams. They are placed in prepared holes and covered with earth. The veins are nailed down using nails. Then the boards are installed tightly to each other. Then the surface of the structure is covered with drying oil or paint.
Useful information! Boards are not heavy material, so they do not require powerful supports. But to enhance the decorative properties of the structure, pillars made of other materials are often used: brick, stones or metal.
Video: decorative fencing made of unedged boards
How to make wooden fences on metal posts correctly
High wooden fences on metal posts are especially durable. Wood of such structures is treated with special impregnations. Metal poles are easy to install and have a long service life. For their manufacture, pipes of various profiles are selected.
Metal supports can be installed in different ways:
- the pipes are driven into the ground, while the verticality of the element is checked;
- a well is drilled in the soil and supports are installed into it, which are well compacted;
- Concreting of each pillar is carried out;
- a concrete base is installed into which metal racks are installed.
Useful information! Metal elements must be treated with anti-corrosion solutions before installation.
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Non-standard design options for wooden fences
There are beautiful decorative wooden fences. The photo gallery presents the most beautiful options. To create them, smooth and polished boards are used. Various slats and planks are also used, which are placed horizontally or vertically.
Plaster and wooden figures can be used in the design. Decorative structures also include wicker fencing. To make it, branches of vine or hazel are used. Each rod bends between the dug stakes. Before work, it is recommended to soak the material in water, which will give additional flexibility. Weaving is performed in horizontal and vertical directions. The wooden deck looks beautiful and blends perfectly with the surrounding nature. If you don’t have time to make your own fencing, then ready-made options are used: picket fences, wattle fences and straw structures.
The fence can be decorated in the following ways:
- the picket fence is designed in the form of colored pencils;
- simple boards can be painted in the shape of a piano;
- the fence can be first painted in different colors, and then decorative elements can be attached;
- decoration with a carved picket fence looks stylish;
- the picket fence is originally decorated with wood cuts;
- the wattle can be unusually braided in the form of a braid;
- The solid structure can be decorated with multi-colored wood gratings.
Useful information! Decorative elements must be additionally treated with water-repellent and antifungal agents. Good protection against rotting and deterioration from rain and snow is also required.
When building a fence yourself, you need to follow certain recommendations. It is important to properly secure the supporting structures. All elements must be treated with special protective mixtures before installation work. The basis depends on the choice of design. In this case, a stationary or mobile composition is selected. Many decorative options can be made from scrap materials. Wooden fences can add originality to the interior. These are durable and stylish structures that will decorate any exterior and become the hallmark of a country estate.
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