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Great fence ideas can do so much for your outdoor space – enhancing privacy, creating different areas for socializing in, and even helping you grow climbing plants in your front or backyard. There are fence ideas for privacy and those that are specifically for making vegetable gardens look good. Whichever you choose, they can add a ton of interest to spaces big and small. Plus, they needn't be expensive to install, or too elaborate to DIY.

Whether you want a traditional rustic look, a more subtle, natural design, or a modern metal finish for a flash of contemporary cool, there are a vast choice of fence styles and materials out there. Just decide which best suits your needs, taste and budget. Then, all you need to do is install the very best garden furniture in your outdoor space, and you're good to go for summer.

Fence ideas for flair and function

A key feature of landscaping a yard, a fence will go a long way in keeping your outdoor space private, stylish and protected from (most) wildlife intruders...

1. Juxtapose a neutral fence with a flash of color

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If you choose only the brightest plants and outdoor furniture for that matter, let your fence take a back seat with a natural, solid wood finish that will help all your bright decor do the talking. Your fence should blend in and disappear into your garden ideas and planting, not conflict with them. 

2. A slatted wooden fence for modern patios

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Slatted designs still increase privacy and make great patio ideas for more contemporary yard spaces. Accessorize and increase privacy further with tall, colorful planting around your fence to create a cool and very liveable section of your outdoor space. 

3. Fence off your outdoor dining space with tall panels

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If your yard is all about outdoor living then creating convivial zones that feel really relaxed and secluded is the right way to go. The dark vertical panels fence off this dining area perfectly and, the dark stain creates a gorgeous atmospheric backdrop beyond those tall trees, helping it all blend into the landscape.

4. Garden fence ideas for boundaries

A small Brooklyn backyard by Todd Haiman Landscape Design

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To mark rear garden boundaries, solid timber fencing, such as closeboard or lap panel, is best. Closeboard, also known as feather edge, is composed of vertical feather-edged boards fitted to a sturdy frame of posts and horizontal rails, while lap fencing, also known as waney or overlap fencing, is made from waney-edge boards that are partially overlapped and fitted horizontally onto a timber frame.

Each has its own benefits: closeboard garden fencing is stronger and more weather-resistant, making it better suited to exposed sites. It can be bought as individual panels, or featherboards can be purchased separately and fitted to a frame, allowing for an uninterrupted stretch of fence. Meanwhile, lap fencing generally only comes in panel form and offers a more affordable option.

Understanding different types of fencing is important to the overall success of your garden design – make sure the fencing type you've chosen works for your backyard style. 

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5. Go with a garden trellis for zoning

This square-lattice painted trellising was custom-made by The Garden Trellis Co. Bespoke projects are priced on application, and off-the-peg options cost from £20 for a h40cm x W180cm panel

If you want to screen off different areas within your yard, then strength and privacy won’t be as paramount, and you can afford to use a fence design that is less solid and more pretty. Traditional square or lattice trellis ideas are good choices for zoning, particularly for sectioning off a separate sanctuary area without blocking out sunlight. What’s more, it’s great for growing climbing plants against to create a living wall. Alternatively, slatted screening can be used as a garden fence for a more contemporary backdrop.

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B&Q’s modular Neva fencing includes laser-cut aluminium panels that can be positioned vertically or horizontally, shown here as patterned gates and wooden planks , which slot into steel fence posts. From £90 per panel

Treat your garden fence as you would a feature wall in the home to add interest to vertical space. This could mean painting a section of it in a bold color, or using a patterned panel to create a focal point, as above. Explore garden screening ideas that really emphasize beautiful patterns and good materials for maximum effect. 

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7. Pick a pretty picket

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Picket-style garden fencing provides a barrier, without cutting off your plot from the outside world – the low height invites interaction, while the gaps between pales give a glimpse of the garden beyond. This type of fencing design is great for sectioning off a vegetable patch for protection from pets and children. For increased privacy, grow a hedge behind the garden fence or allow climbers to tangle between the rails.

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8. Paint a picket fence for rustic color

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Match the picket fence to the gate and even a suburban terraced property can look like a rustic haven. Stick to a pale shade and match your planting to the color of the paintwork for a really light touch. Painted fences contrast nicely with natural garden path ideas. 

9. Fence off a vegetable patch with a woven number

This hazel fencing from Harrod Horticultural is ideal for a rustic scheme; the wood wraps around the end of each panel for strength. Prices start from £48.95

If you've got a thriving kitchen garden going, then add a little structure around it for better wind and even pest protection. Choose a fence material that is in keeping with nature, like woven hurdle fencing that is usually made from willow or hazel to give a beautiful rustic look to a yard. It's also cheap and super practical too, as in situ it can be shaped to fit curved boundaries, and its open structure makes it wind-resistant.

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Quercus’ woven oak fencing panels are handmade from the highest quality English wood at its Somerset workshop. Finished with self-preserving tannins, the hardwearing panels require no maintenance once installed and will age to an attractive silver tone. From £223.20 for a 6ft x 6ft panel

If you are looking for full-height garden fence ideas, woven panels can provide strength and will protect plants from harsh winds, while letting sunlight through. Note that they are very appealing to climbing plants that may use the weave to anchor their tendrils. This fence design can be used to create a lovely living wall, but take care that the panels do not get damaged over time. 

11. Take out the gate opening for fluidity

Silva Timber’s western red cedar slatted screening offers a modern look. It costs £31 per m2

Instead of fencing your entire space and adding a garden gate, keep the space open to increase ease of movement around your backyard. Also, don't shy away from modern-looking slatted screen fencing designs. Inject a little boho glam into your traditional yard by slinging garden lights from them (the slats are perfect for hooking things on to) to create a twilight entertaining zone. They are also fab in the day as they create shade while allowing some light to stream through.

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12. Consider metal fencing panels

Like an iron-clad barn in a wheatfield, these weathered Corten steel panels from Harrod Horticultural blend naturalism with industrial design. The rust-coloured metal makes a stunning backdrop to cottage-garden style borders. From £410

The industrial look of this fence design works really well for period properties. Add an edge to a garden of pretty meadow flowers with a hardwearing metal fence. There are plenty to choose from, but we like cut-out designs that won't look too heavy in a traditional scheme.

13. DIY a colored fence for an affordable upgrade

Grange’s pre-painted Woodbury timber fencing panels are pressure-treated and guaranteed for 15 years, priced £322 for five h280xW180cm panels at B&Q

Let your front garden fence bring color to your outdoor space in all seasons with a splash of brightly colored paint. You can buy panels that are pre-treated in colored stains, but otherwise, take advantage of the large range of the best exterior wood paints on the market and save cash with this easy DIY.

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14. Build a boundary with climbing plants

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Barely-there wire trellis can be used in vertical gardening to support a number of climbers including favorites like roses and clematis. While you may not want to use this fencing design for the external boundaries of your garden, it can help break your garden up into different areas and maximize the planting potential of your plot.

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15. Choose iron railings for a classic front yard fence

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Wrought iron railings are another garden fence idea that is frequently used as part of front yard landscaping ideas, to create a boundary that looks imposing from a security point of view, without blocking the view of the home. They are strong, can be painted in any color, are sure to keep the dog and kids secure, and finally, they require little maintenance.

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16. Build a living wall

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While not strictly speaking a fence, you can create a beautiful natural boundary with a retaining wall made from vertical oak sleepers. This fencing design will form a raised bed of sorts that can be planted with tall grasses for height, or low herbs and shrubs.

You can also build a very easy living wall with privet or box hedge, as in this exquisite example by J Montgomery Designs . 

17. Create a dramatic backdrop for planting

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Looking for garden fence ideas that really show off your planting? One way to create this is to paint or spray your garden fence a dark color, such as deep blue or black. Then position light-leafed plants in front of it for a dramatic contrast.

18. Mix slatted and solid fencing

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If you have a small patio that faces a busy street or driveway, you can make it more private by surrounding it with tall fencing, one of the most private fence ideas. The trick is not to go for solid fencing on all sides, to prevent an overly severe or boxed-in look. Instead, use a combination of slatted fencing that lets the light through, along with a panel of solid fencing where you need the most privacy.

19. Give your fence the feature wall treatment

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Three gorgeous colors make this small fence pop. Perfect to frame a cozy reading spot – and imagine how great this would look on a grander scale too, if you have the space.

20. Be coherent with your color scheme

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If you have a lot of light tones or another dominating hue on your patio area, stick to it with your fence ideas for added uniformity. What's more, it will enhance the space you have, making it feel lighter.

21. Create a private corner nook with your fencing

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One of the most versatile fence ideas for privacy, a corner seating area can be styled in many different ways. From painted designs fences to attractive natural wood designs like this one by The London Gardener , a corner fence is your opportunity to create a private outdoor living space that's exactly to your taste. 

22. Grow flowering shrubs through your fence

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To achieve a soft and organic look, always combine hard fencing with green fencing. Climbing plants like jasmine and clematis are obvious candidates for growing up a fence, but we also really like the white hydrangea peeking through a lattice fence in this romantic design by Ronni Hock Garden & Landscape .

23. Install a low garden fence to mark out your vegetable garden

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Fence ideas for gardens don't need to be tall. If you want your vegetable garden to look neat and defined, a low, slightly rustic fence is all you really need. A garden fence like this one, designed by Rock Spring Design , will look really good in a larger backyard with a separate area for gardening. 

Which wood is best for garden fencing panels?

Cedar is the ideal choice of timber for most fence ideas, but as pressure-treated pine is more affordable, it might be preferred and can be just as effective if well cared for. When you choose timber, remember to check how it has been treated. Fencing is commonly either dip-treated (where the wood is immersed in preservative), or pressure-treated where it is also treated with preservative but dried first. This is longer lasting but comes with a higher price tag. Dip-treated fences need periodic re-treating, so it might be worth investing in a paint sprayer for regular reapplications of a fence stain.

Fencing can be bought in two ways: you can either have a bespoke design built to specific dimensions, or purchase ready-made panels in standard sizes. Whichever option you choose, we have plenty of garden fence ideas on offer. However, which is best for you should be determined by the purpose and your property type.

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How to install your garden fence

Erecting fencing is within the grasp of competent DIYers, but if doing it yourself, it’s best to ask someone else to help.

Fences, walls and gates do not require building regulations approval, but it is important that they are structurally sound. New fencing will not usually require planning permission either; however, if you live in a listed property, or in the curtilage of one, then you will need to seek listed building consent.

Our top garden fencing tips:

  1. Decide whether you want to set your posts in concrete or use post supports. Metal post supports are quicker and easier to install but can be weaker.
  2. Install your fencing by putting up the posts and panels alternately as you go down the line. Doing it this way should result in the correct spacing.
  3. When installing posts in the ground, ensure that at least a quarter of the total height of the post, ideally 60cm, is below ground level for stability.
  4. Use a spirit level as you go to check that your panels are level
  5. Prolong the life of your fence panels by using pressure-treated gravel boards below the panels.
  6. Fences on a slope need to step up or down the slope.
  7. Leave hedgehog holes under solid fences so these creatures can move from garden to garden.
  8. Use post caps to protect the timber from rain and create a more attractive finish.
  9. Use thicker, 100mm posts for heavy panels for additional strength.

What is the cheapest fence option?

Penny Swift , author of more than 40 books about construction and home improvements, singles out chain-link or wire mesh as 'undoubtedly the cheapest fence option. It’s also reasonably easy to install, though it must be pulled taut and secure at the base so that pets and/or wildlife can’t dig their way in or out.'

'Depending on the look you want and your budget, you can use wooden pools or metal posts to secure the chain link. You can also opt for vinyl-coated chain link, which looks more attractive, typically lasts longer, but will cost a little more.'

How can you make a garden fence look nicer?

The best solution is also the easiest, according to Swift. She says, 'You can improve the appearance of ordinary chain-link fences by growing climbers and creepers over the fence. It takes a while, but will eventually form a much more solid, attractive screen.'

Another option if you have a limited budget is to 'insert narrow strips of wood through the links to make the fence more solid and less visually open. If your fence is made of wood make sure to maintain it otherwise it will deteriorate and start to look shabby.'

What can I put up instead of a fence?

'Walls are the obvious option to fences, but they do cost more', says Swift. 'The other traditional option is to plant a hedge, but that will take years to establish. Shade netting is another option. This relies on sturdy posts or poles to keep the netting in place. It can work visually but isn’t a good option for safety or security.'

50 Functional Privacy Fence Ideas That Look Great in Your Yard | Architectural Digest

Your home should be the place where you feel the most relaxed, but without some privacy fence ideas it’s hard to truly unwind if you feel like you’ve got unwanted eyes peeking over your shoulder. “Privacy fencing, either along a property line or around a specific area in your garden, creates a sense of sanctuary, seclusion, and peacefulness,” says Janice Parker, a landscape architect based in Greenwich, Connecticut. “A garden should, at its best, connect us to nature, and this is simpler to do when you can relax in a peaceful setting. Hidden areas, made with privacy screening, create a sense of mystery, as you do not see all of the garden at once. Mystery makes a great garden!”

Luckily, clever retaining wall ideas and privacy fence ideas (some are even DIY landscaping designs) can ensure your backyard is the secluded oasis you want it to be. “A privacy fence does all the work of a typical fence—indicating boundaries and keeping people and animals in or out—while also blocking views into the yard,” says Kevin Lenhart, a landscape designer and design director at Yardzen, one of the nation’s largest online landscape platforms.

Here, a guide to building backyard landscaping and a privacy fence—whether you use a pergola or a trellis—to keep onlookers out and a peace of mind in.

Are privacy fences a good idea?

“From an ecological and natural point of view, privacy fences are the least desirable element in the landscape,” says Jonathan Fargion, a landscape designer based in New York City. This doesn’t mean privacy fences are necessarily a bad idea, just that there are a few considerations to take into account before getting started.

Privacy fences cut the land into lots, which can be problematic for the bugs, insects, and other wildlife that live there. “As a rule of thumb, fences should be at least two inches off the ground to let critters the freedom to move between properties,” Fargion explains. In general, he says privacy fences make the most sense on small properties, like town house gardens. For larger yards, he suggests making use of natural greenery, like trees, to keep unwanted eyes from infiltrating your space.

How tall can I make my privacy fence?

Fences that are six feet tall should block most views from the ground level. “I’d advise not going any taller than you have to, both to save on expenses and to limit the shrinking, enclosing effect fences can have on a space,” Lenhart says. If you do need extra height, he suggests adding 12 to 18 inches of lattice on the top of a fence, which will add privacy while minimizing the visual impact of a taller fence. If you opt for a natural privacy hedge, these can be much taller and often go up to 12 feet.

What is the best type of privacy fence?

The best privacy fence will depend on each homeowner’s goals for the fence and their yard. “By necessity, privacy fences must obscure sight lines,” Lenhart says. For this reason, many privacy fences are made from solid wood and designed to be completely opaque. If the goal is to have complete seclusion, something solid without any gaps would likely be the best choice.

There are also fences that are a little more open and offer breathability in a space. “Obviously, a privacy fence fails if you can clearly see through it, but there’s a gradient with which designers can play,” Lenhart notes. In these instances, he says the goal is to include gaps that are large enough to be visible, but small enough to prevent a clear view. “The homeowner’s style and priorities will dictate the particular fence design to use on a given project,” Lenhart explains.

Types of fences for summer cottages and gardens [110 photo options]

Fencing at a summer cottage is not only a protective structure or a way to delineate the boundaries of the territory, it is also part of landscape design. With a creative approach to the choice of materials, their fastening, finishing, the fence turns into a decoration of the site.

To help you quickly choose the right option, we offer you the most popular types of fences, interesting ideas for decorating them with visual photos.

Country fence options depending on the material

The purchase of materials and components for the installation of a fence is preceded by a careful and accurate development of a drawing, diagrams from different angles of the future structure, and budgeting.

An important point is the choice of the type of foundation. The durability of the fence depends on this.

Builders recommend pouring a strip foundation under brick, stone, forged fences, and a columnar foundation under fences made of profiled sheet, euro picket fence. If the sectional material is mesh, tree branches, then the supports are simply dug in or driven into the ground.

From metal

Filling fence sections with metal-based material is one of the popular options for country houses, villages.

There are several reasons for this:

In construction, it is allowed to use parts that were in use (pillars, corners). This reduces the cost of fencing.

But it is important to remember that metal without protective treatment is vulnerable to moisture and will begin to rust over time, so all elements are treated with an anti-corrosion primer before installation.

The application procedure and the list of recommended products are given here: "How to paint the metal elements of the fence. "

Profiled sheet

A popular fence material. It is produced in sheets of various sizes, thicknesses, profile shapes, in a wide range of colors. The professional sheet does not rust, does not need painting and additional finishing, perfectly protects the backyard territory from intruders, strong winds.

The sheets are fixed to the fence frame either solid or in sections. Fasteners - self-tapping screws or rivets.

It is recommended to take sheets with rolled edges, so as not to be injured during installation, operation.

On the top of the fence, at the request of the owners, a decorative strip is fixed in the color of the sheets. It gives the fence neatness and protects the upper edge of the material from moisture.

If the corrugated board will be installed in sections, it is recommended to choose the same spacing between the posts as the width of the sheet, so that the sheet does not have to be cut into pieces.

Chain-link mesh

Metal mesh is an inexpensive option for a fence for giving, zoning a garden plot. Is issued in rolls.

You need to buy a chain-link with a galvanized coating - this type is not afraid of moisture. Cheaper varieties will begin to rust in 1-2 years.

Installation does not require a massive foundation. Enough columnar or just drive the posts into the ground.

The mesh is attached to the frame in two ways:

  1. Hung on poles with special hooks. The fence looks like a solid canvas. Minus - with a large step between the supports, the mesh will begin to sag over time.
  2. Filling sections. A frame is cooked from iron or steel corners. A chain-link is attached inside it. The finished section is welded to the posts. This mounting option is much more durable than the first, but more expensive and more time consuming.
Photo: a simple chain-link fence

The peculiarity of such a fence is that what is happening in the yard is completely visible. For a street building, this is a minus, but if the fence is located on the border of vegetable gardens or on the side of neighbors, it is a plus. There are no obstacles for the passage of sunlight and plants planted near the fence will not be affected.

Another point is her unattractive appearance. Skilled summer residents found a solution - to plant climbing plants around the perimeter, to attach a facade or photo grid on top of the chain-link.

Welded mesh

The material got its name because of the manufacturing method, when the rods are welded together and a metal grid is obtained. It is sold in sections.

Unlike chain-link, welded mesh is much stronger and lasts longer.

Ready-made fence kits are available for sale, consisting of posts with holes for fasteners, fasteners and welded mesh spans.

Polymer (PVC) coated welded mesh has gained wide popularity. The material is resistant to any environmental influences (precipitation, sun, temperature extremes). The color does not fade in the sun.

3D mesh fences are interesting. Raw materials outwardly seem voluminous. Fences are made from it both in the private sector and in parks and playgrounds.

Metal fence

Manufactured from profiled steel sheets, which are cut into strips of the same width. This is a great replacement for a wooden picket fence.

Metal fence is durable, resistant to moisture, temperature extremes. A fence made of good metal without external damage will not rust even over the years.

Read the article: "How not to make a mistake when choosing a picket fence."

A simple fence is mounted from a euro picket fence in one row, with gaps. To make the design look original, the planks are fixed with a checkerboard pattern (overlapping on both sides) or on the principle of blinds (horizontally at an angle).

The combination of pillars and plinth made of bricks with spans made of euro picket fence looks beautiful. An example of such a solution is in the photo above.

When trees, shrubs, flowers are planted near the fence, it is recommended to fasten the planks with gaps so that light and air can enter the area.

Metal siding

Metal siding - polymer-coated steel panels imitating natural wood. Performance characteristics, installation procedure is similar to a profiled sheet.

Thematic material: “How to make a metal siding fence with your own hands”.

If shaped pipes are chosen as pillars, then the fence will look neater when the pillars are painted in the color of metal siding.

Metal siding fence on stone or metal poles looks good. Such a fence will hide the site from prying eyes.

Forged

Luxurious decoration of a country estate. Forged sections go well with stone, brick pillars.

Creating wrought iron products is beyond the power of people without experience. Standard forged gratings are available. But artistic forging will have to be ordered from the masters.

Recommended:

A feature of forged cloth is the visibility of the site, so often the owners from the inside sheathe the fence with corrugated board or polycarbonate to make the estate closed.

Gates with a wicket can be part of a wrought iron structure or a good addition to a conventional fence made of other material.

An alternative is to plant tall shrubs in the yard along the fence, as shown in the photo above.

This is an example of a fence with artistic forging sections. From the yard, the site is closed with densely planted trees and shrubs.

From wood

Wood is the most demanded material in the construction of a fence for a garden, a summer residence, around a garden area.

Affordable price, beautiful appearance and ease of installation allow the owners to do all the work themselves.

The raw material will be constantly outdoors, so it is important to protect the wood from moisture, insects and fire.

Edged and unedged boards, slabs

These are types of lumber with varying degrees of processing and grinding. The edged board is completely cleaned of bark, carefully polished, has a neat appearance.

The bark is only partially removed from an unedged board, so it costs an order of magnitude cheaper. But with a skillful approach, the fence will come out of it no less interesting.

Slab is generally classified as a waste of the woodworking industry, so it costs a penny, but the service life of such a fence is short.

Here is an example of an unusual unedged board fence. The material is carefully polished, impregnated with an antiseptic and painted. The top of the double-sided structure is protected by a steel bar. It was decided to decorate the product with flowers in pots, hung one on each section.

This is an example of a wooden shutter fence.

This photo shows a fence made of boards. Looks neat and original. Perfect addition to a rustic home.

Beam

Beam is more often used as a material for pillars, transverse logs, for the frame of gazebos or terraces. But if you wish, you can create an original fence from a bar yourself.

This simple solution simultaneously functions as a fence and a curb on the street.

And here is an example of a small fence at the entrance to the house - nothing more.

Fence

Fence are neatly sanded strips of the same width and length. They are inexpensive, so they are often taken for the installation of fences in the private sector.

Low picket fences painted white look noble. They are placed on the border of the plots, for zoning the garden or decorating the flower garden.

This picture shows a wooden picket fence, staggered, on stone supports. The solid structure protects the yard from the prying eyes of passers-by.

Here is a picket fence mounted in an arc or wave. Carefully executed differences in the height of the planks along the top make the design unusual. On sale there are trims with a carved top.

Rail

There are many ways to use wooden rails for a fence, but they are used purely for decorative purposes and to mark the boundaries of a property.

Lattices will become a neat element of garden zoning, the area around the gazebo, as well as beautiful supports for the growth of climbing plants.

The photo shows a classic American version of the fence. Looks neat and easy.

If you lay the slats horizontally on both sides, you can get an original solid wood fence.

Log

Log is rarely used as the main fence material. Only if the estate is designed in country style, rustic. The reasons for this are the high price of raw materials and the complexity of installation.

But this does not mean at all that it is impossible to build a fence from a log.

Stakes pointed at the top are driven into the ground with small gaps from each other. This design is similar to the old Russian stockade.

The fence looks original, reminiscent of lined up sharpened pencils.

Horizontal stacking of logs is also appropriate in combination with brick pillars and plinth.

Branches

A variant of a fence made from improvised materials that does not require investments.

Wattle is used as a temporary fence or for decoration purposes. They put it on the border of the plots, decorate the flower beds with it.

As a raw material, it is best to take a vine, hazel branches.

How to weave a decorative fence yourself, it is written in this article: "A fence from tree branches with your own hands. "

If the bars are properly installed, the service life of the fence reaches 5–8 years.

Such a solid wall can be made from a vine.

An example of flower bed decoration in the Russian style. Beauty is in simplicity and naturalness.

Wooden pallets (pallets)

As it turned out, wooden pallets can become an original basis for:

For the erection of a fence, pallets are used both as a whole and in disassembled form. It all depends on the wishes of the owners.

The advantage of using industrial pallets is that they are assembled from high-quality wood and thoroughly impregnated with antiseptics. Therefore, such a design will last more than one year.

If desired, the finished product, even over time, can be painted in any color.

Such raw materials can form the basis of a temporary fence while materials for a permanent one are purchased.

Made of bricks

Construction requires skills, time, significant financial expenses, but the result is a durable, reliable construction.

You will learn to appreciate all the complexities of the construction process and the benefits by reading the article: "Laying a brick fence."

An example of a fence built on a slope. The upper part of the sections is supplemented with forged elements, on the pillars there are protective caps made of galvanized steel.

A similar fence in a different color combination. The contrast looks very nice.

Here is an example of an interesting alternation of bricks of different colors within one section. Behind such a solid wall, the residents of the site can feel completely safe.

Made of stone

A stone structure is considered eternal. Natural rocks, minerals are not afraid of any impact, do not need additional processing or care.

To create a structure of stone, you will have to spend a lot of effort, time and money.

Skillful masons learned how to make interesting mosaics and paintings out of stones, to combine minerals of different colors and shapes.

A stone wall is a reliable defense of the estate. It is difficult to damage or climb over it.

An interesting solution is to combine stone sections with brick pillars. It looks unusual.

Fabric

Several options available.

Facade mesh

Dense fabric mesh. The upper part is equipped with rings for fastening.

Available in the following colors:

Rarely used as the main sectional material. More often, a ready-made fence made of welded gratings or chain-links is covered with a mesh, so that what is happening in the yard is less visible from the street.

The photo shows a chain-link fence covered with a facade mesh. The mesh must be tightly fixed to the posts, chain-link, otherwise it will begin to sag very quickly.

Camouflage net

Formerly used for military, fishing or hunting purposes.

Today, such a mesh is an excellent disguise for an old fence.

Used as an addition to chain-link mesh.

Available in natural colours:

Not durable material. The average shelf life is 5 years. Cheap products quickly lose their brightness in the sun.

This is the most inexpensive option for a summer cottage and a good disguise from neighbors.

Photo grid

Photo grid is a modern way of decorating new fences and restoring old ones. 3D images give the design a three-dimensional effect, and bright pictures look like real ones.

When buying a photogrid, it is important to pay attention to print quality, otherwise the material will quickly burn out in the sun.

In the middle of a blooming garden, this fence looks very harmonious.

In a similar way, it will be possible to update the sections of the chain-link, and the fence becomes practically invisible.

Plastic

There are several types of plastic raw materials that are suitable for fence sheathing.

Polycarbonate

Durable polymer sheets. They are actively used for sheathing fences, arbors, summer canopies, greenhouses. Available in different colors.

Polycarbonate is easy to cut and bends well. There are different types of transparency. Not afraid of the influence of the external environment. It is attached to the fence frame with self-tapping screws, bolts or rivets (optional).

The main stages of construction are discussed in the article: "Polycarbonate fence".

Polycarbonate goes well with forging. It acts as a screen against a forged background and emphasizes the beauty of metal patterns.

Lack of material - brittleness. It will crack if hit hard.

Plastic bottles, caps

Summer residents came up with the idea of ​​using plastic bottles as a raw material for fencing, so as not to spend money on building expensive structures around vegetable gardens.

High and low hedges are made from containers, solid and with gaps.

Plastic container lids can also be used. But you will have to stock up on a large number of them. The lids are sheathed with a finished chain-link fence. With a creative approach, you can get whole pictures.

Funny designs come out of glass containers. The bottles are mounted on a wooden frame (as in the photo) or filled with sand and laid out like a brick on a concrete mortar. The latter option is more reliable.

This is how quickly and easily the fence around the beds was put together.

With this fastening, the bottom of the bottles is cut off and they are put on top of each other. They are tied together with wire.

Concrete

From concrete, you can, having worked hard, lay out the fence yourself or buy ready-made sections. The latter option is even cheaper, and the installation will take less time. In addition, such structures can be repeatedly painted. Read more here: "Painting a concrete fence with your own hands."

Design examples in the photos above and below.

Shown below is a concrete fence that does not require a foundation. Finished spans are exposed using a crane. Such fences are often installed around industrial facilities.

Concrete block structures are popular. Their construction principle is similar to the installation of brick fences. But the light weight and large block sizes simplify and speed up the laying process.

Read the article "Aerated Concrete Block Fence" to understand the construction steps.

From car tires (old tires)

They lay low fences for gardens, flower beds, orchards. Tires are simply dug into the ground.

The advantage of such a fence is that it does not require investments.

Sand and soil can be poured inside the tires, flowers can be planted. Get a budget mini-flower garden.

From slate

Slate, which is used for fences, is obtained from a mixture of asbestos and cement by heat treatment. Sheets are flat rectangular or wavy. Color - grey.

When changing the roofing, slate often remains, which is then used to cover the fence. It is economical and practical.

To make the garden fence brighter and more attractive, paint the slate in the color you like.

Attach the sheets with an overlap with bolts, rivets. It turns out a solid wall that does not let in light.

If pieces of slate remain, they can be used to fence beds, flower beds.

Hedge

More seasonal fencing. It is not difficult to create it. It is enough to plant tall bushes, coniferous ornamental trees along the border of the site.

But the bushes need maintenance, so they will need to be trimmed periodically.

If you want climbing roses or wild grapes, plant them along a chain-link hedge. It will be convenient for the plant to trail around the cells of the grid.

Photo: hedge fence

These are the bizarre forms that originally trimmed green bushes take.

Gabion

Combined version of a metal mesh filled with stones. Looks very impressive.

Creating a gabion is not difficult. The main thing is to follow the recommendations.

Above is an example of an unusual combination of stone sections and small openings filled with pieces of colored glass.

An unusual way of fencing a territory. The staircase is also lined with stones. The house turns into an impregnable castle.

And if you use different types of cobblestones in shape, size, color, you get an unusual and beautiful mosaic and a fence in one design.

Interesting fences for summer cottages: design ideas

In addition to the standard ways of mounting the material, one-color painting or varnishing, decorating fences can be creative.

This is how you can revive a solid plank wall by hanging flowers in pots from the yard side of the poles.

This is a variant of the fence with horizontal planks and metal inserts. The outer part of the supports is decorated with climbing plants.

A dull palisade of pointed logs, painted in different colors, turned into a set of pencils.

An interesting hedge variant with a horizontal combination of plants in each row.

Metal welded gratings, designed in the form of chaotically running lines, will well complement a loft-style area.

A great option to color the picket fence this way. The fence has become not only a part of the decor, but also a material for playing with children.

Wattle in the country is always relevant, especially when the rods are tied together very tightly.

Ready-made metal sections for flower beds can be bought at the store and simply hammered into the ground. Against the background of greenery, they look very contrasting.

Carved handmade fences are as beautiful as artistic forging. Of these, they also create whole pictures, ornaments.

To learn how to make and install a carved fence at home, follow the link.

A well-thought-out idea for decorating a fence will turn it into a highlight of the estate. In this case, the use of expensive materials, equipment for installation is not necessary at all.

95 photos of cheap and high quality projects

Some homeowners consider the use of profiled sheeting to fence the site frivolous. This article will tell you why this is an erroneous opinion, as well as teach you how to choose the right materials and independently install a corrugated fence.

Brief content of the article:

Why choose this particular fence

This building material has many advantages, the main of which is high speed and ease of installation. Any person can install a fence of this type.

You do not need to be qualified as a builder and have a specialized tool in your arsenal - a standard one that every home master will do.

The only difficulty will be welding, but if you do not have the apparatus and the relevant skills, you can do everything without it. Other advantages:


With the right approach to the choice of materials, you can get an excellent solution that will decorate and make your suburban area original. Look at the photo of the corrugated fence to make sure.

Planning and layout of the site fencing

It is recommended to draw up a schematic drawing before starting work. On it, it is necessary to mark the installation site of the corrugated board fence, taking into account the relief, the location of buildings, access roads, trees and shrubs.

Be sure to mark on the drawing where the gate will be mounted, the places of lowlands and hills, the location of the support pillars. Record the height of the fence and the length of its straight sections.

When planning the framework, consider that the profiled sheet has a high windage. The higher the fence, the thicker the transverse logs should be.

If you decide to make a sectional structure, make the distance between the posts a multiple of the width of 1-2 profiled sheets. The dimensions of the corrugated board for the fence differ for each manufacturer - keep this in mind when making calculations.

How to choose the right material

Decking is available in several types with their own markings. Before buying it, pay attention to the letter and digital indicator that characterize this building material.

Letters are as follows:

"H" - the product has a large thickness and a high profile with longitudinal grooves that act as stiffeners. It is used in the construction of load-bearing roofs and walls, as well as for the equipment of fixed formwork of monolithic structures.

It has increased strength, but due to the higher price, the use of such corrugated sheets for fences is not economically justified.

"C" - a specialized product for wall cladding. It is characterized by a small sheet thickness and a profile height not exceeding 21 mm, which makes it very light. Mainly used for building fences. The cheapest of the presented, but less durable compared to other types.


"NS" - intermediate type of products. The thickness of the sheet is average - 35-40 mm. It is most often used as a loaded element in wall cladding and shed construction, but is generally quite versatile. It can be used for fencing the territory, but most of the strength characteristics of the material will remain unclaimed here.

"MP" is another universal type widely used in construction. Somewhat more expensive than "C", but also more resistant to damage. Ideal for building a fence.

The numerical value includes the sheet thickness and width. The length of each manufacturer is set arbitrarily.

For the fence, the best choice would be products with a wave height of 18-21 mm and a sheet thickness of 0.6 mm. Smaller values ​​will lead to a decrease in the reliability of the structure, and large ones will lead to unnecessary costs without any advantages.

The coating of the profiled sheet is also different. Remember that galvanized products last no more than 30 years, and those coated with polyester - no more than 50. The latter are naturally more expensive.

Any material can be used as support posts, but the simplest, most reliable and affordable is a metal pipe. Its required parameters are directly dependent on the expected load.

If you want to use round pipes, their diameter should be from 60 to 100 mm, rectangular - 60x40 or 40x40 mm. Thickness - 2 mm. Fence posts with smaller parameters will not withstand gusts of wind.

Cross beams must be made of rectangular pipes with parameters 40x40 or 40x20 mm. It is better not to use wood products, as they tend to rot at the attachment points. This will affect the appearance of the profiled sheet and reduce its service life.

A metal corner will not work either. It will not be able to provide normal wind resistance. The wall thickness of the crossbars should not exceed 2 mm, otherwise it will be difficult to wrap the screws.

To assemble a fence frame for corrugated board without using welding, you will need special brackets and hardware designed for fastening. You can use rivets, bolts or drilling screws.

For screwing profiled sheets, it is better to choose the option with a neoprene rubber gasket. It will provide a tight pressing without damaging the surface.


Calculation of materials, approximate cost

To correctly calculate the required amount of building materials and find out how much the fence will cost, do the following:

Determine the required number of sheets. To do this, divide the total length of the fence by the width of the sheet, taking into account the overlap. If the fence will be sectional, subtract the total size of the posts. Make rounding up.

The calculation must be made in pieces according to a given height, and not according to the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe required amount of corrugated board, otherwise you can easily make a mistake.

Determine the number of racks. For a solid fence, divide the total length by the length of the distance between the posts. It should not be more than 3 meters, otherwise you will have to increase the thickness of the racks and the number of crossbars.

In the case of a sectional fence, the number of posts is determined by the number of sections. Don't forget about corners, gate and door placements. The height of the posts should be equal to the height of the fence plus 30% for the recess into the soil.

Count the number of cross members. With a fence height of less than 2 meters, two crossbars are used, each at a distance of 30 cm from the edge, more than three crossbars. To find the total molding, multiply the number of rows of crossbars by the total length of the fence.


The required number of brackets is determined by multiplying the number of rows of cross beams by the number of posts. Count hardware, given that the sheet is fastened every 2 waves.

Installation work

The installation process of a corrugated fence consists of the following steps. First, clean the soil surface of any interfering objects. If you want the fence to serve the maximum period, you need to equip the foundation under it.

A simple strip foundation with a depth of 30-40 cm is suitable for this construction. Its width should be equal to or greater than the width of the support post. In places where the posts are installed, it is necessary to make pillows so that their soles do not come into contact with the soil.

Treat the posts with an anti-corrosion compound before installing them. At the beginning, put them in the corners and pull the rope, along which then align the rest. Check everything with a level or a plumb line so that the fence does not collapse later. Now you can pour the solution.

When the concrete has dried well, proceed with the installation of the lag. If the fence is solid, this is done end-to-end at the front of the post. If sectional - at the back with a holder. There is another option - on the sides. Its advantage is the possibility of fastening the corrugated board in addition to the post itself. But this process is more labor intensive.

And the last step - screwing profiled sheets. There are no difficulties here, just press them to the structure and fasten them with self-tapping screws. At the end, it is recommended to treat the attachment points with special paint to prevent rust.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in the installation of such a design. But if you doubt your abilities, it is better to entrust this task to an organization that installs turnkey corrugated fences. Just choose a proven one so that later there are no problems.


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