The metal post is the basis for the fence

Order on the plot begins withdurable beautiful reliable fence and gate. To ensure that the fence meets the highest requirements, it is made of materials with good technical characteristics. The metal post is the basis of a reliable design. In order to properly choose it, you need to understand the technical characteristics of metals.

Understand what diameter is needed for retentiondifferent types of span fences, dimensions and weight of gate wings. But not every developer has this knowledge. This article is written to help non-professionals.

As a building material the post is metallicare divided into two types. The first of these is a steel pipe, corresponding to certain GOSTs. Let's make a small digression, or rather give a recommendation. In our country GOST became an optional condition. Any product must comply with specifications (technical specifications), that is, be manufactured from materials that have the minimum acceptable technical characteristics. The case became voluntary GOST. But so far the products produced by it are of the highest quality. The fence and the gate are a serious matter, therefore it is not recommended to purchase a metal post made for them according to the specifications. So, let's go further. A pipe for fences should be produced in accordance with GOST, which meets a number of technical requirements. The metal post for the fence can be in the cross section in the form of a square or a rectangle. To it often on all length in two or three places hooks or laths are welded. The first are necessary for fixing the mesh-mesh. On the second fix the fence sections of wood and metal profile.

The length of a metal post should not be less thantwo meters. This characteristic should be increased if the distance between the fence posts is more than one and a half meters. In most cases, metal poles 60x60 are used to erect fences. Another important condition is load-bearing. It should be distributed evenly.

But no matter how reliable metal is, he is veryis susceptible to corrosion. To protect from it, the metal post should be cleaned from the rust and cleaned after installation. Do not leave the top of the pipe open. Usually it is welded with metal covers. Recently, manufacturers offer ready-made poles for the fence, closed with plastic plugs. This greatly facilitates the task of maintaining the integrity of the pipe.

Reliability and quality are, of course, conceptsparamount. But you want to see your own private garden with a beautiful fence with a harmonious fit. Therefore, in the building materials market, decorative metal poles are increasingly appearing. To give them an unusual and interesting look, different shapes are welded to the top of the pipe: balls, forged branches, rhombuses. Such racks or sold separately, or included in the system of decorative complexes. Of course, such fences are more aesthetic, but the price is corresponding to them.