Today, more and more often there are deaf and high metal fences, designed to fence off the site from the whole surrounding world, like a fortress wall. But there are still romantics who build a wooden fence, and even decorate it so that the whole street seems to be more elegant and more cheerful.
Types of wooden fences for cottages
Initially, when the wooden fence just appeared, it had the appearance of either braids or paling. Today these two species can also be found, although not often. Non-standard solutions are becoming more popular. So, what are the main types of wooden fences:
- wooden grating;
- fence;
- palisade;
- wattle;
- fence-chess;
- ladder;
- "ranch";
- wicker fence of boards.
Today, probably more often than others, you can meet a wooden fence for a summer cottage in the form of a fence . It's just a board, nailed to the horizontal slats with a different gap between themselves. The width of the fence can be anything. And if there is no distance between them, the fence turns out to be deaf.
Another common wooden fence for cottages is a lattice. Along with the fence-ladder and fence in the style of "rancho", it is gradually gaining recognition in the post-Soviet space.
Care of a wooden fence
The tree is known to be a hygroscopic material that is often exposed to rotting and molding. In addition, it contains bugs and other insects. And in order to extend the life of the fence, it needs proper care.
How to process a wooden fence in the country, in order to preserve its beauty and functionality? Today the market has special mixtures that prevent the appearance of fungus and bugs. In addition to this treatment, the fence must be opened by varnishing or painting.
From the appearance of decay, wood is well protected by antiseptics. Only to process them wood it is necessary when it is already well dried. Particular attention and diligence during processing should be given to places that will come into contact with the ground, as well as the tops of the boards.
Often over time, the loops of a wooden fence are blurred, which is caused by the drying of the tree in the heat. Therefore, care for the wooden fence should include periodic repairs of hinges and bolts.
Crossing the same fence from a tree can be the result of the rotting of its lower part. In this case, you need to dig a hole and remove the decayed part of the fence, in exchange, installing poles of concrete. The wooden and concrete parts of the fence are fastened with bolts and spacers, and the pit is covered with broken brick.
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