The metal post is the basis for the fence

The order on the plot starts with a solid beautiful and 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 to hold different types of span fences, the size and weight of the gate wings. But not every developer has such knowledge. This article is written to help non-professionals.

As a building material, the metal pillar is divided into two types. The first of them 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 manufactured 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 fastening the mesh-netting. The second fixes the fence sections of wood and metal profile.

The length of a metal post should be at least two meters. This characteristic should be increased if the distance between the racks of the fence is more than one and a half meters. In most cases for the erection of fences used metal poles 60x60. Another not less important condition is the load bearing. It should be distributed evenly.

But no matter how reliable the metal is, it is highly prone to corrosion. To protect against it, the metal post should be cleaned from the rust and cleaned after installation. Do not leave the upper part 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, paramount concepts. 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 also the price for them is appropriate.