Brick fence. Advantages and disadvantages

Brick fence is considered one of the oldest types of fencing. In fact, it is the next following the wooden constructions. Usually a brick fence consists of brick pillars and spans. Previously, structures from one material were used. Today, along with the brick, in the fence can be used profiled (for the construction of spans), pipes for the pillars (they are lined with brick). Such constructions are called combined. The foundation for a brick fence can be made both from the same brick, and with the use of concrete.

Many fences of this type are solid ("deaf"). Technology allows you to build and "semi-stupid" structures. However, this option is not so often implemented.

It is necessary to note the high operational qualities that a brick fence possesses. For strength and reliability, the structure is often not inferior to a concrete structure.

The undoubted advantage of a brick fence is also the diversity of external forms. This is due to the fact that the construction of the structure is carried out using individual elements. This allows you to get a variety of decorative patterns, erecting, for example, a brick fence with your own hands. However, in this case, you need to know the technology of masonry. To give even greater originality, forged elements are used as the design in the upper part of the fence .

Despite the fact that brickwork is a relatively time-consuming process and takes a certain period of time - more than assembling ready-made modules (concrete slabs, forged structures, sheets of corrugated board and others) - the fence serves a relatively long time. Ten to twenty years later, under the influence of atmospheric precipitation, the brick may be destroyed: cracks and crevices may appear. In this case, in order to prevent subsequent destruction, it is necessary to repair problem areas in time. The repair is carried out using brick and mortar cement.

Refresh or give originality to the appearance of the fence can be by staining it. The paint is then used to be resistant to atmospheric phenomena. As a result, after repair and painting, even a fairly old brick fence will look like a new one.

It should be said that the erection of the fence requires certain costs. To build a brick fence today is a pleasure relatively expensive. Many owners of their own sites prefer to use cheaper materials, such as concrete or corrugated board. This is mainly due to the fact that for the construction of the fence, only a bricks will require a lot of material. Accordingly, the cost of the entire volume of material will be quite high. In addition, as already mentioned, knowledge of masonry technology is necessary. It should be noted that the brick fence - the construction is quite heavy, in this regard, it is necessary to strictly comply with the construction technology. It is advisable to invite a highly skilled mason to carry out the work.

For greater stability, durability and reliability of the structure in the construction of brick fence arrange two foundations: the lower and upper.

To fill the bottom base you need to dig a trench. Its width should be somewhat larger than the width of the future fence. The depth of occurrence will depend on the characteristics of the soil on the site. The trench is filled with concrete in compliance with the technology. The material should be given strength and freeze.

For the construction of the top foundation, decorative materials are frequently used as linings. Very popular is the natural stone. The upper foundation, lined in this way, looks quite original.