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What is the name of the mesh for the fence. Metal mesh and its types. Netting mesh dimensions

Manufactured using special equipment contact welding several metal wires arranged perpendicular to each other. The mesh comes out of the machine in the form of a web, 2 to 3 m wide. Then this wide web is cut with circular knives into strips of the desired length. Well, the last stage in the production of welded mesh is its folding into rolls, by winding it on special spools.
There are truly a huge number of applications for welded mesh: from the manufacture of cages and aviaries for animals and birds, to concrete reinforcement and strengthening brickwork. We will not list all these areas, but will focus on the main ones:

1) Production of cages for animals and birds. Typically, the mesh from which cells will be made must meet certain parameters:

• high corrosion resistance;
• strong welded joints;
• the correct geometry of the cells along the entire length of the roll;

These requirements for the mesh are due to the fact that animal droppings are a very strong catalyst for corrosion on metal, which means that the zinc coating of the wire must be thick enough. The geometry of the cells also plays an important role, since an uneven cell can not only injure your pet's paws, but also prevent the litter from falling out of the cage freely. And, of course, it is worth mentioning the strength of welded joints, because it is thanks to high-quality welding that the mesh does not lose its properties during operation.

2) Construction of fences and enclosures.

If you decide to protect your site, welded mesh will be the perfect solution to this problem. Installation of this type of fencing is possible with a minimum set of tools and building skills in general. Fences made of welded galvanized mesh or PVC-coated mesh have a number of advantages over any other fences:

• ease of installation;
• no need for periodic maintenance;
• a welded mesh fence does not obscure the fenced area and does not interfere with its ventilation;
• long service life and high reliability of the fence;
• beautiful aesthetic appearance fences.

And so we see that the welded mesh fence has quite significant benefits in front of fences from the same chain-link mesh, or with a wooden picket fence.

Installation of a fence made of welded galvanized or PVC coated mesh is quite simple and can be divided into several stages:

1. Installation of fence posts: wooden or metal posts are concreted into the ground to a depth of 0.5 to 1 m, depending on the height of the fence.
2. Installing the grid on the posts: the grid is attached to the posts using clamps or special fasteners. A prerequisite installation of such a fence is that the mesh cannot be immediately pulled strongly. It should be evenly adjacent to the posts along the entire length of the fence, and the mesh will be stretched a little later.
3. Mesh tension: It is worth noting that the tension of the welded mesh is quite specific. The mesh attached to the posts begins to be stretched by bending horizontal wires along the centers of the cells, so the horizontal lines of our fence take on a wavy look, and the mesh is evenly stretched along the entire length of your fence.

3) Reinforcement (strengthening) of walls, self-leveling floors and plaster. No construction is complete without concreting, plastering, or bricklaying. Also, no construction can do without a welded mesh, thanks to which walls and floors are given additional rigidity, and when plastering walls, the mesh also acts as a frame, thanks to which the mortar that has not yet hardened will perfectly adhere to the walls. In construction, galvanized or black welded mesh is mainly used, while the cell is selected based on the work being done.

Welded roll meshes also differ in the type of anti-corrosion treatment. If the production task is to protect the mesh from the negative effects of the external environment, the wire is pre-galvanized. The zinc layer effectively resists any aggressive environment and perfectly protects the mesh from premature corrosion. In addition to galvanizing the wire, it has become increasingly popular to protect the mesh by applying a green PVC layer on it. This material is somewhat reminiscent of hard rubber, it tightly and evenly envelops the entire mesh fabric, so that the mesh does not corrode and has a long service life. A feature of this mesh can be called the fact that PVC gives it additional rigidity, and this, in turn, allows you to save on the thickness of the wire and on the price of the mesh as a whole. The main advantage of PVC coating, over the same galvanizing, is that the mesh gets very aesthetic appearance. It was the desire of people to make the fence less visible against the background of trees and other vegetation that served as the main impetus for the invention of PVC-coated mesh.

Welded masonry mesh, or armored belt

This type of mesh is made using the same contact welding method, with the only difference that the masonry welded mesh (armor belt) is not wound into rolls, but remains in the form of cards.
This is done on purpose to make it easier to work with it. Also, in the manufacture of masonry mesh, not a smooth wire is taken, but the so-called "variable profile wire VR-1", with a diameter of 3 to 20 mm. Such a wire has transverse notches along its entire length, giving it additional rigidity.

The equipment on which the armored belt is made is also different: the voltage applied to the electrodes is higher than in the manufacture of rolled welded galvanized mesh; the machines themselves are much simpler and cheaper, due to the fact that the requirements for the masonry mesh are much simpler.

There are not so many applications for masonry welded mesh, or armored belts - mainly reinforcement of concrete floors, foundations, plaster layers and the manufacture of reinforced concrete.

When buying reinforcing meshes, you should pay attention to several parameters, such as:

• Actual wire thickness: do not forget that the characteristics of the mesh written in construction stores on the price tags do not always correspond to reality, and in our time the vast majority of manufacturers take the opportunity to underestimate the actual thickness of the wire, thereby lightening the mesh and reducing its reinforcing properties.
• Actual mesh size: As with wire thickness, mesh size directly affects the strength of the mesh fabric and the reinforcing properties of the masonry mesh as a whole.
• Strength of welded joints: this parameter, I think, does not need to be described, since its name speaks for itself. Strong welded mesh connections are the key to a solid foundation for your home and you should not save on this.

Summing up the information about the welded masonry mesh, I would like to note that the armored belt plays an incredibly important role in construction, because this mesh itself is the “skeleton” on which our houses, garages and office buildings. Therefore, if you want to build a really solid house, or make high-quality concrete floors in workshops and industrial premises- choose only a high-quality mesh that will provide the necessary reinforcing properties!

Wicker mesh, or "Rabitz" mesh

I will not be mistaken in calling this grid one of the most common on the entire planet. After all, each of us, almost every day, sees it on fences, anti-vandal fences of pillars and simply on the windows of hardware stores. Due to the simplicity and low cost of production, the chain-link mesh is an excellent building material. It is made of black, galvanized and PVC coated wire. Often has a height of 1 to 2 m and a length of about 10 m.

Let's look at the main areas of application of this so popular grid:

1. Production of fences and protections.

This area of ​​application is the main one for this grid. And this is not surprising, because the "chain-link" is inexpensive, it is impossible to tear it, thanks to the peculiarities of its manufacture. A fence made of such a mesh perfectly passes air and does not obscure your site, and its installation is not much harder to install a fence from a welded rolled grid.

2. Production of enclosures for animals and birds.

"Rabitz" has a very wide range of its cells (from 12x12 to 75x75mm) and the wire from which it is made (from 1.5 to 4mm), which makes possible application this mesh when constructing aviaries for keeping birds and animals of almost any size. When installed, the "chain-link" mesh has a rather elastic appearance, so even the largest animals, leaning on it, will not break the mesh.

As in the case of welded mesh, the main thing to pay attention to when buying a chain-link is the actual wire thickness and mesh size, as well as the quality of the protective coating (hot-dip galvanizing or PVC coating).

The hinged mesh appeared relatively recently, but it immediately received a very wide use, thanks to its main feature- there is not a single rigid wire connection in it! However, these are far from all the trump cards of the hinged grid, it is also worth noting its cells, which change their size from smaller to larger. And so, what is a hinged mesh, and what is it used for.

Hinged meshes are made of wire, galvanized strictly according to GOST3282-74. Wire is fed into special machines, which forms horizontal threads of the grid, in turn, vertical threads are obtained from another wire, which makes several turns around a horizontal wire. Thus, the hinged mesh has no welded joints, which makes this mesh very strong. At the same time, its production is less costly due to energy savings on welding equipment, etc.

Special attention it is worth paying attention to the cell in the hinged grid, because it gradually increases from the bottom edge of the roll to the top. This is done for this: the installed mesh has small cells below that do not let small animals through. As you move to the top edge of the roll, the cell increases. It was the desire to reduce the cost of the mesh by rationally changing the cell that led to the fact that the hinged mesh began to have a number of undeniable advantages in comparison with other fencing materials: it became very durable, its price dropped significantly.

Thus, the hinged mesh became best solution when fencing large areas (fields, forests, nature reserves), because it fulfills all the requirements for a fence - it does not allow small or large animals to enter the fenced area, while it does not obscure or interfere with its ventilation. And add here also an increase in the distance between the posts up to 3-3.5m, and you will get incredible savings on the fence, without any harm to quality.

By the way, poles for hinged nets are also unusual, primarily because they are often made of solid logs and installed at a great distance from each other. This was achieved thanks to reinforced wires running along the upper and lower edges of the roll, and allowing the mesh to be stretched with great force.

Canned mesh, or corrugated mesh for screens

Another kind of grid with a rather interesting specifics of its application. The peculiarity of the canned mesh lies in the method of processing the wire before its manufacture, namely, in the so-called "zigovka". The process of beading is quite simple: the straightened wire passes between the gears, which give it a wavy profile with a given bending step. After the wires have been given the desired wave-like profile, they are intertwined with each other on special machines, so that the points of contact fall clearly on the concave part of the wave. As a result, we get a grid map of the dimensions we need, the wires in which are intertwined with each other, like threads in a fabric.

It should be noted that as a result correct selection materials for repair or construction, you will get a quality result of your work. Particular attention must be paid to building nets, of which there are several options.

The selection of a grid for construction plays a particularly important role, because in this case it all depends on whether the grid you have chosen can perform the necessary functions.

So, let's look at several options for building grids:

• Grid perforated - exhaust.
• Welded reinforcing mesh, as well as masonry.

Now let's look at these types of networks in more detail.

Perforated - exhaust mesh is considered one of the cheapest models, which is used when carrying out facing or plastering work. This mesh is very flexible, durable, and voluminous, which once again confirms its practicality and the need for construction works Oh. The cells of this grid are made in the form of a rhombus. Depending on how difficult the construction work will be, the unevenness of the surface, there are several types of cells, as well as different thicknesses of the mesh itself.

As a result of selecting the correct thickness and mesh size, a very thick layer of grout can be applied and the mesh can withstand such heavy loads.

When installing underfloor heating, this version of the grid is even welcome. Flooring always represents a surface on which a large load will be carried out, as a result of which it is necessary to choose a grid here that will have small cells, as well as a fairly wide jumper.

It is important to know that in our market you can often buy low-quality mesh, because some sellers try to sell not only high-quality products, but simply sell what they have.

Many try to order goods that are cheaper, and no one pays much attention to quality. IN this case it is worth considering the main quality parameters that you just need to pay attention to when choosing a construction mesh.

So, these quality parameters include:

• Material thickness.
• Jumper thickness.
• Cell size.
• Fragility of metal.

The next type of mesh is welded.

Important information is that such a mesh is made of wire. As a result of the unique and special structure of the mesh, it becomes very rigid and as a result of such strength has gained immense popularity and demand. This mesh differs from others in that the wire from which it is made is welded together, and the cells have the shape of a square or rectangle.

There are several types of such a grid, depending on what kind of coverage it can be used on:

• For plaster work.
• For laying underfloor heating.
• During the construction of fences.
• Manufacture of fences and cages.
• Manufacture of fences and protection cases.

For plastering, it is better to choose a mesh that does not have a coating with small cells.

It is worth remembering that if the surface is more uneven in order to apply the plaster layer, you should choose a mesh that has smaller mesh sizes.

When laying floors that have heating, where there is a large load on flooring, it is necessary to choose a wire mesh without mesh coating.

If you decide to make a fence out of the mesh, you can use a mesh with large cells. These are galvanized meshes, which for for long years will not change their appearance.

In the manufacture of fences, as well as various cages, pay attention to the nets that are made of very thick wires, since these models are more stable and stronger. In order to make the structure indoors, you can use an uncoated mesh, or simply galvanized.

For the manufacture of various fences and protection cases, you can opt for nets with medium-sized cells. In this case, you need to choose a galvanized mesh.

It should be noted that when choosing welded meshes, it is important to pay attention to the quality of welding, because this is the main parameter by which you can determine how strong this model is. If welding withstands mesh kinks, it means that the mesh is made firmly and of high quality.

It is important to know that when choosing a mesh with a galvanized coating, this coating can be applied in two ways:

• hot dip galvanizing . So, during hot galvanizing, the mesh is lowered into hot zinc liquid. This is the highest quality coating, because in this case the solution has the ability to get into all the holes of the mesh, and makes it more reliable. The metal is impregnated with this solution, and the grid becomes galvanized.
• Electro-galvanizing . Electro-galvanizing is done by applying a layer of zinc to the mesh using electricity. The mesh that has this coating is quite smooth, but it will disappear after a while. This coating is cheaper, and as a result, the mesh itself costs less.

In addition, there are a number of disadvantages of such a grid:

• The zinc layer is much thinner than in hot dip galvanizing.
• Zinc does not impregnate the metal, which makes the mesh not so high quality.
• As a result, this mesh model will quickly begin to rust, and after two years the zinc layer will completely disappear.

It is necessary to pay attention to the place of welding. The fact is that if there are black spots at the joints of the wire, this means that this mesh was cooked from wire that was already galvanized.

As a result, we note the most important points that should attract our attention:

• The quality of welding at wire crossings.
• Coating quality.
• Cell size.

The base is a steel wire with a diameter of 3 – 5 mm. The average size cells - 100 * 150 mm, popular shapes - square, rectangle. It is issued in cards (sections in the form of a square) with a size of 2 * 2.5 m.

All bars of the welded mesh are fastened together at the intersections spot welding, hence the name.

It is considered the most durable and reliable type for fencing.

Each sectional wire element is supplemented with stiffeners, which significantly increases the stability of the finished structure.

Available in the following colors:

• blue;
• red;
• white;
• green.

Welding technology is carried out in two ways:

1. pre-galvanized. A significant drawback is that during the connection of the rods by welding, part of the galvanization peels off, which causes corrosion on the metal surface.
2. Galvanizing after welding. Much more efficient than the first method. The fence will be more durable, more resistant to the effects of the external environment. It is possible to apply an additional polymer layer.

Most welded fences are made with ledges that prevent intruders from entering the territory.

Sectional mesh is used for modular fences around country cottages, private sports grounds, industrial buildings.

When creating a decorative hedge, corrugated rods can be used, which visually make the patterns voluminous. Welded mesh with a 3D effect will look beautiful and last at least 20 years.

Among the main advantages of this material are:

• choice of any height of the fence;
• quick assembly of sections due to the assembly of fasteners;
• possibility of replacement old map to a new one;
• strength, resistance to mechanical damage;
• aesthetics.

Flaws:

• high price;
• heavy weight, which requires the involvement of assistants during the installation of sections;
• if the mesh is not galvanized and there is no polymer layer on it, the fence will have to be painted periodically.

For the installation of spans, you will additionally need metal corners and profile pipes.

corrugated

Photo: football field perimeter fence

Another name is caniled. Made from black carbon steel. The wire profile is bent, giving it a wave-like shape. The rods are then intertwined with each other like thread in the production of fabric. It has high strength and rigidity, due to which it is produced not in rolls, but in cards.

The diameter of the bars ranges from 2 to 7 mm.

For country, sports fences, a corrugated mesh up to 3 mm thick is sufficient.

The cell sizes are different: from 1 * 1 to 10 * 10 cm. For fences, it is better to take material from largest size cells.

Such raw materials will become the basis of a strong and reliable fence, but its only drawback will be its high cost.

With polymer coating (Euro mesh)

If you choose durable and at the same time beautiful material for the fence affordable price, then the euro grid, one of the types of welded, is perfect. It is made of interlacing steel wire, covered with a layer of PVC on top. The polymer is applied by baking.

Diameter - 2.5 mm. Cell size - 50*50, 100*50 mm. It goes on sale in rolls. The height of each is 2 or 1.5 m, the length is 25 m.

Photo: using the euro grid as a private area fence

Advantages of a mesh polymer coated the following:

• provides high structural rigidity;
• strong and reliable;
• is inexpensive;
• does not fade, does not crack;
• resistant to moisture, temperature changes.
• presented in different colors;
• looks beautiful.

One square meter such a fence will come out many times cheaper than a fence made of chain-link, wood, siding or corrugated board, and in terms of service life, the euronet is not inferior to any of the other types.

In the event that the surface of the mesh is damaged, unprotected steel begins to rust, so you need to carefully select the mesh, inspecting the surface for cracks and defects.

Lightweight

Made from fine wire resembling threads. The transverse and longitudinal bars are attached to each other by a hinge assembly. The size of the cells within one roll varies. First, there are cells with a height of 15 cm and decrease with each row to 5 cm, then increase again. This type of weaving provides the mesh with sufficient strength, despite the fact that the wire is thin.

Photo: using lightweight mesh as a temporary fence

This is the most cheap look metal mesh, but it is recommended to use it only when installing a temporary fence, since its service life does not exceed 5 years.

gabion

This original fence is made from rectangular, square, cylindrical welded or twisted wire boxes, the cells of which can have different shapes and sizes. Moreover, the boxes are not left empty, but filled with natural materials (cut trees, stones, gravel). This innovation in landscape design will make the decoration of the estate out of the fence.

Photo: gabions in landscape design

Polymer, PVC

It is created from extruded polymer fibers that are intertwined with each other, forming a mesh. Often used:

• as garden trellis to separate the zones of the flower bed, front garden;
• as the main fence for a summer cottage;
• for emergency construction (in rare cases).

Sold in rolls, weighs a little.

Photo:

At the same time, it is an excellent support for climbing plants.

Other advantages of plastic mesh include:

1. Mounting speed. Roll material allows you to assemble fences without unnecessary joints and additional fasteners.
2. Ease of transport due to light weight.
3. Large selection of colors, cell shapes.
4. Resistant to any influence of the external environment.
5. Design safety. There is no risk of injury, unlike a metal mesh.
6. Does not need care.
7. Service life up to 40 years.
8. UV resistant.
9. Non-toxic.

A significant disadvantage of PVC mesh is its low strength. Such a fence will not protect the estate from intruders, so it is better to use it for zoning the site.

Camouflage

Another name is camouflage. A great addition to the regular grid. Closes the backyard from the scorching sun, prying eyes. Previously, it was used only as a camouflage for military installations. Now used by private sector owners.

Photo: decorating the pier with a camouflage net

photogrid

It is used to decorate the finished fence. It is made of a polymeric cloth, on top of which an image is applied.

• solid (standard banner fabric);
• mesh.

For fences, the second type of photo grid is used due to the lack of windage during wind, good air exchange.

This fence is not visible from the street. This spectacular decoration homesteads are cheap.

Decorate with a photo grid outer part unsightly fence, construction work, recreational areas.

From fabric

It is made from a thin metal wire with a diameter of not more than 0.03 – 3 mm with the addition of polymers. On automated machines, perpendicular weaving is performed. The cells are very small. Woven mesh is sold in rolls. Rarely used for fencing, more suitable for masking construction work.

Photo: using fabric mesh as a temporary fence during construction

How to choose a quality mesh

To do this, you need to know a few secrets:

1. If you are purchasing a corrugated fence mesh, then you should take cards with large sizes cells so that light can better pass to the site.
2. The quality of the welded web can be determined by opening the roll and checking the density of the wire for breaking. At the junctions metal elements should not lag behind each other.
3. When buying a metal coating, it is recommended to clarify by what method the zinc layer was applied. Hot dip galvanizing is considered the most reliable. But the electrogalvanic method is not the most durable processing and is more often used for decorative purposes than for protective ones.
4. There should be no chips or cracks on the surface of the polymer mesh. Pay special attention to the joints.
5. The edges of any canvas should be neatly trimmed, folded.
6. All cells must be even and equal.

Most important point ‒check that the real grid parameters correspond to those specified in the documentation.

Prices for mesh and ready-made fences in Moscow and St. Petersburg

The cheapest chain-link mesh will cost from 30 rubles. for 1 sq. m., more durable - over 500 rubles. for 1 sq. m. The cost of installing a 1.5 m chain-link fence is from 364 rubles. for 1 linear meter (r.m.), with a height of 2 m - from 450 rubles. for 1 p.m.

The price for a welded fabric with dimensions of 50 * 50 * 3 mm in 0.5 * 2 m cards starts from 78 rubles. per 1 m, with dimensions of 100 * 100 * 5 mm in cards of 2 * 3 m increases to 115 rubles. for 1 m.

Installation of finished sections 2.5 m wide from a galvanized mesh with cells 50 * 50 mm, 2 m high will cost 1150 rubles. Welded wire sections decorated with patterns will cost twice as much.

With a competent approach to choosing a mesh for fencing, you can find quality material at an affordable price that will last a long time.

Metal grid a very simple element of a huge variety of building structures. But behind the unpretentious simplicity, there are many subtleties, features, types and subspecies of this building material. This article will help you understand the main types of metal mesh, help you choose one or another type of mesh that is suitable for your needs, and also tell you about the choice of the required quality.

The list opens with a simple welded mesh (GOST 3282-74), its name fully characterizes the method of its manufacture. These are rows of perpendicular steel wire welded at the intersection points. Most often you can find a mesh 1 or 1.5 meters wide, less often a wire 1.3, 1.8, 2 meters wide reveals itself. As a rule, the length of the mesh roll reaches 25-30 meters. The diameter of the wire rods varies within 2-4 millimeters, and the different mesh sizes from 6 to 50 mm and different form(square or rectangular). It should be remembered that what smaller size cells, the greater the margin of safety the mesh will have. Since steel is very susceptible to corrosion, it is characterized by galvanizing (zinc coating process). Technically, there are four types of galvanizing, but without delving into technological features, we can say that the amount of zinc will be directly proportional to the service life, which you should pay attention to when buying. Polymers are used as a corrosion protection option. And here's to you important advice- specify the diameter of the steel core in such designs, because the strength of the mesh is the key to a long service life. The polymer coating, of course, will significantly increase the resistance to moisture, salts and other chemical influences, but will not be able to compensate for the density of steel. Welding mesh is used for: reinforcement pavement, masonry, floors, plaster, as well as for the manufacture of cages (aviaries), greenhouses and fencing. Such metal meshes are an example of a simple, but very practical design facilitating the construction process whole line useful features. You can find the most different variants, satisfying any needs, so the company "Interstroy" has the most diverse grid on this site www.interstroynn.ru.

Next worth mentioning construction material in the form of a reinforcing mesh (GOST 23279-85). As you might guess, a reinforcing mesh is a mesh made of reinforcement (more precisely, corrugated wire) welded from perpendicular rods at their intersection points. Metal rods have a diameter of 3 to 40 mm (they are divided into heavy rod diameters from 12 mm, and light ones with a rod diameter of up to 10 mm), the mesh size can vary from 50 to 250 mm. This type metal mesh is extremely widespread, the range of application of the reinforcing mesh is unusually wide. Despite its impressive size, it can be used as a mesh for plaster, although more often, of course, it is used as a material for strengthening a wall frame or reinforcing a foundation. It copes well with reinforcing brickwork, erecting fences, constructing aviaries and cages. As well as simple welded mesh, the reinforcement mesh can be galvanized or coated with a layer of polymers to improve the protective properties in the face of corrosion from moisture and aggressive chemical attack. The reinforcing mesh covered with a protective layer can effectively and for a long time serve as a fence or an aviary, without succumbing to negative impacts environment.

I ask you to love and favor, the chain-link mesh familiar to everyone and everyone (GOST 5336-80). This grid is named after its German progenitor, the German inventor Karl Rabitz (in a different version of Rabitz) back in 1878. The mesh manufacturing process is very simple, a wire spiral is screwed into one another on a special machine. The raw material is steel wire of small diameter, with low content carbon, to ensure a high level of elasticity and flexibility. Mesh options are available in stainless steel or aluminium. But due to the imperfection of these materials in relation to the chain-link, they are not very popular with consumers. Of course, the trend towards coating the mesh with polymer and galvanizing also affected here, which in turn significantly increases the service life and resistance to aggressive environments, which is especially important due to the small diameter of the rod, and its insufficient resistance to weather conditions, as well as chemical influences. It should be remembered that a galvanized chain-link in a salty environment (by the sea) can oxidize, regardless of the quality and quantity of zinc, and a polymer one will be much more acceptable here. The average height of a roll supplied to the market is 1.5 meters, average length is equal to 10 meters. However, as a rule, the manufacturer can fulfill an order for a height of one to four meters, with a length of up to 20 meters. Be sure to pay attention to the ends of the mesh rolls, they must be tightly packed in strong paper, burlap or artificial fabric. The mesh is perfect for installing fencing and assembling an aviary, and can also sometimes be used for applying plaster.

As a fence for the site, many choose a grid. This option has many advantages. It is presented in a wide variety. Before installing a mesh fence around your house, you need to carefully study all the nuances of such a design, as well as the rules for its installation. Just getting to know characteristic features of all models of the range, you can choose the perfect fence for your site.

Features: advantages and disadvantages

Like any fence base, the mesh design has its own character traits. These include both positive and negative characteristics. The benefits of the grid include:

• ease of acquisition. It can be found in almost any building supermarket, where a large selection of these products is presented.
• The design is easy to install yourself. The installation takes only a few days, and if you do not work alone, then the structure can be installed even within a day.
• An important advantage is low cost grids. Compared to stone or brick fences, metal or plastic mesh has a much more affordable price. Its installation does not require a purchase additional materials and equipment, which helps to avoid the cost of tools.
• The fence is well ventilated. On a site with such a fence at any time of the year it is fresh and cool.
• In addition to air, the mesh also transmits light rays. This feature is very useful for plants on the site.

• Due to its non-monolithic design, the fence creates an optical effect of expanding the space on the site. It does not visually reduce the site, but on the contrary, adds spaciousness to the atmosphere.
• A fence of this type does not require pre-installation of the foundation. This feature helps to save energy, time and finances.
• Important quality grids - light weight. It is easy to carry from place to place, transport. Even for the fence large area All materials can be carried independently without causing harm to health.
• The surface of this design is almost impossible to tear

The disadvantages of the mesh material include the following:

• the mesh, in comparison with stone or wood, is unstable to strong natural disasters. In the event of an earthquake or hurricane, such a fence will not be able to stand in a level position for a long time.
• The protective function of such a fence is weakened. Uninvited guests will be able to enter your site by simply climbing over the fence.
• A mesh fence does not provide absolute privacy. Neighbors or passers-by can watch what is happening in your garden.
• Mesh weave is unstable to temperature changes. Since the material is non-monolithic, it is more amenable to thermal influences.

• The quality of the product is also affected by excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays.
• Thin mesh is easy to bend or deform by mechanical action.
• A fence made of such material requires careful maintenance. Periodically, it is necessary to do the restoration of the fence so that it can function normally.
• Compared to other materials, the mesh does not have a high level of aesthetics and attractiveness.
• Most of the materials from which a fence can be made are not resistant to excessive moisture.

Kinds

Mesh fences are far from a couple of models. They are classified according to several criteria into a fairly large number of species.

materials

According to the design and materials, fences include the following varieties:

• chain-link mesh - a very common type for a fence, which is a wicker version. It was invented back in the 19th century, as was the machine for its manufacture. The cells of the structure can have different sizes: from 0.25 to 0.7 cm. You need to choose the size, considering several factors:
  • Fine mesh does not transmit light well to the site. Her purchase is justified if there is no garden. For cottages where landings are made, it is most optimal to choose models with a cell size of 0.4 to 0.6 cm.
  • It is important that sectional fence was able to resist blows. Large cells are more resistant to mechanical stress. They are optimally chosen for playgrounds;
• wire, which is sometimes equipped PVC coated;
• plastic;
• galvanized wire with a polymer coating;
• stainless steel;
• soft iron wire.

Distinguish the following types grids depending on the coverage:

• galvanized fence is equipped with a special zinc layer, which prevents the appearance of rust as a result of environmental influences.
• A non-galvanized product is installed for painting. Such material must be painted immediately after installation. It is quite cheap, but more prone to negative impacts and corrosion.
• A more expensive option is the chain-link mesh with plastic coated. Plastic most effectively protects the fence from various influences, gives the product durability, while making it more expensive.

The chain-link mesh has a number of advantages, due to which most buyers prefer it:

• Democratic price;
• the possibility of reusing the dismantled structure;
• suitable for fencing various types plots, and not just summer cottages;
• it is easy to install;
• a similar mesh is sold in rolls, it is easy to complete and calculate the desired size.
• the chain-link mesh is quite resistant to temperature rises, it can withstand even very high rates.

Welded steel mesh used for many purposes. It is of two types:

• armored belt;
• square construction.

The diameter of the wire from which the product is made varies between 0.3-0.5 cm. At the intersection, the rods are welded to each other for greater reliability. If additional reinforced layers are created from the reinforcing mesh for the floor or walls, then square-cell structures are used for other purposes, which affects their shape and size.

• For the fence of the territories in which the animals will be, use roll structures , which must have a clear, uniform cell shape, be equipped with high-strength joints between the bars and have high corrosion resistance due to galvanization. The correct geometry of the compartments will help not to harm the pets and avoid the spread of debris and litter outside the enclosure. Strength is especially important, because among animals there are those who like to influence the fence in some way: butt, kick, and so on.
• For fencing summer cottages, stadiums or industrial enterprises use such varieties of welded mesh, which is sold layers. The area of ​​the squares is usually 10x15 cm. The design always lets in a lot of light, but it is more durable than the Rabitz mesh. The fence is equipped with stiffeners, which give it additional strength, clear outlines and provide more high level land protection.

• Welded technology is carried out in two ways. One of them involves pre-galvanizing. In the process of welding at the joints, galvanizing can peel off, which sometimes subsequently leads to corrosion in these places. If galvanizing is done after welding, then such a fence is more resistant to environmental influences. An additional polymer layer is applied to ensure greater resistance of structures to impacts. The undoubted advantages of a welded product are its strength and reliability. It will last for a long time, because it is more resistant to deformation, since the structure is rigid. The relief of the surface on which the fence is placed can be anything.

A fence of this type can be equipped with special protrusions that make it difficult to penetrate the site. In case of damage to the product, the situation can be easily corrected by replacing the damaged layer with a new one. Welded products are installed as a modular fence in areas around cottages. The difference of such a fence is that it consists of a set of elements. Sections, panels and various fasteners are supplied in the kit, which significantly speeds up the installation process of the fence.

plastic The fence consists of interwoven extruded fibers with a polymer compound. It is used for the following purposes:

• as a garden trellis. Such a plastic fence is convenient for individual flower beds, beds or garden areas.
• As the main fence of the site. The product often has the same design as the chain-link, but has its own advantages.
• As an emergency structure, it is convenient to use plastic products coated with a layer of paint that reflects light.

The advantages of plastic mesh fences are:

• possibility of installation without additional attributes;
• extreme lightness of design and ease of carrying;
• color variety of products;

• lack of corrosion and, as a result, resistance of polymeric materials to environmental influences;
• long service life, which often exceeds a decade;
• if during the operation of a metal structure there is a risk of injury, then the plastic alternative is absolutely safe;

• resistance to ultraviolet rays;
• ease of care. There is no need to cover the structure with a protective layer or enamel. You can clean the fence from pollution using ordinary water;
• the polymer material is non-toxic, therefore it does not cause diseases or allergies.

Among the shortcomings, one serious minus can be distinguished. Plastic fences do not provide full protection from the penetration of ill-wishers into the site.

They are easily amenable to mechanical stress, while there will be no noise warning about the appearance of robbers, unlike cases with metal structures. That is why it is recommended to use them not as the main fence, but as a partition on the site.

separate view mesh fencing is a corrugated mesh that is superior in strength to all other models. It is made by a special interlacing of metal rods, which is similar to that used in weaving. Metal rods are bent, and after weaving with each other, they are fixed. Their thickness can vary from 0.2 to 0.7 cm. Corrugated design can have different strengths:

• standard models.
• Models and partial corrugation. There is no corrugation on the wire from which they are made.
• Models with complex corrugation. Here the warp and weft have additional corrugated bends.

Raw materials for the manufacture of products with relief can be varied:

• carbon steel;
• high alloy steel;
• low carbon steel.

An unusual option for the design of the site is a gabion mesh. It is a welded or twisted mesh box filled with various materials.

Boxes most often have the shape of a rectangle or cylinder, they are sometimes made of reinforcing mesh. Cells can be hexagonal or rectangular shape. The most popular fillers are stone and wood saw cuts, but other building materials are sometimes used.

Lightweight metal mesh is used as a temporary fence on the site. Parts of the wire in this design are connected using a hinge assembly. In order for such a grid to be strong, cells of unequal size are made. With each row, their size decreases by 5-10 cm, and then becomes larger again. Such grids are convenient to use during construction work, but they are short-lived.

Colors

The range of shades in which hedge nets are made is not very wide. For each species, a certain range of colors is considered the most popular.

• Netting can have grey colour especially if it is galvanized. If the design is painted, then most often it is green or brown. Sometimes you can see yellow, black or red shades. The colored mesh requires compliance with the coloring standards, which involve the calculation of the coefficient for painting the lattice fence.
• Welded mesh is most often white or green. There are designs of blue and red tones.
• Plastic fences are often made orange, light green or yellow. This combination of colors helps to attract attention, and sometimes plays a decorative role.
• For originality, sections with a grid can be “diluted” with several monolithic blocks with photo printing. So, an almost transparent fence in combination with bright colors will be an interesting addition. landscape design your site.

Which one to choose?

In order not to make a mistake with the choice of material for the fence, you need to take into account a number of additional nuances, as well as consider some varieties of models from the grid.

• If there is a garden on the site, consider buying a shading net. Shading hedges made from synthetic materials will protect your plants from scorching rays and provide an optimal ratio of light and shade. You can choose products with different degrees of transmission of rays for more or less darkening.
• Possibility of independent transportation of material to the site. If you have nothing to transport bulky structures, a complete euro grid will suit you. Ready-made materials in rolls are very easy to transport in a regular car.

• When choosing a gabion fence, think about how best to fill its box. Design your future fence in advance. So, in design, you can successfully combine two different fillers, for example, stone and board. Interesting design can be created using rubble filling.
• In addition to standard welded fences, there is such a variety as expanded mesh. It has diamond-shaped cells and has high strength.
• Pay attention to reviews about manufacturers. Among them, you can find companies that, instead of traditional 2D products, produce welded fences with a 3D effect.