Decorate and at the same time fence the villa site is possible with the help of a fence of pallets, which are used for the transportation of goods. This is recyclable, often it can be obtained absolutely free of charge. Their advantage is a decent quality of wood, which will affect the strength of the future design.
To build such a fence does not need a rich construction experience and special knowledge. Consider how to make a fence of pallets for the dacha with your own hands.
The process of erecting a fence
For work you will need:
- pallets;
- Sander;
- supporting poles;
- shovel;
- self-tapping screws and drill;
- level and rope;
- saw;
- antiseptic and paint;
- accessories for the gate.
- To begin with, the fence line is cleared from the old fence and garbage.
- To build a fence of pallets in the country, you need to calculate their number, previously measuring the perimeter of the territory. They are carefully sanded with a machine.
- Next, you need to prepare pits for supports. On the perimeter of the fence, holes are made using a shovel at identical intervals. In the received grooves are installed support posts made of wood and carefully filled and tamped. The foundation is not put on because of the ease of the future design. The first to install the corner posts. It is important that all the posts are of the same height and mounted perpendicular to the ground. To do this, you can pull the thread between the corner supports and equalize the rest on it.
- When the support of the fence is ready you can proceed to fixing the cross rails to which the fence will be stuffed. There are two options for mounting the structure - from solid pallets or dismantled. Unsealed pallets look no less attractive and it is much easier to assemble such a fence. In this case the pallets are disassembled on the bases and planks from the flooring, which will be used for the construction of the fence. Having disassembled a pallet, it is possible to start creation of a magnificent fence.
- To do this, take a screwdriver and a drill, set the bar in the desired position and screw it to the support.
- With the help of iron canopies a gate is assembled, previously assembled from the received rails.
- The fence is ready.
- After installation, all irregularities and roughness must be cleaned and covered with varnish, stain, paint, if desired. Due to this, the wood is protected from external influence and pest action.
- The natural appearance is attached to the stain and hides all defects in the material.
- Create a unique look on the fence by painting the pallets. First apply the planned drawing with a pencil, then put it in colors. It turns out pretty impressive and expressive.
- An interesting alternative will be the use of several contrasting colors.
- Using various decorative elements, you can give the design a finished look and beautiful aesthetic characteristics. Exquisitely will look like a fence, decorated with flower pots with bright plants or curly plantations. For this, it is easy to attach the flower pot holders to the pallets.
After spending a little time decorating the fence, you can get an unusual and unique fencing. As you can see, building a fence of pallets with your own hands is a simple task. This fence can be given a beautiful and original look. If desired, the fence can easily be decorated with ornament, pattern or simply used as a reliable fence. He has all the advantages that a wooden fence has . In addition, the construction will be a good economy for the family budget.
