Fence blinds: a novelty in the construction market

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It is interesting to observe how the tastes and preferences of people regarding the fencing of their own plot change with time. It was once unacceptable to close from prying eyes with a high solid fence, while almost everyone was installing a fence. Then the provided layer of the population, not wishing to flaunt its goods, introduced fashion to tall brick fences, occasionally supplemented with barbed wire. Currently, not all owners of country houses want to protect their land with a blind fence, and for such people the ventilated fence of blinds, which skillfully maintains a balance between the protection of private property and the openness and benevolence of the owners, is ideal.

Venetian blind: what it is and the scope of its application

Fence blinds on the plot of the photo

Venetian blind fence at the photo site

This is one of the most unusual fencing designs, which is a set of slats parallel to each other, but at an angle to each other and fixed between the pillars. It is noteworthy that the lamellae can be arranged both vertically and horizontally. If you look frontal on the fence of the blinds with the vertical arrangement of the profiles, you will see a solid fence, but it's worth moving aside, as the gaps between the lamellas open. You ask why such a fence is needed? Answer - for normal air circulation.

What are the advantages of blowing a fence? It is chosen in three cases:

  1. If you have a wetland with a high groundwater level. Such a damp area should not be covered with a solid fence( especially if it is heavily planted with trees), otherwise the greenhouse effect can not be avoided. A swollen fence will help the streams of air "walk" through the site, drying the soil and not allowing moisture to accumulate on it.
  2. If your garden beds are shaded by a fence. This often happens when the garden is located, for example, in the north-west, and the shadow from the fence does not allow sunlight to penetrate the beds neither in the morning nor in the evening. The real salvation will be a fence of blinds, in which the slats are located at an angle, allowing the rays to freely pass to the garden. Of course, these will not be direct rays, but scattered, but you will agree, it is better than a continuous hopeless shadow, which does not allow plants to grow normally, and fruits - to ripen.
  3. If you want to have a street visibility, but do not want to flaunt your landscape. Remember the usual blinds that hang on many windows. The slightly opened racks allow to consider what is happening on the street, at the same time, the passer-by can not see what you are doing at home.
Wooden blinds fence

Wooden shutter wooden fence

If we talk about the protective properties of such a fence, then they are no worse than a solid fence or any other solid fence, so you can safely doubt( in this case we are talking about a vertical fence of blinds).In addition, this fence reflects and absorbs noise, so it can be called a sound screen with all responsibility.

What is made of the fence blinds

This fence is presented in two variations and can be made of wood and metal. The maximum size of the span in the first and second cases is 2х2 m, if we talk about metal fences, then the length of the section is the same - 2 m, but the height can vary from 1.5 to 2 m. Here you need to clarify that the fence blinds are supplied only by finished sections, which, besides, you can install yourself( if you do not need third-party assistance).The sections of the metal blinds are assembled in the factory, and they can be fixed on metal or concrete poles using welding or with mounting angles.

The only thing that can be adjusted here is the amount of gaps that can vary from 16 to 20mm. For fans of peace and quiet, manufacturers offer a continuous fence blinds without gaps between the profiles. This fence especially like the owners of sites located near roads and highways with heavy traffic.

As for the prices, the metal fence is an order of magnitude more expensive than the wooden fence. But the cost of fence made of wood can still be reduced, if you order it not from a dry calibrated board, and freshly cut edging. In this case, you will save up to 40% of the finance.

Venetian blind fence

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Fence blinds Photo

Venetian blind fence photo

Blind fence maintenance

In principle, the care for such a fence determines the material of its manufacture. If the fence is made of wood, then such a fence needs a standard care: protection of the tree from insects and decay, as well as periodic restoration of the decorative coating.

Metal fencing made of galvanized steel does not need regular restoration and painting. In this, of course, its advantage over the wooden fence. But with the fact that it is more durable than wood( which manufacturers do not tire of mentioning), one can argue. After all, the tree with proper care costs decades, and the appearance of metal structures deteriorates after 7-10 years.

Wooden fence blinds

Wooden fence blinds

As you can see, the sectional fence of the blinds, being an extraordinary architectural element of the landscape, combines security from prying eyes, ventilation of the site and unpretentiousness in the care. For people who are in step with the times - this is one of the best fencing options!

Author of the article Vladimir Belov


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