This will be a short guide to fence anchors, which to choose for professional installation. From the article you will learn what are the current laws on the construction of fences, as well as what are the types of post bases and what to follow when choosing them. The choice of anchors is huge, we will try to help you with how to make the right one!
Legislation on fence construction - what to pay attention to?
To begin with, let's clarify whether there are any regulations for putting up a fence? Does height matter? What is the distance of the fence from the neighbor's house?
Construction law, allows the erection of a fence up to 2.2 meters from ground level without a permit. However, if you decide to erect a taller fence, you must go to the appropriate institution (i.e., the municipality/city office or county district office) and report this fact, along with the required documents (an application, a fence project, a map showing the place where the fence is to be built and sometimes a document confirming the ownership of the plot).
A fence separating two parcels of land, such as between neighbors, located in the boundary of a parcel of land and used for common use, is owned by one of the neighbors. As for the erection of such a fence, one must come to an agreement, i.e., obtain consent, or agree on the joint construction of the fence and divide the financial issue - then the fence is clearly shared.
In addition, the fence should be safe for people and animals, also below a height of 1.8 meters, you can not put on sharp ends or protruding wires.
What features should a high-quality anchor have?
- Exact angles and dimensions - ensure a perfect fit of the wood.
- Made of certified thick sheet metal - guarantees durability and resistance to bending during installation.
- Solid line weld - increases the strength and stability of the structure.
- Corrosion protection - hot-dip galvanized or galvanized protects against weathering.
The most popular pole bases - driven anchors
Driven steel anchor is designed for lightweight fencing, i.e. wooden fence or simple slat fence.
They are quick and easy to install, and are suitable in most types of unconsolidated soil.
You'll find driven post bases for a variety of wood shapes (squared/palisade, or even rectangular in cross-section) and in many sizes - even for unusual wood dimensions!
The perfectly contoured shape ensures trouble-free installation of the anchor, and embedding the wood takes a moment.
The speed of installation is very important if you are building quite a large fence and have a dozen - dozens of such post bases to hammer in. Anchors from cheap, market competition often get damaged during installation, bending, cracking and even rusting even before being driven into the ground. Thus, the apparent savings add to the overall nerves associated with complaints from customers, and the installation company loses more time and money.
Basic types of screw anchors - anchors for concrete
On this type of anchors we mount low fences, mainly wooden to any paved surfaces such as concrete, paving stones or granite.
Anchors for concrete require a little more planning, work and precision during installation, but will also provide full stabilization of the fence. Experienced installers greatly appreciate the screwed bases for the quick installation of the anchor and excellent results.
There are wood anchors for scantlings and round beams, as well as vertically and horizontally adjustable anchors. This allows for easy customization and makes work much easier.
If the fence is to be built in a place where there is little space (such as protecting plants from animals) you will find narrow construction post bases (they also appear as adjustable post bases). With this solution you will install the fence even against the wall of a building or at a high curb.
A specific type of anchor is the so-called. storm anchora. It is not used directly to embed the pole, but for its additional stabilization in areas exposed, for example, to strong wind gusts. Column supports are available in driven, screwed and concrete versions.
Concrete anchors - the best solution for heavy wooden fences!
What if you want to put up a massive, heavy fence? What pole base should you choose?
Metal anchors that require a concrete pour guarantee that your fence, even a massive one, will not vibrate. We recommend their use for heavy fences and in areas where structures are exposed to high wind gusts.
The most commonly chosen are H-type anchors - Heavy bases for embedding, made of thick flat bar. Once loaded with concrete mass, there is virtually no chance of anything damaging the structure under normal circumstances. Installation of the H anchor is also quite simple even for less experienced installers.
Anchors for U-type concreting on a rebar is another very popular model of the base for embedding. Professionals value them for their versatility of use. You can place them in a pit with a concrete pour in unpaved ground, but they also do a great job on concrete. In this case, solid attachment of fence posts requires drilling a hole in the concrete and placing a ribbed bar in it. For permanent attachment, chemical anchors will work great - they will quickly and permanently bind the steel to the ground.
Anchors for fence posts - fixing metal posts becomes easier!
What if you want to put the fence on 60 x 40 mm metal posts?
A fence made of galvanized steel panels is a commonly used solution. It is functional, aesthetically pleasing, and a team of good professionals is able to erect such a fence very quickly. The most time-consuming part is embedding the post in the ground. Anchors for fence posts Are a significant convenience for installers.
Three types of post bases are available, which will speed up the construction of the fence on any ground, and you will save time and money:
- Drive-in anchors
- Screwed anchors for concrete
- Base to be built in on a rod
Once the fence post anchor is installed, solidly attaching the posts is trivial, and the installation of galvanized panels becomes a formality.
Installation of anchors, and weather conditions
When choosing metal anchors, no matter what type you have to take into account adverse weather conditions: rainfall and moisture from the ground, changing temperatures, wind. Therefore, make sure you take the highest quality materials for your customers.
Hot-dip galvanizing and electroplating should have a layer of at least 60 microns. This ensures trouble-free use for up to a dozen, and sometimes even several decades. Nothing speaks better of a fence installation company than satisfied customers, solid structures and no complaints.
Selecting an anchor to meet the needs of the builder should be the first stage of any installer's work. As a professional in the installation of a fence, you know that it is through the anchor that you will ensure stability and durability. In addition, you will minimize investment costs and speed up implementation.
