Ideas for creating a decorative wooden picket fence

You can make a reliable and beautiful fence from a wooden picket fence, which will become a real decoration of the site. Wood buildings have become very popular in recent years, so developers often refuse to build metal fences. In this article, we will find out what interesting ideas for creating a decorative fence from a wooden picket can be.

The popularity of wooden fences is growing from year to year. Nowadays, more and more owners of private houses give preference to such structures, refusing to use metal fences. A properly made picket fence, the design of which the owners paid enough attention to, can easily become a decoration of the local area. A fence made of a wooden euro-fence has become so popular and in demand for a reason.

He has many positive qualities.

• A beautiful and reliable picket fence can be made simply without spending too much free time. Many skilled owners undertake to independently make such structures at their dacha - it turns out very well.
• Fence made of environmentally friendly material never obstructs the passage of air... The rays of the sun easily pass through it. Such designs can be called an excellent choice for areas where there are various green spaces.
• Decorative picket fences are distinguished by a rich variety of textures and shapes. Based on the specific type of wood and the structure of the boards, it becomes possible to make both a simple and an original fence with an amazing design.
• Picket fences are distinguished by a democratic cost, especially when compared with stone or brick structures. However, it should be borne in mind that only simple options will be cheap. Constructions made of precious woods, as well as options with spectacular carved decorations, belong to the premium class. Such structures will not be cheap. Fences of this type will testify to the financial situation and good taste of the owners.
• A picket fence can be called universal... Correctly made structures easily fit into almost any exterior of the local area. In addition to the traditional look of a rustic fence, it is possible to make interesting structures in popular styles such as scandi or rustic.
• A wooden picket fence is not only easy to make. It can be easily repaired if necessary.
• Such a fence will delight the owners with durability and high reliability. If you provide the structure with proper care and quickly eliminate the damage that has appeared, it can last about 10-30 years or more, which is a good indicator.
• The design will blend harmoniously with other possible materials. A structure made of wooden picket fence will look great next to stone, brick, metal and even nondescript concrete. You can let your imagination run wild and combine different materials to create a truly unique fence.

Beautiful and environmentally friendly fences made of wooden picket fence have a lot of advantages, but they are not without disadvantages either. Let's consider what disadvantages these types of fences have.

• A picket fence will remain beautiful and reliable until the owners stop taking proper care of it. At one time, people began to turn less often to such fences for this very reason. Wooden structures require regular maintenance. From time to time, the structure needs to be treated with special antiseptic compounds, without which it can begin to dry out, become a victim of tree parasites. Under certain circumstances, raw material may suffer from rotting.
• The picket fence cannot be called fireproof. In case of fire, it will not stop the flame, but it can support it. If you want to build a safer structure, it makes sense to give preference to another material that is not subject to combustion.
• The most beautiful are considered to be fences made of expensive and rare types of wood, decorated with rich decorations. But many homeowners are put off by the high cost of these structures. Not every consumer can afford to install such fences.
• A picket fence, which was previously painted, will need to be repainted after about 3-5 years. To give the structure a fresher and more attractive look, the old paint layer will have to be removed and only then the new paint is applied. These actions take a lot of time, which may not always suit homeowners.

The picket fence is different. The appearance of the fence will depend on the material of a particular type. Let's take a closer look at the most popular types of picket fence.

You can give the site a more interesting and attractive look using a fence made of high-quality carved picket fence. Many people choose the installation of original openwork fences. In execution, such designs may not be the simplest, since the formation of carved parts can take a lot of time.

Carved options from elite wood species are a truly rich and luxurious solution. But it is precisely such designs that are often prohibitively expensive. The picket fence can be easily combined with other materials and fits into many styles. You need to select carved parts or make them yourself, taking into account the specific style direction of landscape design and the site as a whole.

Modern fences made of horizontal picket fence can boast of a good design. There are several popular schemes for making a fence from similar elements.

• This can be a fence that makes up a solid canvas, made of wooden parts fixed end-to-end to each other. This type of fence is ideal for those cases when there is a need to install a closed closed fence.
• Structures in which gaps are provided look interesting. Picket fences of this type are often installed to enclose large areas. They do not interfere with the passage of fresh air.

Choosing a fence design from a horizontal picket fence, homeowners can choose from some of the most popular and stylish building options.

• Ranch. This type of fence has long been used in the United States. There, similar structures made of horizontal picket fence can often be found on large areas of corrals. Sometimes these fences are found in Russian villages. It will not be possible to make a reliable fence from a "ranch" -type fence, but an excellent object of decorative zoning of the territory will come out of it. In our country, such structures are made from unedged boards with side dowels.

• Ladder. Such an interesting fence is often made from a horizontal picket fence.It has a kind of spans, which can be achieved by the appropriate horizontal arrangement of the boards.

The stylish semicircular picket fence is highly decorative. This wood material is characterized by the absence of angularity and rough shapes. A properly made semicircular fence can look very neat and attractive. It is painted in different colors. There are both light and dark structures that refresh the local area.

Double-sided picket fence is often used to make fences, the structure of which is popularly called "chess". For the construction of these structures, both horizontal and vertical boards are taken. The double fence looks original and stylish, but its production requires 2 times more material than in the case of the classic single-row version of the standard type.

Impregnated is an environmentally friendly natural material that has been treated with special antiseptic impregnations. The latter are used in relation to such a picket fence for the following purposes:

• to make it more resistant to attacks of dangerous pests;
• increase resistance to possible wetting, decay;
• make the material more fire resistant;
• increase the strength indicators of the tree;
• increase the service life of the material.

A picket fence can provide for the use of various materials. The operational characteristics of structures and their cost depend on this parameter.

Often there are picket fences, which include WPC (wood-polymer composite). Structures of this type can be outwardly difficult to distinguish from completely wooden and natural structures. But they are devoid of their disadvantages, which scare off some homeowners.

The wood-polymer composite contains a wood base and polymers with various special additives. The polymer base is usually polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride and propylene. Sometimes wood shavings, sawdust or flour are used in production. Due to such an unusual "woody" composition, the composite has another name - "liquid wood".

WPC fences are made by the popular extrusion method. The necessary elements are formed by extruding the composite raw material through special holes.

All types of wood can be divided into coniferous and deciduous. Among the deciduous species for the manufacture in the production of picket fence, the following are most often used:

• ash;
• oak;
• maple;
• Birch.

Birch structures are distinguished by average strength indicators. The tree is characterized by a homogeneous structure, therefore it is malleable in processing and painting. Birch is an inexpensive material. It is much cheaper than the same oak or larch. But birch structures subject to rapid drying and cracking. They often rot.

A great solution can be oak. It is a high quality wood with good strength. Resistant to decay. Almost does not shrink and does not dry. But oak picket fence is more difficult to process, because it is very durable and expensive. Ash wood differs in similar external qualities, but it is softer and more pliable in processing. Ash cannot be compared to oak in durability.

The most popular conifers are pine and larch. They are easy to handle. They are characterized by a high resin content, therefore they are less susceptible to rotting and the formation of fungus. Larch is characterized by a strong structure, it is dense, does not rot.It has a beautiful appearance and natural print, so it is often left unpainted and untreated.

Solid and durable Pine. It can also be processed and glued without hindrance. But it is difficult to paint it. Pine is one of the budget options in the production of picket fence.

Nowadays, fences are made from different materials, they have different performance characteristics. Let's take a look at some of the popular types of these structures.

• Concrete. A fence of any shape can be made of concrete, since the material is docile and plastic. Such structures are easily painted, durable and inexpensive. They are very heavy and massive.

• From decking. These are beautiful structures. Decking can be made of WPC, which perfectly imitates natural wood, while being more wear-resistant, durable and practical material.

• Brick. Such fences can be veneered, plastered, whitewashed and painted many times. The structure looks the same from both sides. Brick is often combined with wood details. A neat combination fence can look very impressive and expensive.

• Stone. Luxurious building. Differs in unlimited service life. But the manufacture of such a structure must be taken very seriously and responsibly. It is usually expensive.

A decorative fence made of a wooden picket fence can be made with your own hands. Let's consider how to do it correctly step by step.

First you need to draw up detailed drawings of the future design. On the developed diagram, it is imperative to indicate all the dimensions of the future structure. You will also need to stock up on the necessary materials and tools. The following positions will be needed:

• drill and bayonet shovel;
• tape measure and screwdriver;
• pencil;
• bolts, nails, screws;
• hammer;
• electric drill with attachments for woodworking;
• welding machine;
• level;
• lace;
• stakes;
• sand and cement;
• crushed stone;
• paint and antiseptic solution;
• wooden beams - racks;
• pickets;
• lie down.

The construction of the fence should begin with the installation of support and frame structures. In this case, one must act very carefully so as not to make mistakes. Let's analyze the correct procedure.

• Thoroughly clear the area under the fence of excess debris, stones and weeds.
• Lay out the lines using pegs and rope.
• Starting from the location of the stretched rope, calculate where you need to mount the fence posts. A distance of no more than 3 meters should be maintained between them. The closer the supports are located in relation to each other, the more stable the fence will eventually turn out to be. In long spans, the crossbeams will begin to sag and sag under the weight of the picket fence.
• Dig holes for the support pieces. Stick to a depth of 80 cm. This indicator depends on the total mass of the future structure, the type of soil, climatic conditions.
• In the dug holes, you will need to pour a "pillow" of gravel and gravel. Its suitable thickness is 15-20 cm.
• Level the pillars. Secure them using stops. Parts must be strictly vertical.
• Prepare the mortar, and then concrete the racks.
• Leave everything for 3-5 days to dry and set.
• After that, you can start installing the veins.

Installation of the picket fence is carried out as follows.

• The first step is to nail the edge boards.
• Above them you need to stretch a thread (or lace). This is useful for controlling the level of installed elements.
• Next, the rest of the picket fence is attached. If the planks are narrow, then they can be fixed with 2 nails: 1 at the top and 1 at the bottom. For wide pickets, it is advisable to take 2 fasteners on each side or drill with self-tapping screws.

This is followed by the stage of installing the wicket.

• First you need to assemble the Z-shaped frame.
• From the corner located at the top, diagonally to the bottom, you need to put a block of suitable sizes. Mark the areas to be cut. Saw off the excess.
• Fasten the beams at the ends so that they form a Z.
• Sheathe the gate with a picket fence when you finish the frame. Fasten the strips with self-tapping screws. The gaps between the parts are selected individually.
• On the top of the horizontal boards, you need to attach the hinges and mount the lock.
• Install the wicket door in the existing opening. Attach to one of the support pieces. There must be a gap of at least 1 cm between the gate and the fence.

The final stage is the decoration of a wooden picket fence. The mounted structure must be sanded to make the painting process easier and faster. Choose your favorite and suitable paint color. A painted picket fence will look more impressive and attractive. Almost any color can be used. The most popular shades are white, brown, green and even red.

Some homeowners choose not to apply paint. They prefer to admire the natural structure and print of the wood from which the picket fence is made. In this case, it is advisable to treat the fence using wood stain. Regardless of which method of decorating the fence was chosen, every 3-5 years it must be treated again with protective compounds. Old paint will need to be thoroughly cleaned off, and then a fresh coat should be applied. A fresh layer must also be applied on top of the old stain.

For information on how to make an unusual fence from a wooden picket fence with your own hands, see the next video.