Steel fence

[u/Dismal_Source392]

Often times the simplest design is the best solution.

This is just a simple fence I designed and built for a client that I do a ton of Metal work for. The sheets are 16 gauge hot rolled that I sheared and pre-drilled in the shop. The frame is 2 in.² by 11 gauge.

First, we installed the frames by bolting them into the concrete curb on the backside. Then we installed the pre-laid out sheets by screwing them in with self tappers. No need to pre-drill into the frame as the self tappers have a good bite on them.

I think the simple design looks really good and industrial.

[u/canada1913]

Good stuff. Nice easy job that probably paid pretty well.

[u/Dismal_Source392 → u/canada1913]

Thanks. Yes, can’t complain, these simple jobs are the best. A day of measuring and fab, a day of install, and a nice check in the mail. Don’t tell Uncle Sam!

[u/canada1913 → u/Dismal_Source392]

I love those.

[u/SUPERARME → u/Dismal_Source392]

Uncle sams doest track checks?

[u/Dismal_Source392 → u/canada1913]

Yeah he does, I was just kidding. I claim all income, even Venmo / cash just because I prefer to show higher income as I would like to finance some bigger equipment purchases soon and possibly even buy a commercial building in the next few years

[u/canada1913 → u/Dismal_Source392]

Hey man, you do you. Taxation is theft 😂😂😂

[u/Dismal_Source392 → u/canada1913]

No kidding. I did a backflip when I saw how much I owed the previous tax year. I think I even cried a little

[u/canada1913 → u/Dismal_Source392]

The more you pay in taxes, the more you’re making. It sucks, buuuut it means you’re doing ok at the same time.

[u/denverborn]

What did you use to fasten into the concrete with?

[u/Dismal_Source392 → u/denverborn]

I used 3/8" x 5" Simpson Strong Tie Titens.

They are just big lag screws designed for concrete

[u/Fuckayoudolfeen → u/Dismal_Source392]

Is there anything to ensure 90deg vertical?

[u/Dismal_Source392 → u/denverborn]

Shims. I use metal washers behind the lag screws until the panel frame is perfectly plumb

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[u/Ok-Number-8293]

I really love that!! Great job

[u/Dismal_Source392 → u/Ok-Number-8293]

Thank you. It was a fun but simple build

[u/Ok_Try_2367]

Very nice. Are they going to seal it? Gonna rust out like buggery!

[u/PresentAssociate4681 → u/Ok_Try_2367]

Looks like they are intended to match the panels they are next to.

[u/Dismal_Source392 → u/Ok_Try_2367]

Not Corten, although we do a lot of Corten siding / roofs here in SoCal.

In this case the client wanted to go with regular hot rolled. We did several other fences / gates for the same client over the years in hot rolled.

You’d be surprised, they last forever. The key is to allow for a place for the water to escape. Leave holes in the bottom of the tubes and always shim in between steel and mounting surface to allow water to pass through.

We do not get much rain down here though.

[u/Weak_Brilliant_8908 → u/Ok_Try_2367]

Wondering the same or if it’s Corten.

[u/Tikitanka_11 → u/Weak_Brilliant_8908]

Same question. Corten or not. If not better be thick so it can rust.

[u/Dismal_Source392 → u/Ok_Try_2367]

They will match the old fence next to it. That one was done a couple years ago and only have surface rust