Foundations for panel fences – choice, advantages and prices

Do you want to quickly build your fence and are looking for an alternative to a traditional foundation? Instead of preparing formwork and waiting for the concrete to bind, you can apply precast elements. Ready-made concrete foundation for the fence is a great solution for all those who respect their time and are looking for proven materials. What are the advantages and prices of prefabricated elements for fencing? What should you pay attention to when choosing them? 

Foundations for the fence – what is their role?

Why use a foundation for a panel fence or a grid? The prefabricated board combines 4 important functions:

• protects the mesh or panel fence against corrosion and moisture penetration from the ground,

• stabilizes spans and posts,

• is a decorative element and emphasizes the modern style of the fence,

• protects the property from pests (moles, foxes, wildcats or dogs).

Prefabricated elements, like the cast foundation, strengthen the entire panel fence. The concrete foundation creates a tight band around the lower edge of the fence, increasing its resistance to loads and damage. A tight, ready-made foundation for fences also creates an effective cover against weeds and other plants located on the outside of the plot.

Advantages of a ready-made foundation for the fence 

Why choose concrete panels for the fence instead of screed? This solution has many advantages – thanks to it you will save time and build your fence without unnecessary downtime. The modern panel foundation is available in a universal size (246 cm long, 25 cm high, 5 cm thick), which facilitates the planning and organization of assembly work. It is an aesthetic and universal material that you can easily adapt to the style of your property. You can choose from many fashionable designs: from a classic brick to an imitation of slate.

The foundation for metal spans available on the Polish market has another important advantage: it is a material of extraordinary durability. Prefabricated elements are reinforced with steel bars, which prevents cracking and crumbling of concrete in subsequent years of use of the fence. Ready-made foundations for the fence are also distinguished by the fact that you can lay them whenever you want – both during the summer heat and on cold, autumn days.

Ready-made foundations for the fence – price list

How much does a prefabricated mesh foundation cost? The price depends on several factors:

• Size

• Colour

• Manufacturer

• Pattern

• additional elements included.

Currently, the price of foundations for a panel fence is on average from 30 to 80 PLN per piece. You can order the cheapest prefabricated elements with delivery in online stores, directly from manufacturers of fence materials.

A standard foundation for a 250 cm fence with a brick pattern costs about 27-34 PLN. The most expensive on the Polish market are:

• panels for panel fencing produced to order,

• designer plates in a modern and minimalist style,

• dyed foundations.

The price of such fencing materials is on average over PLN 80-90 per single piece, so it is a considerable expense.

What to look for when choosing a foundation for a fence panel?

Are you planning to buy prefabricated elements for the construction of a fence? Remember that the foundation for the panel should form a coherent aesthetic whole along with other elements of the fence. If you have spans in green or anthracite, put on a classic, gray solid concrete slab, thanks to which you will create a modern arrangement.

There are also many other unusual ways to beautify a panel fence.  The foundation can have a double-sided decoration or a concrete finish, even sprinkle. When choosing a specific pattern, remember that it will be visible only in 2/3 of the height of the slab – the remaining part of the foundation should be underground.

Panel fence: selection of fasteners

What is prefabricated concrete for fence panels? It consists of both ready-made, reinforced foundations and their H-shaped fasteners. Fasteners are special plinths, fixed on the posts of the fence, whose task is to bond adjacent boards and support them in a vertical position. These elements are devoid of decorations, available in a standard, gray color of concrete. There are 3 types of connectors:

• Initial

• Corner

• through.

How much do prefabricated fasteners for fixing fence poles cost? 1 piece of concrete connector is currently an expense of 11-18 PLN. You can also buy plinths complete with the foundation, poles and fence panels, then you negotiate their price individually with the manufacturer or seller.