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March 30, 2009
question about fencing
I'm sure most NYers have seen these types of fences all over the city. (I have no idea what the correct name is for them so I have included a picture). I know they are almost exclusively used for construction sites, but I am thinking about using them as a fence for my backyard. I saw it done at a bar in Williamsburg, and liked the look, and it also would fit in with the industrial feel of my neighborhood. I have a few questions though. First of all is there a proper name for them? I did a bunch of google searches and the best I could come up with was "corrugated metal fence". Are they legal? Do they posses some inherent downside that I am ignorant of? Does anyone know a local place that I could purchase them (I'm not a contractor). Anyone know the relative cost? I would estimate that my backyard is ten yards wide by twenty feet long. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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the forum doesn't seem to want to upload pictures today. This is the type of fencing I'm talking about:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/50/108518967_f8eae4fe27.jpg
Posted by: deepBTUz at March 30, 2009 9:56 PM
"(I have no idea what the correct name is for them so I have included a picture)"
Um, no you haven't.
Posted by: denton at March 31, 2009 6:52 AM
I think I know what he's talking about. It's a chain link fence with the metal slats woven through.
They are FUGLY as hell.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 31, 2009 7:48 AM
Like this? http://farm1.static.flickr.com/50/108518967_f8eae4fe27.jpg?v=0
If you include the razor wire, that would be awesome!
Posted by: tybur6 at March 31, 2009 8:54 AM
sorry, the site wouldn't let me upload a picture last night. Funny I tired to add a comment with the same link that tybur6 posted, but it again, wouldn't let me. yes that is the type of fence I'm talking about. No, I'm not considering the razor wire. Anyone know the deal with this?
Posted by: deepBTUz at March 31, 2009 9:46 AM
I think you mean metal decking. Strober used to carry it. It's used to support concrete floors. It is available in many different gauges and lenghts. http://www.metaldecksupply.com/ Or check the Blue Book
Posted by: edifice rex at March 31, 2009 9:57 AM
If you put that up in your backyard, your neighbor's will hate you.
Posted by: Boerum Hill at March 31, 2009 10:03 AM
sorry, the site wouldn't let me upload pictures last night. yeah the picture tybur linked is what I'm talking about. minus the razor wire.
Posted by: deepBTUz at March 31, 2009 10:28 AM
Why not just buy that Veranda fence from Home Depot? Much better look.
Posted by: zuffy at March 31, 2009 10:56 AM
That will heat up to 150 degrees in the summer, and will catch the wind like a sail and come down sooner rather than later.
Posted by: bmfesq at March 31, 2009 11:39 AM
I actually like the Industrial look, that is why I was researching it. Like I said, I saw it at a bar in Williamsburg, and coupled with some modern outdoor furniture, thought it looked great. Also, because I almost always see it used as temporary fencing for construction sites I thought it might be easier to assemble and install. Am I way off track?
Posted by: deepBTUz at March 31, 2009 11:51 AM
I actually like the Industrial look, that is why I was researching it. Like I said, I saw it at a bar in Williamsburg, and coupled with some modern outdoor furniture, thought it looked great. Also, because I almost always see it used as temporary fencing for construction sites I thought it might be easier to assemble and install. Am I way off track?
Posted by: deepBTUz at March 31, 2009 11:52 AM
Try this link:
http://livemodern.com/forums/materialsmethods/745651420?b_start:int=0
This is much cleaner looking and without the (illegal in NYC) concertina wire.
Posted by: Bessie at March 31, 2009 12:20 PM
It's called Qdeck
Posted by: denton at March 31, 2009 9:37 PM
I love this stuff too and wanted to install it at one point and ran into the same problem. I know that the corrugated metal is now square as opposed to the really great vintage wavey
style. I think it really works in a residential context especially with 19th century architecture. A great example of this is on Crosby St. between Grand and Spring on the west side of the street. Its painted black and has Ivy growing on it. I think it`s just called corrugated steel and it is simply screwed onto steel fenceposts in 4 X 8 sheets. This with blond pea gravel would be a great setting for outdoor sculpture in my opinion.
Posted by: sally at April 1, 2009 10:31 AM
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