WHAT IS EXTERNAL WORKS ?
External works describe primarily the areas immediately surrounding
the building, and provisions include minor roads in a housing estate,
paved areas, boundary walls, railings, fencings and turfed areas. The
main causes of failure related to external works include poor design,
bad workmanship, soil settlement, chemical attack on materials,
weathering elements, mechanical damage and vandalism.
GATE AND FENCING
DEFINITION GATE
A movable frame or solid structure which swings, slides, or rolls
controlling ingress and egress through an opening in a fence, wall, or
vegetation.
DEFINITION FENCING
A structure constructed of posts, rails, wire, and, in some
cases,barrier panels, used to define a boundary or as a means of
protection,confinement, or visual obstruction.
TYPES OF GATE AND FENCING
TYPES OF GATES
1. Open Gate:
- A gate constructed of such materials as wood,
wrought iron, extruded metal, or other materials
where no more than 20% of thesurface area of the
face of the gate when in a closed position
obstructs a view through the gate from a position
perpendicular to the gate.
2. Solid Gate:
- A gate constructed entirely of solid opaque
material or such material as wood, wrought iron,
extruded metal, or other materials where more
than 20% of the surface area of the face of the
gate when in a closed position obstructs a view
through the gate from a position perpendicular to
the gate.
TYPES OF FENCING
1. Open Fence:
- A fence constructed in such a way that no more
than 20% of the surface area of the fence
obstructs a view through the fence from a position
perpendicular to the fence.
2. Solid Fence:
- A fence constructed in such a way so that more
than 20% of the surface area of the fence
obstructs a view through the fence from a position
perpendicular to the fence.
DIFFERENT BETWEEN GATE AND FENCING
Gates
Gates are similar to fences but they are shorter and decorative
overall. They can be included in the fencing itself or can work
well on its own, with a latched portion that opens and closes.
You can use a gate to define a point of entry to any space
enclosed by walls. No, gates won’t provide the security and
safety that will deter intruders out or even contain your kids
and pets, but they add an unmistakable charm and character to
your property.
Gates are customizable with the ability to incorporate:
• Gate panels
• Single door or double door
• Hardware (such as wrought iron latches)
• Gate top patterns
• Styles: farm style, lattice, privacy, shadow box, space bar,
spaced picket, split rail
• Material: wood, ornamental iron, bamboo, vinyl
Fences
Fences are very versatile. While you could install a fence around
the perimeter, all at the same height level, it’s just as easy to
incorporate a stepped or sloped design. Perhaps you want a
taller section of fence around the patio, hot tub and seating
area for safety, but you want lower fencing elsewhere. It’s really
up to you.
Fences can do anything from deter trespassers from entering
your property to setting up boundaries for kids and pets. Check
out these benefits of fences. They can:
• Discourage intruders and unwanted stray animals and
other wildlife from entering your yard.
• Ensure kids and pets stay safely within the yard.
• Keep outsiders from stumbling into your pool when not
welcome or supervised.
• Provide a degree of privacy when relaxing in your own
backyard.
• Provide peace and solitude while doing yard work or lying
in the sun.
• Define property boundaries to avoid confusion between
neighboring properties.
• Augment landscape and curb appeal.
• Add character and beauty to your landscape.
