Do you have an unsightly nitrogen tank, dumpster or other area that needs a fresh look?
A custom fence not only elevates the aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space but also serves a practical purpose. By designing a tailored structure, you can effectively conceal and safeguard areas that are either unsightly or pose potential hazards. This thoughtful addition ensures your outside area becomes a more enjoyable and secure environment for everyone.
For example, at a business in Oconomowoc, we were contracted to build an attractive, custom structure (fence) around a nitrogen tank that not only covered the tank from sight but protected the tank from traffic. The structure needed to be 10’ tall to match the height of the nitrogen tank and have double drive gates to access the tank.
We immediately went to work designing a custom structure using one of our vinyl fences from A to Z Fence Supplies as a base, keeping in mind that this custom nitrogen tank structure must meet the needs of city regulations and our customers.
Here are the construction details on how we created this complex, functional, and attractive custom structure:
- We used our Zachary 6’ vinyl privacy fence as the base of the design, extending the fence height to 10’. We installed 2-1/2” schedule 40 galvanized pipe into a 12” concrete footing set 48” in the ground for each post of the structure. The galvanized pipe extended out of ground 9’. Then, we used donuts (high-density post stiffeners) from Modern Fence Technologies. We placed four donuts over each galvanized post, tightened them down, and slid the 5x5x10’ vinyl post over them. The schedule 40 galvanized posts strengthened the fence posts to handle the needed load.
- Next, we installed two aluminum H-style post stiffeners at the spot of the gate. These are heavy-duty stiffeners designed to handle the load of the double-drive gates. We then sleeved the 5x5xx10’s over the top of the stiffeners.
- We then added three 2”x7”x5’ long rails: one at the top, middle, and bottom. We put a galvanized stiffener at the bottom and mid-rail to increase the load strength even more. Most of our competitors use 1-1/2”x 5-1/2” rails…not the heavy-duty 2”x7”.
- Then, we add 7/8” x 7” interlocking tongue and groove panels between the rails. Many companies use a ½” or a 7/8” tongue and groove panel. (It just doesn’t seem strong enough to us.)
- Finally, we hang our double gates. At the time, our double gates were one of the only vinyl gate systems with a fully welded galvanized steel frame welded completely inside the gates. (Now, we use vinyl welding to produce lighter gates that, like steel frames, prevent gate sagging.) So you get the added strength of the steel frame without getting the look of the steel frame. We finish it with stainless steel hinges, latches, caps, and a 1” thick drop rod from Modern Fence Technologies.
(We now use very similar steps to install all fences with our No Mess, No Dig Installation process!)
In addition, we installed 3 6-5/8” schedule 40 bollards set in a 12” x 48” concrete footing standing 48” out of the ground to protect the custom structure and nitrogen tank from being damaged.
So, if you have a nitrogen tank or any other unsightly areas to block or protect or need privacy, call us at A to Z Quality Fencing. We can make your outdoor area more enjoyable and safe with a custom structure or fence.
