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Why is a fence made of corrugated sheet metal dangerous for garden trees?
14.01.2023 06:50
Updated: 13.04.2023 10:49
Fences made of corrugated sheets have become popular with many summer residents due to their practicality, excellent appearance, durability and low cost.
But are there only advantages? Profiled sheeting can cause serious damage to crops grown on the site.
Mirror effect
Many are familiar with the mirror effect. A metal sheet can also concentrate the sun's rays on its surface.
The idea is simple: the sun hits the fence and is focused like a lens, hitting the plants growing nearby.
The key danger is galvanized fences. Plants get seriously burned by the sun's rays.
If we consider a hot and sunny day, some trees may even burn down.
The soil becomes acidic
If you listen to the manufacturers of fences made of corrugated sheets, they will say only good things about their product, ignoring even the basic laws of physics.
It is important to understand a simple fact: metal objects can rust and oxidize over time. Such processes begin in the fall, when the humidity increases significantly.
This leads to the fact that the soil in the areas begins to gradually acidify. Of course, the effect will be noticeable only gradually, but such a feature is definitely worth considering.
Acidity may also increase due to the fact that whole leaves do not provide adequate air circulation. It is not uncommon for the soil to become waterlogged right next to the fence.
Less light
Fences made of corrugated sheets block part of the plot from sunlight. This problem seems insignificant to many, but here everything is quite ambiguous.
The shade slows down the growth of many crops. As a result, such fences cause more harm than real benefit.
Chemicals
Fences made of corrugated sheets have a low cost. And many people wonder what the lower cost is connected with?
The main reason is the use of polyester resins, rubber and other chemicals. The goal of manufacturers is to reduce the final cost, so there is no talk of using safe materials.
Over time, the paint on the fences begins to gradually crumble. And when the elements get into the soil, they change its structure and composition for the worse. If you do not take timely measures, you can get contaminated soil on your site.
Freezing
During the cold season, metal fences gradually begin to freeze. This leads to the fact that the temperature balance of the soil gradually begins to be disrupted.
This type of problem will not manifest itself immediately, but the negative consequences are definitely worth considering for everyone.
Another problem is the snow that begins to accumulate along the fences. And since the soil near the fence freezes deeply, the snow melts too slowly in the spring, causing damage to the crops that are located nearby.
