Friday, November 21, 2014

Helpful Guide To Purchasing Aluminum Fences For Your Property

Helpful Guide To Purchasing Aluminum Fences For Your Property

By Ida Dorsey


Wrought iron fencing was at one time the standard for many properties, appreciated for its strength and elegant appearance it did however, prove to be rather costly and challenging to maintain. Today, aluminum fences have for the most part replaced wrought iron as the fencing material of choice. They offer the same types of designs, are lighter in weight but still durable, and they are basically maintenance-free.

Fencing made from aluminum comes in three grades; industrial, commercial, and residential. Homes in the city are usually served suitably with residential grade, but those which are located in the country may be better off with a heavier grade, as to keep livestock from wandering onto the property.

The gauge of the fencing material indicates its strength and thickness. Selecting a fence that is made up of panels which have welded seams on their joints. Those with rivets, spot or tack welds are typically not as strong and are less likely to be able to stand up for years to come as fences constructed using welded seams.

The general structure of this sort of fence is a set of horizontal rails that run parallel to each other, which support a row of upright pickets which can be either scrolled, curved, or straight and have plain or ornate details on their ends. The posts are placed in between panels of fencing and come in different weights, the heaviest being placed at the ends, corners, and flanking the gate, posts too can be topped with fancy end caps if desired. The gate matches the rest of the fence and acts as the point of entry and exit to the property. A wide selection of colors are available including black, white, bronze, green and more, and the special protective finishes used, help the fence essentially maintain itself.

One positive quality of this type of fencing is how versatile it is, it works well for homes and businesses alike, as well as educational facilities, and gated neighborhoods. The image it creates is a classy one and its security provision is also excellent. Numerous heights are available to match each buyer's individual security requirements. It is the fencing of choice for many customers looking to enclose a swimming pool too.

There is a large choice of manufacturers, so it pays to do some comparison shopping when looking for the best match. Each product may differ from the rest in several ways, and all will likely claim to be superior to the others so it's a matter of which features are most important to the buyer. The next step will be finding local distributors that sell this particular make.

A lifetime warranty from the manufacturer should be provided with the fence at the time of purchase. The finish applied to the metal is intended to prevent it from chipping, cracking, or peeling and in the event that there is a problem with the quality or construction of the fencing, the manufacturer must cover this expense.

Installation is typically straightforward with aluminum fencing and may be accomplished in one of several ways. Many distributors provide installation services, or the homeowner may hire a fencing contractor, or those who have the necessary skills and experience in this area may do it themselves. It is important to ensure precision however when spacing the panels and posts.




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