Wednesday 19 November 2014

Everything Homeowners Need To Know About Buying Aluminum Fences

By Ida Dorsey


Wrought iron fencing has been used for centuries for establishing the boundaries of a property in a elegant-looking manner, and while strong, iron can be expensive and time-consuming to maintain. Many homeowners today are switching to aluminum fences, as this alternative to iron offers many of the same classic styles, comparable strength, and has the advantage of requiring basically no maintenance once installed.

It is sold in three grades; residential, commercial, and industrial. Most houses can suffice with residential grade unless it is a rural property and there is a need to keep large animals such as horses or cattle out, in which case a heavier grade may be indicated.

Furthermore, the thickness and strength of the fencing material is indicated by its gauge. One must also consider the manner in which the panels of the fence have been assembled, joints should be forged with welded seams rather than tack or spot welds or rivets which are usually weaker and will not as likely stand up for years to come.

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.

This type of fencing is highly versatile and is suitable for all kinds of properties including homes, schools, gated communities, and places of business. It creates a classy look and offers good security, various heights are available to choose from to ensure the latter. It's a ideal choice for a pool fence, which is a requirement in many municipalities for homeowners who have a swimming pool on their property.

The market offers buyers a large number of manufacturers to choose from, so it's a good idea to do a little research into what each has to offer before settling on one. The product which most closely matches one's fencing needs is the smartest choice. It is then necessary to locate a distributor in one's area that sells it.

When purchasing the fencing, the buyer should be supplied with a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer. Although the metal has been treated in such a way that it is unlikely to peel, chip, or crack, it still pays to have this added reassurance that any problem will be covered at the manufacturer.

When it comes time to install the new fence, there are several options. The distributor who sold it may also provide this service, one may hire a contractor, or if the homeowner is experienced in fence installation, he may do it himself. Although aluminum fencing is not difficult to install, it does still require a fair amount of precision when it comes to spacing the posts and panels.




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