Aluminum fences are an attractive option to homeowners for several reasons. Learn more here.
When it comes time to build or replace the fence for your yard, you might find you’re overwhelmed by the options. If you’re replacing a fence, it’s tempting to replace it with the same material you already had. When you’re building new, you’re starting with a blank slate. However, you still might find yourself leaning towards the classics like wood and wrought iron. There is another choice that keeps increasing in popularity because of its many benefits: aluminum fences.
Cost
Cost is often the most significant deciding factor for most people, and aluminum fences beat out most of their competition by a long way. Aluminum is both easier to manufacture and more available than iron or steel, so it is considerably cheaper. The up-front cost of aluminum fences is more than many (but not all) wood products, but it is a one-time investment. Wood fences require maintenance and upkeep, which has associated costs that can mount quickly. Your aluminum residential fence will not.
Security
Aluminum fences are strong and sturdy. Whether you’re surrounding a pool or a garden, keeping prying eyes out and your kids and pets in, your high-quality aluminum fence will get the job done for years to come.
Aesthetics
As important as all the other factors are, the way the fence looks is also very important. No one wants an ugly fence around their home and yard. Aluminum fences come in many options that will match your aesthetic, from a look that mimics wrought iron to almost any color of powder coating you want. There are even varieties that have hidden fasteners for a smooth and finished look.
Durability
Aluminum won’t rust the way iron and steel can because it is not susceptible to corrosion. Aluminum also won’t rot, as wood can, and the color won’t fade in the sun or harsh weather. Other things that can harm some fencing materials, like termites, also won’t damage your aluminum fence. Its durability is part of what makes it a great financial choice.
Maintenance
As mentioned above, aluminum doesn’t need expensive maintenance. You will not need to repaint or stain a fence that has faded in the sun or rusted in the rain. In fact, the only maintenance tasks you might have to do is cleaning it, and that is as simple as hosing it off.
Versatility
Finally, aluminum fences are incredibly versatile. They can be easily fitted to almost any landscape. They work just as well on sloped surfaces as on flat surfaces without leaving gaps. You can also customize your fence to your needs by adding security spikes, using specialty colors, or simply achieving a specific height.
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If you are ready to install your massive duty iron fence and add iron railings or you still have some more questions, we here at Hercules Custom Iron are here to help. We have many years of experience and will ensure that your chain link fence will serve you and your family for years. Visit us online or call us at 1-800-331-2590. For advice, updates, and to see what we are up to, be sure to follow us on social media on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest.