A home with gates is the dream for many, but that isn’t just because they look nice. When you add a gate to your home, you’ll see more than a few benefits. Hercules Fence Custom Iron specializes in creating gates… Read More
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4 Benefits of Aluminum Fence
Pound for pound, aluminum is simply one of the best fencing materials out there. This is especially true considering its light weight, yet incredibly strong construction. Add in the fact that it’s highly durable, resistant to rust, and can adopt… Read More
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Spring Fence Maintenance for Iron and Aluminum Fences
Spring is upon us, and it’s time to perform annual maintenance on your iron or aluminum fence! So while you’re out and about in your yard doing other annual spring maintenance, it’s a good idea to to take a look… Read More
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Aluminum Finishes: Why is Powder Coating Better than Baked Enamel?
In most residential and commercial metal fencing, you’ll find the metal is finished with either a powder coating or a baked enamel coating. Hercules Custom Iron finishes all of our aluminum in-house, and we choose to use a powder coating… Read More
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Fence Trends for 2015: Black Fences
What’s the latest trend in residential fencing? The color black. Black fencing is in right now, and there’s no better way to capitalize on this fence trend than by installing a handsome black iron or aluminum fence. So what are… Read More
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Why Doesn’t Aluminum Rust?
It’s well known that aluminum is highly resistant to rusting and corrosion. But how? Why is this metal so different than others that it can resist the effects of the elements for so much longer? It has to do with… Read More
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Is Iron Fence Installation a DIY Job?
So you’ve decided you want to install an iron fence on your property. Congratulations! The classic and elegant look of iron adds visual appeal to any property. Now it’s time to decide: Do you want to install the fence yourself,… Read More
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Why Should You Choose an Iron Fence?
Iron fence stands out among the many styles of fence for a lot of reasons. From its durability to its unmatched elegance, iron makes a fence in a way that few other materials do. If you’re wondering what material you… Read More
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Fence Tips: Caring for a Metal Fence When it Snows
We might have had a fairly mild winter here in Maryland to start out, but once the groundhog told us there would be 6 more weeks of winter it seems like the real cold and winter weather finally arrived. The… Read More