Did you know you could use landscaping to protect your aluminum fence?
Keeping your residential face in great condition is crucial to ensuring it protects your home, keeps your family safe, and keeps your property secure. One of the easiest ways to keep your aluminum fence in good condition is by using your landscaping! There are many different ways that your landscaping can protect your aluminum fence, and here are three of our favorites.
Keep Your Trees in Good Condition
If you have any dead or damaged tree limbs, make sure that you remove them the moment that you notice them. Any fallen branches or limbs can really damage or destroy your aluminum fence. Make sure that you have your trees inspected once a year and after every major storm, take a walk around your yard to assess any potential damage. Hire a professional to make sure that the pruning and trimming is done properly, as a DIY job can damage your aluminum fence too.
Pay Attention to Where You Place Shrubs
Shrubs are a nice way to accent your aluminum fence, but they can damage your fence over time depending on how close they are to the fence. If the shrubs are too close to the fence, they can grow roots underneath the fence and weaken the overall structural integrity of your aluminum fence. If you are interested in planting shrubs near your aluminum fence, make sure that you keep them a few feet in front or behind.
Use Climbing Vines with Caution
Climbing vines are absolutely beautiful and an incredibly popular option for many homeowners looking to add some extra flowers to the yard. Aluminum fences are often used as a backdrop for climbing vines since they provide the perfect base. However, climbing vines can weigh down the fence and eventually ruin the stability of the entire structure. Instead, use trellises to showcase your climbing vines and keep your aluminum fence free!
Choose Hercules Custom Iron
Whether you would like your aluminum fence to be repaired, replaced, or would like an iron fence (period!), the pros at Hercules Custom Iron are ready to help. For more information and to learn how we can meet your custom fencing needs, contact Hercules Custom Iron online or giving us a call at 1-800-331-2590. We will ensure your investment serves your family for years to come! For updates and to see projects we’re working on, visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+, and Pinterest.