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, or hire a professional fence contractor?
If you have the necessary skills, you can install a fence on your own. However, installing an iron fence is more difficult than installing a wood fence, for example. In this week’s blog, learn why hiring a professional will make life a lot easier when installing an iron fence in Maryland.
Iron Fence Installation: DIY or Hire a Guy?
Iron Fence is Heavy
Iron fencing is the heaviest of fence materials. This makes a number of things difficult. First, transporting the fence to your home is no easy task. Once it’s on your property, moving it around and handling it is definitely not a job for one, not to mention proper installation. In terms of just moving the fence around, it’s better to have a team of professionals on the job.
Tools
Do you have all the right tools for the job? Iron fence installation requires a lot of specific tools that you may or may not have at your disposal.
Proper Installation
If you haven’t installed a fence before, it’s very difficult for a first-timer to do properly. Improper installation will inevitably result in problems in the future.
For example, if fence posts aren’t installed at the correct depth and properly set, they will shift, taking the rest of the fence with them. If you have a grade in your yard, it’s important to account for this correctly too. A fence that isn’t installed correctly on a slope can result in gaps that look bad and can let small animals pass through.
Even if you have installed a fence before, the weight of iron fence can make it tricky. Iron fence requires experience to install correctly, which makes this task better left to the pros.
So, while it might be tempting to try to cut costs by installing an iron fence yourself, in the end you may end up with a crooked fence in need of repair. The best bet is to go with a professional fence company in Maryland with experience installing iron fences. Hercules Custom Iron has more than 70 years of experience crafting ornamental iron and quality aluminum in its in-house manufacturing facility. Contact Us today to learn more about how we can help you with your next custom iron, specialty metal or aluminum project! Also, be sure to follow Hercules Custom Iron on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn!