Homeowners deserve to know everything they can about metal fences.
Homeowners deserve to know everything they can about metal fences. They are some of the most durable solutions for keeping unwanted visitors out, whether those are wild animals or human intruders. They can also provide privacy without sacrificing form in the name of function. Even so, there are still some things you need to know about aluminum and steel fences.
Aluminum
One of the best things about aluminum is that it resists the effects of corrosion. You won’t need to worry about rusting, cracking, peeling, or bubbling or any other problems that could affect different fence types. Plus, snow, rain, irrigation systems, and wind shear have little to no effect on the fence, and landscaping chemicals won’t ruin it either. Best of all, if you live on the water, you won’t have to worry about the salt in the air affecting the integrity of your metal fences, either.
If decoration and improving curb appeal is what you’re interested, then you’re in luck. That’s because aluminum is easy to work with when you want to bend it into eye-catching shapes. Since the joints are welded, they will stay together for far longer than any other type of connection typically associated with fence construction.
Different colors are available, and since these fences are lightweight, you can move them to different parts of your yard wherever you might need them – either protecting your garden or keeping tools and wheelbarrows safe.
Steel
Now let’s turn our attention to steel fences. Steel provides the most durable material you can use for walls. The welding technique is also used for steel fences just as they are for aluminum fences. One significant difference is that unlike aluminum, steel can corrode. Two other methods, galvanization and powder coating, can help with this problem, but even they aren’t foolproof. Instead, using a primer to help out is a good idea.
If you don’t know how to do this, then it is worth it to consult with a fence maintenance expert to help answer any questions you may have. Eventually, though, the steel fences protecting your home can be converted into scrap metal. Regardless of which type of fence you choose, be sure to communicate with your HOA and county officials to find out how tall the barriers can be and how to make sure they don’t present a danger to other members of your community.
HAVE QUESTIONS? ASK HERCULES CUSTOM IRON
If you are ready to install your heavy-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.