Don’t let its name fool you. Ornamental fences improve your home’s look AND security.
Adding a fence to your home is a great way to improve the look and value, especially if you invest in an ornamental fence! Ornamental fences offer many of the same benefits that traditional fencing does, all while making your home look more polished and classically beautiful. An ornamental fence provides the added benefit of security to your property. To help you learn more, today we’ll be walking you through some of the basics of ornamental fencing.
Materials
One of the first things to note about ornamental fences is that they are often made from aluminum or metal such as wrought iron. If you’ve read up on other fencing types, you might be a little worried at first as iron has a reputation for being hard to maintain. However, this is not entirely true; many of the benefits outweigh a little extra work.
Yes, metals such as wrought iron can rust when not cared for, but this is rare and easy to address. Most metal fencing will need the same routine cleaning as others, but it will need some painting on occasion. Any scratches or dings in the paint should be spot painted to prevent rust.
Painting can usually be done with less frequency than wood staining. In the end, your ornamental fence will look more professional and be more sturdy than low-maintenance vinyl. Additionally, an ornamental fence made of aluminum gives all of the same looks and benefits without the threat of rust.
Benefits
If you’re looking for fencing that can offer privacy, keep your pets and children contained, and offer security, an ornamental fence is the way to go. Because of its strength and the potential for imposing, yet attractive, pointed tops, your fence can serve as a security measure. Wood and vinyl, while great for pets and privacy, can’t often offer this same bonus. From traditional to contemporary designs, various styles of ornamental fences provide functional and cosmetic appeal to your property. You can count on the classic metal pickets for added protection to deter any would-be fence climbers.
In short, an ornamental fence gives you the benefits of every fence type rolled into one!
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.