subject: Why Choose Aluminum Fence for you yard! [print this page] Aluminum fencing is a one of a kind type of fence that had revolutionized the fencing industry. Because aluminum fence will never rust or break down, you will never have to replace your fence. The fence industry always thrived on the replace/repair business and now homeowners have the option to buy a fence and keep that fence for as long as they want to without having to do any maintenance.
You will want to buy a powder coated aluminum fence, not a baked enamel. The powder coated aluminum fence will allow the highest quality paint job available to mankind. This guarantee covers our products against rust, defects in workmanship and materials, as well as chipping, peeling, or cracking. The primary factor in maintaining a coatings color and gloss is the chemistry of the binder used within the coating formulation. The ability of a coating to withstand harsh environmental conditions is tested by exposing coatings to the heat and humidity conditions of South Florida. Powder coatings formulated with standard polyesters will lose 50% of their gloss between 12 and 24 months of South Florida weathering.
Here is a sample warranty that you would want to see on your aluminum fence manufacture: (www.discountfence.com) warrants to the original purchaser of the (the "Fence") that the Fence will be free from defects in material and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the fence. (Manufactures Name) also warrants to the original purchase that the fence's paint finish will not crack, chip or peel for as long as the original purchaser owns the fence. This warranty does not extend to damage caused by use other than the normal use for which the fence is intended, negligence, alternation, accident, improper installation, abuse, misuse, vandalism, extreme environmental conditions, or acts of God.
Remember that all aluminum fencing is not made the same, and that you need to make sure that what ever you purchase is not only a great price but great quality. The wall thickness of most aluminum fencing is around a .050 wall, anything less is not a good brand to buy. If your manufacture does not release the wall thickness of their fence, then you do not want to buy their fence. In most cases a grown 300 pound man can stand on the top of a fence section and it will bow slightly. As soon as that man get off the aluminum fence section the fence will go right back to its original state. This means that aluminum fence is not only rust proof, but it is very stong.
Many people think that aluminum is just a soft metal and should not be used as a fence, but the good aluminum fence that is used is a 6005-T5. What is 6005-T5. That is a type of aluminum that has similar structures to steel. Which means your aluminum fence is going to be just as hard as a steel fence if not harder.
If you are still not convinced that you should buy an aluminum fence over a steel fence or another type of fence, the price should cause you to move. The price of aluminum fence is about 2/3rds the price of a steel fence. If you are looking for a custom fence the price is 1/3 the price of a steel fence. This is all because it takes less time to put together aluminum fence than it takes to put together a steel fence. Plus the aluminum fencing comes in a box preassembled ready to install. So all you need to do it dig holes and plant your posts. This allows for a quick and easy installation. Since the installation is quick and easy you can either do it yourself, or you can hire a contractor to do it. Since it is quick and easy, a contactor can not charge a lot to install. Discount Fence Supply, Inc. or www.discountfence.com is the best resource to help you find the right aluminum fence manufacture. This allows for you to find the right style, the right color, the right strength and the right price to fit your need. Plus they deliver your aluminum fence right to your door.
