Of all of the fences you could install, a wrought iron fence has to be among the most durable. Even so, these fences are still susceptible to different types of damage, and we want to cover these damage sources with you today. Keep reading to learn how your wrought iron fence might get damaged.
Damage From Weather
Pretty much all fences will be vulnerable to the weather in one way or another, and the same goes for any wrought iron fence you install. If you experience enough rain or snow, it will accelerate the rate at which your fence corrodes. With strong enough winds, parts of your fence could start to weaken or come loose as well.
This is why it’s important to stay on top of fence maintenance when you have wrought iron fencing. By keeping up with maintenance, you can identify weak points in your fence before they get any worse.
Heavy Objects
Maybe you want to embellish your fence with a few decorations, however, you must choose your decorations carefully because wrought iron fencing can only handle a certain amount of weight on it at one time. Wrought iron fences aren’t built to hold heavy objects, especially if your fence is made from thinner posts. As soon as your posts are bent, the strength of your fence will be impacted.
Collisions from Vehicles
While vehicle collisions aren’t at the forefront of our minds when we think of how fences can get damaged, they are still a possibility. This is especially true at night because your iron fence won’t be as visible under the night sky. That’s why you should take some time to increase the visibility of your fencing. By doing this, drivers on the road will be more likely to notice your fence, and less likely to accidentally collide into it.
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