Wrought iron fences are especially sought after because of their strength and their beautiful design. However, they also come with a set of unique maintenance needs that you’ll need to be aware of. If you’ve installed a wrought iron fence on your property, you’ll want to keep it in good shape for as long as you possibly can. Here are some maintenance tips you can use to ensure your wrought iron fence stays in good condition.
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Maintaining Your Home’s Wrought Iron Fence
Installing a fence around your home can serve many purposes, from increasing your home’s privacy to boosting its curb appeal. Some homeowners opt for wrought iron fences for their homes. These fences are an excellent choice due to their sturdiness and elegant appearance. Like other fences, wrought iron fences require routine maintenance so they can stay in good repair. Here are some ways you can maintain your wrought iron fence.
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What is a winterize fence?
Winter weather is here to stay. It’s time to winterize your fence or have a residential fence that’s winter weather resistant installed for your home.
A winterize fence is a fence that can hold up to winter weather while still enhancing your curb appeal.
Both wood fencing and wrought iron fences make for great winterize fences.
How is a wood fence transformed into a winterize fence?
A privacy fence such as a wood fence is transformed into a winterize fence when the sealant is applied. Wood fence sealant should only be applied if a fence has no visible splintering, rotting or breaks in the wood. This is why it’s best to have a new wood fence installed rather than having repairs completed for a pre-existing wood fence.
Once a privacy fence has its wood treatment completed, you can have a peace of mind that your wood fence will hold up strong against wet snow, heavy snow, ice and other wintry mixes.
If you decide to opt out of having a privacy fence, you can have a winterize wrought iron fence instead.
A wrought iron fence becomes a winterize fence when the fence is rust proofed. To rust proof a wrought iron fence, a reliable and knowledgeable Baltimore fence contractor must seal and paint a wrought iron fence. You will get the best result from a winterize metal fence when you have a newly installed wrought iron fence. When you have a new metal fence, you have the best opportunity for to prevent rusting before the winter elements have the opportunity to rust your residential fence.
It’s important that all components of a metal fence are applied with sealant for the best winter proofing. Yes, that includes sealing the gate and hardware of your wrought iron fence to maintain the best fence functionality.
Having a winterize fence will save you time and money by lowering your fence maintenance needs.
Rain and snow can wither any type of residential fence. By winterizing your residential fence, you can reap the benefits of a well maintained fence for years to come.
You can count on Hercules Fence to design you a custom winterize fence that closes securely and keeps children and pets safe. We are here to design and install a fence that protects your home from intruders.
From replacement fencing to residential fence repairs, you can count on Hercules Fence for quality fencing.
Let us help you maintain your home property with our residential fence designs.
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Tips to Help You Pick the Right Fence
Are you thinking about adding a fence but have not done so because you are pondering how to pick a good fence? If yes, we are here to help. We have for you great tips on how to pick the right fence! Read below to learn about them!
An appealing fence can enhance the value of your property. But before you get started, take these tips into consideration.
What are your needs?
Before you make a fence, you need to have some goals. Are you looking to keep your pets or children safe only? Is it more about privacy than safety? Find out the answers.
Check the neighborhood
Before installing the fence, find out if your neighborhood bans certain types of fences from the community atmosphere. Will the fence you prefer enhance or hinder the value of your property? Be honest with yourself.
Do Research
Every fence has its advantages and disadvantages. Learn about the fence you want to install. Does it have more advantages than disadvantages? Does it serve your needs? Is it physically attractive?
To learn about the types of fencing materials and the advantages and disadvantages that come with them, read this article Kjrh.com.
If you have any questions or need fence installments, contact Hercules Fence by calling (800) TU FENCE or click here today!
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Ornamental aluminum fencing options
Another alternative to achieving the look of a wrought iron fence without the expense is ornamental aluminum. This article provides a good summary of the benefits and features of ornamental aluminum.
One drawback of wrought iron is that it can rust. Aside from being cheaper than wrought iron, ornamental aluminum won’t rust. Ornamental aluminum overall is very easy to maintain. It doesn’t require painting and can be easily cleaned by hosing it off.
To learn about ornamental aluminum and your other fencing options, contact us. We’ll help you figure out which option is best for you and install it.
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Cast iron fencing alternative
Wrought iron fencing is a gold standard for fences that look good and also offer quality security. However, the expensive handwork that wrought iron requires is a significant deterrent for many people. One effective alternative is cast iron fencing, which is explained on this page.
Cast iron fencing employs premade fence panels that were formed by pouring molten iron into molds. Once the panels are made, installing the fence is a matter of sinking posts, and attaching the panels to the posts. It’s less expensive than wrought iron but looks just like wrought iron and is just as strong.
If you’re looking for wrought iron alternatives, you should also consider ornamental aluminum and steel. Contact us, and we’ll be happy to go over the options open to you and help you figure out which work best for you.