Why an Aluminum Fence Installation May be Right for Your Home

If you are a homeowner, chances are that you’ve been giving a lot of thought to having a boundary fence installed around your property – but you may have been trying to determine which type of fencing would be the best option. 

Over the past few years, aluminum fencing has become an extremely popular option for property owners, for a number of compelling reasons:

1. It’s One of the More Affordable Fencing Solutions

In many cases, aluminum fencing can be obtained and erected for a fraction of the cost of some other types of fence materials, such as steel and wrought iron. However, it’s now possible to obtain aluminum fencing that looks very similar to these two materials – so you can still get the look you want, but for a far better price. 

2. Very Little Maintenance is Required

These days, most families are so busy between work and school activities that it leaves little to no time for any form of home maintenance or DIY projects – making an aluminum boundary fence the perfect solution. 

Aluminum fencing requires no form of painting, sanding, or varnishing after it’s been erected, meaning that you’ll not only save a lot of time by not performing maintenance; you’ll save a substantial amount of money over the lifetime of the fence as well with not having to perform maintenance on it. 

3. It’s a Durable Material

Aluminum is one of the most durable materials that can be used when having boundary fencing manufactured and erected. 

This material is naturally resistant to rust and corrosion as well, enabling it to last a lot longer than steel, wrought iron, or wooden fencing. It will also look more aesthetically attractive for far longer than other types of fencing. Another benefit of aluminum fencing is that it will not be susceptible to damage from insects such as termites over time either. 

4. It Offers Additional Security

If you would like to enjoy a little extra security around your home, adding spear-tipped pickets to your aluminum fencing will provide the perfect solution – while also looking aesthetically attractive. This fencing is usually also more difficult to climb over than wooden fencing and chain link fencing – which is easy to cut through with the most basic of hand tools. 

5. Can be Adjusted to Suit Topography

If any areas of your property aren’t 100% level, placing some types of fencing can become quite challenging. However, aluminum fencing can be manufactured and adjusted to suit virtually any type of topography without there being any large gaps left underneath each section that could allow pets or children to crawl underneath – or would-be burglars to access your property.

6. It’s an Environmentally Friendly Fencing Solution

If you’re keen to do your bit for the environment by using recycled materials wherever possible around your property, it’s often possible to find installers who used recycled aluminum to manufacture their fence panels. The recycled materials used are also aluminum, meaning that there won’t be a compromise on the quality at all.

It’s important to keep in mind that not all companies will make use of recycled aluminum, so it’s important to inquire ahead of time if this is a top priority for your fence. There’s no reason to wait any longer to have an aesthetically attractive aluminum fence installed around your home. Simply get in touch with our team today to discuss the various options we can provide in this regard, and we will also be able to answer any questions you may have about this versatile and durable fencing material.