Why do homeowners choose to install fencing?
There are many different reasons that people choose to install a fence but one of the main reasons is always for the safety and security it provides to their home and family.
Reasons To Install A Metal Fence
What are some of the other valid reasons to install a metal fence?
- Pool Safety -Fencing around the perimeter of an in ground pool with the use of a locking gate helps to prevent children from accessing the area without an adult which in effect helps to secure the area to prevent accidental drowning.
- Pet and Children Containment - A metal fence prevents children and pets from leaving the enclosed area and accidentally running out into the road. It also helps protect them from people and other animals from entering the area.
- Theft Prevention - A fence causes potential thieves to not see your house is an easy target as it makes entry into your house a trickier target for thieves.
- Aesthetics - If homeowners are looking to enhance the outer appearance of a home, garden, or pool area, a metal fence is a large statement piece that significantly improves the exterior look and feel of your entire home area.
- Added Value - Adding a fence increases the equity of your home, it is a wise home improvement investment that pay for itself when you sell your house.
Reasons to Choose Metal Fencing
So what are some of the reasons a homeowner might consider choosing metal fencing for their home?
- Warranty - Not all fencing materials offer a lifetime warranty but metal fences usually come with a warranty that covers paint cracks, peeling, chips and workmanship defects and if power-coated, it can last for a significant period of time over other fencing materials.
- Colors - Metal fencing comes in a variety of colors that are available in every style and grade of metal fence, which allows you to choose a color that coordinates with the exterior of your home.
- Economical - Over the long term, metal fencing is the most economical type of fencing. Other types of fencing materials require replacement not to mention maintenance and painting expenses over time.
- Maintenance - Metal fences require far less maintenance overall than most fencing types. It does not need to be stained or power washed yearly and there is no need for paint either in most cases.
- Safety - If you are looking for a fence that meets B.O.C.A. standards, metal fences are designed to meet pool codes, both for residential and commercial use.
- Installation - There is no other fence as easy to install as metal fencing, especially an aluminum one. This fence comes in pre-assembled panels with posts pre-punched, which makes the most difficult part of installing a metal fence digging the holes for the posts.
Metal fences are priced according to the ornamental design and grade of fencing you choose.
Residential fencing is less expensive and requires a lighter gauge then commercial or industrial aluminum fences.
So pick a metal fence style and color that matches your home's décor and enjoy the results of having metal fencing!
