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Benefits Of Installing Aluminum Fencing

One of the most common types of fencing material used today is aluminum fencing. Aluminum fencing is a popular options because of the many benefits it provides to homeowners looking to protect and enhance their homes and landscape. It is a popular option amongst pool owners as well as it meets the safety guidelines set forth by legislators. Below is a list of reasons why choosing aluminum fencing is the best choice when it comes to installing a fence for your home.

Cost: When it comes to the cost of fencing there are options in a variety of price points. Aluminum is a cost effective way to get the look of traditional wrought iron without breaking the bank. Aluminum fencing is affordable and can be purchased in quantities specific to your custom order. This ensures that you are not paying for materials that will not be used.
Rust Proof: Aluminum fencing is rust resistant. Unlike iron aluminum is not created out of ferric metal and therefore will not oxidize or rust. It has been said that it can take up to ten thousand years for aluminum to disintegrate.
Low Maintenance: Aluminum fence is the simplest material in fencing to care for. It does not require yearly maintenance to keep it look fresh and up to date like wooden fences. Nor does it require regular power washing to keep it clean as does vinyl. Aluminum fencing is basically maintenance free. It is sprayed with several layers of protective coating including a powder paint coating that stays looking as new as the day it was installed for the life of the fence.
Esthetics: Aluminum fencing can be manufactured in just about any color. The most popular option being black aluminum fencing. It is the most appealing type of fencing while also providing security and containment. Not only does aluminum come in a large selection of colors you can also find it in a variety of styles. One that is sure to make your home and landscape stand out.
Security: It is near impossible to scale over aluminum fence. This is especially true when your fence is decorated with spears point finnels. Think about how simple it is to climb a chain link fence. That ease allows your home to become an easy target.
Rakability: When you are purchasing fencing it is important to find a material that will easily adjust to the slope of your yard. You will find this feature in most every quality aluminum fence panels for purchase today. Without this feature unsightly gaps can be left with uneven landscape which makes containment of small animals and children less reliable.
Warranty: The warranty that comes along with aluminum fencing is unbeatable. The material is so tough and rigid, standing up to a variety of climates and uses that a lifetime warranty is easy to offer for most manufacturers. The warranty of the style of aluminum fence you choose will come down to the manufacture. Be sure to find a warranty that fits your need which shouldn’t be difficult when looking into aluminum fencing.

iFenceUSA offers the widest variety of maintenance-free, no-rust aluminum fences and gates in the industry! Whether you are a pool contractor, a building contractor, an architect, a landscaping professional, or a “do-it-yourself” homeowner looking for exceptional value and installation advice, you’ll benefit by buying wholesale aluminum fences shipped factory-direct to your home or business anywhere in America from www.iFenceUSA.com!

DIY aluminum fencing: Service and value wins again

Last year my wife and I decided to have an in ground swimming pool installed but were concerned about the cost. After about a month of research we finally narrowed our pool companies down to two. Then the “what can you do for me that the other company can’t” began. We wanted to do as much work as possible for cost savings. We requested bids for both complete installation (including deck, fence, and landscaping) and just pool. We decided on just the pool and do the deck, landscape, and fence ourselves.

The decking and landscape was an easy choice for materials. The fence was a different story. Every local building supply and hundreds of on-line companies sell aluminum fencing. After receiving several estimates from four different suppliers, iFence had by far the best deal. I was not only impressed with the price but the quality of the material was better as well. Thicker walls on the posts and rails come standard with iFence, you have to pay for the same thickness with other companies. And some companies don’t offer a .080 thick wall on post. The web-site (www.ifenceusa.com) is amazing, very informative and easy to navigate. It has everything you need to make your selection and decide your needs. The design studio feature is very nice, you can see how each style will look in a home setting…choices, choices, choices.

Another important fact about iFence is that the customer service is second to none!!! My sales representative (John) talked me through every step of the order. He asked questions to get me started in the right direction, helped me decide on the correct style, color, and configuration. John at iFence even gave me some installation advice to make my life easier during installation. Payment and shipping was seamless. And once my fence arrived, all I had to do was unpack it and install. Every part was there in perfect condition, how rare is that? After installation our pool area was the talk of the neighborhood. Everyone kept asking about our fence and how great it looked.

I know it’s only a year old but it still looks great. With literally 8-10 children (including my two) and several parents in and out our pool area daily, we have had zero issues with our iFence. We are so impressed with the product and service of iFence, I just ordered another fence to enclose an area at our walkout basement to contain our dogs. And again the customer service (John) was great!

My point in all of this is there may be a better company, there may be a better price and fence but I have not found it. By purchasing the fence through www.ifenceusa.com and installing it ourselves we saved over $1500. ifence sells a great product, the service is impeccable. I would recommend to anyone wanting to install a fence, save yourself some time and headache by calling iFence FIRST!!

Very Satisfied Customer,

Rickey Webb

Elizabethtown, KY

Driveway gates very versatile in aluminum

Integrity™ Aluminum driveway gates can be welded to fit an exact opening between existing pillars. These metal gates are durable and maintenance free. The powder coated finish will not crack, chip or peel. There are many ways to order a driveway gate. Your gate can be arched in 3 different ways or it can be ordered straight. A driveway gate can be a single-leaf or it can be a double-leaf. You can order posts with your gate or you can mount your gate to existing posts or pillars. Styles range from simple and contemporary to traditional and ornate. Many colors are available. Regardless of what style/color you select, you will have a list of features to choose from. You may want a U-frame base support or a mid rail to attach an opener. Perhaps you want to add Puppy Pickets. These come in multiple configuration variations. Other adornments such as circles or scrolls at the base are also popular. You can use our design studio to create just the right look for your driveway, then click the icon for a free quote on your perfect gate.

Aluminum fence installation tips

Question from a recent aluminum fence shopper planning for his project:

We are installing a gate at the sidewalk next to our house. The sidewalk itself has a slight grade incline up from the gate. How do we deal with this issue when installing an aluminum gate?

Our answer:

Here are the potential solutions:

1. Have the gate open out and away from the incline in the opposite direction. (Gates are universal and can swing in either direction unless prohibited by code, which may be the case if this is a pool project.)

2. Set the gate and the fence higher off grade – just enough to not scrape.

3. Narrow the width of the gate so that it’s reach into the grade incline is minimized.

4. Order a gate slightly shorter than the adjacent fence. The top will then correspond to the adjacent fencing, but the bottom will not. (This will be more obvious with a flush bottom fence.)

5. Go with a classic bottom fence, then shorten gate at bottom on site as needed. At least the bottom rail will still correspond to adjacent fencing. (Note: “Classic bottom” means the vertical pickets protrude down below the lowest horizontal rail.)

This is an example of our customer service. The above answer was taken directly from one of our email correspondences. Welcome to iFenceUSA.com!

Magna-Latch® ideal for pool-safe gates

What do you do when the gate meets code at 48” tall but the latch mechanism must be 54” above grade? The solution is here! This state-of-the-art latch is the “hands free” way of closing your gate and greatly reduces the risk of leaving a gate open for kids or pets to slip out. One of the world’s safest gate latches, ideal for swimming pool gates and other child safety enclosures, Magna-Latch’s® magnetically triggered action means there’s no mechanical resistance to closure. Problems with gate latches jamming or sticking, associated with traditional mechanical latches, are eliminated. It can be installed quickly and easily to gates of all materials, adjusts horizontally and vertically, during and after installation. Series 2 is 20% stronger than previous models and has been tested to 400,000 cycles. It will last the test of time. Visit is at iFenceUSA.com to learn more.

How to buy a metal gate in the right size

When planning to install a metal (or any) gate over a concrete walkway, keep in mind that the gate needs to be wide enough so that you are able to install the gate posts on each side of the concrete, therefore, we recommend leaving yourself a little extra space. For instance, if you are going to want a 48-inch wide gate, an ideal limit for the width of your walkway is 45 inches. Pavers can be more forgiving, but it’s still better to plan for success .

With pools, the fence is often ordered in advance of the installation of the concrete, so you’ll want to go over this point with the concrete installers. Don’t assume anything! Talking about these details with your concrete professional will ensure the success of your project!

If the concrete has already been poured and the walkway is wider than the the gates typically available from metal fence suppliers, relax! A metal gate can be very cost effectively welded in the specific size you need!

One more thing, when hugging the concrete with your pool fence, there is a key point to remember. Where the walkway meets the pool deck it is common for the concrete’s corner transition to curve rather than abruptly turn 90 degrees. This means that your 45-inch wide walkway is going to flare out just where you intend to put your gate posts and your gate is rendered too narrow. This type of mistake will probably delay the completion of the installation and likely cost you more money! Don’t let this happen to you! This issue is resolved in one of two ways: by narrowing the walkway or, by buying a wider gate. Advise your contractor of your decision! Of course, at times, attaching posts to concrete by use of welded flanges is another possibility but this, too, needs to be planned out.

Our FAQ link addresses these circumstances and the best way to plan for success! If you have unanswered questions, SmartTools™ are excellent and easy-to-understand resources. Or, you may prefer to call us and ask us directly. We welcome that approach and are here to serve you!

Interactive Fence Design Studio allows you to visualize your fence!

Integrity Aluminum Products™ proudly presents this interactive and exciting way to explore and visualize fencing and railing possibilities for your home! Choose from a wide selection of styles, landscapes, colors, gate options, post caps, and other designer accents. Whether your goal is security, landscape enhancement, or pool safety, iDesign Studio™ is a powerful tool to assist you in your decision-making process.

To launch iDesign™ Fence Studio, simply click iDesign Studio™ and you’ll soon be able to visualize your perfect fence or railing in a front or back yard setting. You will love it! Integrity™ means Fences Without Limits!™

Aluminum fences vs. vinyl fences

When considering which material to use for your beautiful new maintenance-free fence, it usually comes down to aluminum vs. vinyl. Both materials are rust-free, to be sure. But that’s pretty much where the similarity ends. There are several factors to consider when trying to decide: primary purpose, aesthetics, durability (especially gate durability), design versatility, ease of installation (including field modification), and price point.

1. Primary purpose. Whether your fence is needed to secure a perimeter, contain a dog, or enclose a swimming pool, both aluminum fencing and vinyl can provide the solution. It used to be that vinyl manufacturers could boast that their product offered privacy. Now, aluminum privacy fences are available. Even, so far.

2. Aesthetics. The beautiful array of colors (9 standard, not just 1 or 2) offered in aluminum fencing handily outpace the limitations of vinyl. Many of these colors blend well with the natural landscape to become a tasteful enhancement to any outdoor enjoyment space. In contrast, the color limitations of vinyl fences, when combined with their bulky feel, can quickly create a gaudy look. Perhaps the best attribute of Integrity™ aluminum fences though, is that your view is not obstructed by the fence. This means you can easily keep an eye on the pool area. Beyond your pool there may be a beautiful lake, a wooded area, or just wild flowers. Integrity™ aluminum fences let you continue to enjoy your surroundings with minimal obstruction. Vinyl? Well, what can be said of a big white plastic wall? Advantage, aluminum.

3. Durability. Vinyl is no match for the strong alloy used to make aluminum fence extrusions, not to mention the rigidity of our welded aluminum gates. In fact, better vinyl products are often structurally supported with hidden braces made of, well, aluminum! Cheaper vinyl products often become brittle and crack, which defeats the purpose of being installed as a maintenance-free solution. Enough said. Advantage, aluminum.

4. Design versatility. With 18 styles available in hundreds of combinations of cost-effective customized modifications, variations and adornments, Integrity™ Aluminum fences offer consumers style choices unheard of in the world of vinyl. Whether you want your fence to reflect a contemporary or classic look, the advantage goes to aluminum yet again.

5. Installation and field modification. Professionally installed or do-it-yourself, Integrity™ Aluminum fences really shine at installation time. Factory assembled panels ready to install out-of-the-box make installation a breeze in comparison to the often unassembled vinyl products. Field cuts to alter panel widths are more easily accomplished with aluminum fences. Wall mounting brackets and floor flanges are more durable (try to imagine a vinyl floor flange!). While easily built-in as a standard feature to most aluminum fences, racking or stepping for hills or retaining walls often becomes a tedious exercise when using vinyl products. Lastly, what is regarded as the hardest part of any installation, the digging of holes for the posts, is also easier when installing aluminum. Unlike the monster 4” or even 5” posts required to support vinyl, most aluminum fences are structurally sound with 2” posts! This means the diameter of the holes to be dug is smaller, the work is easier, and the amount of concrete needed is minimized. Advantage aluminum, in a big way.

6. Price point. It is too often believed that while aluminum fencing is beautiful, it is just too expensive. In our experience, this is a myth. When compared to better quality vinyl fences, most aluminum fencing is typically less expensive!

7. Conclusion. Aluminum fencing is better looking, more durable, has greater versatility and is easier to install – all of this at a better price point! This surely simplifies the decision-making process. Aluminum wins, hands down!

8. Integrity™ Aluminum Fences. Now that it is clear that aluminum is the superior option, why stop short of getting the best aluminum fencing in the business? Visit us at www.ifenceusa.com and discover Fences Without Limits!™

Simply Better-made Aluminum Gates

The only moving part of your fence is no place to skimp! While the gate uprights of some knock-offs are actually extrusions barely larger than vertical pickets, genuine Integrity™ aluminum gates are engineered with common sense. That’s why the welded uprights of our gate frames are constructed of larger post extrusions, not only for durability but also aesthetics. The added bonus is that there’s actually enough surface area to attach hinges and latches. And remember, our beefy gate posts are made with thick .125” wall extrusions. At Integrity™, we believe gates, not customers, should be made to take a beating!

Aluminum gates can be ordered in the exact size you need!

Many times customers call us while they are in the planning stages of a yard rehab. Often enough though, decorative brick or stone pillars have already been installed. So, in order for a new aluminum gate to fit snugly between existing pillars, a custom welded size is necessary. We can weld a gate in your desired width right down to a fraction of an inch. Any custom width between the minimum and maximum sizes we offer is possible. Prices are calculated in per-foot increments. For instance, a gate ordered wider than a standard size increment will be rounded up in price to the next size increment. This means you get a customized product, welded specifically for your unique requirements at competitive standardized pricing! When ordering, the width of a gate is always defined as the width of the opening for the gate, not the actual size of the Gate Frame. Our gates are constructed with the necessary space reductions to accommodate included hinge and latch hardware. Width of opening and any modifications to included hardware must be declared at time of a gate order. Incidentally, custom gate heights are also possible. Custom heights are most often ordered when gates are purchased independent of aluminum fence panels.