{"id":778,"date":"2018-11-09T16:27:32","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T16:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ifenceusa.com\/blog\/?p=778"},"modified":"2018-11-09T16:27:32","modified_gmt":"2018-11-09T16:27:32","slug":"is-your-fence-eco-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ifenceusa.com\/blog\/?p=778","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Fence Eco Friendly?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many areas where homeowners consider if their renovation is eco friendly however I bet when it comes to fencing most of us haven\u2019t given it a second thought.\u00a0 Let\u2019s get real, it isn\u2019t the first thing that comes to mind like it may be when choosing decking materials, lighting, insulation, and so on but in reality, it is just as important.\u00a0 Not only will you find aluminum fencing<\/strong> to be a good choice for our environment there are many other advantages to choosing aluminum when looking into fencing materials for your home or business.<\/p>\n

There are a number of home remodeling products that come with the eco-friendly label.\u00a0 In part this is done to offer a bit or reassurance to companies and clients alike that they are doing what is right for Mother Nature by making this exact purchase.\u00a0 Not only is important how your purchase affect the environment it is crucial that they are also useful to you and meet your needs better than other options available to you. There are a number of ways that are straightforward and simple to implement when it comes to eco-aware however, it can be a bit more difficult in larger investments for around your home such as the purchase of a new fence and gate.<\/p>\n

There are a number of materials that fencing is created from.\u00a0 Popular options throughout history have included chain link, wood, vinyl, wrought iron, electric, and aluminum.\u00a0 Wood is an obvious eco-friendly material in fencing however, wood fences come with a number of drawbacks as well.\u00a0 Unlike aluminum or other metal fencing wood needs constant maintenance and is not known for longevity.\u00a0 Vinyl fence is far from eco friendly as it is created with a number of chemicals.\u00a0 Classic black wrought iron fencing is a popular and eco-friendly option however it can be quite costly.\u00a0 Aluminum is a less expensive, equal quality alternative.<\/p>\n

What Do You Recycle?<\/h1>\n

One of the most recycled materials is aluminum.\u00a0 Aluminum is used in a number of applications because it is not only lightweight it is easy to manipulate.\u00a0 Although lightweight is not something most of us would equate with strength in fencing it is important to note the strength comes from the grade of aluminum used and not the overall weight of the aluminum fence panel<\/strong>.\u00a0 Aluminum fence grades have been established to ensure customers get a fence that will meet the environmental requirements of its environment. Residential aluminum gates<\/strong><\/a> and fences will not see the same amount of traffic as commercial gates and fencing therefore it does not need to be as heavy duty thus the four common grades of aluminum fencing: pool\/resort, residential, commercial, and industrial.<\/p>\n

Another benefit of aluminum vs wrought iron is the coating that is applied to keep it from oxidizing.\u00a0 Aluminum fence is powder coated<\/strong><\/a> which allows it to keep its look as it ages.\u00a0 A ten-year-old aluminum fence panel will look as good as a newly installed aluminum fence because of this unique powder coating.\u00a0 There will never be a need to repaint or stain your aluminum fence, this in itself is eco-friendly as well as consumer friendly.\u00a0 Less maintenance is always beneficial to busy homeowners.<\/p>\n

Aluminum fence panels are a great alternative to fencing for homeowners and business\u2019s alike not only because of the many benefits such as durability, easy upkeep, quick installation, and so on but also because it is good for Mother Nature.\u00a0 When your fence has reached the end of its life cycle it is simply recycled into something new.<\/p>\n

iFenceUSA is an online distributor of wholesale aluminum fences and gates for residential, resort, commercial, and industrial installation.\u00a0 As an industry leader in maintenance-free aluminum fencing products we have all your aluminum fence and gate needs covered.\u00a0 More information can be found online at https:\/\/ifenceusa.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are many areas where homeowners consider if their renovation is eco friendly however I bet when it comes to fencing most of us haven\u2019t given it a second thought.\u00a0 Let\u2019s get real, it isn\u2019t the first thing that comes to mind like it may be when choosing decking materials, lighting, insulation, and so on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4,5,66,19],"tags":[70,74,54,71,73,72,29,55],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ifenceusa.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/778"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ifenceusa.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ifenceusa.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ifenceusa.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ifenceusa.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=778"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.ifenceusa.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":779,"href":"https:\/\/www.ifenceusa.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/778\/revisions\/779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ifenceusa.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ifenceusa.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ifenceusa.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}