An aluminum fence is a great addition to your yard. Even though it is more durable than other types of fence material, that doesn’t mean you can ignore its condition.
An aluminum fence is a great addition to your yard. Even though it is more durable than other types of fence material, that doesn’t mean you can ignore its condition. What are some of the things that could damage it? Here is some information on that score.
Wild Weather
Every season has different types of wild weather. This variance can take its toll on your aluminum fence. Fall and winter have different storms than spring and summer, but the weather is often unpredictable and the forecast might be incorrect. The storms won’t only affect your home, but also the fences and yards you have around the exterior.
Soil Degradation
The soil breaking down also creates a problem. That’s because erosion and degradation can wreck the moorings that help keep your fence in place. Keep an eye on how the hills and slopes in your yard change as the months and years pass. This environmental change can make your fences less stable than they were back when they were first installed. Add more support to the fence posts by re-anchoring them; replace the posts with new ones if you need to, because older posts can start to sag when they get old enough or are damaged some other way.
People
Human mischief is often amusing. At least, that is until something gets broken. Underestimating human error can only invite disaster. Here at Hercules Fence, our Virginia Beach team promises to go above and beyond to make sure that your new fence meets your needs, whether or not it is made of aluminum!
It’s Too Old
Finally, consider the age of your fence. Every fence will start to underperform once it has reached the end of its lifespan. No matter what it has faced and survived in the past, it’s just a law of nature that something will inevitably go wrong. The boards and posts of aluminum fences could come loose, and if you are using aluminum as the main component in your chain link fence, you may find that the links are falling out.
Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach
Call Hercules Fence of Norfolk and Virginia Beach for your fencing needs. We have decades of experience in the fencing industry and can offer you the best in ornamental steel, chain link, wooden fences, and more. Our dedicated teams of fencing professionals are highly trained, skilled, and experienced in providing quality fence installations of any type. We’ll work with you to find a fence that best suits your needs and budget.
Contact Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach at (757) 321-6700, drop-in, or contact us on our website to learn more about fall and winter fence construction! You can keep up to date with offers and information from Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach on Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
