ABOUT ALUMINUM FENCING

Aluminum Fencing is available in both residential and industrial grades. The latter are more robust, and are suited to larger projects. Aluminum Fencing is usually powder coated, and available in white and a range of dark colors. This provides a maintenance-free finish. Various heights are available; styles include exposed vertical pickets and smooth top railings.

Aluminum Fencing is relatively easy to install. Post holes should be about 6 inches in diameter and about 30 inches deep. Holes for gate posts should be 9 to 12 inches in diameter. Post holes need to be filled with concrete after the posts are in place. For slopes greater than 12 inches in six feet, fences should the stair-stepped to follow the slope.

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LEADING USA ALUMINUM FENCING MANUFACTURERS

The following leading aluminum fencing manufacturers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of aluminum fencing, including online catalogs, colors and materials for aluminum fencing, and care and maintenance of aluminum fencing.

Aluminum-Fence.com: Aluminum Fencing. Aluminum-Fence.com is an online seller of aluminium fencing produced by leading US manufacturers including Jerith, Delgard and Ultra. The company dates back to 1933 when it was involved in the shipping business in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It entered the decking and fencing business in 1983, supplying to local customers. Since 2000 it has been supplying aluminum fencing across the USA and internationally. Its aluminum fencing range includes fencing, gates, gate operators, and swimming pool fences.

Delgard Aluminum Fencing. Delgard aluminum fencing is manufactured by Delair Group, which is based in Delair, New Jersey. Delgard aluminum fencing is made from a durable titanium/silicon aluminum alloy. It is available in seven heights, five colors, and three grades: Residential, Aero, and Commercial. Delgard Residential aluminum fencing is available in eight designs, offering either exposed pickets or smooth top rails, and a variety of vertical spacing. Colors are: Black, White, Bronze, Sandstone, and Hunter Green. The Aero grade is more robust, and is particularly suited to golf courses, and estate fencing.

Hoover Aluminum Fencing. Hoover Fence Co is a leading online distributor of aluminum fencing and gates. Manufacturers include: Jerith, Ultra, Ideal, and Age Craft. In addition to aluminum fencing and railing, Hoover supplies vinyl fencing and railing, wood fencing, chain link fence, gates, and gate openers. The Hoover product range includes Solar Accent Lighting Post Caps. These a solar powered outside lights, which fit onto the top of 2 inch or 2.5 inch fence posts. They give a subdued accent light. The Hoover website includes a Fence Calculator, and a section on Installation Tips.

Innovative Aluminum Systems: Aluminum Fencing. Innovative Aluminum Systems is based in Aldergrove, British Columbia, Canada. It is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of maintenance-free aluminum fencing, including aluminum picket railing products. Its aluminum fencing is available in nine standard colors ranging from white through beige to fence green and black. Its aluminum fencing finishes meet American Architectural Manufacturers Association performance requirements for organic coatings. Innovative Aluminum Systems also supplies glass railing systems with aluminum framing.

Jerith Aluminum Fencing. Jerith Manufacturing Company is a third generation family owned business, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It claims to the the largest and oldest maker of aluminum fencing in North America, and has been in operation since 1961. Jerith manufactures six styles of powder coated aluminum fence, some of which have exposed pickets, and some of which have a smooth top rail. The aluminum fences are available either to Residential specification, or to the more robust Industrial specification. Jerith also supplies a range of aluminum gates, and a choice of scrolls and finials.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO ALUMINUM FENCING

American Fence Association

Chain Link Manufacturers Institute

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

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