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Black Aluminum Fencing: A Great Alternative To Wrought Iron

1 June 2016

Hugh Bryant

Black iron fencing can really add a classic, stately look to your property. But wrought iron fencing also comes with a lot of drawbacks. If what you're after is that classic, black metal look, you may want to consider going with black aluminum fencing. It looks just like real wrought iron fencing, but it offers the following benefits over wrought iron.

It is easier to install.

Wrought iron fencing is incredibly heavy. This makes it difficult to install. If you hire professionals, they'll need a larger team to install wrought iron fencing than to install aluminum fencing, and they'll probably charge you a lot more to install it because it takes so much manpower. If you're a DIY-er, you can save money by installing an aluminum fence yourself, but this would  be nearly impossible to do with wrought iron – both because it's so heavy and because iron fencing materials are not typically sold in home improvement centers like aluminum fencing is.

It won't rust.

Wrought iron fencing will begin rusting within a few years. This doesn't really interfere with the integrity of the fence for many years since the iron is so strong and thick, but it will make your fence look a bit dingy. Painting the fence regularly will keep rust to a minimum, but is not entirely preventative. Aluminum fencing, on the other hand, will never rust. So, your fence will stay looking "new" for longer, and you won't have to spend hours in your yard with rust-proofing spray paint.

It is significantly cheaper.

With professional installation, wrought iron fencing can cost you up to $300 per linear foot. That cost can add up quickly! Aluminum fencing averages about $20 to $30 per square foot, including installation. You may pay a bit more if your yard is on a slope or there are other obstructions to work around, but you're still going to spend a lot less for aluminum than for wrought iron. If you install aluminum fencing yourself, you may pay as little as $8 per linear foot for the materials. Exact prices will depend on the style and height of the fence you choose.

Before you spring for heavy, expensive wrought iron fencing, make sure you consider black aluminum. There's a reason this alternative is so common. It's inexpensive, durable, easy to install, and good looking. Talk to a fencing contractor in your area like Hinesville Fence to learn more.

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