Product Guide: Ornamental
Ornamental fencing adds style and elegance along with security to properties.
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Residential – The spaced picket fence style allows see-through security, while homeowners can choose from various paint finishes to individualize their fence.
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Commercial – Commercial ornamental fencing should be a stronger grade than residential. It’s used in a variety of applications, including around apartment buildings.
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Pool fencing – Ideal for the damp environment around a pool, ornamental fencing provides a see-through option for adults to monitor pool activity. A bottom horizontal rail is added as an extra safety precaution.
Finishes
Ornamental fences can be finished many different ways for personalization.
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Acrylic Enamel Paint – The advantage of paint is that the consumer has a wide variety of color choices.
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Enamel – This is the most economical choice.
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Polyurethane – This offers enhanced protection from rust.
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Galvanized + Polyurethane – Long-lasting, this choice offers a strong level of rust protection.
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Pre-Galvanized + Polyurethane – This offers three layers of protection from the elements.
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Powder – Powder finishes are highly durable, and many powders include a UV inhibitor to help the color last.
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Powder + Pre-Galvanized – This choice offers enhanced protection from all weathering.
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Powder + Pre-Galvanized + Epoxy – This offers the most protection from the elements, and is a good choice for harsher climates.
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Customization
Several modifications can be made to enhance the beauty and safety of ornamental fences, such as changing the height and width between slats. Welded and painted steel requires the most maintenance, with aluminum ornamental systems requiring the least and having extensive warranties.