Stainless Steel Hardware, For the Life of Your Fence

The choices made when putting up a fence can have long term consequences. Selecting the right materials and the right installation contractor may help determine whether the fence you buy today is a long term investment, or a long term headache. There are many low-to-no maintenance fence materials and styles available these days, with the most popular being Vinyl and Aluminum.

Both have advantages over wood when it comes to longevity, if they are installed correctly, and if your contractor chooses accessories that are designed to last. While aluminum does not “rust”, it does corrode. Most notably, aluminum will rapidly break down in the presence of steel, especially if there is moisture present. This is due to electrolysis, caused by dissimilar metals. The same is true of PVC/Vinyl fencing. Sodium chloride, or common salt, is a major component of PVC fencing. The gases that form in and around vinyl fencing are very corrosive to steel, especially in the presence of moisture.

Many installers choose plastic composite gate accessories to avoid this corrosion. While this prevents corrosion, it does not necessarily lead to longer service life for your fence. Plastics are extremely susceptible to ultraviolet light. The same sun that can give you a sunburn or even skin cancer will drastically reduce the lifespan of most plastics.

Our solution? 100% American made stainless steel hardware for your hinges, latches, drop rods, and even handles. Not only will they last for the lifetime of your fence, they are often less costly to buy and install in the first place. Don't believe me?  Let us help you find a distributor near you!

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