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  • Benefits of a Privacy Fence

    When deciding what kind of fence to build for your home you are faced with many decisions. According to this article, a privacy fence can be great for many reasons.

    A major benefit of a security fence is shelter. Installing a privacy fence over any other type of perimeter barrier will provide your property with some shelter from the elements. The fence will act as a windbreaker to prevent the wind from affecting you, your plant life and your property. Depending on the positioning of the fence and of your home, this can also provide shade when it is required.

    Another positive point of the fence is decoration, “If your garden comprises landscaping that could be accented by additional decoration, using a privacy fence will be the better option to enable this to take place. Whether you intend to paint it or add staining so that it matches other elements of your garden, this will be easier to achieve with this type of fence over any other. These fences are also most likely to be made of materials that will accept paint or decoration easily.”

    Third, there are a large variety of security fences to choose from. You can easily choose a color and type of wood that matches other outdoor elements of your home. There are also many options that you can choose depending on your budget—so this type of fence provides you with a lot of freedom to choose.

    Lastly security fences provide protection. Your animals will be sure to be kept in your security fence, while unwanted animals will be sure to be kept out. Also these fences are difficult to see through so intruders and trespassers will not be able to see your yard. Noise is also blocked very effectively with this type of fence.

    For any of your fencing needs contact Hercules Fence here today!

  • Pressure Treated Fencing vs. Cedar Fencing

    There are advantages and drawbacks for both types of wood depending on what type of fence you plan to build with the materials. As this article states both can be very useful for your fence needs.

    Pressure treated wood is a better choice for your fence if you are building a picket fence that will be touching the ground. However cedar is better if your fence will not be touching the ground. Cedar wood is more durable than treated wood. It will not warp or break like other woods may.  But, cedar is more expensive for this very reason. This high cost is worth it in the long run, though, due to the long lifespan of cedar.  In order to increase its strength, Pressure treated wood should be stained within the first two years of its use.

    Bottom line, cedar is a stronger wood. If your fence will not be touching the ground—then it should be your choice. However if you are limited by budget constraints pressure treated wood does the job well.

    For any of your fencing needs contact Hercules Fence here today!

  • Hercules Fence’s High-Security Fencing

    Hercules Fence is very proud to offer high-security fences to cater to many different needs. Our experience includes work with secure chain link fencing, crash-rated barriers, anti-terrorism cable and even ornamental anti-climb fences.

    Hercules Fence is experienced in the most secure chain link fences around today. Many of our fences are equipped to handle fiber optic motion sensors, as well as security cameras. We are also very adept at double row fence systems with razor ribbon and concertina wire. Gates of any size or shape can also be made for your needs.

    Without having to compromise the rich look of iron fencing, our high security ornamental fences offer the best of both worlds. Whether you are looking for an anti-climb curved ornamental fence or decorative iron fence with cable reinforcement, Hercules Fence is a leader within this specialized field of fencing.

    Hercules Fence has also become very experienced in constructing crash-rated barriers. We have installed the following crash tested products: slide gates, pop-up barriers, lift-arm gates, and all types of bollard systems.

    We have many different types of cables and fences to fit your needs, such as our Anti-Terrorism Cable. Depending on the specification of your job, we can fit your needs. Hercules Fence offers all shapes and sizes of cables that can attach to both chain link fences and ornamental fences.

    For any high-security fence questions of needs contact Hercules Fence toll free at 1-800-395-9597 or here.

  • Which wrought fencing is best?

    We’ve recently talked about wrought iron fencing and alternative materials that achieve the same look. Now for a look at which is best, we turn to this article.

    Wrought iron may be classic, but there are a couple reasons why we recommend ornamental aluminum and steel instead. Iron can rust, and thus requires maintenance. Aluminum won’t rust and the treatment for steel prevents it from rusting. The other main consideration is price, because iron is much more expensive than the other two.

    If you want to learn more, contact us. We explain your options to you and help design and install the right design for you.

  • The ornamental steel option

    Probably the most popular alternative to wrought iron fencing is ornamental steel. It has all the strength and security you expect from steel but can be made to look just like a stylish wrought iron fence. The secret to its success is an electrostatically applied powder coating that protects the metal to keep it from rusting.

    Many different styles of ornamental steel are available, and it comes in the colors of black, white, bronze, and dark green. The coating mentioned earlier allows the fencing to come with a 12-to-15-year-extended warranty. It’s truly the best option when it comes to achieving the look of wrought iron.

    Contact us to learn more about ornamental steel. It’s the best wrought alternative you’ll find, and we’re experts at installing it.

  • Ornamental aluminum fencing options

    Another alternative to achieving the look of a wrought iron fence without the expense is ornamental aluminum. This article provides a good summary of the benefits and features of ornamental aluminum.

    One drawback of wrought iron is that it can rust. Aside from being cheaper than wrought iron, ornamental aluminum won’t rust. Ornamental aluminum overall is very easy to maintain. It doesn’t require painting and can be easily cleaned by hosing it off.

    To learn about ornamental aluminum and your other fencing options, contact us. We’ll help you figure out which option is best for you and install it.

  • Cast iron fencing alternative

    Wrought iron fencing is a gold standard for fences that look good and also offer quality security. However, the expensive handwork that wrought iron requires is a significant deterrent for many people. One effective alternative is cast iron fencing, which is explained on this page.

    Cast iron fencing employs premade fence panels that were formed by pouring molten iron into molds. Once the panels are made, installing the fence is a matter of sinking posts, and attaching the panels to the posts. It’s less expensive than wrought iron but looks just like wrought iron and is just as strong.

    If you’re looking for wrought iron alternatives, you should also consider ornamental aluminum and steel. Contact us, and we’ll be happy to go over the options open to you and help you figure out which work best for you.

  • Timing counts for galvanized fences

    Not all galvanized chain-link fences are alike. Among the other factors affecting chain-link wire is whether it was galvanized before or after it was weaved into a mesh fence. The fence could either be, simply, galvanized after weaving (GAW) or galvanized before weaving (GBW). This page explains the difference well.

    GAW fencing is coated with zinc after the wire has been woven into mesh and is the most popular option. GBW fencing involves coating the wire with zinc before the mesh is woven from it. With GBW fencing, the ends of the wire where it’s cut are not fully coated whereas all of GAW fencing is coated. There is debate, however, over how much of a difference this distinction makes.

    If you’d like to learn more or begin choosing the right fencing for your needs, contact us. We’ll help guide you based on your situation, and then install the fence to your satisfaction.

  • What coats your chain-link fence?

    When looking at chain-link fencing, you’ll encounter lots of talk about galvanized material, hot-dip galvanizing, and vinyl coating.  All three deal with coating a steel or iron mesh fence in order to prevent rusting and corrosion.  Yet they are different processes.

    Galvanizing – A coating of zinc is applied through electroplating to protect the mesh.

    Hot-dip galvanizing – A thicker zinc coating is applied by immersing the mesh in molten zinc

    Vinyl coating – Vinyl is used instead of zinc to protect the mesh allowing different colors and better resistance to rust under some conditions.

    Another thing to consider is that these processes aren’t mutually exclusive.  Galvanized fencing can also be coated with vinyl, although this is a pretty expensive option.  To look more at these options and their pros and cons, contact us.

  • Get the right gate

    Like most other aspects of a chain-link fence, you have a few options when it comes to choosing a gate for it. This page summarizes the primary choices you’ll need to consider.

    Walk-through or drive-through
     This mainly concerns the width of the gate. Will you need to allow a car to drive through the gate or not. Typically, a walk-through gate consists of one panel and will allow a person or possibly a lawnmower to move through it. A drive-through gate usually incorporates two panels that latch in the center.

    Swing or sliding
    A swing gate pivots on a hinge like a door, while a sliding gate operates sliding glass door by moving along the fence. While swing gates appear in either walk-through or drive-through varieties, a sliding gate is almost exclusively used in a drive-through context. Sliding gates are ideal for incorporating electronic opening systems.

    For all your fencing needs, contact us. He handle gates as well fences, and materials of a kind from chain-link to vinyl to wrought iron to wood.

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