Aluminum & Steel Fence Installers in Boston, MA

Boston Aluminum Fencing

The climate in Boston is legendary for good reason. After all, where else in the United States can you find a town that experiences lows below zero, blizzards, nor'easters, offshore storms, high annual precipitation rates, and even an occasional hurricane? That's some rough weather, and a combination of factors that is even harder on most fencing materials. If you're looking for a fencing product that can stand up to that kind of beating and more, you should at least take a peek at aluminum fencing in Boston.

The Perfect Match
In fact, aluminum fencing seems almost tailor made for Beantown. Take the cold, for example. It can cause vinyl fencing to grow brittle and more susceptible to damage from impacts, and the cold and snow will slowly deteriorate metal and wood fencing over time. Not the case with aluminum. On another front, the high winds of nor'easters, offshore storms, and hurricanes can lay a wood fence flat in a matter of minutes. The low profile and incredibly strong makeup of aluminum, on the other hand, reduces the chances of that happening to something between unlikely and impossible. And how about that salt laden coastal air? It can turn steel and iron fencing into rusty shadows of their former selves in just a few years. Aluminum, if you'll remember, doesn't rust at all.

The Appearance of an Aluminum Fence
About the only complaint some Bostonians might have about aluminum fencing in Boston is the relatively limited amount of choices this fence provides. Imagine a no-frills, black, cast iron fence composed of vertical bars installed in a horizontal frame and you've got a good picture of what about 99% of aluminum fence looks like. You can choose from different heights of fence, and some variation is possible as far as the design at the top of your fencing is concerned, but overall, aluminum fencing in Boston doesn't come with a lot of bells and whistles. While some see that as a weakness, others see it as one of the main advantages of aluminum fence. Its low profile makes it the perfect fencing if you're looking for a barrier fence that won't get in the way of your views or create a closed in feeling. In fact, it's one of the most popular choices for pool fencing, period, because it leaves the view of the pool unobstructed, allowing for proper supervision and safety measures to be maintained at all times around the pool.

Shop Carefully
About the only thing you need to be aware of when you look into purchasing Boston aluminum fencing is that aluminum fence does vary in quality from manufacturer to manufacturer, primarily in the strength of the aluminum itself. Lower grade aluminum fence has a strength of about half that of the top-of-the-line stuff, making it well worth it to spend a little more for a higher quality metal. Also, be sure to check over the warranty carefully before you buy. A good aluminum fence should come with a lifetime warranty for both the fencing and the finish, no exceptions. If the Boston aluminum fence you're considering lacks a lifetime guarantee, or if there are a number of special provisions in the warranty, then move on. One of the biggest benefits of going with Boston aluminum fencing is that you'll never have to buy new fencing again—but that will only hold true if the warranty protects you, and not the manufacturer, from any defects that might show up down the road.

Finding a Fencing Contractor
Aluminum fence can be installed by homeowners who take the time to do it right, so if you are the DIY type, by all means give it a go. If you're like most homeowners in Greater Boston, however, you probably prefer to have a pro do the work instead. Fortunately, finding a reputable contractor who works with aluminum fencing is getting easier and easier the more popular aluminum fence in Boston gets. Ask family and friends, check the yellow pages, and look for fencing companies that have a good track record working with Boston aluminum fence. One homeowner who used our contractor referral service to get his aluminum fence installation rolling wrote to us and suggested that he "would recommend getting estimates from a few contractors and then making a decision" on who to hire. That's good advice when looking for contractors to do any home improvement. The only thing we'd add to that is that it's also important that you check references before you make a final decision. Don't go on price and first impressions alone, since a contractor's real world track record is far more valuable in helping you decide who to hire. As for how the aforementioned Atlantan found his contractors to get bids from in the first place? After giving his sage advice, the homeowner came clean: "this was the second time we found our contractors with HomeAdvisor and it again turned out to be a smart way to go."