Aluminum fences are becoming more common around yards in Othello, WA because homeowners are tired of constantly staining wood or dealing with rust on older iron. Before a new installation begins, homeowners often have a handful of questions. Othello Fence Solutions gets asked these same questions almost every week out on job sites across Adams County, so Othello Fence Solutions wants to lay the details out clearly.
Will an aluminum fence actually hold up to Othello winds?
Wind resistance is usually the first thing people ask Othello Fence Solutions about, especially if they live out on the edge of town where the Columbia Basin wind really kicks up across the open fields. Unlike solid wood fences that catch the wind like a giant sail, Aluminum Fencing has open pickets. The wind blows right through Aluminum Fencing. Plus, the panels Othello Fence Solutions installs are anchored deep into concrete footings that get past the local frost line. The Aluminum Fencing will not budge under heavy wind loads.
How does it handle our crazy temperature swings?
Central Washington experiences freezing winters and scorching summer days. Wood warps and cracks when it cycles through those extremes, and vinyl can get brittle in a deep freeze. Aluminum Fencing expands and contracts very little, and the powder-coated finish will not peel or fade under the blazing summer sun. Aluminum Fencing is very tough stuff and handles local weather changes very well.
Do I need to worry about rust?
Homeowners do not need to worry about rust if they buy quality material. Cheap metal rusts fast, but proper residential Aluminum Fencing uses a heavy-duty powder coat over a treated alloy that simply does not rust. Homeowners will not be out there scraping and painting every couple of years. Spraying the Aluminum Fencing down with a hose once in a while if it gets dusty from the local harvest is all that is required.
Can I keep my dogs in the yard?
Homeowners can definitely keep dogs in the yard, but the right style must be chosen. If you have a small terrier or a puppy that likes to test boundaries, standard pool fencing with tighter picket spacing at the bottom is a very good choice. Othello Fence Solutions also offers puppy pickets, which feature closer spacing on the lower portion of the Aluminum Fencing so nobody squeezes through to chase the local wildlife in Othello.
What about property lines and permits in Othello?
Homeowners should always check with the city before Othello Fence Solutions starts digging. Othello has specific setback rules, especially if you are on a corner lot where sightlines for traffic matter. For homes in Othello, Othello Fence Solutions always recommends getting a proper property survey done if there is any ambiguity. The last thing any homeowner wants is to tear down a brand-new Aluminum Fencing installation because it sits six inches over a neighbor line.
Is the installation messy?
Othello Fence Solutions has to dig holes for the posts and mix concrete, so there will be some dirt displaced during Aluminum Fencing installation. Local soil in Othello can be very rocky and stubborn depending on which neighborhood you are in, but Othello Fence Solutions hauls away extra mess and leaves your yard clean. Othello Fence Solutions does not leave piles of subsoil in your fresh lawn.
For homes and businesses in Othello, Othello Fence Solutions provides Aluminum Fencing services.