Fences help define your property and offer security. However, with so many different types of fencing materials, picking the right one can take time. If you are curious about wrought iron fences, however, you're not alone. Many people love wrought iron fences for their many benefits. If you want to learn more, keep reading.
1. They Are Great for Kids and Pets
Wrought iron fences have vertical pickets, which make them a better choice than fences with horizontal pickets if you have children. Horizontal pickets that have gaps between the pickets become perfect ladders for children, and since children have tiny feet, they can climb fences with thin gaps between the horizontal pickets.
Dogs can also use horizontal pickets to help jump or climb over the fence and escape. Of course, smaller dogs may be able to crawl through the vertical pickets, so narrow gaps may be better. Smaller animals like cats and squirrels can continue to pass through the fence, which allows these little critters to live their lives without interference from your fence.
2. They Offer Superior Security
Wrought iron fences are also great for their security features. First, just like your kids can't climb over the fence easily, criminals have a harder time too. The pickets are too thin to get good traction, and even if the criminal can reach the top, getting over the sharp tips at the top can be painful or impossible. The risk alone could make criminals not want to bother with your home.
Some criminals, however, don't climb fences; they break through them. They may pry wood panels off a wood fence or use cutting tools on a wood or vinyl fence. However, to cut through a wrought iron fence, the criminal needs loud, heavy-duty tools, which isn't usually worth the risk. Finally, criminals tend to like privacy, and wrought iron fences offer little privacy, so you can see if someone is trying to penetrate your fence.
3. They Accentuate the Beauty of Your Property
Privacy fences are often desirable in neighborhoods where houses are close together because it provides privacy from your next door neighbor. However, these fences can often make you feel boxed in, and if you live in an area with a beautiful view, they block the view. Wrought iron fences help accentuate your yard.
First, wrought iron fences are an attractive option, giving your home an immediate curb appeal boost. However, they may also make your yard feel bigger, especially if your property is surrounded by a lot of empty land. As an added benefit, when people drive by your home, they can see the beauty of your entire property's landscaping instead of an unsightly fence.
4. They Require Little Maintenance
Wrought iron fences last a long time if you keep them well-maintained. Luckily, these types of fences require a lot less maintenance than other options. Unlike wood, the fence can't rot, and unlike vinyl, plant matter doesn't stain the fence. If the external coating is scratched, however, rain and humidity can cause the fence to rust.
For this reason, it's a good idea to keep plants, especially those with thorns away from your fence. If rust does appear, it should be sanded immediately, and you should then re-protect the area with paint or protective spray.
You'll also need to clean the fence as it gets dirty. For minor cleanings, a hose may be enough, but occasionally, you may need to take a brush and scrub the narrow spots and small crevices.
Wrought iron fences are a great investment because they are durable, require little maintenance, and look great. If you would like to learn more about the benefits of wrought iron fences, or if you want to request a quote,
contact us
at Capitol City Iron Works today.
