Iron Fence Shop® Blog

Find all sorts of informative posts in here about our products, installation, special types of use for our products and what to look for when buying a fence.

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A Key-Lockable Gravity Latch. One of 4 Latch Options We Offer for Our Iron and Aluminum Metal Gates

Iron and Aluminum Gate Latch Options

There are a variety of latch options when it comes to metal gates made of iron or aluminum. We offer 4 different latch options that will work with all our iron gates and aluminum gates.

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Aluminum Fence Rail Installs Into Punched Post
Aluminum Fence Rail Installs Into Punched Post

The Different Types of Aluminum Fence Posts

When it comes to installing an aluminum fence, one of the big differences from iron fencing is that the aluminum posts are specialized to serve a specific function.

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A J-bolt Style Hinge for Iron and Aluminum Gates
A J-bolt Style Hinge for Iron and Aluminum Gates

Iron and Aluminum Gate Hinge Options

Most folks don?t think about the gate hinges when buying a fence or driveway gate, so today I wanted to familiarize you with the gate hinges available for both our iron and aluminum gates.

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Wood Posts Combined with  Wrought Iron Fence Make for a Stunning Custom Look
Wood Posts Combined with Wrought Iron Fence Make for a Stunning Custom Look

Using Wood Posts with Wrought Iron Fence for a Custom Look

Our customer Jim from Ohio recently sent us in some photos of his completed project that are an amazing and beautiful example of using wood 4×4 posts in conjunction with wrought iron fence for an amazing custom look.

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Another 3 perfect years of BBB standing with our customers!
Another 3 perfect years of BBB standing with our customers!

Another 3 Years of Perfect BBB Status!

Buy with confidence!  We were just awarded another Gold Star Award from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for 3 consecutive years with no complaints.  That puts us up to 7 years with no BBB complaints.  We take care of our customers!

Different Heights of Wrought Iron and Aluminum Fence Offered
Different Heights of Wrought Iron and Aluminum Fence Offered

Which Iron or Aluminum Fence Height is Best for My Project?

As you begin shopping for a fence, you may be wondering which iron or aluminum fence height may be best for your project.  We discuss some considerations when choosing a fence height and review each of our standard heights.

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Is iron or aluminum fence better for security?
Is iron or aluminum fence better for security?

Iron Fence vs. Aluminum Fence – Which is the Better Security Fence?

Chances are if you are buying a fence or gate, security is a concern. That may be security in terms of keeping something in or security in keeping something out.  Read on to find out if iron or aluminum fences and gates are better suited for security purposes.

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