When to Install an Iron Fence

Iron fences are durable and elegant, and they also have all the boundary-enforcing benefits of any other fencing solution. This trio of characteristics makes them well-suited for a variety of situations. Here are a few times you should consider installing an iron fence on your property. Buying a New Home Purchasing a new home is a natural time to consider what upgrades you'd like to make to the home because you'll have the full duration of your ownership period to enjoy anything that you improve. While it probably isn't the only improvement that you'll consider at the time of purchase, an iron fence is one improvement that deserves to be on your list of potential improvements. You'll recoup some of the installation cost whenever you eventually sell your house. Any type of fence adds value to a property, and iron fences have particularly good curb appeal. Prospective buyers with children and pets will certainly appreciate the improvement. Putting in a Swimming Pool If you put a swimming pool in your backyard, certain precautions must be taken to protect unattended children from accessing the pool. Specifically, a fence has to be installed around the pool in most circumstances. A fence is required because pools are considered attractive nuisances by the insurance and legal fields. An attractive nuisance is a potentially dangerous hazard that children might be interested in and explore if left to their own devices. A fence prevents young children from reaching the pool unattended. Although any fencing solution could technically meet the insurance and legal requirements for a pool fencing solution, an iron fence is one that will add to the atmosphere of your backyard. It won't be an eyesore and will look nice. When installing a fence for this purpose, make sure the fence's height meets all applicable insurance requirements and local laws. Most stipulations require the fence to be at least 4 feet high, and its gate usually has to be self-latching. Planting a Garden Putting a garden in your backyard doesn't usually require placing a border around it since only people you know should be walking in your backyard. But if you live in an urban setting and put a garden in your front yard, you might want a border to protect the plants you grow. Gardens that are in front yards of urban homes are sometimes trampled on, as passersby walk on the yard rather than the sidewalk or road. This is usually done unknowingly, but the damage is no less devastating if flowers and vegetables get stepped on. Creating a small border with an iron fence will help prevent people from accidentally stepping on your garden in this situation. You don't need a tall fence. A short fence that's slightly higher than people raise their feet when walking will be sufficient to keep footsteps on the sidewalk where they belong. Preventing a Home Burglary If home break-in rates are increasing in your neighborhood, having an iron fence installed around the perimeter of your home could help prevent your house from being burglarized. A fence is one more obstacle that burglars must overcome before breaking in. Even if burglars can hurdle fences, neighbors might become suspicious if they see an unknown person jumping over your home's fence. They may be more likely to call you or the cops. Unlike some other fences, an iron fence doesn't obstruct other people's view into your home's yard. This ensures that potential burglars don't have a place to hide after they jump your fence and as they try to find a way inside the house. Without a place to hide, burglars will be less apt to want to break in. To have an iron fence installed on your property, contact Sam's Welding, Inc.