Material

When specifying or purchasing an Architectural or Ornamental Fence, such as the EZ-UP Fence System, a variety of materials and grades of material are available - each with its own advantages for different applications. Choosing the right material for the job will help make your fence project a success.

ORNAMENTAL FENCE GRADES

Three grade distinctions are commonly used to describe fence materials: "Industrial," "Commercial" and "Residential." While these terms are used in reference to the grades often associated with certain fence applications, project requirements may dictate, for example, that a "Commercial" or "Industrial" fence is necessary for a residential application.

You may find that different fence manufacturers use their own terms to describe grades of fence materials. When specifying or purchasing fence components, it is important to understand the differences in a manufacturer's material grades, particularly if you intend to make comparisons between manufacturers.

Industrial

- Offers the largest and thickest materials - including pickets, posts and rails.

- Ideal for security or other applications where fence strength is a primary consideration, or where a heavier or bolder look is desired.

- Typical applications include: Airports, correctional facilities, military facilities, public transportation projects, industrial and commercial facilities, sports and amusement facilities.

Commercial

- Larger and thicker material than Residential, but lighter and less expensive than Industrial.

- Applications include both commercial and industrial settings, such as commercial businesses, apartment complexes, park and recreation facilities, utilities and educational facilities.

Residential

- The most cost-efficient fence, using material with less size and thickness than Commercial.

- Ideally suited to applications in which economy is important, such as residences, residential development and golf courses.

FENCE MATERIALS:

Pre-Galvanized Steel

As the name indicates, this fence material is galvanized prior to any fabrication. Picket and rail tubes are created from pre-galvanized steel sheets, creating a smooth finished product. A key advantage of this process is fence panels and posts with a more attractive appearance than hot-dipped galvanized steel products.

Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel

These fence materials are galvanized after the fabrication process, giving protection from the elements to the entire component, including all welds. While not providing a surface as aesthetically appealing as pre-galvanized materials, this type of galvanizing is ideal for welded wire and steel grate fencing, given the high amount of welding required in the manufacturing process.

Aluminum

Extruded aluminum won't rust like steel; this is one of the primary advantages this material offers. After application of Powder-Coat, this material is visually indistinguishable from Ornamental Iron, and can be fabricated for many security uses. If security is a primary consideration, it is important to note that steel fencing is a stronger, more impenetrable material. An ideal choice in coastal areas, given its rust-proof qualities.

Welded Wire

This material is highly suited for applications requiring both security and an economical approach. Thick strands of steel are welded into a pattern sufficiently tight to prevent intrusion and provide lasting strength. Transportation, schools, parks and industrial settings are common applications for this material.

Welded Wire fence components offered by Payne Fence Products are Hot-Dip Galvanized, and can be supplied with - or without - a powder coat finish.

Security Steel Grate

Available in both square and rectangle patterns, this fence material offers the highest degree of strength and security. Steel rods and flat bars are electro-fused to create a grate featuring a tight pattern, providing a permanent barrier ideal for government installations, tarnsportation area protection and industrial sites.

Steel Grate fence components offered by Payne Fence Products are Hot-Dip Galvanized.

Security Mesh

Made from a solid steel sheet that is formed into a rigid diamond shaped mesh design allowing both strength and visibility. This material provides a strong barrier against intrusion, combining both durability and a design that is virtually impossible to cut or scale, making it ideal for protection from theft and as an access barrier.

Corrugated Pale

The unique shape of corrugated pale pickets give this fence material its combination of strength and security. This design of Palisade fencing has been successfully implemented in Europe because of its flexibility in design and the ability to form splayed picket tops that strongly discourage scaling the fence. Corrugated pale is particularly suited to school, government, industrial and other high security applications.