Aluminum Fencing Guide

There are also quite a few things you can do to increase the life and beauty of your outdoor aluminum fence. One is to use sealant as often as possible. Cleaning and painting your fence is another great way to keep it looking new for longer, but you'll need to reapply the paint every so often too. And if you decide that it's time for an upgrade, we recommend replacing old aluminum panels with newer ones instead of patching them up with paint or sealant. It's much easier to replace panels than it is to try and paint them to match the rest of your fence.

A professional fence repair service like Bellevue Fencing can help you with panel replacement. We can also advise you on how much you'll need, as well as what options are available and what we can offer. Here are some tips for selecting the right panels:

Before Installing Your Aluminum Fence

Your aluminum fence should start as a flat piece, which is then rolled in place. If you installed your outdoor aluminum fencing yourself, you'll probably want to do this yourself. But if you're hiring a professional like us to install your fence, we already have all the tools needed and may even prep the ground for you and install your aluminum fencing. 

Whether you install your aluminum fence yourself or ask us to do it, here are a few things you'll want to make sure of:

1. Align the fencing as straight as possible before rolling. It's easier to fix small alignment issues later than large ones. To do this, place stakes along where the fencing will be installed and use string or chalk to draw lines across the piece. Then follow these lines as you roll it into place. If it's not straight, you'll have to adjust the roller a couple of times and make sure the fence ends up fairly straight.

2. Make sure that you adjust the rollers to match the thickness of your aluminum panels. In most cases, an aluminum fence company in Puget will provide a specified roller size for their product, but it's best to double-check since many manufacturers do not provide this information or do not include this information on their packaging (i.e. a contractor's package).

3. Test rollers together to see if everything is level. If not, you can use wood shims to level everything out. Once you have it relatively level, make sure the panels are where you want them and that they'll be straight once rolled into place.

4. Drill holes in the ground where your stakes are placed if needed. If the panels will be anchored to the ground, you'll need to drill holes. Use a hammer drill with a masonry bit.

5. If you are rolling your fencing into place, you'll want to make sure that the fencing is facing in the right direction. In most cases, this simply means that panel ends should face inward (or away from other objects).

 6. If you are installing a driveway gate, make sure you have the right components before you start the installation. You'll need the frame and hardware for the gate that you'll install, as well as a gate opener. Most gate openers have hinges included in the price too. These can be installed before or after the installation of the fence panels.

7. Be sure to get all of your tools together ahead of time and start installation once you're ready to begin work on your project. Though this all seems like a tricky task that's why the aluminum fence company in Bellevue is here to help you with the installation and the repair of your fence.

Laying Out Your Aluminum Fence

When thinking about the materials, size, and cost of your fence, it's important to remember that aluminum is strong and durable. So if you want a big fence, sturdy gates and extra-long posts are what you need.

But aluminum fences will be more rigid than wood fences for some time after installation. The type of vinyl used with aluminum is quite hard, so you'll likely have to replace any vinyl parts quickly if you need to make modifications or alterations.

Sometimes you also need to consider preserving the beauty of your fence. Sometimes, long-lasting aluminum fencing can be difficult to paint because aluminum is known to turn green after being exposed to the weather for a long period.

Our professional experts will be able to assist you with choosing the right fence design and size, as well as color and placement options.

If your aluminum fencing is ever damaged in any way, call us at 425-620-3484 the best fence company in Bellevue WA,  Bellevue Fencing to repair the damage. This will save you time and most likely keep you from having to re-do or replace the Aluminum Fencing.

Aluminum Fence Maintenance

Proper aluminum fence maintenance requires washing the panels and applying a sealant about once a year to help protect the surface from corrosion. You should also recoat your gate hinges and other hinge joints at least every two years. Depending on how often you use your gates, they may need to be re-coated or oiled more or less often than this. If you've painted your fence, then you'll want to get it repainted to keep it looking new and secure for longer.

Aluminum Fence Replacement

Replacing your fence panels or sections is a very cost-effective way to get the fence you want without paying for an entirely new one. You can either go with a new color, or those who have installed aluminum fencing themselves can replace the panels themselves and save some money. Replacing aluminum fence sections does require drilling holes in your posts, but that's a small price to pay for having your custom-made fence by an island fence company.