Ever since Mighty Fence Co started building fences in Spearfish, SD, homeowners have had plenty of questions about fencing materials. Aluminum Fencing has gotten very popular lately, mostly because people want something that looks sharp without spending every weekend scraping and staining. But before you buy a new Aluminum Fencing installation, you probably want to know how it handles our local conditions. Mighty Fence Co gets asked the same handful of questions all the time, so we figured we would lay out the straight answers right here.
Will an aluminum fence actually hold up to Spearfish winds?
Wind resistance is usually the first thing people ask us about Aluminum Fencing in Spearfish, SD, and we understand why. If you live up near Lookout Mountain or out on the flats, you know how hard the wind can howl through the Northern Hills. The trick with Aluminum Fencing is that it is a picket-style fence, meaning the wind passes right through the gaps instead of slamming against a solid wall like it would with a privacy wood fence. As long as the posts are set deep enough in concrete to get past the frost line, your Aluminum Fencing is not going anywhere.
How does aluminum handle our rocky Spearfish soil?
If you have ever tried to dig a post hole down by Spearfish Creek or up on the benchlands, you know you are fighting gumbo clay mixed with limestone and hardpan. Aluminum Fencing uses independent panels that rack or adjust to slopes and uneven ground. That is a major advantage over rigid welded panels when you are dealing with our rolling terrain. Mighty Fence Co does not have to carve up your whole yard to get the grade right for your Aluminum Fencing.
Do I need to paint or seal it every few years?
No, painting or sealing is not needed, and that is the main reason people choose Aluminum Fencing over wood or standard steel. Good quality Aluminum Fencing comes with a powder-coated finish that is baked on at the factory. It will not rust like iron, and it will not rot or splinter. About all you need to do is spray down your Aluminum Fencing with a hose once in a while if dust builds up from dry summer days.
Can my dogs or kids push through the bottom?
That depends on the style of Aluminum Fencing you pick and how Mighty Fence Co installs it. If you have smaller dogs, you will want to look at a puppy picket style, which has closer spacing on the bottom rails. Also, our team makes sure to follow the contour of the ground closely so there are not massive gaps underneath where a determined hound can squeeze out.
How long does the installation take?
Most residential yards around town take about 2 to 3 days from start to finish, depending on how stubborn the ground is for your Aluminum Fencing installation. Day one is usually layout and digging holes, day two is setting posts, and day three is hanging panels and gates. Mighty Fence Co does not like to drag jobs out, so we show up and get the Aluminum Fencing work done right.
What kind of warranty comes with it?
Most manufacturers we work with offer a lifetime limited warranty on the Aluminum Fencing material itself, covering things like chipping, cracking, and peeling on that powder coat. Mighty Fence Co stands behind our installation labor too, so if a post shifts because of bad ground settling in the first year, we come back and fix it on our dime.
For homes and businesses in Spearfish, Mighty Fence Co provides Aluminum Fencing services.