1 - learning about fence from the experts
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1 - learning about fence from the experts
Table of Contents 1 - LEARNING ABOUT FENCE FROM THE EXPERTS ..............................................................4 Choosing an Aluminum Fence Is Easy .....................................................................................4 The 13 Point Aluminum Fence Buyer's Checklist .....................................................................6 The Many Types of Aluminum Fences for Many Applications ..................................................7 The 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying an Aluminum Fence ..................................................13 Frequently Asked Fencing Questions (FAQ) ..........................................................................15 What Brand Should I Use?......................................................................................................18 How to Use the FenceTown Site.............................................................................................20 2 - PLANNING AND QUOTING A FENCE..................................................................................26 Planning an Aluminum Fence .................................................................................................26 Spend 10 Minutes and Get the Lowest Price Quote in 24 Hours!...........................................27 Sample Fence Quote Drawing Filled Out (Ready to Be Sent) ................................................29 Blank Fence Quote Drawing (Use This)..................................................................................30 3 – FENCE INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................31 The Super Simple Fence Installation Guide............................................................................31 4 – ALUMINUM FENCE BRANDS..............................................................................................35 The Major Aluminum Fence Brands & What They Are Best At...............................................35 OnGuard Specifications ..........................................................................................................38 Material Data...........................................................................................................................38 Master Aluminum Fence Styles / Brands Reference ..............................................................44 5 – FENCETOWN INFORMATION.............................................................................................48 Why Buy Aluminum Fence from FenceTown?........................................................................48 About FenceTown ...................................................................................................................49 Customer Fence Photo Gallery and Testimonials...................................................................51 FenceTown Contact Information .............................................................................................53 V2.7 © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 2 Thank You! Thanks so much for downloading this guide and giving us an opportunity to help your with your fence. This Fencetown Guide to Aluminum Fence is a free 50 page e-book written by fence experts, and it will tell you about all aspects of choosing, planning and installing a beautiful aluminum fence. It includes: The 7 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Buying an Aluminum Fence (which could save you thousands of dollars) The 13 Point Fence Buyer’s Checklist The Foolproof Way to Choose a Great Fence and Get the Right Price The Advantages of Each the of the Major Aluminum Fence Brands The Importance of “The Guaranteed Lowest Price” What to Look For in an Aluminum Fence Vendor The Super Simple Installation Guide It also tells you a little bit more about Fencetown and our other five web stores, and why you will always get best deal - guaranteed. Our 10,000 customers have told the major benefits of working with Fencetown for an aluminum fence are: Best Price Guaranteed - We will beat any advertised price from any other company, so shop with confidence. Huge Selection of 5 Top Aluminum Fence Brands - We have 100 fence models - not just one brand, so you will find what you are looking for. Free Fence Quote in 24 Hours - Give us a call today at, and you will have quote with a great price, by tomorrow. Free Shipping on Most Orders - We have special deals so most fences ship free and many ship within one week. Great Free Help Designing Your Fence - Call our staff to help design your fence - It usually takes only 15 minutes or less. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 3 1 - LEARNING ABOUT FENCE FROM THE EXPERTS Choosing an Aluminum Fence Is Easy When you hear the word “fence”, most people will quickly visualize the two most traditional styles of fence over the past 50 years; wood and chain link. Other than wrought iron fence, which is usually manufactured locally due to its weight and the difficulty of installation- a cost prohibitive alternative for many consumers, these two fence styles are the most common. The main reasons for this were price, lack of consumer product options, and the familiarity of fence companies to install wood and chain link quickly and at low labor costs. Over the past several years, two modern styles of fence have quickly gained popularity in the consumer market. Aluminum fence - the maintenance free lightweight product with the look of wrought iron, and Vinyl fence, often referred to as PVC (Polyvinyl chloride). The two main reasons for their popularity are their maintenance free aspects and the ease of installation. Although chain link fence and wood fence still are usually less expensive per lineal foot, when you factor in the cost of installation and the labor it takes to stain or paint a fence every few years only to ultimately replace it again, it’s easy to see why consumers have been seeking a low cost alternative. The primary reasons consumers purchase a fence are new home construction, replacing an existing fence that has seen better days, or they have recently installed a swimming pool. The traditional way to purchase a fence is to open the phone book, call several local companies to come out and provide a quote, and then probably choose the low bidder. After several hours of your time, you will probably receive a quote that does not break down cost of product versus cost of labor. If you do receive a line item quote, it’s probable the fence company will mark up the cost of material up to or above 50% to cover their overhead. What other choice did a consumer have? Today, there’s a fast, easy, and efficient way to purchase fence from FenceTown. Here are some advantages to shopping with us online: Shop when you want anytime day or night. There’s no more reason to take off work or waste a Saturday waiting for someone to come to your home in order to receive a quote. View many styles and types of fence, not just the “high priced, low labor cost” products that many fence companies offer. Receive answers to your fence questions quickly with the method you choose to communicatephone, e-mail, fax, etc. Immediately determine the cost of the fence you’re interested in by putting your product in a “shopping cart” or receiving a free quote from our trained staff Aluminum fence has been gaining in popularity over the past 20 years, largely due in part to the increase of swimming pools installed by homeowners. Since most local communities require a fence around a swimming pool for safety reasons, aluminum fence appeals to many consumers because of it’s open picket style, has the beauty of wrought iron, is maintenance free, and can be installed quickly by a homeowner- eliminating installation costs. Here are some additional reasons aluminum fence is the fastest growing option in the fence industry: © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 4 Aluminum fence is powder coated or finished with a baked enamel coating. It will not warp or fall apart, as many wood and chain link fences do over time. Aluminum fence resists the weathering factors of extreme heat and cold and is virtually maintenance free. Aluminum fence never rusts or rots. A good aluminum fence manufacturer offers a lifetime warranty against cracking, peeling, and fading. Aluminum fence is not treated with chemicals that could hurt the environment or cause health concerns. Aluminum fence is lightweight and easy to cut or miter. A hacksaw or miter saw can be used to make any installation adjustments. Aluminum fence is usually shipped as an assembled panel. All the homeowner is required to do is set the post and then insert the entire aluminum fence panel into the post. When shopping for a fence on the Internet, here are several things to look for to determine a reputable online retailer: Selection. Does the website offer only one style or manufacturer? It’s best to have a choice of several vendors. Fence manufacturers offer a variety of styles and options based on your fence needs. A good online retailer will offer several vendors so they can offer the consumer the best fit for their specific application. Price. Does the website immediately show the price of the product it advertises, or do they require you to give them information first? A reputable website will have prices listed and preferably without having to use several confusing drop down menus. An aluminum fence panel price should be immediately visible without putting information in a cart or providing contact information. Contact information. Is there a phone number prominently displayed? A toll-free number advertised on the website shows an online retailer takes customer service seriously and prefers to have contact with their customers, not just sell a product. Response. Is your phone call answered live during business hours? Are your e-mails answered within a reasonable amount of time, same day or next day? If you request a quote, do you receive a response within one business day or less? Quote Assistance. Is there an easy and quick way to forward your information to receive a quote? The simplest and most accurate method is still an old-fashioned line drawing with the linear footage included for each “run” of fence. Our fence experts can quickly put together an accurate bill of material for your project and immediately visualize your project to eliminate errors. Online “fence” calculators are usually time consuming and frustrating for the consumer. Why not let the fence experts do the work for you? © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 5 The 13 Point Aluminum Fence Buyer's Checklist After selling thousands of fences, our customers have told us what is most important to them. Specifically they told us what would save them the most money, the most time and help them avoid the common mistakes in designing and purchasing a fence. 1 BEST PRICES GUARANTEED? Look for a Price Match Guarantee that guarantees you the lowest prices. Fencetown has a low price guarantee and will not be undersold! 2 HUGE SELECTION Do they carry 5 or more fence manufacturers and 50+ fence models so you have the maximum choices? Most fence companies only sell one or two brands. Fencetown has over 100 models and 10 major brands with over 10,000 products. 3 TRUSTED COMPANY? Been in business for over 5 years? Sold thousands of fences? We have been in business for seven years and sold over 10,000 fences to our customers 4 FREE SHIPPING Free shipping on most fence orders? Most of our orders qualify for free shipping 5 PRICING ON THE WEB Can you view an organized e-commerce web site where you can see every product and pricing? We have the fullest e-commerce experience so you can see exactly what a fence would cost 6 GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE Courteous helpful staff of fencing experts? Will they help you design and plan your fence? Do they answer the phone and questions quickly every time you call? Our fence designers have installed and designed fences for many years. They are helpful professional fence experts. 7 FAST QUOTE Do you get a clear, easy to understand quote in 24 hours? We will get you a guaranteed low price quote in 24 hours or less 8 FREE FENCE BUYER'S GUIDE Do they a free 30 page guide to choosing, designing and installing your fence? Download our free Fencetown Guide to Fencing 9 THE BEST BRANDS Are the top national aluminum fence brands like Delgard, OnGuard, Gilpin and SpecRail available? We have 7 of the top fence brands in the US and several low cost alternatives 10 WARRANTY Lifetime Warranty on your fence? All of our fences come with lifetime warranty 11 NO SALES TAX Saves you 3-11% over buying local There is no sales tax with Fencetown except for IL 12 FENCES IN A WEEK Do they offer Quick Ship Fences that ship in a week or less We have dozens of quick ship models so you get your fence fast! 13 SATISFACTION GUARANTEE Is there little or no risk for you buying the fence? Check out our Satisfaction guarantee © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 6 The Many Types of Aluminum Fences for Many Applications Pool Fences & Safety Fences A swimming pool is a wonderful addition to your home and you want to ensure safety of those you love by installing an aluminum pool fence around it. Pool fence should be at least 48 inches tall, have a bottom rung that is no more than three inches from the ground. The panels are far apart so the fence can not be used as a ladder. You will need to comply with local building codes (BOCA codes – see below) or your homeowner organization fence codes. Generally the higher the pool fence (54”, 60” or 72”), the more secure it is. All gates or openings in the fence need to have to be self-closing with self latching gates, so the gate can not be easily left open. The handle to unlatch the gate needs to be at least 54” high to prevent children from opening it. We have over 12 models and you can choose from the top brands - Delgard pool fence, Onguard pool fence, Specrail pool fence or Gilpin pool fence. The Onguard pool fence is an excellent fence at a little lower cost, Gilpin pool fence has steel base flanges which are best for mounting on hard surfaces like cement or decks. Delgard pool fence is top quality and easy to install. BOCA CODE POOL SAFETY FENCE REGULATIONS For pool fencing, “BOCA code” means that the fence meets certain standards for safety. Simply stated it means the fence needs to meet these basic requirements: The top of the pool fence must be at least 48-inches above ground Pickets spaced no more that 4-inches apart Pickets cannot exceed 1-3/4 inches in width The lower horizontal fence rail must be a minimum of 45-inches apart from the top rail The horizontal rails need to be on the pool side of the fence The lowest rail needs to be no farther that 4-inches above ground Gates should open away from the pool Gates should be self-closing and self latching The gate release mechanism of the gate should be at least 54” from the bottom of the gate. These BOCA pool fence requirements are for safety in order to keep smaller children from being able to access a pool. The rules attempt to eliminate handholds and footholds and minimize the size of the openings, and put the gate latches above the reachable height of small children. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 7 Aluminum Pet Fences, Dog Fences, Cat Fences Most dogs and cats have a natural curiosity and like to roam around the yard and open spaces. The problem with this is that most aluminum fences have standard widths between pickets of 3 ½ inches to 4 inches. Dogs and cats can easily fit through these and outside wild animals can get in to the yard. Double picket fences like those provided by Specrail and Delgard have widths between pickets of only 1½ inches. This picket width makes it impossible for pets to escape and keeps them safe. Even small dogs like Chihuahuas, Pekinese or Poodles, as well as large dogs, will not be able to get outside of the fence. Other pets like cats, rabbits and even the newly popular potbelly pigs will be confined to the fenced in area with a dedicated pet fence. Wild animals like raccoons, possums, skunks wildcats and coyotes can’t get in either. Delgard has several models of double picket fence which can be used as an aluminum pet fence, and can also offer much more privacy and security. Every single Specrail fence panel has a “puppy picket” option that can be added to the bottom of the fence. These double pickets go up about one third of the overall height. All of the aluminum pet fences come with lifetime limited warranties, and you can save 2060% by buying a pet fence online and installing it yourself. Aluminum Security Fence One of the easiest and most effective ways to increase the security of your home or business is to add an aluminum security fence with a key locking gate. Aluminum security fences cost more than wood fences but require no maintenance, painting or staining. They cost much less than steel or wrought iron fences and require none of the substantial upkeep, scraping and painting. Adding an aluminum security fencing also increases the value of the home and its curb appeal. Buying a security fence online and installing it yourself can save a great deal. The goal of a security fence is to increase overall security while preventing potential robberies and other crimes. National crime rates continue to climb and these days most of our customers feel that nothing is more important than the safety of their family and they are buying these security fences. Security fences are typically 48 inches or higher, have spear points and key locked gates. The higher a fence is, generally the more secure it is. Fencetown.com offers security fences up to 8 feet in height. The minimum height for a pool security fence is 48 inches also with the most popular height being 60 inches. Delgard pet fences and Specrail pet fences have twice as many vertical pickets making the fence much more difficult to climb and giving the home owner or business owner more security as well. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 8 General Purpose Ornamental Fences Ornamental aluminum fence is the most popular general purpose fencing and it can be used for security fences, pet fences, residential fencing and commercial or industrial applications. It was created to have the look of wrought iron fence without the maintenance and painting requirements. Our aluminum ornamental fences come in seven heights from 3 feet to 6 feet, and in 20 different styles. The fences come from five of the top US aluminum fence manufacturers and include Delgard Aluminum fence, OnGuard Fence Systems, Specrail aluminum fencing, Gilpin Fence and Xcel. These special aluminumalloy fences are powder-coated so the finishes look great for many years. “Rackable” Fences That Can Be Mounted on an Incline A rackable aluminum fence panel is one that can adjust to the slope of your land without having to be stair-stepped as with solid fence sections. Using our aluminum rackable fence panels are better than solid panels, because they allow for a much more secured fence, and a better looking smoother fence line going up the slopes or hills on your land. Rackable aluminum fencing which can be mounted on an incline or on a hill, is available from all of our top national aluminum fence brands – Delgard, OnGuard Fence, Specrail, and Gilpin Fence. Each of these fences in the standard models can go up over one foot in height for every 6 horizontal feet of fence. If more racking is needed, each fence manufacturers can double punch the posts for much more rackability. Please contact our customer staff for more racking information or a same day quote at 888 336 2386. Deck Mountable or Cement Mountable Aluminum Fences When mounting aluminum fences to a deck or cement slab, all of our fence manufacturers provide base flanges. The base flange, along with the fence post, is attached to a hard surface via screws or bolts. No posts holes need to be dug for the cement or deck mounts. The best base flanges are made from welded steel and come from Gilpin Aluminum Fence. They support mounting of fences up to 60 inches or 5 feet in height. Our other fence manufacturers like Delgard, Specrail and Onguard offer aluminum base flanges and support fence heights of up to 48 inches or 4 feet on cement or decks. Note that no base flanges will support mounting 60 inch or 72 inch height fences, and a custom base © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 9 flange would need to be fabricated. In some cases, the Gilpin steel base flanges can be used for other fence manufacturers, but you will need to call our customer service line for details at 888 336 2386. Decorative Aluminum Fence Decorative fence can be used for security, privacy, safety or beauty. It was designed to look like wrought iron fencing but with no maintenance. In the past, it was most common to use chain link or other unattractive fences to mark boundary lines. Now it’s easy to get style and creativity with strength and durability. Decorative fence panels come in over 100 models, and heights range from as short as a 3 foot garden fence and up to 8 feet for high security decorative fences and privacy fences. The baked enamel and powder coated finishes keep the fence free of rust and corrosion while adding beauty and resale value to your home. The FenceTown decorative aluminum fences come from five of the top US aluminum fence manufacturers and include Delgard Aluminum Fences, OnGuard Fence Systems, Specrail Aluminum Fencing, Gilpin Fencing and Xcel. There are several types of decorative fences. Security fences have spear points for added safety. Pool Fence is usually at least five feet tall and should follow BOCA codes. Pet Fence has twice the number of pickets to keep pets in and other animals out. General purpose perimeter fences can be any style and are primarily for boundaries. Industrial and commercial decorative fences are used for the most demanding applications like restaurants, sporting facilities and commercial buildings. Quick Ship Aluminum Fence There are many times when a homeowner or contractor needs a fence quickly - from having a swimming pool party to leaving for vacation to buying a new puppy. Our quick ship fencing program will ship fences and fence posts in just 6-7 business days! These are the same high quality aluminum fences from our top fence brands like Delgard and Onguard, and include over a dozen models. All of the major fence types are included – pool fences, pet fences, security fencing and general purpose aluminum perimeter fencing. Please note that many gates are also available for the quick shipping. There is no extra cost for these faster shipments, but for the most part, the quick ship aluminum fences are limited to black and a few other colors, as well as heights of 48”, 54”, 60” and 72”. The normal ship times for the full line of fence panels from Delgard Fencing, Onguard Fences, Gilpin Fencing, Xcel Fences and Specrail is two to three weeks. Consult the FenceTown.com website for the specific models. Also note that all of the quick ship aluminum fences come with lifetime limited warranties, and you can save 20-60% by buying online and installing it yourself. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 10 Top National Aluminum Fencing Brands When buying aluminum fencing, the last thing you want is a fence that does not last, or is substandard in any way. When going with a top national fence brand from a manufacturer that has been in business for 20 or more years, you can rest easy. The top fencing brands come preassembled for strength, have powder coated finishes that last twenty years, and offer up to five fence colors and nine fence heights. Our 100 aluminum fencing models on fencetown.com include the top US brands - Delgard, OnGuard, Specrail, and Gilpin, in both residential fence and commercial fence grades. Delgard aluminum fence has been one of the top national manufacturers for over 40 years. Delgard has the widest range of fencing designs with 14 residential models, 10 mid grade models and 10 commercial models. It typically ships the fastest - within 2 weeks. OnGuard Fence Systems is a lower cost, high quality national fence manufacturer and is one of our most popular brands. Most OnGuard aluminum fencing ships within 3 weeks and comes in 9 different models with a matte finish. For 70 years, Gilpin has been making great aluminum fence with matching railings and custom gates. Gilpin aluminum fence typically ships fast, within 2 weeks, and comes in 9 models with matte finishes. Specrail has been one of the top brands of aluminum fence for 48 years. Specrail aluminum fence has 9 models in a matte finish and typically ships in 3 weeks. Specrail makes great pet fences and will double the pickets on any of their models to keep pets in and animals out. The Top Aluminum Fence Manufacturer Web Sites See Delgard Aluminum Fence Web Site See Onguard Fence Systems Web Site for Aluminum Fence See Gilpin Aluminum Fences Web Site See Specrail Aluminum Fencing Web Site See Xcel Fence Web Site www.delgard.com www.onguardfencesystems.net www.gilpininc.com www.specrail.com www.xcelfence.com/port © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 11 What Fence Heights Are Used For Our standard aluminum fence panels come in seven heights from 3 feet to 6 feet although you can call us for many 7 foot and 8 foot models. We carry the top US brands including Delgard Fence, OnGuard Fence, Gilpin Aluminum Fencing, Specrail and Xcel fence. FenceTown has sold over 10,000 fences and you can call our expert staff for professional advice and a fast, free aluminum fence quote in 24 hours Aluminum Fence Height 36” 42” 48” 54” 60” 66” 72” Aluminum Fence Panel Use Railings and very basic perimeter fencing Railings, low security and basic perimeter fencing Most popular and are used for medium security and perimeter fencing Medium security fence, pool fence and general perimeter fencing Medium security fence and are the most popular for pool fence Higher security fences and pool fencing Higher security fencing and general perimeter fences Price Ranges of Fences Our aluminum fences come in a very wide variety of styles, prices, heights, uses and colors. Remember we will beat any advertised price on our fences and you can get a free aluminum fence quote in 24 hours or less. Aluminum Fence Panel Price Range Fence Styles Included $40-$60 $61-$75 $75-$90 >$90 Simpler designs at the lower heights of 36”, 42”, and 48” Largest selection of styles at 48”, 54” and 60” heights Premium designs and heights of up to 72” for higher security fences Super premium designs & styles, heights up to 96”, pet fences with double pickets, and the wider, more unique looking 8 foot wide fence sections. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 12 The 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying an Aluminum Fence 1) No Guaranteed Lowest Price or Price Match Guarantee Prices vary greatly on the internet for aluminum fence. The easiest way to get the best price is to use a company that will match or beat any competitor’s price. When a company ships thousands of fences per year, the manufacturers give them the special prices and those get passed on to customers. A Price Match Guarantee let’s you know that the company has the financial power to compete on any price essentially giving you wholesale prices on aluminum fence. Fencetown will not be beat on price! 2) The Vendor Only Carries One or Two Aluminum Fence Brands When a fence company only offers one or two brands, you have much more limited choices and may get the wrong fence, or pay far too much for it. More fence brands and more fences, means more choices and a better price. It is best to work with a fence company that carries at least four brands and 80 fence models so you have the freedom and choice to get the best fence for your specific application. Better companies will offer at least a dozen different pool fences, security fences or general purpose fences. They will also carry Midgrade and heavy-duty commercial grade fences for more demanding applications like restaurants, sports venues and public areas. Fencetown carries over 10,000 products from 15 vendors. 3) Poor Customer Service We have all unfortunately had experiences with calls to companies with staff that can not help you, had long times to get quotes, treated you with rudeness or lack of interest and provided no help after an order is placed. There is just no excuse for this – you need to work with someone that wants your business. More importantly, early poor customer service tells you the type of experience you can expect going forward. With customer service for fencing companies there are four things our customers demand: PROMPTNESS AND RELIABILITY – The aluminum fence company should answer the telephone quickly and not send you to voice mail. They follow up all calls and emails quickly and exactly when they say they will, and always within a day or same day. KIND AND COURTEOUS – The staff should be professional, always courteous, easy to deal with and love to get customer phone calls. Some fence companies are so busy working with local walk-in customers that they hurry any phone or web customers - It should be all about you. DEEP KNOWLEDGE – The company should have a staff with deep aluminum fencing knowledge and be extremely helpful with any questions you may have on choosing, laying out, installing, maintaining or ordering a fence. You want complete confidence that what you ordered is the exact right materials and they will show up on time and in perfect condition. FOLLOW THROUGH - The staff follows your order from the very first call or email through shipping to any support you may need afterwards. Any fencing company should be happy to help you long after your order is placed. 4) Low Quality Chinese Fence Imports Many American made fence products tend to be higher quality than imported ones. Fencetown regularly replaces Chinese fences purchased elsewhere, that are only a year or two old. The main issues concerning the low-cost Chinese aluminum fences are that they bend when you lean hard on © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 13 them and they get shaky over time because of the brackets used to assemble them. Many of these brackets are also unsightly with external fasteners that help make the fence less stable. Most well designed American aluminum fences like Onguard Fence, Delgard, Specrail and Gilpin Fence have channels for attachment of the rails to the posts. In addition, they have thicker extruded posts and rails that are strong and long lasting. They come with lifetime limited warranties that protect against any problems related to peeling, cracking or aging. What do you save when you have to replace a entire fence in just a few years? One of the best ways to avoid this mistake is to work with a firm that will send you free fence samples. Fencetown will send you up to 3 samples of fences at no cost. 5) Fence Quotes Take More Than One Day and Have Hidden Costs The best of fence companies have excellent customer service and sell a very high volume of fencing. They have larger and better trained staff, which makes getting you a reliable quote at a great price much easier. If you can not get a fast, accurate quote in 24 hours, then you are dealing with a less than great fencing company. Most importantly on your quote, you should see all costs and fees – there should never be any hidden fees, shipping charges or missing residential delivery fees, etc. Everything needs to be up front in the fence quote and you should let the company know that they you will go elsewhere if any hidden fees are added after the quote. 6) No Add to Cart Feature on Web site The easiest way to get the price of a complete fence is to use a retailer who has prices of thousands of their fence products on a web site with a full shopping cart. It will allow you to quickly see what the cost of any style is and compare it any other site or quote. It takes a lot of work to enter thousands of products and this tells you something about the size and investment that Fencetown has made in their company. More importantly you can price out your entire fence from the comfort of your home at any hour of the day. No one has a more robust shopping cart than Fencetown. 7) No Fence Experts to Help Design Your Fence While many fences are simple to design, don’t assume you will get the exact right products without a fence expert to review your layout. Using our free fence experts to help you ensures you will get the right fence that will last for many years. Our staff has literally helped thousands of customers and can solve any fence issue. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 14 Frequently Asked Fencing Questions (FAQ) Q. I don’t know where to start. What should I do first? A. First create a sketch of your application. The easiest way to do this is to print out our Quote Form (in this document) and draw your application using a pencil. You will also need to have some idea of what type of fencing you would like to have. Some things to consider when making choices: Do you have any design limitations such as: You have a pool or your sub-division has height and color restrictions How many gates do you want and where will you put them? Is your application level? Will you install the fence on a slope? Will you install the fence on a deck or cement patio? Once you have considered the basics, fax your sketch to out toll-free fax number 888.813.3623. We will put together a quote for you in under 24-hours if you have supplied all the information we need to complete your quote. Q. What colors do your fences come in? A. Most fence models come in Black, White, Bronze and Green with some exceptions. The colors available vary by the brand. For example: Delgard fences can also come in Sandstone, OnGuard fences also come in Beige and Brown and XCEL fences only come in Black and White. Note: Expect longer lead-times for Bronze, Green, Brown and Beige colors. Black White Bronze Green Brown Beige Q. Do posts come included in the price of the fence section? A. No, posts are sold separately and each application usually needs a different number of each type. When you buy a fence section that includes the rails and pickets but not the posts as with all manufacturers and retailers. Q. What posts do I need to complete my fence? A. Posts are specifically routed to accept the rails on a fence section. Here is a list of posts available and their uses. Line Post: A line post is routed to be placed between 2 fence sections running in a straight line. Corner Post: A corner post is routed to be placed between 2 fence sections creating a 90-degree angle. Custom angles other than 90 degrees can be created with an END POST and ADJUSTABLE FLANGES. End Post: An end post is routed only on one side and is placed at the end of a fence run. It can also be used with ADJUSTABLE FLANGES to create angles other than 90-degrees. Gate Post: A GATE POST is placed on either side of a gate and is routed the same way as an END POST. The difference between GATE POSTS and END POSTS is that GATE POSTS are thicker and have are a thicker gage in order to sustain the weight and force of a gate repeated opening and closing. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 15 Blank Post: A BLANK POST is a post that has no routed holes and is used where there is a change in grade or slope or a gate is being installed next to a structure. Q. I am ordering a 36-inch tall fence and the posts are coming up as 36-inch too. Don’t I need longer posts to insert into the ground? A. No, the posts description uses the fence height, so it's easier to match up a fence section to a gate and posts. All posts have an extra length of about 2 feet to put into the ground. The actual dimensions are shown at the bottom of the product detail page. Here is an example of what the dimension of a residential 36-inch high post are. Q. I have a corner of my yard that is not a 90-degree angle. How do I fence this in? A. By using an END POST and ADJUSTABLE FLANGES. The number of ADJUSTABLE FLANGES needed is determined by how many rails are on the fence section. Please send us a line drawing so we can help you choose the right items for your project. Q. How can I install my fence on an incline? A. There are a few ways to accomplish this: The first way is referred as racking. With racking, each section is adjusted as seen in the picture below. Most sections can rack up to 25-degrees, which is about 1 foot per 6 feet (1 section). The image below shows how an aluminum fence section looks like when it is racked. If a steeper angle of racking is needed, sections can be ordered with extraracking, also known as double-punching. Extra racking accommodates angles up to 45-degrees. Lastly, you can use adjustable flanges to angle a fence section. Racking Q. I want to mount my fence on a concrete or wood surface, How can I accomplish this? A. Base flanges will be needed to secure your post to a hard surface. Delgard posts require you to cut the post to the desired height and attach a Base Flange. Kingsford posts have the option of having the base flanges welded on at the factory. To fasten the flanges a hard surface, you need to use a lag bolt fastener. If your application is concrete, then you will also need some type of lag shield (see Fig 3) to secure the flanges to the surface. Suggested size of masonry anchor: ¼" x 2½" long Q. Can the fence be cut to custom lengths? A. Fence sections can be cut down to the desired length with a hacksaw, reciprocating saw or a chop saw. Q. What hardware comes with a gate? A. Most of our Aluminum Fence Gates have welded frames, and the pickets are screwed into the frame. These also include Selfclosing hinges and a magnetic, key-locking latch come with each gate. Delgard’s Guardian series gates include a Magna-Latch for child safety. These latches are available for all gates. The two most popular model are shown here. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 16 Q. I would like to do this myself, where can I find installation instructions? A. Manufacturer installation instructions can be found on our web site under: Installation Instructions. There also some very good general installation instructions in this document. Q. What is the BOCA code? What are the requirements for pool fencing? A. For Pool Fencing, BOCA means that the fence meets certain standards for safety. Often times this is referred to as a Pool Barrier. Simply stated it means the fence needs to meet these basic requirements: The top of the fence must be at least 48-inches above ground Pickets spaced no more that 4-inches apart Pickets cannot exceed 1-3/4 inches in width The lower two horizontal rail must be a minimum of 45-inches apart The horizontal rails need to be on the pool side of the fence The lowest rail needs to be no farther that 4-inches above ground Gates should open away from the pool Gates should be self-closing and self latching The gate release mechanism of the gate should be at least 54” from the bottom of the gate. These requirements are for safety in order to keep smaller children from being able to access a pool. The rules eliminate handholds and footholds and minimize the size of the openings and put the gate latches above the reachable height of small children. To see all of our pool only fence sections from Delgard, Gilpin, OnGuard and Xcel, go the Web site’s section Pool Fence. Note: The minimum height for a 3-Rail fence used for Pool applications is 54” due to the above rules. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 17 What Brand Should I Use? FenceTown has the largest selection of aluminum fence brands on the Internet. It’s easy to start here because we have organized the best options for every fence situation below. Don’t forget about our price match guarantee in which we will match or beat any advertised or quoted price on the same product. 1. Most Popular Aluminum Fence Models? 1. Delgard Sentry – for pool code 2. Delgard Avalon – pressed spear tops for security 3. Delgard Elba Aero – flat top mid-grade strength fence 4. OnGuard Longspur – pressed spear tops for security 5. OnGuard Starling – flat top general purpose fence 6. OnGuard Heron – for pool code 7. Xcel Arete 46” – for pool code 8. Delgard Doria – general purpose decorative fence 2. Pet Fence 1. Delgard - has a panel option at the bottom of the fence 2. Specrail - has a panel option at the bottom of the fence 3. Gilpin - Double picket fence 4. OnGuard - Double picket fence 3. Fastest Shipping 1. OnGuard - Ship in 1-2 weeks (2-4 weeks for some colors) 2. Delgard – Ships in 1-2 weeks 3. Gilpin – ships in 1-2 weeks 4. Best Quality Fences at the Lowest Price 1&2 OnGuard or Delgard 3. Specrail 5. Top Quality National Brands? 1. Delgard 2. OnGuard 3. Gilpin 4. Specrail 6. Best BOCA Code Pool Fences? 1. OnGuard 2. Delgard 3. Specrail 4. Gilpin 7. Widest Variety of Colors? 1. Delgard 5 colors 2. Specrail 5 colors 8. Mount Fence on a Cement, Brick or Hard Surface 1. Gilpin 2. Onguard or Delgard 9. Most Durable Aluminum fences? 1. Delgard Commercial 2. Delgard Mid Grade - Delgard Aero 3. Gilpin Commercial © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 18 10. Easiest to Maintain? 1. All 5 suppliers have a lifetime warranty against peeling and cracking and fading 11. Who Makes Custom Gates? 1. Gilpin 2. OnGuard 12. Who Makes Arched Gates? 1. Delgard 2. Gilpin 3. Specrail 4. On Guard © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 19 How to Use the FenceTown Site Option 1 – Send Us Your Fence Drawing (Easy Method - 10 minutes) 1) Send Us a Drawing You can view the blank Quote Grid on page 30 in this document. Print it out and draw your fence on it. Email or Fax it to us for at 888- 813-3263 for a 100% accurate quote. This will ensure you have our fence experts review your layout and the exact right materials will show up for your installation. Use it and you will have a fast, lowest cost quote in 24 hours or less. Get you fast free fence quote in 24 hours with the lowest price guaranteed! \ © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 20 Option 2 – Design Your Own Fence (More Detailed Method with Complete Control) 1) Learn About Fencing If you want to know more about aluminum fencing, we have many great articles you can checkout on the footer of every page and this Free 50 Page Guide to Fencing which was written by our fence pros. 2) Select a Brand and Style A good place to start is by selecting All Aluminum Fence by Style. from the left navigation area to see what styles are available and what you like personally. If you have more information, you can choose to only look at pool fences or 48 inch high fences. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 21 3) Select a Style and Brand Under each aluminum fence style you can see what that fence is used for – security fence, pet fence, pool fence etc. and select a design style that appeals to you. Click on the heights to see different brands and Delgard, Onguard, Gilpin and Specrail are the best. With some pages, you will be able to go directly to the product page and with others you will have a choice of brands which will then take you to a fence product page. 4) Get the Fence Price on the Product Page Determine how long your fence will be and how many fence sections you will need by dividing the total length by 6 feet. As an example, if you have 120 feet of fence, that would be 20 panels. Enter the number of panels needed in the cart to get the total price of the fence panels (you will not be charged – only see the total cost). © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 22 5) Add Posts and Gates for the Final Price Add the fence sections to the cart first to see the gates and posts. Typically you need to have one post for every fence panel. You will need gate posts for the gate mount and corner posts for the fence corners. Select your gates and add the correct number to the cart. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 23 6) Send Us a Drawing to Double Check Go to the Quote Page or use the Grid in this document. Print it out and draw your fence on it. Email or Fax it to us for at 888- 813-3263 for a 100% accurate quote. This will ensure you have our fence experts review your layout and the exact right materials will show up. You will have a fast, low cost quote from us in 24 hours or less. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 24 7) Checkout Your FAST Free Quote and Let Us Know if You Need Any Help We will provide a firm fast aluminum fence quote in 24 hours or less, and many times within the same day. While we are a fence retailer, we basically sell wholesale aluminum fence to several thousand consumers, do-it-yourselfers, landscapers and contractors each year. There are no hidden expenses on the quote and everything is included with shipping and discounts detailed. If you are in a hurry, we have over a dozen “Quick Ship” models that ship with 7 business days or less. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 25 2 - PLANNING AND QUOTING A FENCE Planning an Aluminum Fence © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 26 Spend 10 Minutes and Get the Lowest Price Quote in 24 Hours! It's so easy to get a fast, free aluminum fence quote with just 10 minutes of your time. You will have your aluminum fence quote in 24 hours or less and we have a low price guarantee that ensures that you get the lowest price. 1) Please print the blank fence quote form a few pages back from this one. 2) Draw your fence like the example on the bottom of the page listing lengths of each fence run, height, model and number of gates. Also not the end posts, gate posts and corner posts as shown below. 3) Fax or email the form below to: Fax: 888-813-3623 Email: service@fencetown.com 4) If you need any help filling this form out or have any other questions, please call our Aluminum Fence experts at 888-336-2386. Example Fence Drawing using 48” Delgard Avalon Fence © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 27 Here is another example of a fence layout. Before installing your fence, draw a plan to scale on the blank Fence Quote Drawing grid on the following pages, and as shown in the example. This drawing will help you estimate materials and plan the location of corners and gates. Show the location of the house, garage, driveway, trees, pool, property lines, sidewalks and other elements of your landscape as you think are needed. The best way to measure accurately is with a long tape measure. Example Fence Drawing from Gilpin Fence. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 28 Sample Fence Quote Drawing Filled Out (Ready to Be Sent) © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 29 Blank Fence Quote Drawing (Use This) © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 30 3 – FENCE INSTALLATION The Super Simple Fence Installation Guide © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 31 © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 32 © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 33 In addition, all of the aluminum fence installation guides for each brand can be found on the FenceTown.com Web site and should be used for your fence brand. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 34 4 – ALUMINUM FENCE BRANDS The Major Aluminum Fence Brands & What They Are Best At Delgard Aluminum Fence is a top national brand and it provides an elegant and stately accent to any home or workplace. Delgard has been in business for more than 40 years, and their aluminum fence is made in America! As an industry leader, Delgard has one of the widest selections of aluminum fence with 14 models designed for security fencing, pet fencing, aluminum pool fence and general purpose perimeter fencing. Delgard fences offer the traditional beauty of wroughtiron fences without the costly and time-consuming maintenance required of other fence systems. They start with raw aluminum, a special Titanium-bearing alloy and fabricate it into durable fences that accent any home or property. Every Delgard fence features the exclusive Diamond Kote 10,000™ paint finish and a limited lifetime warranty against cracking, chipping, and peeling. Delgard aluminum fence features: Well recognized, low priced, top quality national brand Quick ship program – Many styles ship in 1 to 2 weeks ! Available in 5 different colors and 7 heights Both 6 foot or 8 foot fence panels available – all pre-assembled Hard enamel coating - gives a much shinier finish Limited - Lifetime Warranty on peeling, cracking, and fading Residential, Mid-Grade and Commercial strength available Fence is “rackable” so it can be used for uphill angles Beautiful aluminum arched gates are available © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 35 Delgard Specifications Residential Grade Aero Grade Application / What line best fits your needs? Perfect for home use. Works for child or pet containment, pool perimeter or just for decorative purposes. These models are 6ft wide. Picket 5/8" x 5/8" x .050" wall thickness 1" x 5/8" x .050" wall thickness 1" x 1" x .065" wall thickness Rail 1" x 1" x .055" top wall, .080" side wall 1 1/2" x 1 1/8" x .060" top wall, .070" side wall 1 5/8" x 1 5/8" x .070" top wall, .100" side wall Post 2" x 2" x .060" wall 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x .060" wall, .100" power corner 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x .075" wall Gate Post 2" x 2" x .125" wall 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x .060" wall, .100" power corner 4" x 4" x .125" wall 6" x 6" x .188" wall Picket Spacing 3 13/16" between pickets 1 39/64" (styles Hialeah and Innsbruck) 3 31/32" between pickets 3 31/32" between pickets Installed Centers 72 3/4" on center 2" posts 100 13/16" on center 2 1/2" posts (2 rail Elba 71" on center 2 1/2" posts) 71" on center 2 1/2" posts Heights 36", 42" (Avalon, Elba only), 48", 54", 60", 72" 48", 54", 60", 72" 48", 60", 72", 84", 96" Colors Horizontal Rails The Aero Aluminum provides added strength and longer sections, making it a natural choice for home or estate fencing, golf courses and housing developments. These models are 8.4ft wide. Commercial Grade High traffic areas such as parking lots, manufacturing facilities, public swimming pools or any where rough usage is likely. These models are just under 6ft wide at 71in on center. Black, White, Bronze, Hunter Green and Sand 3 on 36", 42", 48", 54", 60"; 4 on 3 on 48", 54", 60"; 4 on 72" 72" (2 on 48" Guardian Elba) Alloy 3 on 48", 60", 72"; 4 on 84", 96" 6063-T5 on pickets; 6061-T6 on posts and rails Strength Over 350 lbs. Warranty All Delgard Premier Aluminum Fence products feature a limited lifetime warranty against defects of materials and workmanship including cracking, chipping and peeling. In addition, Delgard manufactures each fence using strong, durable extruded aluminum, a material proven to withstand years and years of harsh weather conditions. Plus, each fence has Delgards exclusive Diamond Kote 10,000™ paint finish to provide even more protection against the elements. Over 350 lbs. Over 1,100 lbs. Delgard MidGrade & Commercial Aluminum Fence Grade The majority of fences sold in the US today are Residential Grade and strong enough for most home applications. There are many other situations that require much stronger or higher quality fences like restaurants, businesses, cemeteries, stadiums, houses on corners, and especially parking lots – just to name a few. Mid Grade or Aero Grade aluminum fence is the next strongest level above Residential Grade. Industrial or Commercial aluminum fence grades are the very strongest and highest quality aluminum fence models. Delgard Aero Grade fence comes with thicker rails and stronger posts, as well as 8 foot widths. It should be used for high traffic or demanding home fence applications, or lower end business fencing situations. The wider 8 foot fence widths will also lower the number of post holes needed by 33%. Commercial Grade aluminum fence has much stronger pickets, rails and posts and has a push strength of 1100 pounds versus 350 pounds for Residential Grade (See the fence chart below). Commercial Grade aluminum fence is typically used in airports, garages, parking lots, stadiums, prisons, and many business or industrial locations. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 36 OnGuard Fence Systems is a lower cost, high quality national manufacturer and is one of our most popular brands. OnGuard aluminum fence ships within 3 weeks or less, and comes in 9 models with a matte finish. Their fence models can be used for security fencing, BOCA compliant pool fencing, pet fencing, residential ornamental fence and general purpose perimeter fences. OnGuard Fence Systems extrudes and manufactures high-quality ornamental aluminum fence components for residential applications where long-lasting durability and beauty are required. It comes in 5 OnGuard Fence features: Lowest priced – high-quality aluminum fence Available in 5 different colors and 7 heights from 3 feet to 6 feet Polyester powder coated for a maintenance free finish Arched aluminum gates are available Residential and Commercial fence grades available All fence panels come preassembled Limited-Lifetime Warranty on peeling, cracking, and fading © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 37 OnGuard Specifications Residential Grade Commercial Grade Application / What line best fits your needs? Perfect for home use. Works for child or pet containment, pool perimeter or just for decorative purposes. These models are 6ft wide. High traffic areas such as parking lots, manufacturing facilities, public swimming pools or any where rough usage is likely. These models are just under 6ft wide at 71in on center. Pickets 5/8" sq. x .050" Thick 3/4" sq. x .050" Thick Rails Topwalls Sidewalls 1-1/8" x .062 Thick 1" x .080" Thick 1-3/4" x .062" Thick 1-1/4" x .080" Thick Posts 2" sq. x .060" Thick 2" sq. x .080" Thick 2"sq. x .125" Thick 2"sq. x .080" Thick Gate Posts 2-1/2" sq. x .100" Thick 2" sq. x .125" Thick 2-1/2" sq. x .100" Thick 3" sq. x .125" Thick Picket Spacing 3-13/16" 1-5/8" (also available) 3-5/8" 1-1/2" (also available) Post Spacing 72-1/2 on center 72-1/2" on center Section Heights 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", 66", 72" 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", 66", 72" Standard Gate Openings 36", 42", 48", 60", 72" 36", 42", 48", 60", 72" Material Data Components Alloy Yield Strength Standard Colors Aluminum Extrusions Post and Rail 6005-T5 35,000 PSI Black, White Beige, Green, Bronze, Brown Stainless Steel, corrosion-proof screws painted to match fence color © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 38 Specrail aluminum fence offers the beauty of wrought iron fence without the maintenance or cost. For over 48 years, Specrail has designed the highest quality of aluminum products. From its 180,000 square foot plant in Hamden, Connecticut, Specrail offers one of the widest selections of any ornamental aluminum fencing company. The line of Specrail aluminum fencing includes 11 styles and 5 colors. Four grades of aluminum fence are also available and it includes Residential, Residential Wide, Commercial and the very heavy duty Industrial grades. With so many models, the Specrail fence can be used for BOCA code compliant swimming pool fence, security fencing, pet fence with its puppy pickets, residential fence, commercial aluminum fence and any general purpose perimeter fence. Specrail also offers custom fencing so anything can be made for specialized needs – just let us know and we will have it quoted quickly. Specrail features: Well recognized, high quality national brand Powder coating for a maintenance free finish Ships in 2 to 3 weeks Available in black, white, and bronze finishes Concave and convex fence styles available Limited-Lifetime Warranty on peeling, cracking, and fading Puppy picket option on bottom make for a great pet fence © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 39 Since 1937, Gilpin has been making great fences. Gilpin aluminum fence comes in 9 different fence models with a matte finish and typically ships fast, within 2 weeks. Their fence designs include aluminum pool fence, aluminum and steel security fences, residential fences and general purpose perimeter fencing. One of the products Gilpin is known for, is the best steel base flanges for mounting on aluminum fences on hard surfaces like concretes and decks. Gilpin also makes matching railings and can build custom aluminum fences and custom aluminum gates to your specification. The Gilpin fence models come in three colors and with a limited lifetime warranty that protects against peeling cracking and fading. Gilpin aluminum fence features: Well recognized, top quality national brand Quick ship program – Many styles ship in 1 to 2 weeks Best fence for mounting on decks, cement and hard surfaces Available in 3 different colors and 7 heights All fence panels come preassembled Hard enamel coating - gives a much shinier finish Sells both residential and commercial grades Fence is “rackable” so it can be used for uphill angles Beautiful aluminum gates are available © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 40 Gilpin Specifications Residential Grade Commercial Grade Application / What line best fits your needs? Perfect for home use. Works for child or pet containment, pool perimeter or just for decorative purposes High traffic areas such as parking lots, manufacturing facilities, public swimming pools or any where rough usage is likely. Picket 5/8" x 5/8" x .050" wall thickness 1" x 1" x .065" wall thickness Rail 1" x 1" x .055" top wall, .080" side wall 1 5/8" x 1 5/8" x .070" top wall, .100" side wall Post 2" x 2" x .060" wall 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x .075" wall Gate Post 2" x 2" x .125" wall 4" x 4" x .125" wall 6" x 6" x .188" wall Picket Spacing 3 13/16" between pickets 1 39/64" When ordering double-pickets 3 31/32" between pickets Installed Centers 72" on center 2" posts 71" on center 2 1/2" posts Heights 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", 66", 72" 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", 66", 72" Widths 6 ft 6 ft, 8 ft available for special order Colors Horizontal Rails Alloy Black, White, Bronze 3-rails on 36", 42", 48", 54", 60"; 4rails on 72" 2-rails on Legacy 2-rail 48" pool model 6063 on pickets; 6105 on posts and rails 3-rails on 48", 60", 72"; 4-rails on 84", 96" 6063-T52 on pickets; 6105-T5 on rails; 6105 on posts © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 41 Founded in 1990, Xcel has emerged as a leading manufacturer and supplier of fence products. Xcel Aluminum Fencing currently produces high quality galvanized & powder coated chain-link fence fittings and high-tech ornamental component fence systems (available in pre-galvanized steel and aluminum). Xcel's environmentally friendly plants have the capability to produce an abundance of fencing components at substantially lower costs. Xcel's corporate office, R&D group, and customer support teams are headquartered on the west coast. Xcel Aluminum Fencing features: Available Colors Inexpensive and sturdy DIY fence with some assembly required. Polyester powder coated finish Ships in 2 to 3 weeks Available in black Limited-Lifetime Warranty on peeling, cracking, and fading Manufactured in ISO 9001 facilities Black © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 42 Xcel Specifications Residential Grade Application / What line best fits your needs? Perfect for home use. Perfect for child or pet containment, pool perimeter or decorative purposes. These models are 6ft wide. Call for options. Picket 5/8" x 5/8" x .050" wall thickness Rail 1" x 1" x .055" top wall, .080" side wall Post 2" x 2" x .060" wall Gate Post 2" x 2" x .125" wall Picket Spacing 3 13/16" between pickets Installed Centers 72 3/4" on center 2" posts Heights 46" Colors Black Horizontal Rails 3 on 46" Strength Over 200 lbs. Warranty Dedicated to the highest standards in quality, beauty, and efficiency, Xcel Innovation Lite Component Ornamental Steel Fences are manufactured from the highest grade materials by expert craftsmen. Galvanized steel components are subject to a six-stage pretreatment/wash (including zinc phosphate), followed by a glossy polyester powder top coat, which provides another layer of protection required to withstand harsh outdoor weathering effects. Xcel as a manufacturer, warrants to the original purchaser, and not to any other purchaser or subsequent owner, that its Innovation Lite™ Ornamental Steel Fences , galvanized with a glossy powder top coat system (as described above), is free from defects in material & workmanship, and while under normal or intended usage, against corroding or blistering (discoloration & PVC Rail grommets do not apply). Normal and intended usage does not include physical damage, abrasion, or heavy salt spray exposure to the protective coating, under the following conditions from the date of original purchase: Product Gates only From 0 to 1.5 miles (0 to 2.41 kilometers) from salt water coast line From 1.5 to 25 miles (2.41 to 40.23 kilometers) from salt water coast line From 25 miles (40.23 kilometers) and greater from salt water coast line © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com Warranty Length 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 11 Years 43 Master Aluminum Fence Styles / Brands Reference Style #1 Residential Sizes Commercial Sizes Style #2 Residential Sizes Delgard Avalon 36,48,54, 60,72 Madrid Gilpin Castlegate 36,42,48,54, 60,66,72 Onguard Longspur 36,42,48, 57,60,72 Delgard Barcelona 48,60,72 Gilpin Windsor 36,42,48,54, 60,66,72 Style #3 Residential Sizes Commercial Sizes Delgard Sentry 48 Gilpin Legacy 48 Style #4 Residential Sizes Delgard Doria 36,48,54, 60,72 Gilpin Baltimore 36,42,48,54, 60,66,72 Onguard Kestral 36,42,48, 57,60,72 Specrail Bennington 36, 42, 48, 60, 72 Xcel n/a Specrail Bershire 36, 42, 48, 60, 72 Xcel n/a Commercial Sizes Onguard Heron 48 Onguard Siskin 36,42,48, 54,60,72 Specrail Derby 48 Specrail Essex 36, 42, 48, 60, 72 Xcel Arete 46 Xcel n/a Commercial Sizes © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 44 Style #5 Residential Sizes Commercial Sizes Style #6 Residential Sizes Delgard Doria Pool 54 Gilpin Baltimore Pool 48 Delgard Elba 36,48,54, 60,72 Gilpin Legacy 36,42,48,54, 60,66,72 Onguard Siskin Pool 54 Specrail n/a Onguard Starling 48,54,60,72 Specrail Saybrook 36, 42, 48, 60, 72 Xcel n/a Xcel n/a Commercial Sizes Style #7 Residential Delgard Elba Pool Sizes Commercial Sizes 54 Style #8 Residential Sizes Delgard Gilpin Legacy Pool 54 Gilpin n/a Onguard Starling Pool 54 Onguard Ibis 36,48,57, 60,72 Specrail n/a Xcel n/a Specrail Newport 36, 42, 48, 60, 72 Xcel n/a Commercial Sizes © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 45 Style #9 Residential Sizes Delgard n/a Gilpin n/a Onguard Willet 36,48,57, 60,72 Specrail Citadel 36, 42, 48, 60, 72 Xcel n/a Delgard Hialeah 48, 60, 72 Gilpin n/a Onguard n/a Specrail n/a Xcel n/a *Style #11 Residential Sizes Commercial Sizes Delgard Innsbruck 48, 60, 72 Gilpin n/a Onguard n/a Specrail n/a Xcel n/a Style #12 Residential Sizes Delgard n/a Gilpin n/a Onguard Bunting 36, 48, 54, 60, 72 Specrail n/a Xcel n/a Delgard n/a Gilpin n/a Onguard Kinglet 36, 48, 57, 60, 72 Specrail Falcon 36, 42, 48, 60, 72 Xcel n/a Commercial Sizes Style #10 Residential Sizes Commercial Sizes Commercial Sizes Style #13 Residential Sizes Commercial Sizes © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 46 Style #14 Residential Sizes Commercial Sizes Delgard Elba Puppy 48, 60, 72 Style #15 Mid-Grade Sizes Delgard Elba Aero 48, 60, 72 Style #16 Mid-Grade Delgard Avalon Aero 48, 60, 72 Sizes Style #17 Mid-Grade Sizes Gilpin Onguard Specrail Xcel n/a Delgard Doria Aero 48, 60, 72 © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 47 5 – FENCETOWN INFORMATION Why Buy Aluminum Fence from FenceTown? While talking with our customers, they tell us there are eight reasons why they buy from us: 1) Lowest Prices – No one online has more aluminum fence suppliers than Fencetown, and we will match or beat any advertised price on the same products. Send us any competitive quote and we will give you a better price. Check out our Lowest Cost Fence section of our web site for latest deals. 2) Fast Shipping - We have dozens of the most popular fence styles that ship fast, - in two weeks or less. Check out our fastest shipping fences under our Quick Ship Fence section of our website. 3) Fast Quotes in 24 Hours - We know you are busy and need to make decisions quickly. There is nothing worse than a fence company promising a fast response and not even responding to your e-mail or call. We will give you an excellent, easy to understand quote on your aluminum or vinyl fence within a day after we talk to you. We will take as much time as you need helping you choose and design your fence. 5) Great, High Quality Fences - We sell all types of aluminum fence from the top suppliers like Delgard Gilpin, OnGuard Fence Systems Specrail, as well as many high quality, lower-cost fence imports. 6) Huge Selection - We have almost 10,000 aluminum fencing products including pool fence, commercial fence, ornamental fence, pet fence, and railings. . 7) Great Service - Whether you are thinking about buying, or you have already made a purchase from us, our very knowledgeable sales and service staff is only a phone call or email away. We're here to serve your needs. Give us a call - Our team is available from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm CST Monday through Friday at 888-366-7798. 8) A Highly Trusted Company - Greenbridge has been in business since 2001 and has six different web stores that specialize in Fences, Mantels, Millwork, Kitchen Cabinets, and Doors. We have over 10,000 customers and they come from all fifty states. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 48 About FenceTown FenceTown has one of the largest selections of aluminum fences online. We carry 10,000 aluminum fence and vinyl fence products from the top fence suppliers around. Our trained staff can help anyone design and plan your fence project, and we also have a special fence contractor program for our customers in the building trades. FenceTown carries aluminum fencing and other products from the leading companies in the industry such as Delgard, Kingsford/Gilpin, SpecRail, On Guard Fence Systems, Xcel, Prizm Vinyl, Summit Vinyl, Railing Dynamics, Blackline, and others. As with all of our stores, you will receive an accurate, very competitive fencing quote within 24 hours of your call. Our thousands of customers seem to agree, and help us keep growing. Our close relationships with manufacturers and suppliers allow us to provide the highest quality products at the best price you can find. In addition to our trained, courteous customer service staff, we are able to provide 24 hour support through our online Internet-based systems that allow you to browse our product selection and place orders. Please call us at 888-FENCETOWN (888-336-2386) if we can help you in any way. About Greenbridge Retail Group Greenbridge Retail Group has utilized the power of the web to create a growing number of low-cost, highquality specialty stores with large selections. Each store focuses on a specific niche where we can give our customers value, and many are in the building supplies area. They include FenceTown, Greenbridge Mantels, Greenbridge Kitchen Cabinets, Greenbridge Millwork and Greenbridge Doors. Because of our generally limitless shelf space and warehouse space, our stores offer the largest choices. We don't limit our product selection - we show you everything that's available and let you decide what is right for you. We focus on offering a wide selection of products, prices and quality points, from budget to mid-market to premium. Our online stores are easy to browse and each store has a trained team that is a toll-free call away to help you with anything you need. Based in Chicago, we are grounded in the traditional Midwestern values of hard work, service and honesty. Greenbridge has thousands of customers across all 50 states, and as a service-driven company, we strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Our customers are very important to us, and include builders, contractors, do-it-yourselfers, remodelers and landscapers, as well as large well-recognized organizations like the US Air Force, 3M, the MGM Grand Hotel, Trump, BASF, Whole Foods and major sports facilities. Thank you for visiting Greenbridge. Every day, hundreds of customers go online looking for a specialty products and they find it at a Greenbridge store. We hope you enjoy your visit and find what you're looking for. Greenbridge Doors Greenbridge Doors has great prices and one the largest selection of doors on the Web. We carry over 3,000 wood doors, fiberglass doors, metal doors, and beveled glass doors with dozens of the most popular styles that ship fast and cost less. Our trained staff is happy to help with design or any other questions you may have. As with all of our stores, we will get you an accurate, very competitive quote within 24 hours of your call. © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 49 Greenbridge Doors carries thousands of interior doors, specialty doors and entry doors, with many ready to ship within two weeks. We carry the premium door suppliers like Bevel King, Caoba, Sincol, AAW, AH Furnico GDP and Wood Harbor as well as hundreds of lower cost, beautiful imported doors. Please call us at 888-366-7798 if we can help you with your next door. Greenbridge Mantels Greenbridge Mantels offers low prices and a huge selection of over 300 wooden mantels, marble mantels, cast stone mantels, mantel surrounds and mantel shelves. No one has a larger selection of fireplace mantels on the web and that includes top suppliers like Caoba, Wood Harbor, White River, GB Products. Please call us at 888-366-7798 if we can help you in any way. Greenbridge Kitchen Cabinets Greenbridge Kitchen Cabinets offers over one hundred beautiful cabinet styles and over 3,000 kitchen cabinet products. We have one of the largest selections and some of the lowest prices of cabinets online. We carry premium brands like Holiday and WoodHarbor, as well as deep discounted kitchen systems for under $2,000 from DC, and Smart Cabinets and our bargain house brand Greenbridge. Don't forget to check out the beautiful and low cost DecoMax Vanities as well. As with all of our stores, we will get you an accurate, very competitive fast quote and two free samples. Please call us at 888-860-3252 Greenbridge Millwork Greenbridge Millwork offers great prices and a huge selection of over a thousand millwork products and moldings, which includes crown moldings, medallions, capitals, lineal moldings, corbels, panel moldings and much more. Greenbridge Millwork carries beautiful millwork and molding from leading manufacturers like Enkeboll, White River and Spectis Molding. No one on the Web offers a wider selection of moldings and millwork online. You can reach us at 888-376-8898 © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 50 Customer Fence Photo Gallery and Testimonials © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 51 Here are few of our quotes from some of our many happy customers. “Thank you again for making it easy for me to get the look I wanted and I didn’t even have to leave home…how happy am I? Very! Just thought you’d like to know.” Jean M - Montgomery City, MO “We thank you for your wonderful service; the shipment was received in perfect condition. It was a pleasure doing business with you.” Arthur W - Lake Worth, FL “Thank you for all of your help!” Christine L - Orange County, CA “The fence is looking wonderful. We get compliments every week from passers-by and have referred your company to everyone who asks!” Bob M - Minneapolis, MN “Thanks again for taking care of our fencing needs! Everyone appreciates great customer service and you guys really shine!” Jaimi B - Westerville, OH “Thanks again for all your help. You guys are awesome!” Gary K - Gainesville, VA “Thank you again for being so helpful. I have already referred three people who need fences to this website!” Carole S - Hillsborough, NJ “Just wanted to thank you for your prompt and courteous service. It was a real pleasure dealing with you. You answered our many questions and made it easy for us to feel confident about ordering our fencing through FenceTown. If your product is as good as your service this will truly be a homerun!” Elaine G - Sandy Hook, CT “Thanks for making ordering a fence a breeze!” Josh S - Valencia, CA “Thank you for being helpful, quick, and providing this beautiful product right to my yard!” Roman F - Plainfield, IL “I am so happy with my Specrail fence. It gave me a safe barrier for my pool without giving up any of my view of the pool area. Thanks again FenceTown!” Joe M - Worcester, MA “Thanks for providing a great service…and this beautiful fence.” Bert W - Raleigh, NC “I wanted to thank you for your help with my fencing order. I completed the installation myself about 2 weeks ago. I was very pleased with the materials.” Rusty - Basking Ridge, NJ © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 52 FenceTown Contact Information Telephone: 888-FENCETOWN 888-336-2386 FAX 888-813-3263 Email Service@FenceTown.com Web Site www.FenceTown.com Fencetown Guide to Aluminum Fence V2.7 – Copyright 2002-2010 – All Rights Reserved © 2002-2010 FenceTown 1-888 336-2386 www.FenceTown.com 53