Corrugated Metal for Fencing and Its Disadvantages

Corrugated metal fencing is trendy. However, the ‘eco-friendly’ choice for many residential fences has more drawbacks than advantages. Here are a few reasons why using corrugated metal sheets for fences on your property is the wrong choice.

Cutting and Installation is Difficult

If you’re tackling your boundary building on your own, installing corrugated metal for fencing will be tedious and potentially dangerous. With its sharp edges, handling the fencing is a delicate balance not to hurt yourself or accidentally scratch the coating during installation.

Even professionals dislike using corrugated metal for building fences because it requires specialty tools like snips and steel saw blades, which are very expensive to buy and replace. Add that to the extra labor and expert care the fence building needs, and your out-of-pocket expenses go up, too.

Damages Easily and Permanently

While many people choose corrugated metal for that sleek, modern, or industrial look, using corrugated metal panels for fence leaves a lot to be desired regarding aesthetics due to its likelihood of getting damaged. A round of heavy storms, an eager golden retriever, or a neighborhood backyard baseball game is all it takes to have multiple eyesores appear on your fence.

Since corrugated metal is thin, using it for fence posts and panels doesn’t give your home the added safety you want for your family. It also rusts easily, affecting your property’s value in the long run.

Expensive for the Value You Get

Choosing the corrugated metal for fence is a sustainable choice. Still, trying to look chic might break your budget between the materials, the specialized labor, and the upkeep.

Rely on the professionals at Chamblee Fence, serving the Atlanta area for over ten years, to help you make the right choice for your property.