If you’re planning to build or replace a residential fence, you’d normally choose rails and posts made of the same material. But if you’re getting ready to add a wooden fence, consider using metal posts. By upgrading to this material, you create a fence that’s stronger, will last longer, and requires less maintenance than an all-wood option.

Why Choose Metal Posts

1. Longer Lasting

California’s Environmental Protection Agency has recently changed its guidelines for pressure treating wood, prohibiting certain chemicals which were formerly used to create sturdy fence posts. Wood treated with newer processes is more prone to rot, so when used as fence posts, it doesn’t last as long as most homeowners would like. Metal is impervious to the rot and infestations that can afflict wood, so it lasts longer.

2. Stronger

Metal posts will also withstand more force. If your fence is climbed on, hit, or subjected to heavy winds, it will not fall or break. This helps improve both its, as it is harder to damage, and your privacy, as metal posts hold slats together more effectively and resist the formation of gaps.

3. Less Maintenance

A residential fence’s metal posts don’t need to be painted or treated for pests such as termites. They can almost be left entirely alone. Just check them regularly for rust, which you can scour away with steel wool, and make sure all parts are securely fastened. Otherwise, they have very few maintenance needs, so you can focus your attention on the fence rails and other tasks.

If you’re planning a residential fence replacement or new construction, Top Rail Fence Company in Sacramento, CA, is the contractor to choose. They offer sturdy fences created with PostMaster® posts, along with multiple other styles and options. To schedule a free estimate, call (916) 455-4156 or send a message online.