Iron

 

Ornamental steel and aluminum fences add style and elegance to residential, commercial and industrial properties, and with a few modifications, can provide security as well. Similar in style to traditional wrought iron, ornamental fences are prefabricated from tubular bars instead of being hand forged to enhance affordability.

In addition to their good looks, ornamental steel and aluminum fences can be used to secure properties. Pickets with thicker walls are used for commercial or industrial applications to further increase the strength of the fence.

A number of other modifications are also available. Because ornamental fencing is constructed in an open style, an unobtrusive mesh can be added behind the pickets to further enclose the secure area, and locks can be added to gates.

Gates can be outfitted with locks that are opened by keys or a keypad with a panic bar on the inside of the fence to increase security.