Aluminum fencing, ornamental aluminum fencing, commercial aluminum fencing

Aluminum is cheaper than wrought iron. There is less maintenance, and it is resistant to corrosion from soil, water, and lawn chemicals. We carry Ameristar aluminum products only; the main reason is the fencing system is durable and attractive.

There are three different grades of aluminum such as, residential, light commercial, and commercial.

Industry Standard (residential): You will find that the industry standard saturates the residential market. Buyer beware, the industry standard is susceptible to a few problems. The first major problem is the industry standard is spray painted with enamel clear coat. As a result, the aluminum fades quickly to a pasty gray color. If you do choose an industry standard, make sure it's powder coated with UV-ray additives. The second major problem is the thinness of the materials, which often results in picket bending and disfiguring. The third major problem is the method in which it's held together. For example, most industry standards are held together by 1 5/8" self tapping aluminum screws. If the industry standard aluminum is in a high traffic area, the aluminum will be banged up within a year or two. At Paramount we strongly do not recommend this type of aluminum.

Light Commercial: For a few dollars more, a homeowner can upgrade to a light commercial aluminum fence. It is simply the best choice for residential homes with moderate to high usage. If you have someone whom commercially maintains your landscape, this is the perfect fencing system. Light commercial has thicker walls, sound material distribution, and powder coated with UV-ray protection. We strongly recommend this type of aluminum.

Commercial Grade: It is used for community swimming pools, parking lots, and manufacturing facilities.

Echelon II™ is the first aluminum fence to incorporate Ameristar’s innovative ForeRunner™ rail technology; the internal picket-to-rail retaining rod fastening system that facilitates a grade change of 25%. In addition to being the only aluminum rail to produce both panel biasability and fastener invisibility, the special aluminum ForeRunner™ rail extrusion possesses unparalleled strength; it's 75% stronger than other industrial aluminum ornamental fence rails and 37% stronger than the “U-channels” used in competing industrial steel ornamental fences.

Ameristar’s production facilities include a state-of-the-art polyester powder coating system providing Echelon II™ fences with a finish that is far superior to other coatings in durability and scratch-resistance. Powder coating has become the fastest growing form of finishing technology. It does not emit hazardous volatile organic compounds as is the case with wet paints. The Echelon II™ fence components can endure over 1,000 hours of salt spray testing; proving the claim of long-lasting durability. With Echelon II™ Industrial Aluminum, a maintenance-free, environmentally-friendly fence is guaranteed. Call our staff and see how truly affordable Echelon II™ can be in comparison to all other aluminum fences. The best industrial aluminum fence value on the market today is Echelon II™.