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Western Red Cedar is a light weight wood which causes less stress on the posts and framework, resulting in a longer lasting fence. |
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The natural decay resistance of Western Red Cedar comes from the chemical components (thujaplicins) found within its heartwood. |
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The natural water repellency and lubricity of Western Red Cedar comes from a variety of phenolic compounds found within the cedar. |
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Solar radiation is the most damaging component of the outdoors. Harsh sunlight destroys the wood fibre, causing microscopic cracks and splits to develop. Rainwater then washes away these loose fibres and fresh wood is exposed to re-start the process all over again. |
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Moisture and humidity fluctuations, caused by the changing weather and seasons, result in the shrinking and swelling of the wood. As deeper splits develop from this stress the wood will tend to warp, cup, curl, split and check at an accelerated rate. |
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Galvalume Steel, used for all of our standard Iron products, is coated
with a mixture of Aluminum (55%), Zinc (43%) and Silicon (2%). |
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Galvalume Steel, offering all of the best qualities of aluminum and galvanizing,
deters corrosion at a rate of up to 24 times that of regular steel or 6 times that of
galvanized only steel. |
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Electrostatically Applied Paint offers complete, uniform coverage. |
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The Oven Baked Paint Finish provides superior adhesion, improved scratch resistance,
and a longer lasting high-gloss finish. |
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Under normal use, and in normal conditions, Iron fencing should look good
for more than twenty years. |
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Fallen leaves, shaded areas, dirt accumulation, and constant moisture
all encourage corrosion. |
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Iron should be washed off every spring and fall. |
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More questions? Try our Iron FAQ list: |
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The Story of PVC |
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PVC is a rigid polyvinyl chloride homopolymer compound. A high level of Titanium Dioxide
pigment is added to provide long term UV light resistance, as well as impact modifiers for
superior strength. The formulation is similar to that of vinyl siding and windows, which have
a twenty year history of providing long term durability and structural integrity. |
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"Virgin Vinyl" refers to 100% new vinyl with UV inhibitors and impact modifiers throughout the entire product. |
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As with most plastics, PVC becomes less flexible in colder weather conditions. Unless subject
to unusual impact it will not break. It is normal for vinyl materials to expand and contract
during temperature changes. Our PVC has been engineered to accomodate normal
temperature swings. |
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PVC is fire safe. It has a flashpoint of 900 (approx.) and does not easily ignite. Vinyl is classified as "Self-
Extinguishing". |
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How strong is PVC? Our PVC has been impact modified with a chemical compound. The formulation is tailored to
meet or exceed the requirements necessary for the product performance. |
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Galvalume Steel, used for the frame of our Residential Chainlink fences, is coated
with a mixture of Aluminum (55%), Zinc (43%) and Silicon (2%). |
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Galvalume Steel, offering all of the best qualities of aluminum and galvanizing,
deters corrosion at a rate of up to 24 times that of regular steel or 6 times that of
galvanized only steel. |
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Electrostatically Applied Paint offers complete, uniform coverage. |
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The Oven Baked Paint Finish provides superior adhesion, improved scratch resistance,
and a longer lasting high-gloss finish. |
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Under normal use, and in normal conditions, Chainlink fencing should look good
for more than twenty years. |
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Fallen leaves, shaded areas, dirt accumulation, and constant moisture
all encourage corrosion. |
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Chainlink fences should be washed off every spring and fall. |
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