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Global Fence And Gate - Aluminum and Vinyl Fencing, Gates, Arbors, and more!

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Beware of companies claiming to be made in the USA that are only assembling fence already processed and coated in China.
Global Fence and Gate Company - an American manufacturer that gets ALL of our aluminum extrusion from US companies and fabricates all gates and arbors in house insuring the highest quality standards.
You Get What You Pay For!

This is just one more thing Global customers don't have to worry about...and neither will you.

China Imports

Words to Live by: Trust/Honesty/Integrity

TRUST
Bad Paint: Lead Paint on Baby Toys, Eye Shadows, Kids Jewelry.
Of course they assured you they are only using super-durable powders.
How much will it cost you to replace the fence that the powder has chipped off?

HONESTY
Bad Metal: Aluminum bike frames recalled after it was found that the frames could break rather easily.
Of course they assured you they are using only certified high quality aluminum.
How much will it cost you to replace those cheap gates with broken welds?

INTEGRITY
Bad Choice: Trading with the largely unregulated Chinese marketplace has its risks, of course, as evidenced by the many lawsuits that U.S. pet food companies now face from angry consumers who say their pets were poisoned by tainted Chinese ingredients. Washingtonpost.com 5/20/07
Of course they have a Warranty. Anybody could make one up but only a US manufacturer can back it up!
How much is it going to cost you when they simply disappear?

Welded

Experience has shown us that welded gates are far more durable than bolted gates. Why?

Well, when you weld the gate to the fence, it becomes one sturdy, solid piece, rather than several pieces fastened together with hardware. As a movable element, the frequent, repetitive motions of opening and closing a gate actually act to loosen bolts over time. This can lead to noisy rattling, even distortion of the hinges, if they are left to support the weight of the gate on their own. Which means, with bolted gates, you must remain vigilant about maintenance, checking often to ensure the tightness of the bolts.

Welding the gate to the fence simply makes the fence sturdier, more secure and just plain worry-free.

Specifications

Product Grade Information

Residential Grade is most commonly used around swimming pools in private residences.
Vertical load capabilities up to 250 lbs.

Commercial Grade is our most popular grade of aluminum fence. It can be used for home, small businesses, or community pools and parks. This sturdy aluminum can hold up to 500 lbs. Balanced vertically in the middle of a section.

Industrial Grade is the strongest grade of fence we make. It can withstand a 1000 lb. vertical load placed mid-rail. This stalwart fence is ideal for securing corporate grounds.

All fence is constructed using CERTIFIED 6000 series aluminum.
Companies may claim a stronger metal specially formulated. Ask them for the material certification from China.

Component Sizes

Picket (6063) Stringer (6105) Post (6105)
Residential 5/8" sq. (.050 thk) 1"x1" (.055) top wall
(.083) side walls 2" sq. (.060 thk)
Commercial 5/8" x 7/8" (.050 thk) 1"x1.5"(.055) top wall
(.083) side walls 2"sq. (.060 thk)
2 1/2" sq. (.075 thk)

Industrial 1"x1" (.063 thk.) 1 5/8"x1 5/8"
(.070) top wall
(.100) side walls 2 1/2"sq. (.075 thk)
4"sq. (.125 thk)
6"sq. (.125 thk)

Steel Rusts

Made with iron, steel is vulnerable to the oxidation process that gives rise to rust. Even coated steel fences aren't immune, because all it takes is a single scratch to expose the metal and allow rust to start forming. From there, it's just a matter of time before the paint starts flaking, exposing more and more of the fence to the elements.

Global fences, however, are constructed entirely of aluminum. And aluminum doesn't rust. Period. Which means your fence will weather the elements pretty much as long as the rest of your house (maybe longer!).