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Secrets To Buying A Home In The New Year

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Keep All Money Right where it is: When you are looking into buying a new home it is crucial that you keep all of your funds right where they are.  For three to six months prior to buying a home avoid taking on any new credit card debt, making a large purchase or taking money out of your savings account.  Your credit report is what mortgage brokers rely on to help lenders determines your credit risk and therefore the interest rate on your new home loan.  It is crucial, in order to get the best mortgage rate, that lenders can visually see where your money is and what it has been spent on.   Now is the time to stick money away and not the time to start purchasing items for the new home.  Spending habits in the months before applying for a mortgage can either help or hurt your ability to receive reasonable mortgage rate.

Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage: Two terms: pre-qualified and pre-approved are often used when consumers are looking to purchase a new home.   Pre-approval says that a lender has looked at you, your financial criteria and has agreed that you can afford a home and will give you a figure of exactly how much you can afford and how much they will lend to you.

Being pre-approved allows your realtor to narrow the focus down to homes that you are pre-approved for.  Knowing what you can afford significantly increases or decreases the market of homes for you to look into.  With pre-approved loans be sure you are getting the best mortgage available.  Look into hidden expenses and fees for processing; make sure you are not paying for extras in a home loan that are not necessary for your situation.

Survey Property for Boundaries:  When you find a home that you believe is the one the first step is to determine exactly what you are purchasing and for how much.  Do not rely on the property lines specified by the seller as these may be fictitious boundaries that have been observed over time which may not be entirely accurate.  Knowing ahead of time what you are purchasing helps to prevent issues further on down the road with neighboring homes.  It is also important to note that the property taxes that will be assessed are based on the property lines.  This new survey will allow you to have an accurate map drawn up that can be submitted to local property tax assessors.

Timing the Market is Unlikely:  It is unlikely that at any time, even with detailed research and experience in the market that you will be able to time the real estate market.  Don’t obsess trying to time the market; buy a home when you are in the position to and sell based on when it is right for you.  You will only find your perfect home when you can afford it because affording it is what makes it perfect.  The real estate market fluctuates all the time.  In one given year you will see highs, lows and then highs again.  If you wait to try to time the market perfectly it is most likely you will time yourself right out of buying a new home or selling your old one.

In our next installment exploring the secrets of buying a home we will look into why a bigger home isn’t necessarily better, looking into hidden costs outside those of the mortgage payment, the emotions of a buyer, home inspections and the purchase bidding process of a home.

Lady of the Lakes Real Estate is Livingston County’s premiere realtor; out of Pinckney, Michigan helping buyers buy and sellers sell homes that provide a recreational lifestyle including golf courses, lakes and the Huron river chain of lakes, throughout Brighton, Howell, Pinckney and the surrounding area. Find out more at http://www.ladyofthelakes.com.

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The Role Of A Mortgage Broker In Buying Your Dream Home

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Mortgage brokers work to help make the dreams we have made come true.  Working in conjunction with real estate professionals, mortgage brokers lead home buyers to the perfect home that is well within their budgets, including the hidden costs buyers often find out later that sooner when buying a home.  The following tips will help you to avoid mistakes that you may end up regretting later on.

Budget Carefully:  The goal is to budget the expenses you have with the new home in a way manner that allows you to remain comfortable.  Bigger isn’t always better.  A large home with a mortgage to match isn’t going to bring you the happiness you desire if your lifestyle has to change drastically to afford it.  Plan ahead to avoid hidden fees within a mortgage such as primary mortgage insurance or PMI which is insurance that is paid on top of home owners insurance that guarantees the payment on the mortgage.  In order to avoid this cost it is imperative to save enough money for a large enough down payment.  Most mortgage lenders require twenty percent of the face value of the home loan to be placed down on the home to avoid paying an extra monthly PMI.

Research Mortgage Brokers or Possible Lenders:  Meet with professionals to discuss what options are available to meet your mortgage needs.  There will be several options that fit your needs but one will fit your needs better than all the rest.  In order to evaluate if you will be able to afford the monthly mortgage payment make a list of all of your current expenses and anticipated costs with moving into the new home.  If you need to make renovations or want to improve the home in any way you must calculate those expenses in to the overall monthly budget to ensure you will be comfortable with the outgoing monthly payments.

Hire a Local Real Estate Agent:  A local agent knows that the area in which you are searching inside and out and therefore can lead you to the best neighborhoods and locations to fit your needs.  They will be able to point you in the direction of recreational areas, schools, hospitals and more.  Your agent should offer you a block of time in which to view the options in housing that fit your needs and work within to your budget.  They will help you throughout the buying process and won’t stop searching until you have found the perfect home.  This process will go a lot smoother with the help of a professional agent verse going it alone.

Once you find a home within the pre-approved amount from your mortgage lender and within your specifications it is time to make an offer on the home.  Don’t try to time the market because while you are waiting for a lower rate another buyer is swooshing in to purchase the home of your dreams.  Your agent, along with help from local mortgage brokers can work with you to decide upon a reasonable offer to make including the items that were found in need of repair within the initial inspection.

After this is done and the offer is presented negotiations may begin.  Once an offer is accepted the legal procedures are started and this eventually leads to you and home ownership.

Cross Country Mortgage in Brighton, Michigan provide mortgage services for clients including new home loans, refinancing, reversed mortgages, new purchase home mortgages and home equity loans to the entire Livingston County area including Brighton, Howell and Livingston County. Cross Country Mortgage Brighton, MI at http://brightoncrosscountry.com/.

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Exactly What Is a Mortgage Broker

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When you are thinking about buying a home the term mortgage broker is something you are likely to become familiar with.  It isn’t a term most of us completely understand or exactly what they do.  For simplicity’s sake a mortgage broker is a middle man between a borrower and someone who is eligible for a home loan.  Basically a mortgage broker is works with both a lender and a borrower to determine the eligibility of a new purchase or the refinancing of an existing home loan.  The mortgage broker is the go-between that brokers the mortgage on behalf of the individual or business and lenders.

The process usually begins when a borrower contacts a broker initiating a home loan.  The broker collects all of the information a lender will need from the borrower including their income, assets, employment history and credit score.  After this process is completed the mortgage broker works with lenders to determine what options in home loans are the best for the borrower as well as the appropriate amount and the loan to value ratio.  At this point the borrower decides on their own what they can afford with the brokers assistance.

When a borrower works with a mortgage broker they do not need to deal directly with banks or lenders.  Mortgage brokers make money by charging a fee for their services or offering no cost loans where they utilize a lender credit.  Essentially this means that the interest rate the borrower is paying is a bit higher to cover the cost of their services.

When you use a mortgage broker they can help you find the best rates on a home loan that are available within the market.  What happens when a borrower looks towards a single bank for a mortgage they are only receiving the rates and loans of a single bank whereas when using a mortgage broker the best home loans are presented and the borrower can choose between them.  Brokers are approved by banks and therefore individually contacted.  Different brokers have a variety of different bank contacts and therefore can offer borrowers a number of different quotes from a variety of different lenders.

When it comes to getting a home loan it is quite possible that a mortgage broker will provide the best guidance out of anyone as they have insight on the industry as a whole.  This is, in fact, what they are paid to do.  Mortgage brokers are more available then home loan lenders at a bank and tend to work on a more personal level with their clientele.  It is also important to note that if a home loan or mortgage is rejected by a bank lender it is done whereas with a broker they lead you to another lending source.  It is more likely to receive a mortgage offer, no matter what your credit status, if you work with a mortgage broker to obtain a home loan.

Cross Country Mortgage in Brighton, Michigan provide mortgage services for clients including new home loans, refinancing, reversed mortgages, new purchase home mortgages and home equity loans to the entire Livingston County area including Brighton, Howell and Livingston County. Cross Country Mortgage Brighton, MI at http://brightoncrosscountry.com/.

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Discovering All There Is In Flexible Packaging and Custom Labeling Part 3

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In the last two installments on flexible packaging and labeling we discussed stand up pouches, stand up zip-top pouches, press to close pouches, zippered pouches, three sided seal pouches and resealing sliding pouches.  The industry is evolving and therefore the options in flexible packaging are as well.  Many products are choosing to be packaged in flexible packaging because of the benefits in labeling, shipping and more.

When it comes to packaging items such as pet food, lawn fertilizer, grass seed, potting soils and cat litter there are two types of pouches that are popular; in fact the most popular within the flexible packaging industry: side gusseted and quad seal pouches.

Side Gusseted Flexible Pouches and Quad Seal Flexible Pouches

Side gusseted pouches have a fold, or gusset, on either side of the bag where as quad seal pouches are sealed on four corners of the bag which allows for labeling information and graphics on all of the four sides of the pouch.  The pouches are designed in either a single web up to sixty degrees in width or from three separate webs for flexible resealable pouches.  The best option for your application can be determined with the help of the custom label and packaging manufacturer that is helping to create the label and package for your new product.

The characteristics of side gusseted and quad seal flexible pouches are:

  • Press to close packaging, non-resealable
  • Slider option
  • Ideal for palletizing
  • Additional graphics allow companies and brands to market on all sections of the package

There are so many reasons to design a product package using one of the several options available within flexible packaging.  Flexible pouches offer convenience, portability, cost savings and sustainability.p

  • Convenience: Most flexible pouches can be designed with or without the option to be sealed. The package is designed to fit the needs of consumers.  Many consumers use products or consume products in more than one day.  A flexible package with a seal allows it to be reusable.  This creates a convenience other packaging options don’t provide.
  • Portability: With many packages you can such as boxes you can fold the box into itself to reseal it.  This is not necessarily the best option to carry the product around.  If you drop the box the product can spill.  As well as the bag inside doesn’t necessarily lend to the freshness of the product.  When using flexible packaging, consumers can conveniently seal the package to keep the product fresh and contained.  Pouches are also more aesthetic when it comes to display options.
  • Cost Savings: In order to create a package and design a label it is far less expensive than other traditional packaging; in fact up to forty percent can be saved when you use flexible pouches. There is less waste with the overall packaging and custom label designs.
  • Sustainability: Flexible packaging and custom labeling uses less materials then other packaging. This leads to overall lower costs, lower shipping rates and allows for more eco-friendliness.

At Anchor Printing, we take pride in offering our clients cut & stack labeling, pressure sensitive labels, roll-fed labeling, shrink sleeves as well as flexible packaging options. Contact us today at http://anchorprinting.com for all of your product label design, printing and packaging needs.

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Discovering All There Is In Flexible Packaging and Custom Labeling Part 2

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Within the flexible packaging industry there are a variety of options to choose from.  In our last installment on flexible packaging we discussed stand up pouches and stand up zip top packages. In this article we will further discuss the options that product manufactures find ideal within the packaging and labeling industry.

Three Side Seal Pouches

A three sided seal pouch is a non-resealing option that includes a traditional lay flat pouch.  Once these packages are opened they do not offer a resalable feature such as a slider or zipper. With this option a fill wrap around graphic label option is available.  This type of pouch packaging allows for a quicker manufacturing turn around as they allow for high speed, high volume package manufacturing.

The flexible package is created with a three side seal that allows a consumer to fill the package with the product that is desired.  The final seal is applied by using heat to seal the package.  This option of bag packaging comes in a variety of materials and sizes including customizable options like holes, tear notches or rounded corners.  Consider the follow options when choosing a non-resealable flexible pouch:

–              Gusseted bottoms

–              Rounded corners, tear notches and holes

–              Non sealing after initial opening

–              High speed, multiple lane manufacturing to allow for an incredibly competitive product

Resealing Sliding Pouches

There are a variety of pre made sliding pouches available within the flexible packaging industry.  Side gusseted pouches with slider closures are popular.  Consider the following pouch slider types when looking into flexible packaging for your company’s products.

–              Hooded: A hooded pouch slider is most commonly used in food application of flexible packaging where a high level of sanitation is needed.

–              Exposed: When sanitation isn’t necessary in applications other than food, where a heavier bag where more strength is needed than sanitation an exposed pouch slider is the best option.

–              Power-proof: This type of sliding pouch closure is ideal when manufacturing powders or granulated products.  This closure looks like a small plow and is created to clear a path along the closure in order to prevent particles from getting lodged in the track of the flexible package.

–              “S” Slider: This is a pouch enclosure that is used for the highest retention within the industry.  When it comes to packaging heavier products such as pet food, lawn seed or garden fertilizer an “S” slider is the option most likely to be used.  This is available in exposed style packages.

In the last installment on flexible packaging we will look into the final enclosures that are popular the side gusseted pouch and quad sealing pouch.

At Anchor Printing, we take pride in offering our clients cut & stack labeling, pressure sensitive labels, roll-fed labeling, shrink sleeves as well as flexible packaging options. Contact us today at http://anchorprinting.com for all of your product label design, printing and packaging needs.

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Discovering All There Is In Flexible Packaging and Custom Labeling

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Flexible pouches are taking the package and labeling industry by storm.  The dynamics of flexible packaging have changed dramatically and the varieties of pouches available on the market today are designed to ensure the utmost satisfaction of customers while preserving perishable and non perishable goods.  In order to find a pre-made pouch or custom-made bag that meets your needs consider one of the many designs available on the market today.

Stand Up Pouches

Stand up pouches are available for various products including coffees, dried fruit, nuts and more.  In order to create a custom package that suits the needs of consumers and of the product itself while continuing to hold shelf appeal there are many requirements that must be met.  When it comes to stand up pouches consider the following possibilities:

  • Sliding devices for resealing the package in both standard and hooded options.
  • Pouches that are created from cellophane, polypropylene and more.
  • Clear or opaque features included on the entire pouch the pouch sides or bottom gussets.
  • Pouches that offer a press to close feature.
  • Quad seal flexible pouches that are created for larger quantities of product.

Stand up pouches offer a variety of benefits over other varieties of flexible packaging that is available on the market today.  The benefits of stand up pouches are as follows:

  • Stand up pouches hold the products freshness longer by keeping air out. This makes stand up flexible pouches ideal for all types of food consumption from humans to pets.
  • When it comes to shelf appeal stand up pouches have a high appeal to consumers. Stand up pouches have a high appeal in the competitive display environment.
  • The logistic benefits of stand up pouches make it a far superior type of packaging. Flexible stand up packages reduce the room needed when storing and shipping products as well as minimizing packaging costs and reduces the impact of packaging on the environment.

Stand-Up Zip Top Pouches

  • Press-to-close Pouches

Many products need an option to reseal packaging.  Products that are marketed using stand up press to close flexible pouches include:

  • Processed meats
  • Frozen foods
  • Powdered products
  • Pet foods
  • Zippered Pouches

A zippered pouch option offers great shelf appeal that promotes your products shelf appeal. The zipper option reseals the product keeping it fresh and ready for consumers use.

  • Several zipper features from hang holes to tear notches
  • Side gusseted pouches
  • Stand up pouches with up to two different capabilities

Zippers on flexible pouches keep products airtight and help to meet the strict standards that are being set within the flexible packaging industry.

When it comes to packaging your company’s products there are various things to consider such as the product itself, the environment in which it is to be stored and the shelf life of the product itself.  No matter if you are expanding your brand or starting out on the market there is a custom flexible package designed to fit your need.  In our next installment on flexible packaging we will discuss other options available to ensure your product is properly packaged, labeled and marketed to maximize consumer appeal, shelf life and function.

Look for more in our next installment on custom packaging, flexible packages and labeling.

At Anchor Printing, we take pride in offering our clients cut & stack labeling, pressure sensitive labels, roll-fed labeling, shrink sleeves as well as flexible packaging options. Contact us today at http://anchorprinting.com for all of your product label design, printing and packaging needs.

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The Benefits Derived From Wholesale Aluminum Fencing

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Aluminum fencing is increasingly popular amongst homeowners looking for a durable, long lasting, easy to maintain, affordable option in materials used for residential fences.  In comparison to wood, vinyl, wrought iron and chain link fencing created from aluminum is easy to install with a variety of styles and colors to choose from to create a perimeter fence to match your home’s exterior.  A style to meet your home’s personality, décor and security needs can be found in one of the many decorative styles available now a day in aluminum fencing.

The Many Benefits Associated With Aluminum Fencing

Reasonably Prices: Aluminum is highly affordable in comparison to vinyl and wrought iron options.  The initial cost of aluminum fencing paired with the minimal costs associated with maintenance mean that you can design and install a solid fence without breaking your budget.

Easily Adjusted during Installation: If you property lines contain uneven landscapes and slopes aluminum fencing is easy to adjust.  Rackability is one of the greatest selling points of aluminum fencing.  The fence will adjust to the slopes without unsightly gaps and strange landscape transitions.  Aluminum fence is available for sale in a variety of panel widths and heights.

Extremely Resilient: The powder coating used on the exterior finish of aluminum fencing helps to create one of the most durable finishes in fencing.  Aluminum does not rust, rot or fade over time.  There are a variety of grades available from residential, pool, commercial and industrial grades.  Your end goal is what defines which grade of fencing you will choose.

Little Upkeep Needed To Preserve Fencing: The low maintenance required of aluminum fencing is a draw for homeowners.  There is no need to repaint or stain for the fence to look as good as the day it was first installed.  The fence is easily brought back to new with the use of a garden hose.

Ecologically Friendly: The powder coating that is used by online wholesale aluminum fencing manufacturers contains no solvents and eliminates extra pollutants in the air.  Many fences are actually created from providers who use one hundred percent recycled aluminum scraps.

Absolutely Eye Appealing: As far as eye catching, stylish fences for consumers are one of the most attractive options.  The ornamental options along with the colors create a unique look and feel for your pool or landscape.  You get the classiness of wrought iron with the low price and easy maintenance of aluminum.

Impressive Warranty:  The powder coating that is used on wholesale aluminum fencing is guaranteed not to chip, crack or flake. Manufacturers stand behind their fencing offering a limited lifetime warranty on most wholesale aluminum fences.

If you are ready to enjoy all of the benefits of aluminum fencing call an online wholesale aluminum fence supplier today.  They will help you plan, design, measure, order and install the new fence to enhance the perimeter of your pool or backyard landscape.

iFenceUSA offers the widest variety of maintenance-free, no-rust aluminum fences and gates in the industry! Whether you are a pool contractor, a building contractor, an architect, a landscaping professional, or a “do-it-yourself” homeowner looking for exceptional value and installation advice, you’ll benefit by buying wholesale aluminum fences shipped factory-direct to your home or business anywhere in America from www.iFenceUSA.com!

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Aluminum Fencing Is Superior To Other Fencing Materials

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When choosing a fence for your yard there are many materials that homeowner’s can choose from two popular options in fencing: vinyl and aluminum.  As you learn more about the two materials, the pros and cons of both, you will be able to determine what the best material is to meet your needs.  Determine what you want and what you need out of a fence.  Have a list of priorities to you, scroll through the pros and cons below and at the end of this article you should know what material best suits the perimeter of your property or pool area.

Strength: Aluminum fencing is superior in strength to that of vinyl.  There are a variety of grades to choose from when purchasing wholesale aluminum fencing from residential grade and pool grade up to commercial and industrial grade.  Depending on what the fence is going to be used for will decide for you what grade of aluminum fencing to purchase.

Price:  When it comes to picking out fencing based on the price there isn’t a clear winner.  Not only must homeowners consider the cost of the fence and the installation, they must also factor in the expense to maintain the fence.   The difference overall between aluminum and vinyl is minimal and therefore is not really a major factor to consider overall.

Maintenance: Both materials, aluminum and vinyl, are pretty low key to maintain.  Both fencing materials do not require yearly treatment, staining or painting.  A yearly spray down with the garden hose to wash off any dirt build up is all you will need to keep both types of fencing looking as good as new.

Installation: Both vinyl and aluminum fence panels are simple to install.  Aluminum wins when it comes to a yard with a slope or grade to it.  Aluminum fencing offers an ease of rack ability that does not easily happen with vinyl.  Both are easily installed in a weekend and fit together like a puzzle.

Beauty: The look of vinyl is completely different than that of aluminum.  The styles they offer are on two ends of the spectrum.  Depending on the exterior look and feel of your home and landscape will determine where you stand on choosing between vinyl and wholesale aluminum fencing.  Both come in a variety of styles and colors to choose from ranging from modern to classic to everything in between.

Seclusion:  When it comes to privacy fencing aluminum vinyl may be a better material to suit your needs.  If you have a spying neighbor or a need to hide the neighbor’s unattractive landscape you will want a solid fence which you will find in vinyl.  Aluminum has an eye catching appeal but if you are looking for backyard seclusion vinyl is a better choice.

Now it is time for you to be the judge.  What material best suits what you are looking for out a fence.  Both offer strong, resilient, stylish, affordable options in fencing that suit the many needs homeowners have when looking for pool or perimeter fencing.

iFenceUSA offers the widest variety of maintenance-free, no-rust aluminum fences and gates in the industry! Whether you are a pool contractor, a building contractor, an architect, a landscaping professional, or a “do-it-yourself” homeowner looking for exceptional value and installation advice, you’ll benefit by buying wholesale aluminum fences shipped factory-direct to your home or business anywhere in America from www.iFenceUSA.com!

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The Ease of Shopping Online For Aluminum Fencing

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When it comes to shopping there is no better place then to shop from then your own home.  Now a day you can purchase almost anything from the comfort of your couch.  From milk to fencing it is simple to find an online realtor that is reputable, affordable and offers customer service that is superior to any retail location you can find.  When looking to find a reputable wholesale aluminum fence supplier there are several things to look into to ensure you are dealing with the best online retailer for your situation.

The first thing that you need when looking for an online retailer of aluminum fencing is a solid customer service team.  In order to purchase a fence online you need to plan and design for where the fence will be installed.  During the planning phase an online fence retailer should offer step by step advice on measuring and laying out the fence.  This will allow you to map out any variations in the slope of the land and visualize the exact locations of the panel locations.  Any changes can be made and laid out before the fence is ordered, delivered and about to be installed.

Fence experts should be the people that comprise the customer service team.  When you are chatting online or over the phone with the customer service professionals it is important that they know exactly what your situation is.  It is important that they are able to visualize each aspect of the process to help guide you through each step.

Buying a wholesale aluminum fence online it is important that you also have access to the professionals when you need them.  Is there a prominent phone number displayed?  Do they welcome you to call anytime during business hours to ask for advice?  If you send an email is it answered the same day or next day?  Are changes to the quote addressed within one business day or less?

Wholesale aluminum fencing suppliers should offer a wide selection of options to choose from.  It is important that you have a large variety of decorative and ornamental choices as well as colors, sizes and optional upgrades to choose from.  Puppy pickets are a popular option that not all suppliers offer.  Puppy pickets adds small picket fencing to the bottom rail to prevent dogs from escaping under the fence.

Shopping online for major purchases is one way that the internet is making life easier for homeowners.  Comparison shopping without the distraction of running from one location to another makes the stress level decrease significantly.  Shopping for major purchases without the agitation that comes from pushy sales people is also another major benefit to online shopping.  Whatever your reasoning buying wholesale aluminum fencing online is a better way to purchase fence over going from one home improvement store to another.

iFenceUSA offers the widest variety of maintenance-free, no-rust aluminum fences and gates in the industry! Whether you are a pool contractor, a building contractor, an architect, a landscaping professional, or a “do-it-yourself” homeowner looking for exceptional value and installation advice, you’ll benefit by buying wholesale aluminum fences shipped factory-direct to your home or business anywhere in America from www.iFenceUSA.com!

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Installing Aluminum Fencing On Hilly Terrain

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The landscape that surrounds our homes comes in a variety of terrains from flat, level land to terrains that include multiple slopes of different variances.  Of course, when it comes to installing an aluminum fence for the perimeter of your backyard or in-ground pool it is preferable to have a flat yard but that of course isn’t always something that is within our control.  Leveling a yard can be expensive and impractical.  It can also be a tad boring aesthetically to the eye and attractiveness of your landscape.  So it is important to embrace the variations in the land and install a fence that works well with the space while meeting the needs of the homeowner.

Installing an aluminum fence on a landscape with slopes you have two different options available to you: racked aluminum fencing or stepped aluminum fencing.  Before you can choose which option is best for your situation it is important that you understand both methods.

Raked Fencing

A raked aluminum fence is made with strongly sloped angle landscaping in mind.   The aluminum rails are designed in manners in which are parallel to the ground with the pickets pointing straight up.  The pickets are not square to the rail.  When installing raked aluminum fencing the gap between the ground and the picket remains the same throughout the entire length of the fence.  This creates a look that is functional, appealing and uniform.  There is no gap left in which pets can escape.  There are some restrictions to raked fencing.  If the land is incredibly steep raked fence may not be able to be installed.  The most variation that can be observed in raked fence is twelve inches across any six foot section of aluminum fence paneling.

Stepped Fencing

Unlike raked fencing, stepped fencing uses rails that are perpendicular to the pickets as in traditional aluminum fence which is installed on level land.  The sections of fence are attached to posts that are installed to accommodate the slope of the land.  The fence sections will look like a set of stairs that increase in height as the fence moves up the slope. This type of fencing and installation may allow pets to escape because there is a gap. The size of the gap will depend on the slope of the landscape and the installation of the aluminum fence panels.

Ask yourself three very important questions when determining which method would be best for your home and landscape.

Are the gaps under the fencing bothersome?

Aesthetically what method of fencing fits your landscape and is eye pleasing?

What is the slope of the land; how steep is the landscape?

That is it.  Answer these three questions, apply what you learned above and choose a method of installation that best suits your need.

iFenceUSA offers the widest variety of maintenance-free, no-rust aluminum fences and gates in the industry! Whether you are a pool contractor, a building contractor, an architect, a landscaping professional, or a “do-it-yourself” homeowner looking for exceptional value and installation advice, you’ll benefit by buying wholesale aluminum fences shipped factory-direct to your home or business anywhere in America from www.iFenceUSA.com!

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