Fence’s Green Movement - Jan/Feb 11

greenby Tracey Passantino

Environmentally friendly building products, or “green” building products, have become more and more popular over the last several years. These materials include recycled, synthetic, and composite materials. Even environmentally friendly treatments exist for wood products. Most environmentally friendly products require less maintenance than other types of fencing products. There are now environmentally fencing options.

Environmentally Friendly Fences
One of the most environmentally friendly fences on the market is aluminum fencing. Aluminum fencing can be made from recycled or partially recycled aluminum extrusions. Aluminum fence is long lasting, and typically carries a warranty. It will not rust or deteriorate. Aluminum’s recycling ratio is 1:1, meaning for every ounce of aluminum you recycle, you can return the same amount of aluminum with little to no loss. Eventually, if you need to replace an aluminum fence, the entire fence can be recycled and turned into another aluminum product.

Another type of environmentally friendly fence is composite fence. New composite fences use a combination of recycled or reclaimed wood fibers and vinyl resin to create a fence with the characteristics of vinyl with the look of wood. If you don’t like the look of vinyl, composite fencing may be for you. These products are also long lasting.

Low Maintenance Fences
Vinyl fences can also be environmentally friendly options. Some vinyl fencing is made from reclaimed or recycled vinyl material. Vinyl fencing lasts for years, requires little maintenance, and may not need to be replaced in your lifetime. If vinyl fence needs to be replaced, it can be recycled or reused.

In the end, if you are looking for the most environmentally friendly fencing products, then look for fences with recycled materials that have long life-spans.
Guier Fence has grown from humble beginnings to become a well-respected fencing companies in the area. Its obsession with customer service and satisfaction guides everything they do. Whether it’s residential, agricultural, commercial or industrial, no one offers better fencing products, better service, a better warranty or a better price. Guier Fence has three KC metropolitan locations. Visit them at www.guierfence.com or call them at (866) 673-1797.