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Why is ProWay™ Aluminum Fence the best choice?

SuperDurable™ Finish	Tested to meet the AAMA 2604 standards of 3,000 hours of salt spray and 5 years of exposure in Florida. Standard wet and powder paints are only tested to 1,000 hours and 1 year. Powder coating is also 3 times the thickness of wet paints & environmentally friendly.
TitanAlloy™ Aluminum	35,000 psi. yield strength used in all of our components for added strength. Even our pickets contain the very same aluminum alloy for added strength. In-house testing of other aluminum fence manufacturers products have shown their aluminum to have significantly lower yield strength, especially in the pickets.
#10 Stainless Steel Fasteners	Used throughout all of the fences, gates, and accessories. Typical fences have #8 sized fasteners. Fasteners are extremely critical to the safety, security, and long term use of a fence. Once again, in-house testing of other aluminum fence manufacturers products have shown that their fasteners are not stainless steel as claimed along with being 15% smaller.
Walk Gates	Manufactured with a welded frame that allows them to support 250 lbs. A Standard latch, self closing hinges, and stainless hardware is included.
Limited Lifetime Warranty	Since you buy direct, you deal with the manufacturer, not a reseller.
Made in the USA	Quality you expect, unlike many of the cheaper imported products on the market today.

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1: How do I get product and pricing information.

Directly from us. We sell and ship all products direct to keep cost minimal. Please fill out ourcontact formfor free fence samples and literature.

2: How do I install the fence?

ProWay™ Aluminum Fences are easily installed.
1. Place the first post in concrete.
2. Insert the horizontal fence channels into the pre-punched holes in the post.
3. Slide the second post onto the fence section.
4. The next fence section slides into the previous post, and so on.
If you need less than a full fence section, simply cut the rails to the size you need with a Hacksaw, Sawzall, or Jig saw. Click here for theinstallation instructions.

3: Can fence be installed on a downhill or uphill slope?

All of the standard aluminum fence sections can either rake or rack to follow the slope of the ground. The fences are capable of dropping about one foot over the 6' length of a section. The fence can also be installed in a stair step configuration with custom punched holes in the post. Please contact us for a custom quote if the stair step configuration is desired.

4: How do you make the fence go around angles or curve?

The fence sections can easily be angled in the posts to follow most curves. There is a very slightly larger hole in the post for the horizontal channel to rotate within. The fence channels can also be cut into smaller sections for a very tight curve. Another post between the two sections would be required. The fence sections themselves can not be bent. When using a line post, up to a 45° angle can be achieved. A corner post can go from 45° to 135°. See illustration.

5: What is the post spacing?

Residential fence posts need a 72 ½" spacing on-center.

6: What heights are available?

48", 54", 60", 72" & custom.

7: What fences meet the IRC/ICC/BOCA code for swimming pool enclosures?

Standard building codes require pool fences to have less than 4" between pickets and a minimum 45" between rails. If fences have less than 45" between horizontal rails, 1-3/4" pickets spacing must be used. Styles that meet standard pool building codes:

Style #1 - 48" Tall
Style #2 - 54" Tall
Style #4 - 54" Tall
Style #6 - 60" Tall
Style #7 - 60" Tall
Style #8 - 60" Tall
Style #10 - 60" Tall
Style #12 - 72" Tall
Style #13 - 72" Tall

8: What are the standard fence colors?

Aluminum fences come in a black, white or bronze powder coat finish. Finials, ball caps and scrolls are also available in black, white or bronze.

9: Are custom colors available?

Yes, but there are minimum requirements that must be met. Please contact us to go over your specific requirements.

10: Can the fence attach to existing columns or the side of my house?

Yes, we have wall mount castings that slide onto the fence sections to allow mounting to any vertical surface. The wall mount brackets attach to the surface with two screws.

11: I want to use my own columns or post. How far apart should I space them?

All of the fence sections are 72" long. When using standard 2" aluminum post, the centerline post spacing is 72½", the fence sections slide into the post ¾" on each side . This leaves a ½" gap between the fence channels inside the post. For columns, 72" - 72" ¼" spacing between is recommended.

12: Can the fence mount on a patio/deck?

Yes. The fence post can be core mounted into concrete or surface mounted with one of our pedestal bases. When using a pedestal base, it is recommended not to use a fence over 54 inches tall.

13: Why do you sell direct?

To maintain the highest quality of products and service. You can be sure that all material specifications, products features, and quality is maintained and not substituted for cheaper, inferior products. You also deal directly with the manufacturer, not the middleman.

14: Can I use these fences as a railing?

ProWay™ fences by FSI Home Products are designed to be fences, not railings. They have not been tested to meet the building codes for railings and we will not warrant their use as a railing. Railings are generally much heavier and more expensive than fences because of the loads they are required to hold. FSI does manufacture aluminum railing systems designed for residential and commercial applications. Please contact us for more information.