When it comes to choosing the right residential fencing for your property, there’s more to consider than just perimeter safety and aesthetics. After all, you want a good bang for your buck—something that lasts for years, requires minimal upkeep and adds value to your home. That’s why many homeowners today are not limiting themselves to old-school wood fencing and are instead considering on-trend metal options like aluminum fencing. But we get it, before picking out a new residential fence, the question that’s typically top of mind is, “How long will an aluminum fence last?”

Good news. Aluminum fencing is one of the longest-lasting fences available on the market. In fact, aluminum fencing from a top outdoor building products manufacturer may even be backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Let’s jump into what makes this residential fencing option an excellent choice for homeowners who want to bring a sought-after combination of lasting performance and style to their perimeter line.

Come rain or sunshine, aluminum fencing lasts year after year

One of the primary responsibilities of any fencing material is serving up lasting performance in any environment. Wood fencing, while charming and historically more affordable, is notorious for warping, rotting and deteriorating after long-term exposure to moisture. Ultimately, this means a short-lived service life.

On the other hand, aluminum fencing is a tough and durable alternative that will sidestep the vulnerabilities associated with wood. Further preserving the integrity of an aluminum fence and bolstering its longevity, category-leading systems, like Athens™ Residential aluminum fencing from Fortress Building Products, use a powder-coated finish for enhanced corrosion resistance and UV protection. With this level of protection, homeowners have no reason to worry about the durability of their aluminum fencing, regardless of where they live, including coastal environments or regions that experience significant rain or snowfall.

Low maintenance appeal of aluminum fencing

What’s more, the tested durability of aluminum fencing directly translates to its low maintenance appeal. Aluminum fencing only requires occasional cleaning with a hose and a gentle soap, which fits well with the low maintenance preferences of most busy homeowners. Forget about spending the weekend sanding, staining or sealing (typical of a wood fence) to ensure a long service life.

Residential fencing with rackable technology

One common challenge associated with installing a new residential fence is dealing with slope and uneven terrain along the property line. Rigid fence panels often require a stair-stepped installation, which can leave awkward gaps at the bottom of the fence or create an uneven top—neither of which are ideal for security or aesthetics.

However, a fully rackable aluminum fence can accommodate grade changes across an imperfect landscape. This creates a safer, visually seamless perimeter. Fortress Building Products’ rackable aluminum fence allows panels to follow the curves of a landscape without metal-on-metal pressure. This ensures no metal fatigue or compromising of the powder coat, so the residential fence will continue to provide long-term performance and maintain its good-looking appearance over the years.

Ready to enclose your property in lasting performance and style? Discover Athens Residential aluminum fencing and gate line from Fortress Building Products, which combines affordability with premium design. For ultimate peace of mind, Athens is backed by a lifetime limited warranty.