{"id":23,"date":"2011-11-04T10:59:28","date_gmt":"2011-11-04T14:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/?p=23"},"modified":"2015-04-30T12:28:21","modified_gmt":"2015-04-30T16:28:21","slug":"wrought-iron-fence-installation-on-a-hill-grade-or-slope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wrought-iron-fence-installation-on-a-hill-grade-or-slope\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrought Iron Fence Installation on a Hill, Grade or Slope"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Iron Fence Stair-Stepped to Follow Yard Slope\/ Grade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Most yards have some level of grade to them.\u00a0 This can be anything from a slight variation to a complete hillside.\u00a0 This can impact how you approach installing your wrought iron fence and is a question we get asked fairly often.<\/p>\n

While some manufacturers offer a panel that ‘racks’ or bends in an angle to work with grade, we do not.\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 The answer is simple:\u00a0 strength and durability.\u00a0 In order for a panel to rack up and down for grade, you have to have one weaker weld that will bend.\u00a0 Not only does this decrease the overall strength of a panel, but when you bend that weld, it will often pop the finish off and create a potential rust area.\u00a0 We don’t feel the merits of offering racking outweigh those very significant weaknesses.\u00a0 For that reason, our Stronghold Iron is welded solid.\u00a0 Our panels do not rack.\u00a0 So, you ask, how do I handle the grade in my yard with your panels?\u00a0 Well, that depends on how much grade we are dealing with, so first we need to determine that.<\/p>\n

This can easily be done with an 8ft length of board, a level and a tape measure.\u00a0 First, lay your board on the ground in the direction the fence will be running.\u00a0 Next, set your level on top of the board.\u00a0 On the end facing down the grade, pick the board up until the level shows even.\u00a0 Now measure from the bottom of your board end you are holding up down to the grass.\u00a0 This is your slope over 8ft (the same length as our panels).\u00a0 Now we know what we are working with!<\/p>\n

There is no hard and fast rule on what range of slope measurement translates to the best method to address it.\u00a0 We will go through a couple options, but the best way to select a method is to give us a call or email us so we can get a feel for your yard and wants to help make the best decision.\u00a0 Here are some options when dealing with grade:<\/p>\n