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My switch from steel posts to aluminum changed everything
I used to swear by steel posts for every fence job, thinking they were unbeatable. After a project near the ocean where rust ate through them in a year, I had to rethink. I tried aluminum on a buddy's advice, and it held up without a speck of corrosion. Handling it is way easier, cutting my setup time by a third. Now I push aluminum for most homes because clients avoid constant touch-ups. The extra cost upfront pays off with less hassle down the road. I only keep steel for heavy industrial stuff now.
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pat_perry327mo ago
Arizona sun warps steel, aluminum stays put.
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eric_gonzalez267mo ago
Honestly though, how much warping are we really talking about? My old steel mailbox has been out there for years and it's fine. I see steel beams on job sites all day that look straight. Maybe for some super thin metal it's a thing, but regular stuff? Ngl it feels like people overstate this.
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masonw437mo ago
Arizona heat warped my neighbor's gate bad.
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jamesc797mo ago
But your mailbox isn't a big flat panel.
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