The Environmentally Responsible Choice
Enhancing and Safeguarding a Property
We’re speaking to Jesus Molina. He is the owner of American Fence System Inc., the exclusive manufacturer of Vanguard Aluminum Fences and Railings based in New Jersey. We’re discussing the importance of fencing and protective enclosures when designing a space; whether that is your home, yard, commercial property, or private area. Molina explains, “It’s interesting…our products do in fact provide protection to people, pets, and property, but along with that we also want to help capture the design intent and deliver long lasting beauty to our customers. We are a boutique fence manufacturer, who has the capacity to customize products for our end user and their needs. We enjoy working with our customers to help deliver the perfect fence enclosure, which not only enhances their property, but more importantly keeps them safe.”
It's so much more than “just a fence.” It’s amazing how much thought goes into the final decision. Fortunately, there is an extremely well-educated team of experts available to consult with customers about the wide range of Vanguard Aluminum Fences and Railing products. The sales team works with their customers to ensure they are getting the exact product and finish they need for their projects.
For example, if it’s a pool enclosure, there is a lot more to think about than simply putting a fence around a pool. Safety is a primary concern, and preventing small children and pets from crawling between fence pickets is one major concern many homeowners have.
Molina explains, “All our Vanguard pool enclosures are built to standards established by Consumer Product Safety Commission. Preventing accidents and enhancing pool security is essential. Our narrow fence picket spacing and flush rails remove climbing footholds and our pool gates have spring-loaded hinges and self-closing, magnetic safety latches. Our gates and hardware have been tested through more than 400,000 opening and closing cycles, demonstrating their durability. Water and moisture is no problem for Vanguard Aluminum Fences and Railings either- they are made to withstand the moisture and harsh chemicals that are found around pools.”
And this is where the powder coating comes in.
Powder coating delivers a tough, protective, beautiful finish. With numerous choices of exterior grade products available, selecting an impeccable finish that also has excellent exterior weatherability, scratch resistance and salt and chemical protection is easy.
“We have been in the fencing industry for over 30 years and I have been using powder coating products since the beginning. We use some of the strongest coatings available, making our products resilient and built to maintain a remarkable finish for the long haul.”
Touching his forehead, Molina adds, “Touch wood, we have never had a performance issue, which has instilled our confidence in the resiliency powder coating provides to our aluminum products. Plus, our capabilities to powder coat inhouse allows us to ensure product performance and consistency.”
Safety and protection are important. A durable and beautiful product is too. Whether traditional or contemporary in design, beautiful black bronze and white colors add a classy edge and are available in both high gloss and matte finishes.
“We like to follow consumer trends, and regularly talking to our customers – many of which have been loyal to us for over 20 years – helps give us real insight into the market.” This was particularly evident in developing the latest industry innovation that Vanguard is rightly proud of.
“After listening to our customers struggles regarding railing assembly, we have patented a product being launched in the next year or so. We were looking for a solution to the safety hazards that come with other assembly systems, and something that would not require any more than 1 person to assemble. Our new product will allow for easy installation of all of the fence posts and all of the horizontal rails first, followed by inserting the vertical picket. Watch this space!”
Of course the new product line also features IFS powder coating. Molina adds, “We have worked with IFS Coatings for a long time. Our company values really align and we both take pride in our products and customer satisfaction. We expect a lot from our coating – it’s such an important part of our product – and IFS has never failed to deliver a consistent, high-quality product.”