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  1. Tips For Maintaining Your Iron Fence

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    You’ve scheduled the time. You’ve spent the money. You’ve made the investment, and now you’re the proud owner of a wrought-iron fence. The fact is, it will increase the curb appeal of your home and give your property a sense of elegance and timelessness that it was previously lacking. Simply put, it looks great. But how are you going to keep it looking that way? The fact is, while iron is …Read More

  2. How Did My Iron Fence Get Damaged?

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    There’s no doubt that a wrought iron fence can add value to your home. Depending on the design and placement, it can create a touch of elegance, enhance rustic appeal, and significantly increase the curb appeal of your house. Providing it’s well taken care of, a wrought iron fence can last for decades. But as strong as an iron fence is, it’s not indestructible. The last thing you need is to …Read More

  3. Tips For A Solid Home Fire Safety Plan-Part 2

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    Your home is supposed to be a safe place. To make it safe, you take certain common sense precautions. Before bed, you lock up the doors and windows. The garage door isn’t left open overnight. When you go on vacation, you make sure the mail doesn’t pile up and create a telltale sign for burglars. But when it comes to staying safe in the event of a fire, you need to do better than a fire escape.…Read More

  4. Tips For A Solid Home Fire Safety Plan

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    At Americana, a big part of our business is safety. We’re proud to install and service fire escape stairs for both home and offices. But the problem is, some people have a fire escape installed, then they think that’s the end of it. It isn’t, because when a fire hits, it can create an environment that’s terrifying and disorienting. Within 30 seconds, a small flame can become a serious fire…Read More

  5. Tips For Effective Fire Escape Planning

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    According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 1,240,000 fires were reported in 2013. Of those fires, 3,240 people died, 15,925 people sustained injuries, and damages occurred valued at $11.5 billion. That’s a lot of homes and businesses that require repairs, a lot of recovery, and a lot of lives lost. At Americana Fence, installing and repairing fire escape stairs is one of our specialties. That’…Read More