A trade association that provides information on hot-dip galvanizing, which protects steel fence posts, rails and hardware from rust.
The American Galvanizers Association, known as the AGA, describes itself as a trade association that promotes and provides information about hot-dip galvanizing. Galvanizing coats steel with zinc to slow rust, and it is common on chain link posts, rails, farm gates and fence hardware. Owners in Nashville weighing steel against other materials can read the association material to understand how coatings protect metal outdoors.
We are an independent company and are not part of the AGA. We explain in plain language how coatings, galvanizing and paint systems protect fence metal, why scratches and cut ends matter and how to touch them up. When you compare quotes, we suggest asking how the steel is protected, since the coating often decides how long a metal fence stays handsome.
Visit the official AGA website
Zinc coating that slows rust on steel.
Posts, rails, gates and hardware.
Scratches and cut ends need touch-up.
Helps compare galvanized, coated and painted steel.
Guides on performance outdoors.
Useful when comparing metal fences.
Size a fence line, check a lifespan or ballpark a budget.
Fence Length and Materials CalculatorEnter your measurements to see linear feet, posts, rails, pickets, concrete and time to plan for yards, runs, pastures and gates.Try it 
How Long Will My Fence Last? CheckerPick a fence type, its age and the signs you see to learn where it is in its life and what to do next.Try it 
Fence Budget PlannerPick a fence, gate, repair or finishing job, set the length and add extras to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.Try it It resists rust very well, but damaged coating can still rust and should be touched up.
They do different jobs and are often combined. We explain the options for your fence.
No. We are an independent fence company and are not part of the AGA. We explain what it publishes in plain language and help you apply it to your own property.
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