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SwedgeLock fences and railing are again on the market continued from page 16 installation company, AAA Fence- crafters in Greer, S.C. When new management took over after Haglund's death, Allen said the quality and service began to deterio- rate, so he decided that since the prod- uct was so good he would find a way to make a similar looking product without using the patented Swedge- 18 • DECEMBER 2011 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Lock process. Allen formed SnapTight Alu- minum in 2004 to build an identical looking product but one that was as- sembled using a wedge that runs through the rail to trap the pickets in- stead of the Swedge process (which utilized no welds and no exposed screws). "SwedgeLock's purpose is to cre- ate quality custom aluminum fence and railing products with the highest standards of integrity and craftsman- ship," commented Allen. "Swedge- Lock will use only the highest quality components in our systems with an YOUR FENCING SOURCE! Residential, Commercial & Industrial Fence Products Introducing a new kind of concrete fence - the affordable kind! Patriot™ Ornamental Wire Fence The American Fence Associa- tion announced it will again sponsor its Fence Installation School (FIS) March 11-16, 2012 in Tulsa, Okla- homa. Lightweight. Strong. Affordable. RhinoRock fence panels are uniquely manufactured by combining a high performance, fiber reinforced, concrete outer shell with a structural foam core. This unique process creates an affordable concrete fence that is light weight yet strong. Each six foot tall by nine foot long panel weighs just 230 pounds and the lighter weight means lower production, installation and shipping costs. Each RhinoRock panel can support over one and a half tons of water placed on its free spanning face, or the equivalent of a 160 mph wind load. RhinoRock Features: • Available in 6, 7 and 8 foot heights • Totally UV stable • Not affected by water • Dimensionally stable • Unaffected by seasonal temperature changes • Virtually maintenance free • Is a green product - 50% of concrete material is made from a recycled material • Available in natural concrete gray - easily color stained on site to compliment homes or commercial buildings Patriot™ Ornamental Wire Fence by Jerith is an "Attractive Alternative," to chain link fencing. It combines popular wrought iron with functional chain link fence. The result is a sturdy, welded-wire mesh fence that provides virtually maintenance-free security for residential, commercial, industrial and multi-family applications. Features and Benefits: • Galvanized for outstanding durability and protection against all kinds of weather and climate conditions. • Environmentally safe, FencCoat™ powder coat finish twice as thick as paint, more durable, and fade and scratch resistant. • Wires twice as thick as chain link. • 2, 4, and 6 gauge wire welded at every intersection for strength and security. • Available in a wide variety of patterns based on the vertical wire used in the mesh and the height of the fence. • Matching gates for all styles made at the job site using panels cut to size. Let us quote your next project. We can have you an estimate in about 20 minutes when you call our toll free number. Visit our web site or call for more information. www.eprivacylink.com • 1.800.574.1076 See us at booth 1927! The FIS is geared to teach pro- fessional, standards-based and best practices-based fence installation to new and less experienced fence in- stallers. It is good training for more sea- soned professionals who want to re- view the basics and assure that their installations are based on current standards and best practices, the as- sociation stated. In addition, the Fence Installa- tion School will prepare students for AFA's new Certified Installer certi- fication by offering the prerequisite core fencing installation modules in the 4-1/2-day program. The core fundamentals modules will have both classroom and field components. Topics to be covered include: personal safety, blueprint reading, tools and equipment, truck and trailer loading, site reading and lay- out, hole digging, concrete mixing, post setting and anchoring, and an introduction to fence welding. The cost is $1,599 for members and $2,399 for non-AFA members. For information or to obtain an application, call 800-822-4342 or visit www.americanfenceassocia- tion.com. emphasis on the longevity and safety of the end product. Providing first class customer service is our motto, not our goal, as we strive to meet all of our customers' needs." You can read more about history and current offerings of SwedgeLock products at the previously mentioned web site. For more information you may also call 888-754-2301. Swedg railing, e bacner of SnapTight Alumin wased the assets of the firm. Locw sho c h k alumin n at left and belo um f e (Swedg k on the market after Ron Allen, o ncing and w , is no w um, pur - eLoc k photos) Next session of AF Fence Installation School is coming up quickly A ' s