An investment in quality fencing is an investment in the long-term appeal of one's property, says Ray Longstreath Jr., sales manager at Northeast Fence & Iron Works.
“Cheaper fencing might look OK at first, but if it starts leaning, warping and rotting a few years down the line, you end up paying twice when someone has to come out and do it again,” Ray says. “A well-built fence like ours is an investment in long-term value — it lasts significantly longer, requires fewer repairs and adds property value.”
Particularly in a region with consistent seasonal weather changes, durability is vital for a fence that will have to withstand the elements.
According to Ray, the property transformation from a quality fence is multifaceted. One important aspect is security; whether it be for children or pets, a fence can give homeowners peace of mind when spending time outdoors.
“There’s a curb appeal factor, too,” Ray adds. “A fence makes a house look complete and cared for, and a quality fence has cleaner lines and will hold that appearance for longer.”
Certain fences also can offer increased privacy for a property.
“At my house, I have our Deon Series fence,” Ray says. “It has vinyl boards set within the steel frame, so it gives me the peace of mind of knowing that it’s structurally sound and that people can’t just look into the yard. Lines of vision are now obscured to prevent unwanted access.”
Ray and his team have seen an influx of customers choosing the Deon Series for their homes and businesses since they began to offer it a few years ago.
The Deon Series is a product of their own creation, combining the framework of tubular steel fencing with modern, vinyl boards.
“The Deon Series offers two distinct designs that are exclusively designed and manufactured by Northeast Fence & Iron Works: traditional and picket,” Ray explains. “Both designs offer a durable tubular steel frame with a sharp powder coat finish. To fill the frame, we added vinyl picket boards to give it a more elegant and vivid appearance. These are the same boards used in traditional vinyl fencing. The combination of the steel frame with the vinyl privacy boards allows this fence to offer a unique, attractive finish that can serve the needs of both residential and commercial customers.”
The vinyl comes in a range of eight colors, from white to weathered cedar to chestnut brown. Customers can customize the design with either horizontal or vertical slats depending on their taste and needs.
“I actually really like the horizontal slats. It offers a different image from what you normally see on a fence,” Ray says.
NF&I crews install several types of fences (aluminum, chain link, wood, vinyl and specialty offerings) in addition to automatic gate operators, iron and aluminum railings, and sandblast and powder coating to provide the exact color for which customers are looking.
The family-owned business, first opened by Ray’s father, Ray Sr., in 1972, has been a go-to for the fencing needs of Bucks County and the Philadelphia area for 50-plus years. They have been dedicated to excellent service and high-quality products since the beginning.
“For me, this isn’t just a job — it’s personal,” Ray says. “I’ve grown up around the business for my entire life, and I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to build a reputation in the surrounding community and how important it is to protect that. We’re not just focused on the volume or the quantity of things, we want to do the job right the first time.”
“From estimating prices to communication to installation, we want to uphold the standard that the company was founded on,” Ray continues. “I look at every job like it’s my friend’s house.”
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“I look at every job like it’s my friend’s house.”