Metalwork Tips and Guides for Rome, GA Homeowners
Planning a driveway gate, a new fence or a stair railing, or wondering what to do about rust on the ironwork you already have? These guides come from Fabco Fabrications, a custom metal fabrication shop in Cave Spring, just southwest of Rome, building gates, railings, fences and signs since 1984. They’re written for homeowners, farms, churches and businesses around Rome and nearby towns like Cedartown, Rockmart, Summerville, Cartersville and Centre, AL.
Driveway Gates and Openers
Gates & Openers
How to Choose a Driveway Gate in Rome, GA: Swing vs. Slide, Size, Material and Style
Start with the site, then pick swing or slide, one leaf or two, the material and the style. A checklist for choosing a driveway gate that fits your drive.
Gates & Openers
Custom Driveway Gate Cost in Rome, GA: What Drives the Price
What really sets the price of a custom driveway gate: width, steel vs. aluminum, design, finish, posts and automation, plus the Rome fence rules to check first.
Gates & Openers
Automatic Gate Openers Explained: Solar vs. Hardwired, Safety and Power Outages
Swing or slide, solar or hardwired, and what UL 325 safety means for your family. A plain-English guide to how automatic gate systems work before you buy.
Fences and Railings
Fences
Wrought Iron vs. Aluminum vs. Steel Fencing: Which Is Best for Rome, GA Homes?
Most "wrought iron" fences today are steel, and the finish matters as much as the metal. Here's how aluminum, steel and true wrought iron compare in Northwest Georgia's humidity.
Railings & Stairs
Georgia Stair Railing and Handrail Code Basics (2024 IRC) for Rome-Area Homeowners
Handrail height, when a handrail or guard is required, baluster spacing and the new 2024 IRC section numbers, explained in plain English for Rome-area homes.
Care and Repair
Care & Repair
How to Maintain and Paint Iron Railings, Gates and Fences in Georgia's Humid Climate
A twice-a-year checklist, rust removal, and step-by-step priming and painting for iron railings, gates and fences, plus when it's time to call a pro.
Signs and Rural Entrances
Signs & Decorative Metalwork
Custom Metal Sign Ideas for Rome-Area Businesses, Farms and Churches
Ideas for storefront, entrance, church, memorial and address signs in metal, plus materials, finishes and the permit questions to sort out before you order.
Local Guides
Farm and Ranch Entrance Gates and Signs for Cedartown, Rockmart and Summerville Properties
Farm entrance gate ideas for rural properties around Cedartown, Rockmart and Summerville: sizing for trucks and trailers, solar openers for long drives, and name signs.
Have a project in mind?
If you'd rather talk it through, call (706) 232-2642 or send us a message for a free quote. See the areas we serve, or stop by the shop at 5592 Cave Spring Rd SW, Cave Spring, GA 30124, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.