Centurion Ornamental: Hand-Crafted for Beauty and Security

Ornamental steel fences are the most popular and commonly installed decorative fences in the United States. They are ideal for pools, backyards, businesses, government, transportation, educational facilities and much more.

The Centurion line of ornamental fence from Stephens Pipe and Steel was founded many years ago as Harbor Town Fence in Grand Haven, Michigan. By 2002, it had changed hands several times. This is when Stephens Pipe and Steel acquired the brand and made it their exclusive line of ornamental fence. Over the years they constantly improved the process and materials to realize the product we have today. “We are in the process of building a new facility to increase the capacity and quality of all Centurion products, right here in Kentucky. We expect great things for our efforts,” says General Manager Ted Eysenbach.

The Centurion line meets a variety of fencing needs, from architectural and landscaping enhancement to security and safety. “Nothing defines a space with such grace and proportion as our exclusive brand of Centurion Ornamental Steel Fence,” says Kyle Holland with Stephens. “This line is a great example of American craftsmanship, with the main components manufactured at our tube mill in Kentucky.”

With a wide variety of sizes and styles, Holland explains there is a Centurion fence to meet the specifications of any project. He highlights specific features this ornamental fencing line provides:

Three Levels of Protection

Centurion is offered in three distinct gauges and weights to meet nearly any fencing requirement.

CENTURION I - This outstanding value is the answer to homeowners, business owners and developers seeking enhanced security and a great aesthetic. It’s recommended for apartment developments, swimming pool enclosures, gardens, commercial projects and residences where industrial strength fencing is neither appropriate nor budgeted. Ornamental posts, rails and pickets are constructed from welded high-strength tubular galvanized steel.

CENTURION II - Centurion II offers a step up in the level of security by using a heavier framework and pickets, filling the void between residential and heavy industrial. It is ideal for commercial and light industrial projects.

CENTURION III & IV – This is the ultimate ornamental fencing option, featuring the heaviest gauge steel and using the most robust framework in the market. It’s the preferred, heavy-duty choice for industrial, military, prison and any project where both high security and aesthetics are important.

Thermally-Bonded DuraLast™ Finish

Each Centurion component is formed from high- quality carbon steel, which is subjected to hot- dipped galvanized coating for corrosion resistance. A layer of phosphate prepares the galvanized steel for the DuraLast finish, which is applied electrostatically and thermally bonded after fabrication, providing a long-lasing, high-gloss finish that also ensures that all welds and joints are fully protected against corrosion. The result is a fence that requires no maintenance and carries a 12-year warranty.

Ornamental U-Channel Systems

Centurion U-Channel is fabricated in several distinct combinations of gauges and strength to meet the needs of residential, commercial and institutional installations. Each panel style is rackable, making it adaptable for even the most challenging projects. Different panel styles are available, with each rail and picket individually poly-coated and hand-built. Rivets are inserted into the pre-punched holes in the rails and pickets and align perfectly for a true fit.

Picket-Style Options

Centurion pickets are stamped spear, flat-top or through rail. Flat post caps are also standard. To enhance the appearance of any Centurion installation, a wide variety decorative add-on options are available.

Holland adds, “Our Centurion line provides strength, beauty and versatility for any type of ornamental fence project in any setting,” says Holland. “We’re very proud of this system and all it offers, as a product manufactures by the largest American owned fence manufacturer and distributer.”

Learn more atwww.spsfence.com.