Frequently Asked Questions

General Website Questions: 

Question Is the website secure?
Yes – We do use SSL security technology to encrypt personal information that is sent through our website. We use an XRamp SSL 128-bit secure encryption technology that is widely used on most e-commerce websites. Please visit our Secure Transactions section to view more details about our website security.
Question Do you offer a warranty?
Yes – Please visit our warranties section to view the details associated with our product warranties. Our products shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for a minimum period of 1 year from the date of purchase. Product warranty period will vary from product to product and may be significantly longer than 1 year. Information detailing a longer warranty period can be found on that specific product page.
Question What is your privacy policy?
Please click here to see our privacy policy.
Question What is your return policy?
Please click here to see our returns policy.
Question What is your policy on canceling an order?
You can only cancel an order if it has not shipped. If it has, the customer will be responsible for shipping charges. They must accept the order and call us when they receive it (If they still want to cancel).
Question Will you offer any discounts for Government, Schools, Military, etc.?
Our pricing is continuously compared with our competition and updated in an effort to bring you the best prices available on the web. In certain specific situations we will offer a discount.
Question Can the average consumer make a purchase?
Yes – Our website is designed to be able to service both businesses and consumers.
Shipping Questions:
Question Can I use my own freight company/account?
Yes – With UPS order only. Freight shipments are shipped pre-paid and add.
Question What are the freight terms?
Freight orders are sent Pre-Pay and Add. We will add shipping charges to your order based on a real time quote that is prepared when you checkout. In special cases (e.g. Hawaii, Alaska, and international orders) we may offer alternatives on a case by case basis.
Question Why is the lead-time so long for certain items?
Many of our items are made to order, lead times reflect this added time.
Question Why are shipping costs so high?
Shipping costs continue to rise for a variety of reasons. First is the cost of fuel. Second, due to weight and size restrictions put in place by UPS/FedEx, many of our items ship freight via common carrier semi truck. Since the items shipped via this method are also large and heavy, extra handling is involved (e.g. lift-gate, truck to truck transfer). This results in high freight shipping charges via common carrier semi truck.
Question Why do some items ship freight and others UPS?
UPS items are restricted to no more than 150lbs. In addition, UPS has size restrictions due to their truck size and handling capability. For items that do not meet these maximum requirements we provide common carrier service at a pre-negotiated deep discount rate.
Question Please explain the lift gate and call ahead notice.
Shipping option presented at checkout. Recommended for heavy and/or large shipments. This option is only available for freight shipments via common carrier semi truck. A power lift-gate will assist the receiver by lowering the merchandise from the truck to the ground for easy removal. Order a power lift-gate if you are unable to unload the shipment (due to lack of truck dock and/or fork-lift). Customer must remove the shipment from the lift-gate. Drivers are not required to help remove a shipment from a truck.
Question Will you ship to P.O. Boxes?
No.
Question Will you ship internationally?
Yes – Please contact us to specify your order and we will provide a customized quote for your international order.
Billing Questions:
Question Do you accept Credit Cards?
Yes – Visa, MasterCard and AMEX.
Question Can I pay with a Purchase Order online?
We only accept purchase orders from government and schools. For all other buyers we accept credit card or check prepay.

If you have not purchased via PO previously your account will need to be approved by our accounting department prior to shipment of your order. After approval you will be able to place PO orders at your discretion, with some limitations.
Question Will you charge Sales Tax?
We charge sales tax in the state of Wisconsin only.
General Product Questions:
Question Are products shipped assembled?
No - Assembly is required at your location, this saves on shipping and manufacturing costs.
Question What is the difference between Inground/Portable/Surface Mount?
Inground - Product Can Be Mounted In The Ground For Security. 
Portable - Standard Frame, with no pre-drilled holes or way to permanently affix the item in it’s location. 
Surface Mount - Might Have Holes in The Frame Or Flanges Mounted On The Frame To Screw In A Lag Bolt To Attach To The Ground.
Question What is the difference between Plastic Coating and Powder Coating?
Plastic Coating - Product Is Dipped In Plastic & Baked On & Then Cooled. 
Powder Coating - Dipped In A Powder & Then Baked To Form The Plastic Coating.