Aluminum Fence Installation in the Triangle

No. Aluminum doesn't contain iron, so it physically cannot rust — that's the core advantage over traditional wrought iron or steel. Our aluminum fence is powder-coated, which seals the surface against scratching and adds another decade of finish life. In a Triangle climate, a properly installed aluminum fence will outlast the house. It is the lowest-maintenance fence material we install, period.

Yes — aluminum is the most popular pool fence material in North Carolina. It meets standard pool code requirements (48-inch minimum height in most NC jurisdictions, narrow picket spacing, self-closing and self-latching gates). We install pool-rated aluminum fence with magnetic self-latching gates, confirm exact requirements with your county before installation. Aluminum is preferred for pools because it doesn't rust from chlorine exposure, doesn't rot from constant moisture, and looks finished from both sides.

Aluminum fence comes in 4-ft, 5-ft, and 6-ft heights as standard. 4-ft is most common for front yards and decorative property lines — it defines the yard without blocking the view of the house. 5-ft is the most common pool fence height in NC (meeting the 48-inch minimum with margin) and is also popular for backyards with medium to large dogs. 6-ft is used for security applications and yards with large or jumping dogs. 3-ft and 3.5-ft 'garden' heights are also available.

Powder-coated black is by far the most popular — it's the classic wrought-iron look and pairs with every home style. Bronze (a warm dark brown) is the second most common and looks great with brick and earth-tone homes. White, hunter green, and almond/tan are available with extended lead time. The powder coating is baked on at the factory, not painted on-site, so the finish is uniform and durable.

Yes, in most cases, but height matters. 4-ft aluminum works for most small to medium dogs that aren't jumpers. 5-ft is the right answer for most large breeds and for dogs that test fences. 6-ft is recommended for high-drive breeds and known jumpers. Standard picket spacing is 3.875 inches on-center, which prevents most small dogs from squeezing through. For dogs under 15 lbs, we can install puppy-picket panels with 1.5-inch spacing on the bottom half of the fence.

Aluminum installs on a strict 6-foot post spacing — this is non-negotiable because pre-fabricated panels are exactly 72 inches between post centers. Posts are set in concrete, 24–30 inches deep, below the frost line. Once posts cure, panels slide into pre-installed brackets on each post and lock in place. Gates are hung last with self-closing hinges. A typical 150-LF aluminum installation runs 2 working days: Day 1 for posts, Day 2 for panels and gates.

Yes — aluminum is actually the best fence material for slopes. Most aluminum panels are 'rackable,' meaning the pickets pivot at the rail joints to allow the entire panel to follow grade up to 15° (some styles allow more). This produces a clean, continuous fence line that follows the slope, unlike vinyl which must be stepped on slopes. We'll walk your grade during the estimate and confirm whether your selected style is rackable to the slope you have.