Yes. If you live where the sun gets up early and stays late, an aluminum fence is a smart choice. Our American-made, powder-coated aluminum fencing won’t rust, warp, crack, or fade in relentless heat.
Compare that to wooden fences. Wood dries out, cracks, and needs constant re-staining. Vinyl is a little bit better, but it discolors and yellows in the sun. Vinyl can even soften and slump in extreme heat.
Aluminum does none of that. It doesn’t warp, crack, or fade from intense heat. And its open-picket design lets hot air pass right through instead of trapping heat.
Will an aluminum fence get hot in the sun?
We’ll be honest with you: since aluminum is metal, it can absorb heat. For hot, sunny climates, it can be warm or even hot to the touch. So avoid grabbing it barehanded, especially during sweltering summers. However, aluminum will cool down as quickly as the evening does. None of these will threaten your structural durability.
Does the sun fade or damage an aluminum fence?
The sun does nothing to damage the powder coating on an aluminum fence. Painted-on colors peel and chip in the sun. But our powder coating is electrostatically bonded and baked onto the metal. So it will hold its color for decades.
In very sunny regions, an aging finish may eventually show a light chalk-like film. But a simple hose-down or wash will restore it.
If your summers are long and bright, aluminum is built to survive.
Every panel, post, and gate is American-made. We ship nationwide. You can install your fence DIY-style over a weekend. And it is all backed by our lifetime warranty.