Frequently Asked Questions

We’d have to say no. The sections are pre-assembled, but if you don’t know how to dig 2′ deep holes with a 6″ diameter that are spaced 72.5″ on-center, then you should probably hire someone to do it for you.

Actually, our Pool Fences start at $71 per panel for our 4′ tall Floridian.  As you can see, this too is very affordably priced.

We’ll send our aluminum fences anywhere in the continental United States, but for logistical reasons, states west of Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Illinois may have higher shipping costs. We’ll include these costs with your free estimate.

Yes, for aluminum picket fences, shipping costs are waived depending on location and amount of fence purchased.  See Shipping Policy for the coverage areas.

Vendors who receive contractor pricing are excluded from free shipping.

Seattle, WA is our furthest destination. Other popular states are New York, New Jersey, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, & Louisiana.

If you’re ordering a residential grade, black aluminum picket fence in 4′, 54" or 5′ heights in the following styles… Floridian, Outback, Sierra, Carolina, Appalachian or Manhattan, your order will leave in 1-2 weeks. Then add 2-3 days in transit depending on where you’re located.

Either fill out the Order Form and fax it or email it in on our Get a Quote page and we’ll start the order process by contacting you via email with a confirmation quotation.  You can also send us a drawing of where the fence is going on your property via our Layout Form or just email us a drawing with dimensions of each straight line and we'll send a material list and price quotation of what you'll need.

The importance is that every fence and every backyard is unique. The Layout Form allows us to provide an accurate quote that lists all the material along with any freight charges if your order does not qualify for Free Freight. Orders that do not qualify for free freight are based on weight and shipping zip code, not total price.

If your fence line curves, even though the sections don't bend, the sections can easily be angled in the posts up to 10 degrees per side of the post or 20 degrees if you turn the post 10 degrees first.  This will follow most curves. For a very tight curve, just cut the sections in half and put another post between the two sections. The sections themselves cannot be bent without ruining their structural integrity.

Most of our standard aluminum fencing sections can follow the contour of the ground. This is called either raking or racking. The fences drop about 16″ over the 6′ length of a section. If a greater slope is needed, sections can be specially fabricated as “double-punched sections” allowing up to 29” of slope over a 6’ span for no additional charge. Not all styles can be raked so stepping is required. See diagram of Rake & Step.

Yes, we have wall mount castings that allow the fence sections to connect to any flat surface. These fit over the ends of the rails and attach to the flat surface with two screws. We also have adjustable wall mounts if you need to come off the flat surface at an angle up to 45 degrees.

To fasten a post onto a concrete slab, we recommend that you core-drill the concrete if at all possible. We do offer deck mount castings and welded mounts, however, they should not be used on fences over 60″ tall or on gate posts unless it's a smaller gate.

No! Our fences are not designed to be used as railings and we will not warrant their use as a railing. Fences are built with a vertical load bearing system, not horizontal like railings.  We do however offer railing.  You can find more information here.

All sections & gates are shipped assembled with the sections being screwed together and the gates welded. Certain styles require finials and/or loops to be installed in the field.

Except where it is noted, the fence height is the actual length of the pickets. The post usually extends an inch or so above the pickets.

Self-closing and self-latching hardware are included in the gate prices, except for Pool Code gates, as they require Magna Latch’s (Meets Pool Barrier Safety Codes).

Our swing gates are sold by their opening size, so a 48” gate fits into a 48” opening between posts. The gates will hang flush with the face of the hinge post and latch onto the face of the opposite post.  Usually an extra 1/4″ added between posts is a good idea… making it 48 1/4″ opening for a 4′ wide gate.

Any two gates can be combined to make a double drive gate that include a drop rod at no charge. Double gates are also made to fit a given opening size, so a 12’ double drive gate will fit inside a 12’ opening.  No need to add the 1/4″ though.

Yes, heavier posts are needed to both support the weight of the gate and to withstand the constant impact when the gate latch closes.

To fasten posts to a concrete slab, we always recommend that you core drill the concrete. If this is not feasible, then you may be able to use our deck mounts. These aluminum castings fit around the bottom of a post and secure it to the ground. For a more solid connection, welded deck mounts are also available at a slightly higher cost. For either connection, you must supply your own four stainless steel bolts (Red Heads) to attach the deck mounts to the concrete itself. Do not use non-welded deck mounts on fences taller than 4′ high or for gate posts as they will fall!

One advantage we have over the competition is that we only offer T5 American aluminum extrusions, which are stiffer and less flexible compared to the softer, more flexible T3 import extrusions offered by our competitors. This means that our aluminum fences are of higher quality and provide better durability and structural integrity. Additionally, we take pride in our quick turn-around time, with popular styles like the Floridian and Sierra shipping in just 4-5 business days, plus transit time. We also strive to provide responsive turn-around times for quotations, usually within the hour.