Aluminum gives a yard the iron-fence look without rust from road salt, and it keeps corner lots open for drivers to see past. Steel is the stronger pick where security comes first. Both go on posts set below frost depth.
Aluminum gives you the look of an old iron fence without the rust. It is the fence we suggest most for pools, for corner lots where a solid fence would block a driver's view and for owners who want to mark the yard without closing it in. Steel is heavier and stronger, so it is used where security matters more than weight, such as the front of a business or a yard next to an alley.
Downriver weather is hard on bare metal. Road salt sprays up from the street every winter, and in the river towns the air carries dust from the mills. Powder-coated aluminum does not rust, so it is the low-upkeep choice. Steel needs a good factory coating and touch-ups where it is scratched. Either way, the posts still need to go below frost depth. Lincoln Park checks post holes at 42 inches before concrete, and a metal fence on shallow posts will tip after a few winters just like wood.
Many aluminum styles are built to meet pool barrier rules, with picket spacing narrow enough and gates that close and latch by themselves. Others are not. Tell us if a pool or hot tub is in the plan, and we choose a style that will pass inspection. Some panels come as one welded piece and others are put together from rails and pickets, which changes how a bent section is repaired later.
Aluminum & ornamental steel in Lincoln Park: common questions
Is aluminum strong enough for a big dog?
For most dogs, yes. Height and picket spacing matter more than strength. Choose a taller panel for a jumper and closer spacing at the bottom for a small dog.
Aluminum or steel for a home in Lincoln Park?
Aluminum for most homes, because it does not rust. Steel is the pick when strength comes first, such as at a business or along a busy alley.
Can an aluminum fence work as a pool barrier?
Yes, if the style is made for pools and the gate closes and latches by itself. We check the style against the pool rules before ordering.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.