Open metal fence
Definition and visibility in a light, corrosion-resistant system.
Powder-coated extruded tube assembled into ornamental panels, with no rust to worry about. It racks to follow a sloped yard without custom fabrication, and it meets Massachusetts pool barrier code at four feet with self-closing hardware.
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The material read
Salt air is the deciding factor on the Cape and the North Shore. Aluminum forms its own oxide layer and simply does not corrode there, and powder coat adds a color layer that will not chalk out under full sun. Winter matters less than you would expect, since snow blows through the pickets rather than loading the panel.
The rust-proof ornamental fence. Aluminum panels rack to follow a sloped yard, arrive powder-coated in black or bronze, and meet Massachusetts pool barrier code at 4 ft with self-closing hardware. Runs $28 to $134 per foot installed.
The decision guide
See where aluminum fits your property, your budget, and the upkeep you want.
Estimated cost
$28–$134
Per linear foot installed
Estimated installed range for planning. Fence height, grade, corners, gate count, post footings, and site access shape the installed price.
From our work portfolio
See aluminum fence projects completed by AnyFence crews in Massachusetts towns.
Site planning
Dimensions, posts, local rules, and site conditions shape the plan for your fence.
4 ft with narrow picket spacing is the pool-code standard.
Final details depend on the property and local requirements.
Final details depend on the property and local requirements.
Latch mounted on the pool side at the code-required height.
FAQ
Use $28 to $134 per installed linear foot as a planning estimate. Fence height, grade, corners, gate count, post footings, and site access shape the installed price. Request a written quote for your fence and site.
Yes, and it is the most common way to satisfy the barrier requirement. The panel has to stand at least 48 inches, picket spacing must stay under the code limit so a child cannot pass through, and the gate must be self-closing and self-latching with the latch on the pool side.
No. Aluminum contains no iron, so there is nothing in it to rust, which is exactly why it outperforms steel on coastal properties. The powder coat can chalk slightly after many years of direct sun, and hardware should be specified stainless rather than plated.
Thirty to fifty years is realistic for a properly installed residential fence, and the finish usually outlives the owner's interest in it. The failure mode is impact rather than decay, so the panel a plow clips is the one you replace, and it swaps out without disturbing the run.
Keep comparing
See how cost, upkeep, privacy, and lifespan compare. Set what matters most and the table sorts to it.
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You mainly need containment and the budget is the binding constraint
Compare| steelMetal | $23–$99/ft installed | 30–50 yrs | Medium | None | High | High | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vinyl privacyVinyl | $15–$70/ft installed | 20–30 yrs | Low | Full | Medium | Medium | Yes | Yes |
| chain linkWire | $11.50–$48/ft installed | 15–30 yrs | Low | None | Medium | High | Yes | Yes |
| steelMetal | vinyl privacyVinyl | chain linkWire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $23–$99/ft installed | $15–$70/ft installed | $11.50–$48/ft installed |
| Lifespan | 30–50 yrs | 20–30 yrs | 15–30 yrs |
| Upkeep | Medium | Low | Low |
| Privacy | None | Full | None |
| Security | High | Medium | Medium |
| Wind | High | Medium | High |
| Pets | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pool code | Yes | Yes | Yes |
