The look of wrought iron without the rust. A good fit for front yards, pool enclosures and lake lots where you want to keep the view.
| Material | Strength | Rust | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Good for residential | Does not rust | Most homes, pools, front yards |
| Ornamental steel | Very strong | Can rust where the coating is scratched | Security, commercial, driveway gates |
| True wrought iron | Very strong | Needs regular painting | Restoration of historic fences |
Almost everything sold as "wrought iron" today is actually steel or aluminum. For most homes in Gainesville, powder-coated aluminum is the practical choice.
Common heights are 4 and 5 feet for yards and pools, and 6 feet for more security. Top styles include flat top, spear top and pressed-spear, and black is by far the most popular color. Matching walk gates and double drive gates are available in every style, and aluminum gates can be automated (see automatic gates).
For most dogs, yes. Large dogs that jump do better with a 5 or 6 foot fence. Small dogs need puppy pickets so they cannot squeeze between the bars.
No. The powder coating is baked on. An occasional rinse keeps it clean.
Yes. Rackable panels shift to follow the slope, so the bottom stays close to the ground along the whole run.
The City of Gainesville limits residential front-yard fences to 42 inches and lists the allowed materials. Wrought iron is on that list and aluminum is not named separately, so we confirm with the city before building one. Other cities and HOAs have their own rules.
