How to Estimate Aluminum Fence Cost (with Calculator)
Aluminum fencing is the quiet workhorse of the residential and commercial fence world. It looks like wrought iron, weighs a fraction as much, never rusts, and installs faster than any decorative metal option on the market. It's the default around pools because it meets most municipal pool-code requirements out of the box - and the default for front-yard enclosures because it doesn't block sight lines.
The catch: aluminum is sold in factory-welded panels (usually 6 ft long) with specific grade ratings. Getting the grade wrong means paying for industrial-strength panels on a residential job, or - worse - installing residential panels on a pool that fails inspection.