Aluminum Fence Materials Guide
Aluminum fencing comes in pre-assembled panels (typically 6 feet wide × 4, 5, or 6 feet tall) that mount between posts. Unlike wood, there's no cutting individual pickets or attaching rails — you're essentially bolting together a kit. This makes aluminum one of the fastest fence types to install but also one of the least flexible for irregular terrain.
Panel pricing runs $25–45 per linear foot for residential grade, which is comparable to cedar but with zero maintenance. Aluminum doesn't rust, rot, or need paint. It's available in black, white, bronze, and green, with black being the most popular for the ornamental wrought-iron look.
The main limitation: aluminum fencing doesn't provide privacy. The pickets are spaced 3.5–4 inches apart by design (decorative, not solid). For privacy, you need wood, vinyl, or composite.