Serving Greater Boston
Aluminum Fence Installation in Boston, MA
Aluminum fencing has the look of traditional wrought iron with none of the rust. Fence Builder Boston installs ornamental aluminum fences for front yards, pool enclosures, gardens and commercial entries across Boston and Greater Boston.
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We measure your property, walk the fence line with you and give you a written quote at no cost.
Residential & Commercial
Privacy, pool and pet fences for homes, plus security and perimeter fencing for businesses.
Wood, Vinyl, Aluminum & Chain Link
Four core fence materials and matching gates.
Serving Greater Boston
Boston, Watertown, Cambridge, Brookline, Belmont, Newton, Waltham and Lexington.
Because aluminum is lightweight and powder-coated, it stands up to snow, rain and winter road salt with almost no maintenance, which is why it is a favorite on busy streets and corner lots.
Where Aluminum Fencing Works Best
Front Yards and Historic Streets
A black aluminum fence frames a home without hiding it. It fits the brick rowhouses and Victorians found in Brookline, Cambridge and Boston, and its open design is often a better fit where front yard height and visibility are regulated.
Pool Enclosures
Aluminum is one of the most popular pool fence materials. It lets you see the pool from the house and can be built to meet the Massachusetts minimum barrier height of 48 inches, with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Commercial Entries and Storefronts
Ornamental aluminum gives offices, condo buildings and storefronts a clean, secure perimeter that still looks welcoming.
Sloped Yards
Aluminum panels can rack to follow the slope of the ground, so the bottom rail stays close to the grade without leaving large gaps.
Aluminum Fence Options
- Flat top, pressed spear and finial top styles
- Common heights from 4 to 5 feet for residential and pool use, taller for commercial
- Powder-coated finishes, with black being the most popular
- Matching single walk gates and double drive gates
- Decorative post caps, scrolls and rings
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Get a Free EstimateWhy Aluminum Holds Up in Greater Boston
Steel and iron rust once their coating is scratched, especially where road salt splashes against the fence every winter. Aluminum does not rust, and a powder-coated finish resists chipping and fading. Maintenance is usually limited to an occasional rinse.
Like any fence, aluminum depends on its posts. We set posts to resist frost heave in a state where the building code frost depth is 48 inches, and use heavier gate posts so gates stay aligned.
What Affects the Cost of an Aluminum Fence
Grade
Residential, heavier residential and commercial grades differ in picket and rail thickness. Pool fences and front yard fences usually use residential grade, while commercial sites often need heavier sections.
Style and Height
Flat-top styles cost less than spear or finial tops, and taller fences need more material. Decorative rings and scrolls add to the price.
Gates
Pool gates need self-closing hinges and self-latching hardware, and double drive gates need heavier posts and a drop rod.
Slope and Layout
Racking panels to follow a slope and adding corners and angles increase installation time.
Aluminum Fence Care
- Rinse off road salt and dirt with a garden hose in the spring
- Touch up any deep scratches in the powder coat to keep the finish looking new
- Keep gate hinges and latches adjusted so pool gates always close and latch
- Clear snow away from gates so they can swing freely
Aluminum Fencing Across Greater Boston
Black aluminum is a natural fit for the front yards of Brookline, Cambridge and Boston rowhouses, and one of the most popular pool fence choices in Newton, Lexington and Belmont. In Waltham and Boston, ornamental aluminum also frames office entrances, condo buildings and storefronts.
Aluminum Pool Fences
Pool fences are one of the most common uses for aluminum. Massachusetts pool barriers must be at least 48 inches high, with picket spacing that prevents a small child from slipping through and gates that self-close and self-latch. Some towns require more, and many require a permit. We plan your pool fence around these rules from the start.
Related Services
Fence Installation
Complete fence installation, from layout and property line checks to posts set for New England frost and a final walkthrough.
Residential Fencing
Privacy, pet, pool and decorative fences for single-family homes, two-families and triple-deckers.
Commercial Fencing
Security, perimeter and enclosure fencing for businesses and property managers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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