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Frame your property while keeping the view open. Ideal Fence installs ornamental aluminum fencing in Kokomo and North Central Indiana. Explore the look of black aluminum pickets, compare spacing and rail details, and plan the gates and layout around your home, garden or pool area.
For aluminum fences, Ideal Fence uses heavy-wall aluminum I-beam posts driven 3 feet into the ground.
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COMPARE THE LOOK
Ornamental aluminum fencing uses posts, horizontal rails and vertical pickets to define a boundary. Small differences in the top, rail arrangement and picket spacing change both its appearance and the openings in the fence.
Compare 4′, 5′ and 6′ heights of the same black aluminum three-rail smooth-top style. Every section shown is 6′ wide, with the upper rail spacing kept consistent and the pickets extended for each taller version.
Section shown: 6′ wide × 4′ tall
A lower, open profile frames a lawn or garden while keeping the surrounding view visible. Two rails sit close to the smooth top, with a third rail near the base. Review picket openings, gates and ground clearance for your yard.
Plan this style: Black Aluminum Three Rail Smooth Top (4′)
Section shown: 6′ wide × 5′ tall
Longer pickets add height while keeping the same three-rail arrangement and open view. Compare this middle height with the way you use your backyard, and include gate access, pets and changes in ground level in the conversation.
Plan this style: Black Aluminum Three Rail Smooth Top (5′)
Section shown: 6′ wide × 6′ tall
The tallest version shown extends the pickets below the same paired upper rails for a stronger vertical profile. The open design keeps landscaping visible. Plan the height, posts, gates and property requirements together with Ideal.
Plan this style: Black Aluminum Three Rail Smooth Top (6′)Style illustrations show the overall look and proportions. Your estimate will confirm the materials, dimensions, spacing and construction for your property.
A flat top gives the fence a continuous upper line. Compare the placement and number of horizontal rails as well as the overall height. Look at the design next to the house and landscaping to judge how much visual emphasis you want.
Pickets that extend above a rail create a different silhouette from a flat-top panel. Compare the actual profile, spacing and gate design. Review the intended use of the enclosure before choosing a decorative detail, especially near a pool or play area.
Designs often called puppy-picket fencing add more pickets in the lower portion of a panel. They change the size of those openings, but ground gaps and gates still need attention. Discuss your dog’s size and behavior alongside the product dimensions.
Discuss current styles, heights, colors and product availability with Ideal before finalizing your selection.
A flat top and a design with exposed pickets create different appearances. Additional rails or closer pickets can also change the look and openings. If you are considering a puppy-picket configuration, compare the actual dimensions with your dog’s size and behavior. No style name guarantees containment. Review the complete fence and gate configuration, including ground gaps, before making a selection.
The finish is part of both appearance and maintenance. Ask about the coating specified for the selected aluminum system, the available colors and the manufacturer’s care instructions. Keep abrasive equipment and unsuitable cleaners away from the surface. Check for impact damage, loose connections and gate operation during routine yard care, and ask how any finish concern should be assessed.
Some aluminum systems allow sections to follow a grade within product-specific limits. Steeper changes may require another layout. Review the transitions where the fence meets gates and corners, particularly if bottom clearance matters for pets or a pool barrier. Gate width, weight and hardware also affect the support plan. These details belong in the estimate alongside the selected style and finish.
FROM THE GROUND UP
An aluminum fence layout starts with the boundary and the ways you enter the yard. Posts support the panels and gate openings. Rail placement, panel connections, corners and changes in height shape the finished line. Review the proposed product and foundation details with the team before installation.
Gates need room to work. Consider the direction of swing, ground clearance and space for people or equipment to approach. Pool-related layouts need a review of the complete enclosure and hardware requirements; a material or style name alone cannot establish compliance.
Explore gate and access planning →YOUR PROPERTY COMES FIRST
Open pickets let the lawn and landscaping remain visible. Aluminum can define an area without the solid backdrop of a wood or vinyl privacy fence. If screening the neighbors is your main goal, compare those materials before settling on an open design.
Tell the team what the fence needs to enclose. Picket spacing, panel height, ground clearance and gate operation matter for a pet. A pool project also needs address-specific review of the applicable requirements and the entire barrier layout.
Some panel designs can rack to follow changes in grade within their product limits. Other layouts need a different transition. Discuss the slope and the resulting bottom gaps, particularly around gates or places a smaller animal could pass through.
UNDERSTAND YOUR ESTIMATE
An aluminum fence estimate should describe more than the color and total length. Compare the panel design, height, posts and gates so you understand the complete installation being proposed.
AFTER INSTALLATION
Powder coating is a factory-applied finish used on many aluminum fence products. Confirm the finish on the product in your quote and follow its care instructions. Dirt, buildup and contact with equipment can affect appearance, so inspect the surface and ask about any damage.
Gate hinges, latches and panel connections deserve attention during routine yard care. A gate that drags or no longer operates as intended needs review. Keep the product information and written warranty so you know which guidance applies to the fence installed at your property.
A LITTLE CLARITY
Bring your questions to our Kokomo team. We have been building fences since 2001 and can help you work through the options for your property.
More fence planning questions →No. Aluminum and steel are different materials, even when their picket designs look similar. This page covers Ideal’s ornamental aluminum fencing. Compare the actual material, panel construction, finish and warranty listed in your estimate.
Standard open-picket aluminum fencing leaves the view through the fence open. It works differently from a solid privacy panel. If you want to screen a patio or backyard, compare wood and vinyl privacy designs with your desired height and layout.
Aluminum is a material to discuss when planning a pool enclosure. The actual panel, height, openings, gate hardware and complete layout need to be reviewed against requirements for the property. A decorative fence or a photo of one around a pool is not proof of compliance.
It is a style with additional pickets in the lower part of the panel to create smaller openings there. Check the product’s actual spacing, the gaps beneath the panels and the gate openings. A suitable plan depends on the pet and the entire enclosure.
Racking allows certain panels to follow a slope within the manufacturer’s limits. The amount of grade change and the selected design determine what is possible. Review transitions and bottom clearance with the installer before choosing the panel system.
Both can define a boundary while keeping an open view. Aluminum uses a picket-and-rail design; chain-link uses woven mesh. Appearance, openings, finish, gates and upkeep differ. Compare those details and the installed scope for the way you use the yard.
Share the project address, a rough fence line, preferred appearance and gate needs. Mention a pool, pets, slopes and any neighborhood requirements early. The team can then discuss suitable panels and the next step toward a written installation scope.
FROM OUR WORK
Aluminum · Open viewsBlack aluminum fencing makes a corner in a green lawn beneath trees.
Aluminum · PoolBlack aluminum fencing borders a pool area with chairs and a deck.
Aluminum · Open viewsBlack aluminum panels follow the edge of a raised paved area.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR YARD
Tell us what you have in mind. We will help you work through the options and next step.