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Choosing the Right Aluminum Fence for Your Home: A Simple Guide

  • Writer: Taylor Griffin
    Taylor Griffin
  • 4 days ago
  • 3 min read

Updated: 2 days ago


✅ 1. Start with Purpose: Why Are You Installing a Fence?

  • Pool Safety: If you're fencing around a pool (especially in Florida’s Gulf Coast cities like Bradenton or Venice), code compliance is key. Look for aluminum fencing styles that meet local pool codes—typically 54” high, with vertical picket spacing under 4" and self-closing gates.

  • Pet Protection: Have small dogs or puppies? A standard fence might not cut it. Opt for a puppy picket style, which includes extra pickets near the bottom to prevent escape—perfect for pet-loving neighborhoods in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota.

  • Curb Appeal or Light Security: If you're fencing a front yard or want to mark property boundaries without blocking views, a 4-foot fence offers great aesthetics and function. Many homeowners in East Bradenton and Parrish love this option for open-yet-defined yards.

  • Privacy and Containment: Want a bit more height for security or peace of mind? A 5-foot fence adds a stronger visual barrier while keeping an open, elegant look. Great for backyards in Port Charlotte or North Port where privacy still matters.


📏 2. Height Matters: 4-Foot vs. 5-Foot Aluminum Fence

  • 4' Tall: Great for front yards, gardens, or areas where visibility and aesthetics are the focus. Popular in scenic communities like Parrish or Sarasota.

  • 5' Tall: Ideal for backyards, around pools (if not restricted by code), or when you want to discourage climbing and increase containment. Homeowners in Parrish and Lakewood Ranch often choose this for added peace of mind. Required by some North River communities, such as Crosswind Ranch and Crosswind Point.


🐾 3. Have Pets? Consider Puppy Picket


Puppy Picket Aluminum Fencing for small dogs

  • Standard aluminum fences often have 3.5–4” gaps between pickets—just wide enough for small dogs to squeeze through. That’s where puppy picket panels shine. With extra pickets welded into the bottom 18–24 inches of the panel, they help keep even tiny dogs safe and contained.

  • This option is especially popular in Waterside and Lakewood Ranch, where active families and pet owners want secure yards within community guidelines that smaller dogs cannot escape from!


🎨 4. Color Choice: Black vs. Bronze

  • Black: The classic, timeless choice. Blends seamlessly with most landscapes, offers high contrast, and often appears “invisible” from a distance. Great for Lakewood Ranch communities and is offered in various styles, such as 6' and 4' tall, which is required by some communities like Star Farms.

  • Bronze: Rich and subtle, bronze adds warmth and depth. It pairs beautifully with natural stone, wood, and earthy exterior tones. A great choice for homes in Palmetto and Parrish, where it is required by some HOA's, such as the local Travesta community.

Both colors are powder-coated for durability, so they resist fading, chipping, and corrosion—even in Florida’s sun and humidity.


🛠️ 5. Other Things to Consider

  • Homeowners Association (HOA) guidelines may restrict fence height, style, or color—especially in planned communities like Lakewood Ranch, Waterside, or Parrish.

  • Always check local codes if installing near a pool.

  • Consider matching gate styles and hardware for a seamless look.

💡 HOA Tip: We Handle the Paperwork for You!
Not sure what your HOA allows when it comes to fencing height, style, or color? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. We help homeowners navigate HOA guidelines and take care of all the paperwork required for submission, so your fencing project gets approved smoothly and stress-free.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right aluminum fence doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Start with your main goal—safety, pets, aesthetics—then work through height and style. Whether you go with a 4-foot black ornamental fence, a 5-foot bronze puppy picket, or a pool-code compliant system, aluminum fencing delivers lasting beauty and peace of mind.


Proudly serving Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Venice, Port Charlotte, North Port, Englewood, and surrounding areas we’re here to help you make the perfect fencing choice for your home.


 
 
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