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​Ornamental Aluminum fencing is categorized by the thickness of it's material (grades) and it's decorative style. It is Highly Valued for it's durability, low maintenance and ability to mimic wrought iron without rusting. Most aluminum fencing use 6061-T6 / 6063-T5 technical alloy grades for high quality fencing with increased strength and durability.

1. Aluminum Fencing Grades:

As of 2026, Professionals categorize aluminum fencing into three primary grades based on the thickness of the aluminum (gauge) and the dimensions of the rails and pickets.

Residential Grade:

Picket/Rail Dimensions - 1/2" & 5/8" Pickets

Picket Material Thickness - Thinnest (.050" - .060")

Best use for - Standard backyard boundaries, pet containment and curb appeal.

Commercial Grade:

Picket/Rail Dimensions - 3/4"pickets

Picket Material Thickness - Mid-range (.062" - .080")

Best used for - High-traffic residential areas, public parks,apartment complexes and schools.

Industrial Grade:

​Picket/Rail Dimensions - 1" pickets

Picket Material Thickness - Thickest (.080" -.125")

Best used for - Maximum Security for factories, universities and high-wind environments.

2. Common Aluminum Fence Types & Styles

Aluminum fencing styles vary based on the top rail design, number of rails and picket arrangement.

Flat Top (Smooth top) Fence: A horizontal rail covers the tops of all pickets.

Application: This is safe for children and pets as it eliminates sharp edges.

Spear Top (Pressed Spear): Pickets extend past the top rail and are finished with pointed "spears" to deter climbing and provide that classic look.

Application: Picket fence, perimeter fences, pool code compliant fencing

Finial Top: Pickets extend past the top rail and are finished with aluminum castings. Aluminum fence finials come in many decorative shapes like Fleur-de-lis, Quad, Triad, Spear, Ball, Scroll, and Victorian, offering styles from traditional and elegant (Fleur-de-lis, Victorian) to modern (Spear, Ball), adding visual flair and personalization to your fence,

Application: Picket fence, perimeter fences, pool code compliant fencing

Pool Code Fencing: Specifically designed to meet safety regulations (typically 48 inches high with less than 4 inches between pickets) to prevent small children from squeezing through.

Application: Fencing around pools, retention ponds.

Puppy Picket: Features closely spaced vertical pickets (usually 1.5 inches apart) at the bottom 12 - 18 inches of the fence to prevent small pets from passing through.

Application: Areas where containment of small animals is desired. backyards, doggie daycare facilities.

Modern Horizontal Slat: Louvered Fence: A style trend featuring sleek, horizontal aluminum slats for a contemporary appearance. Louvered aluminum fence panels are built with 2” aluminum oval blades that are fully welded in a heavy duty 6063 T5 aluminum frame with punched mullions to insure the blades stability. 

Application:  Screening areas, semi-privacy applications, heavy wind load areas.

Arch Topped industrial Grade: Industrial grade aluminum arched top fencing enhances security by combining aesthetic appeal with physical deterrents, using curved or pointed tops (like spear tops on palisades) to make climbing difficult, especially when paired with strong materials like anti-climb mesh for high-security needs. While decorative arched fences offer softer boundaries for privacy, security-focused versions use material strength and design curves to discourage intrusion.

Applications: Suitable for commercial, industrial, or critical infrastructure requiring robust perimeter control. 

 3. Application Summary

1. Safety and Compliance: Use Pool-Code compliant panels for any application surrounding swimming pools a retention ponds.

2. Security: Go with Industrial Grade Arched spear tops to maximize deterrence and withstand heavy inpact.

3. Aesthetics: Choose residential Grade with decorative finials or convexed/concaved styles for traditional homes to enhance property value.

 4. Key Style Features to Look For in 2026 

​​​Popular Color Choices: While black and white colored ornamental aluminum fences remain the very popular, 2025 saw quite a bit of bronze and some forest green colored fencing sold and installed by Bay Area Fence Factory in Pinellas & Hillsborough counties, with bronze actually being the most popular color sold and installed.

Hybrid Material Fencing: Combining aluminum frames with composite boards or pairing aluminum fencing with stone pillars or aluminum gates with Simtek molded fencing, adds texture and depth to perimeter fencing.

 5. Key 2026 Applications

Pool Enclosures: All Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco County municipalities & Insurance companies require "Pool Code Compliant" fencing which means -

Fences

 - Must be a continuous barrier

- Min of 48 inches high

- Max fence gap less than 4"

- Min of 45 inches between rails

  for 4 inch picket spacing

- Max picket spacing on fences with

  rail spacing less than 45" is 1.5"

- Max spacing bottom of fence to

  dirt, sod or mulch 2"

- Max spacing bottom of fence to

  hard surface (concrete,black top 

  or pavers) 3"

Gates

- Must swing away from

  pool

- Must be self closing

- Must be self latching

- Min latch release 

  height min 54"

- Must be able to exit 

  without key 

 

Coastal Properties: Here in our Tampa Bay Area, where you are never more that 3 miles away from salt water, Ornamental Aluminum fencing is the standard because it's powder coated finish resists salt air corrosion better than steel or iron fencing, providing you with years of practically maintenance free fence,

Decorative Perimeter: Used to enhance curb appeal without blocking the view of landscaping, architecture or the wonderful water features throughout the Tampa Bay area.