Aluminum Fence & Gate Blog

Welcome to the GreatFence.com Aluminum Fence & Gate Blog, your source for expert advice on aluminum fencing, driveway gates, and DIY installation. Whether you’re comparing residential, commercial, or industrial fence panels, planning a new layout, or looking for tips on automation upgrades and custom gate sizing, you’ll find practical strategies here. Our goal is to help homeowners, contractors, and property managers save time, avoid costly mistakes, and get the best results with 100% USA-made fencing products. Explore our articles below for trusted insights straight from the industry leader.

Is There a Safe Way to Keep My Kids Out of the Pool?

Kids and adults love splish-splashing the day away in a cool and calm pool at home. It is, in fact,

July 29, 2015

5 Things to Remember When Installing Your Aluminum Pool Fence

When you install a fence around your pool, you ensure safety for kids and pets, but you also get a

July 25, 2015

Are Aluminum Fences Better Than Wood Fences?

Choosing the right fence for any given property can be a real challenge. Aside from the aesthetic appeal that different

July 22, 2015

How Do I Design an Aluminum Yard Fence?

Aluminum fencing is the material of choice for a lot of people, and for good reason: it’s light weight and

July 18, 2015

How Long Do Aluminum Fences Last?

Are you looking for the perfect fence—one that will last for many years and be pleasing to the eye—for your

July 15, 2015

School-Aged Escape Artists In The UK Make Waves

Over here at greatfence.com we just love a great fence story. It’s fair to say that our favorite hero is

November 6, 2014

Durable, Colorful Powder Coated Aluminum Fences

All greatfence.com aluminum fences, aluminum gates, and aluminum handrails come in 9 different powder coat colors to compliment your landscape

October 8, 2014

Spear Top Aluminum Fences: The “Staggering” Truth

Spear Top Aluminum Fences: The “Staggering” Truth greatfence.com’s Style 2 Staggered Spear Top Aluminum Fences and Gates are a beautiful

October 3, 2014

GreatFence makes Great Aluminum Gates

Whether you are looking for an elegant residential garden gate, a heavy-duty industrial driveway gate, or any gate in between,

October 1, 2014

Spear Top Aluminum Fences: Get Straight to the Point!

Spear Top Aluminum Fences: Get Straight to the Point! Spear top aluminum fences from greatfence.com add security and style to

September 25, 2014

Wood Fence Battle in Palm Dessert

…is the desert switching to aluminum fences by law? We’ve been saying it for years, an aluminum fence beats a

July 12, 2014

Natural Fences We Love

(Don’t Worry, Aluminum Fences Are Still Our Fave) We’re not sure if it’s the summer breeze, or if we’ve been

July 10, 2014

Protect Your Kids With A Swimming Pool Fence

When you think of summertime safety for your kids is a swimming pool fence number one on your list?

July 4, 2014

The New Space Fence: A Fence That’s Out Of This World (Literally)

Thanks to the Pentagon the most expensive fence-building contract we’ve ever seen made headlines last week. And no, it’s not

June 30, 2014

A Residential Fence Fairy Tale

There’s nothing we like better at greatfence.com than a good fairy tale about a Great Fence! Aluminum fencing, commercial fencing,

June 26, 2014

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