How to Connect Aluminum Fence Panels to Columns, Walls, or Wood Posts
All GreatFence.com aluminum fence panels can be mounted directly to columns, walls, houses, wood posts, or other existing structures using our powder-coated aluminum Rail End Mounts or Adjustable Swivel Mounts (vertical or horizontal). These accessories are available in our Aluminum Fence Panel Accessories section.
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📘 Need detailed spacing specs? View our full Aluminum Fence Specifications Page.
🔩 Rail End Mounts
Rail End Mounts are used for straight panel-to-column or panel-to-wall connections. Available for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial grades.
Installed Panel with Rail End Mounts
Rail End Mounts on Wood Post
Rail End Mounts on Cement Column
Rail End Mounts on Stucco Column
↕️ Adjustable Swivel Mounts
Swivel mounts are ideal for angled connections or non-standard layouts. Use horizontal or vertical mounts depending on the angle and surface you’re connecting to.
Horizontal Swivel Mount
📏 Full On-Center Spacing Chart by Grade
This chart shows standard panel widths, actual widths, recommended post sizes, and on-center measurements for all aluminum fence grades.
| GRADE | WIDTH | ACTUAL WIDTH | POST | ON CENTER | PICKETS (STYLES 1–6, 9, 10 / 7 & 8) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL | |||||
| Residential | 5′ wide | 63 inches typ. | 2″ × 2″ | 63 3/4 inches typ. | 13 / 26 |
| Residential | 5′ wide | 63 inches typ. | 2.5″ × 2.5″ | 64 1/4 inches typ. | 13 / 26 |
| Residential | 6′ wide | 72 inches typ. | 2″ × 2″ | 72 1/2 inches typ. | 15 / 30 |
| Residential | 6′ wide | 72 inches typ. | 2.5″ × 2.5″ | 73 inches typ. | 15 / 30 |
| Residential | 7′ wide | 85 3/8 inches typ. | 2″ × 2″ | 85 7/8 inches typ. | 18 / 36 |
| Residential | 7′ wide | 85 3/8 inches typ. | 2.5″ × 2.5″ | 86 3/8 inches typ. | 18 / 36 |
| COMMERCIAL | |||||
| Commercial | 6′ wide | 72 inches typ. | 2″ × 2″ | 72 1/2 inches typ. | 15 / 30 |
| Commercial | 6′ wide | 72 inches typ. | 2.5″ × 2.5″ | 73 inches typ. | 15 / 30 |
| Commercial | 6′ wide | 72 inches typ. | 3″ × 3″ | 73 1/2 inches typ. | 15 / 30 |
| Commercial | 8′ wide | 98 3/4 inches typ. | 2″ × 2″ | 99 1/4 inches typ. | 21 / 42 |
| Commercial | 8′ wide | 98 3/4 inches typ. | 2.5″ × 2.5″ | 99 3/4 inches typ. | 21 / 42 |
| Commercial | 8′ wide | 98 3/4 inches typ. | 3″ × 3″ | 100 1/4 inches typ. | 21 / 42 |
| INDUSTRIAL | |||||
| Industrial | 6′ wide | 72 inches typ. | 2.5″ × 2.5″ | 73 inches typ. | 15 / 30 |
| Industrial | 6′ wide | 72 inches typ. | 3″ × 3″ | 73 1/2 inches typ. | 15 / 30 |
| Industrial | 6′ wide | 72 inches typ. | 4″ × 4″ | 74 inches typ. | 15 / 30 |
| Industrial | 8′ wide | 98 3/4 inches typ. | 3″ × 3″ | 99 3/8 inches typ. | 21 / 42 |
| Industrial | 8′ wide | 98 3/4 inches typ. | 4″ × 4″ | 100 inches typ. | 21 / 42 |
Note: This chart is just a guide. Do not install all of your posts in advance. You build your barrier one panel at a time because of our routed line, corner, end, and 3-way posts. Do-It-Yourself fence installation has never been easier!
