Metal picket fence keeps the view open, which is why San Jose owners use it at the street, at the pool and on foothill lots. It also gives a non-combustible section where a fence meets the house.
Open metal fence defines a yard and leaves the view alone. You see it at the sidewalk in the Rose Garden and Willow Glen, around pools all over the valley, and on foothill lots in Almaden and Evergreen where nobody wants to block the hills.
Aluminum is light, never rusts and arrives with a baked powder coat, so it suits homes and pool barriers. Steel is heavier and stiffer and is the better pick where a fence needs to resist force, such as at a business, a school or an apartment entry. Either can be racked to follow a slope, with pickets staying plumb.
Metal has two local advantages. It does not burn, which matters where the fence meets a house in a mapped fire hazard zone. And at the right height it turns deer without shutting out light. Height limits differ in front yards and on hillsides, so we confirm them first.
Aluminum & ornamental steel in San Jose: common questions
Is aluminum strong enough for a yard fence?
For homes, yes. It handles people, pets and weather. If the fence must stop a vehicle or resist forced entry, steel is the right material.
Does ornamental steel rust?
Modern steel fence is galvanized and powder coated, which protects it well in a dry climate. Scratches should be touched up, and sprinklers should not spray it daily.
Can a metal fence serve as a pool barrier?
Yes, if it meets California Health and Safety Code section 115923: at least 60 inches high, no gap a 4-inch sphere passes through, and self-closing, self-latching gates that swing away from the pool.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.