Aluminum Fence Installation
Black ornamental aluminum that keeps views open, never rusts and follows Charlotte's rolling lots.
Aluminum fences look like wrought iron but won't rust, which makes them a top choice for Charlotte front yards, pool barriers and lots that back up to greenways or common areas. Panels can rack to follow slopes, and residential grades come in 4-, 5- and 6-foot heights with matching gates.
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Where aluminum shines in Charlotte
- Front yards of brick colonials, Tudors and craftsman homes where a solid fence would look heavy and may be height-limited anyway
- Greenway and creek lots where you want to see the trees but keep pets in
- Pool enclosures in SouthPark, Myers Park, Ballantyne and Highland Creek
- HOA communities that specify black ornamental fencing
- Sloped yards, because rackable panels follow grade instead of stair-stepping
Grades and styles
- Residential grade for yards and pools
- Commercial grade with heavier pickets and rails for apartment pools and amenity areas
- Flat-top, pressed-spear and finial tops
- Puppy-picket panels for small dogs
Install details
We set posts in concrete below the frost line, keep the bottom rail a consistent height above grade, and use heavy-duty gate posts and self-closing hinges. On creek and greenway lots, we confirm where the private lot ends and any buffer or easement begins before laying out the line.
Rules to check
- Front-yard height limits under the UDO (generally 5 feet in the required front setback)
- CDOT certificate for fences near city streets and sidewalks
- Stream buffers and storm drainage easements on creek lots
- HOA color and height standards
Related: Pool fence requirements in Charlotte, Aluminum vs. steel, Greenway-adjacent lots.
Questions Charlotte homeowners ask
Is aluminum strong enough?
Residential aluminum keeps people and pets in and adds a clear boundary. It’s not a high-security barrier; for that, consider commercial-grade aluminum or steel.
Can aluminum be a pool fence?
Yes, when picket spacing, height and gate hardware meet pool barrier requirements. We install self-closing, self-latching gates for pools.
Will dogs fit through aluminum pickets?
Small dogs can. We offer puppy pickets (closer spacing at the bottom) or a mesh backing for small breeds.
Reviewed by the 76 Fence Charlotte installation team. Updated November 2, 2026. Charlotte rules change, so confirm permits, CDOT, historic district and HOA requirements before you build. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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