Summer or winter, your garden is yours. And on sunny days, the desire to enjoy it is even greater! Deckchair, swimming pool, or barbecue, neighbors and passersby don’t need to know your day’s activities. Did you know that by installing a fence, you are installing your peace of mind? Indeed, there’s no risk of children or Fido wandering into the road, you choose your view without feeling like you’re in your neighbors’ garden, and they won’t pry into your affairs… And if you choose an aluminum fence, maintenance is almost zero. Practical, isn’t it? We’ll tell you more.
Why Install a Fence Around Your Garden?
Before considering the type of fence, its height, color, allocated budget, etc., let’s start at the beginning: why install a fence around your garden? What are your options?
The Purpose of a Fence
Larousse indicates that a fence corresponds to “any enclosure that closes off access to a piece of land (wall, hedge, wire mesh, palisade, etc.).” From a small rustic wall to a designer aluminum fence, enclosing your property offers several advantages:
Defining the Space
This is often the main reason. Installing a fence means visually defining the boundaries of your garden. On one side, it’s your property, and on the other, it’s public space or your neighbors’. This way, there’s no risk of passersby trampling your lawn or neighbors encroaching on your land. Depending on the height and material chosen, the boundary can be theoretical or truly impassable. It’s up to you!
Protecting Your Privacy
Like a privacy screen, a fence can be a good solution to enjoy your outdoor space without intrusive glances. We are, of course, talking about relatively high fences, within the limits of current regulations, and not small walls 50 centimeters from the ground. A palisade, a wire mesh with wooden slats, an artificial hedge… As long as the degree of occultation is high, nothing will be seen through it. So, lie back on your lounge chair and serenely enjoy the sun!
Protecting Against Burglaries
Installing a high fence not only protects your privacy – potential burglars cannot see what is in your garden – but also makes their ascent more perilous and deters thieves.Shielding from Sun and Wind
Your precious plants need a suitable environment, and so do you! Depending on the chosen fence, it can protect you from the wind and limit sometimes overly cool evening breezes. By strategically placing your barbecue, the smoke won’t go straight to the patio table, and the tablecloth won’t constantly fly away, taking most of the dishes with it. As for the sun, even if we appreciate it in summer, a little shade is welcome during high heat!
Decorating Your Exterior
Yes, a fence, when carefully chosen, is not only practical but also beautiful! Depending on the material chosen, you can give more or less free rein to your imagination. Sculptures, colors, slat thickness, carved sheet metal… You can opt for sober and elegant horizontal aluminum slats or prefer a perforated panel for an ultra-personalized decor. Or both, because you can also mix styles!
Also read: Garden design: how to choose your palisade?
A Wide Choice of Styles and Materials
When choosing your garden fence, consider the different options available to suit your decor, your budget, the terrain’s relief, and the specific requirements for your project. Here are the main materials used for fences:
- Wood, for a timeless palisade
- Composite, the ecological version of exotic wood
- Aluminum, in slats or panels requiring very little maintenance
- Steel for a wire mesh fence, with or without added slats of your chosen material or an artificial hedge
- Natural vegetation, like a hedge to blend into the landscape
- Stone, like old low walls
- Concrete, for a more modern version
- PVC, for smaller budgets
- Wrought iron, for a fence of timeless elegance
The Aluminum Fence: A Smart Choice for Your Garden
While each material has advantages and disadvantages, aluminum fencing remains a reliable choice.
Advantages of Aluminum Fencing
Elegant and Varied Design
Aluminum screens, aluminum privacy screens, aluminum fences… panels of this material can come in different styles. Horizontal slats, often in dark gray, are a classic choice that never goes out of style. But there are countless ways to work with this material for a more original look! For example, you can choose smooth panels to be drilled to represent a particular shape, or select a pre-designed version. And of course, you have a choice of colors for a harmonious result with your outdoor landscaping.
Durable
Aluminum fencing is particularly resistant to bad weather. Where a wooden palisade would need varnishing several times a year and attention to fungi, stains, insects, rust, etc., an aluminum fence requires little maintenance and withstands the test of time. Rain, snow, sun rays, and sea air are unlikely to alter it, and you can keep it for many years without needing to replace it. Did you know that aluminum is highly fire-resistant?
Minimal Maintenance
Since few elements impact aluminum fencing, it requires almost no maintenance. Once a year, a simple wash with soap and water using a sponge or a hose is enough. No need for chemical or specific products, sanding, or layers of paint, and yet your fence will remain like new for many years. After all, it’s more pleasant to enjoy your garden than to treat a fence, so grab a good book and savor those precious minutes saved.
Ecological
Aluminum is highly recyclable, and very well so! Technically, aluminum is 100% recyclable and requires very little energy to be so. So your fence won’t contribute to the deforestation of tropical areas!
Very Lightweight
Its light weight allows it to be installed easily and quickly, and to fix the aluminum fence on a pre-existing low wall.
Caution: Besides the price, the main drawback of aluminum fencing is its relative fragility. Where a stone wall or a wrought iron gate would withstand a tree falling after a storm, an aluminum fence might not recover, and you would have to replace that panel. Offered in several thicknesses and different qualities, it is essential to be well-advised when choosing your aluminum fence. Thus, an entry-level model will be thinner – and therefore more fragile – than a more expensive fence.
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How to Maintain Your Aluminum Fence?
As we’ve seen, maintaining an aluminum fence is minimal: soapy water is enough to remove traces of pollution, pollen, mud, sap, etc. Once a year, walking around your garden with a basin of soapy water and a sponge is enough to keep your aluminum fence or screen in perfect condition. So leave the sander, brushes, and varnish in the garage: they are useless for maintaining your aluminum fence.
Good to know: To do it properly, it’s best to dry with a soft cloth immediately after washing your fence to avoid any water marks.
Aluminum Fencing: Rules to Know
Did you know that while fencing your property is your right, there are a few rules to be aware of? Don’t worry, nothing too restrictive, but it’s useful to know them before placing an order. Situations requiring work authorization or a building permit for fence installation are rare. But it’s always better to ask beforehand if that’s the case! For example, not all towns have the same height limits, although on average, fences of 2.6 meters are accepted and sufficient to protect your privacy. The simplest, and safest, way is to inquire with your local town hall’s urban planning department. Depending on the PLU (local urban plan), they will be able to provide you with the specific requirements and limits that apply to your property. And if you live in a co-ownership, don’t hesitate to ask the syndicate for advice; they usually have this information readily available.
Also read: How to choose your balcony privacy screen?
Districlos: Professional Advice for Choosing Your Aluminum Fence
An aluminum fence offers many advantages, but it is often more expensive than other options at the time of purchase. Of course, this price difference is often worth it when considering maintenance and lifespan. Therefore, it’s not a fence you’ll change every year, and choosing the right one the first time is essential. That’s why it’s crucial to do your research beforehand and take the time to discuss with experts in the field. At Districlos, we are happy to welcome you and advise you on the fence that suits your project. Installation, maintenance, specific features… aluminum fences hold no secrets for us, so don’t hesitate to ask us all your questions!
Questions about aluminum fences? To discuss your project, contact one of our advisors!
You are now ready to choose your aluminum fence for your garden. Stylish, ecological, durable, requiring little maintenance… it offers many advantages. Do not hesitate to call on professionals to guide you in your choices of materials, design, regulatory heights, etc. Once your fence is installed, enjoy your garden in complete privacy!
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