Metal fences & gates

Metal fencing and gates that stand up to the weather

Metal fencing is a practical friend in a wet climate: it doesn't rot, it stays open to light and views, and it can be as simple or as graceful as you like.

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A pale blue painted row house with white trim and black front doors, fronted by a black ornamental metal fence with spear-point pickets and handrails.

Options

Which metal fence fits your yard?

Chain link

The workhorse. Chain link is affordable, lasts a long time and is great for dog runs, side yards and garden enclosures. Vinyl-coated black or green chain link blends into planting far better than bare galvanized.

Ornamental steel

Classic pickets and finials for a front yard or entry walk. Steel is strong and substantial; a good powder-coated finish and occasional touch-ups keep rust at bay in our damp air.

Aluminum

Looks much like ornamental iron but won't rust, which makes it a natural fit for Seattle. It's lighter than steel and needs very little care beyond a rinse.

Wood and metal together

Cedar boards set in a steel frame, or metal posts behind wood slats. A modern look that pairs warm wood with posts that won't rot.

A backyard with a wide lawn, a concrete patio under a black steel frame, and a black chain-link fence and gate beside white vinyl privacy fencing. — Idea: black chain link with a matching walk gate keeps the side yard secure without blocking light.

Gates

Gates you'll use every day, without a fight

A gate moves hundreds of times a year, so it deserves as much thought as the fence. We plan them around how you actually come and go.

Walk gates and drive gatesWide enough for the mower, the wheelbarrow or the car, with double gates where one leaf would be too heavy.
Built not to sagStout hinge posts, bracing and adjustable hardware keep gates swinging freely for years.
Latches for kids and petsSelf-closing hinges and latches set out of small reach, so the gate shuts behind whoever forgot.

Good fits

Where metal fencing shines

A row of white metal pickets with rounded tops and exposed fasteners in front of a thick, trimmed green hedge. — **Low picket with a hedge**Pale metal pickets give the hedge a crisp edge and keep small pets inside.

Two-story houses in yellow and sage siding with a low pale blue metal fence around the front garden. — **Front garden border**A low, painted metal fence frames the yard without hiding the house.

Close view of black ornamental metal railings with pointed finials in front of townhouse entry steps. — **Entry and steps**Ornamental pickets that match the stair rail make the front of the house feel pulled together.

Good questions

Questions about metal fences and gates

Won't steel rust in all this rain?

Unprotected steel will, which is why finish matters. Powder-coated or galvanized steel holds up far better, and small chips should be touched up when you see them. If you'd prefer never to worry about rust, aluminum is the simpler pick.

Is chain link okay for a big dog?

It's one of the most practical options for dogs. For jumpers or diggers, we can talk about height, a bottom tension wire, and a buried barrier along the base.

Can you add a gate to my existing fence?

Usually. We'll check that the posts on either side can carry a gate's weight, and replace or reinforce them if they can't.

Need a fence that won't rot?

Tell us about your yard, your pets and your gates, and we'll suggest a metal option that fits.