Iron & Metal Fencing FAQs

Traditional wrought iron is hand-forged and ideal for ornate custom designs. Modern ornamental (tubular) steel and aluminum give a very similar elegant look with excellent strength, lower cost, and less maintenance. Both are powder-coated to resist rust.

Quality ornamental fencing is powder-coated over a rust-inhibiting base, so it stands up well to North Texas sun and storms. Aluminum won't rust at all, making it a great choice near pools and irrigation.

Yes — it's one of the best. Ornamental iron and aluminum meet pool-barrier codes for height and picket spacing, won't rot near water, and support self-closing, self-latching gates. We build to your city's pool code.

On its own, ornamental iron is an open, see-through fence. For privacy we can combine iron with masonry columns, add decorative screening panels, or plant-friendly designs that let hedges fill in. If full privacy is the goal, we'll help you compare options.

Very. Steel pickets with welded rails are difficult to climb or breach, and spear-top designs add deterrence. Paired with an automated gate, iron fencing is the security choice for estates and commercial properties.

Yes. We fabricate custom heights, picket patterns, finials, and scrollwork, and we can match existing ironwork on your property — from classic Park Cities estate fencing to clean modern lines.

Decades. With an occasional wash-down and touch-up if the coating is ever damaged, ornamental steel and aluminum fencing routinely lasts 30+ years — far longer than wood.

More than cedar up front, but it lasts far longer with minimal upkeep. Cost depends on height, design detail, and total footage. Estimates are free — request one online or call (214) 755-8100.