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How to choose a decorative metal fence

A decorative fence in laser-cut metal gives you privacy and a design of your own. Five things are worth thinking about: the design, how much you can see through it, the material, the protection and the colour.

4 min readUpdated: 10 November 2026

The design

You can choose motifs from nature (trees, animals), geometric patterns or a drawing of your own. Designs with small openings give more privacy; more open ones let light and wind through.

How much you can see through it

Think about which side you want privacy from and how windy it gets. A fully solid fence catches the wind like a sail and needs sturdier posts and fixings; one with openings lets the air through.

Material and protection

  • Powder-coated steel: the usual option, in any RAL colour.
  • Galvanised and painted steel: better corrosion protection, for damp areas.
  • Rust-look finish: a warm finish for natural gardens.

Colour

Anthracite and black are the most popular, because they go well with modern windows and doors. You can match the fence to the gate, railings or planters in the same RAL code.

Installation

The panels are fixed between metal or masonry posts. Tell us the total length and height, and we will divide the fence into panels and suggest the right fixings.

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