How To Order Aluminum Fence
How To Order Aluminum Fence on FenceTown
There are several ways to order an aluminum fence or railing at FenceTown. Let us help you order all the correct materials by getting a Free Quote in 24 hours or less. We will review your basic line drawing and ensure you have all the right items and discounts.
The Help and Customer Service section answers most questions about aluminum fences. Browse the help page to learn more about FenceTown products and brands. There are also helpful articles in the FenceTown blog.
Add a fence panel to the shopping cart to see all related items, such as posts, gates, and accessories.
- Standard post caps come with posts.
Shipping costs will show up towards the bottom of the shopping cart after adding all materials and choosing your state from the drop-down menu—more shipping information.
Option 1 – Send Us Your Fence Drawing (Easy – 10 minutes)
1) Send Us a Basic Drawing
Click here to view our Free Quote form. Print it out and draw your fence runs with the dimensions. Then, email or Fax it to us at 888- 813-3263 for an accurate quote. Our fence experts will review your layout and email you a detailed quote to ensure you have the correct quantity and materials. You will have a fast, free quote from us in 24 hours or less. There are 5 different types of aluminum fence posts, so determining the correct posts to use is essential. We don’t need a great drawing, just something basic that shows the fence runs and measurements like the examples on the free quote page.
2) Placing an Order from a Quote
When you receive your FenceTown quote, look it over to ensure the style, height, color, and gate widths are correct. Then, click the green button that says “Review Quote and Checkout”, and the quote will move to the secure shopping cart. You can place your order and check out on the FenceTown website, as every page is secure. You can also call or email us with your quote number when you are ready to order. There is also an option to fill out the bottom of the quote form and fax or email it. We will enter the order for you, and you’ll receive an emailed receipt.
Option 2 – Determine Your Fence Parts
1) Learn About Fencing
If you want to learn more about aluminum fences, we have many great articles. Browse our Help and Customer Service page for links to useful information. The information on these pages comes from over 20 years of helping over 1,000 customers, talking with fence installers, and fence manufacturer tips.
2) Select a Brand and Style
You can choose the fence style you like and immediately see the brands that carry that style. Browse our Residential Aluminum Fence page to shop by fence style and brand. You can then Compare Fence Brands to find the brand that best fits your project.
Click one of the links under Fence Materials in the left navigation to view all fence styles. The categories are separated by the type of fence you need. If you are looking for a standard fence around your home, then click on Residential Aluminum Fence. Once you are on the category pages – click on the brand or fence style to read all the information about the fence panel.
You can also shop by how tall you want your fence panels to be. Click a height category on the left navigation to see all fence styles in that height.
3) Draw Your Fence Layout On Paper
Draw your fence lines, marking the locations of gates, and all fence run measurements in feet. Drawing your fence project will help you determine how many panels and the type of posts you need.
4) Determine the Quantity of Fence Panels, Posts, and Gates
Take the fence run measurement in feet and divide it by 6, as all of our residential aluminum fence panels come in 6 foot widths. Most commercial and industrial grade panels come in 6 and 8 foot widths. The fence panels slot into pre-cut holes in the posts and almost touch on the inside of the post, so the posts don’t add anything to the measurements. Once you divide the fence run by 6, that is the number of fence panels you will need in that run. It is better to round up to ensure you have enough materials to finish your project. You can use any extra pickets as spare parts.
If there are no gates in your fence run, subtract 1 from the number of fence panels, that is the number of line posts you will need. Example: 24 feet ÷ 6 = 4 panels and 3 line posts. If you have a gate in the fence run, subtract the gate width from the fence run, then divide by 6. Example: 24 feet – 4 foot gate = 20 feet ÷ 6 = 3.3 panels. Round up to have 4 panels to make sure you have enough material. You can trim down fence panels to fit your fence runs. If you have an angle other than 90 degrees, end the fence run with an end post, then use angle brackets on the blank side. You can then angle the fence panel however you like. Please read our page on Aluminum Fence Posts, which explains how to use each type of post.
Below are examples of how we take a line drawing, and figure out the materials needed. Click the image to view larger.
Key for Markup:
- Sec = Fence Panel Sections
- LP = Line Post
- EP = End Post
- CP = Corner Post
- GP = Gate Post
- Adj = Adjustable Brackets
5) Add Fence Materials to the Shopping Cart
Once you have all the quantities and material totals ready, you can add the fence products to the FenceTown shopping cart. There are several ways to add your fence panels to the shopping cart.
Method 1) Open a Fence Panel page, choose your options, add Fence Panel Quantity, and click Add to Cart. This method will open up the shopping cart page.
Add a Fence Panel to the shopping cart on a fence panel page. You can add the quantity now, or in the shopping cart.
Method 2 – Quick View: On a fence panel category page, next to the add to cart button is a small eye , put your mouse over the eye and click to open the quick view pop up. You can add a fence panel to the shopping cart by skipping a page this way. This method is commonly used by fence contractors that have ordered before, know the materials needed, and want to get to the shopping cart faster.
6) Add Fence Posts, Gates, and Accessories to the Shopping Cart
After clicking add to cart on a fence panel page, the website will take you to the shopping cart. You will see the fence panel has been added to the cart. Scroll down to see the Related Items such as posts, gates, and accessories. You can use the Quick View here to add the items to the cart faster, or you can click on the item, select options, and add the item to the cart. Both ways will end up back at the shopping cart page.
7) Update Material Quantities and Checkout
Once you have all of your fence materials in your shopping cart, update each item’s quantities if you didn’t add them already. Use the update button at the bottom of the cart to update all product quantities. If your order qualifies for a discount, add the coupon code.
Scroll down past the Related Items to see your material totals and click Proceed to Checkout. Fill out your shipping and billing address, and enter your credit card information to finish the checkout process.
Once you place the order, you will receive an emailed receipt that you must reply to. Replying will confirm you have ordered the correct materials and you would like FenceTown to start production of your order. You will receive a shipping email once your order ships with the trucking company and tracking number. If shipping to a residential address, the trucking company will call you ahead of time to arrange delivery. You can also call the trucking company to arrange delivery once you receive the tracking number from FenceTown.
FenceTown accepts credit card and check payments. Credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. If you wish to pay with a check, please contact us first.
FenceTown does not capture the funds for your order until the day your order ships. We only authorize the amount on your card to make sure the money is available. The transaction should show up as Pending on your credit card account until the day your order ships. Some banks withdraw the funds right away, and FenceTown has no control over how your bank handles the transactions. Check payments must be deposited and cleared before your order is put into production.
Need Help with Ordering?
We’re here to help! Any questions, comments? Our fence designers will save you time and money. There is no obligation, and the quote is free. Contact one of our knowledgeable customer service staff Mon-Fri 9-6 PST at 888-336-2386 or via e-mail on our Contact page.
