Custom metal fence by VAH Construction
Metal Fencing · Southern Ontario

Stop Replacing
The Same Fence
Every 12 Years.

Wood fences are the most expensive option — they just don't look like it on day one. Powder-coated metal is built once and lasts a lifetime.

The Real Cost of Wood

You've Already Paid for a Metal Fence.
You Just Don't Have One.

The average homeowner installs a wood fence for $7,000–$10,000. It looks great for 3–4 years. By year 8 it's grey, warped, and leaning. By year 12–15, it's gone — and they do it all over again.

Over 50 years, that's $25,000–$40,000 spent on the same fence, replaced 3–4 times. A metal fence costs 30% more upfront — and nothing after that.

Wood Fence
$8–10k
every 10–15 years
× 3–4 replacements over 50 yrs
Metal Fence
~30% more
one time, upfront
Zero replacements. 50+ year life.
Why wood loses. Every time.
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Moisture
Wood absorbs water. It swells, warps, and rots from the inside out — starting at the posts, where you can't see it.
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Pests
Termites and carpenter ants don't touch metal. Wood gives them exactly what they need: organic material, moisture, darkness.
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Frost Heave
Wooden posts shift every freeze-thaw cycle. Over years, every post leans a little more — until the whole fence is crooked.
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UV Degradation
Sun bleaches wood grey within 2 years. The only fix is paint or stain — every 1–3 years, forever.
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Constant Upkeep
Nails pop. Boards split. Sections fall. A wood fence demands annual attention just to stay presentable.
Side by Side

Wood Fence vs. Metal Fence.

The comparison homeowners don't see until after they've replaced a wood fence twice.

Wood Fence
Metal Fence
Lasts 10–15 years before rotting
50+ year lifespan — no rot, ever
Needs staining or painting every 1–3 years
Zero maintenance — no paint, no sealing
Posts warp, lean, and heave with frost
Steel posts in concrete — stays plumb forever
Termites, ants, and fungi destroy it from inside
No organic material — nothing for pests to touch
Cracks, splinters, turns grey in UV
Powder coat holds colour through decades of weather
You replace it every decade — $8,000–$12,000 each time
One investment. Done.
What You Get

Custom Fabricated.
Built for Your Property.

No stock panels. No adapters. Every fence is fabricated to your exact dimensions, post spacing, and style — then finished in any powder-coat colour you choose.

Horizontal Privacy Panel

Ideal forResidential backyards, pool enclosures, modern homes

Full privacy at grade. Horizontal metal slats with controlled spacing give you a completely modern profile — clean, bold, and permanently sharp.

Vertical Picket

Ideal forFront yards, driveway borders, traditional homes

A classic profile for front yards and driveway borders. Spacing is customized per project — from nearly open to near-privacy.

Ornamental & Decorative

Ideal forLuxury properties, heritage homes, commercial frontages

Custom profiles, cap details, and ornamental toppers. Fabricated to your specification, finished in any powder-coat colour.

Commercial & Industrial

Ideal forCommercial properties, warehouses, secure perimeters

High-gauge steel systems for commercial lots, secure perimeters, and industrial properties. Built for structural performance.

Horizontal metal privacy fence
Aluminum perimeter fence
Decorative steel fence
Vertical picket metal fence
Custom metal panel fence
Metal fence installation
Metal fence installation
Metal fence installation
Metal fence installation
Common Questions

Straight Answers.

How long does a metal fence actually last?

50+ years in normal residential conditions. The steel is galvanized before powder coating — two layers of corrosion protection. In most cases, you will not need to replace or refinish this fence in your lifetime.

What does it cost compared to a wood fence?

Metal fencing typically costs 25–35% more upfront than pressure-treated wood. But a wood fence needs replacing every 10–15 years at $8,000–$12,000 each time. Over 50 years, wood costs 3–4x more in total. Metal is the cheaper option — it just doesn't look like it on day one.

Do you install gates as well?

Yes. Single and double swing gates, sliding gates, and pedestrian gates are all available as part of any fence installation. Hardware and locking mechanisms are matched to the fence system.

How are the posts installed?

Steel posts are set in concrete footings below the frost line — minimum 48 inches in Southern Ontario. This prevents frost heave and keeps the fence plumb and stable year after year.

Can I get a quote without a site visit?

In most cases, yes. We can produce an accurate quote from your property dimensions — you can send a sketch, measurements, or a site plan by email and we'll work from that.

Ready to Stop Replacing It?

Get a Quote.
Install It Once.

Tell us your property dimensions and the fence style you're looking for. We'll produce an accurate written quote — no site visit required.