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
✓Metal-clad 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.

Metal fence style options — VAH Construction
Available fence profiles — all custom fabricated in powder-coated steel & aluminum

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.

Solid Privacy Screen

Ideal forPool enclosures, patio screens, urban properties

Flat steel or aluminum panels for complete visual privacy. Popular for pool enclosures, patio screens, and tight urban lots. Any height, custom dimensions.

Perforated Architectural Panel

Ideal forFeature walls, courtyards, modern facades

Perforated steel or aluminum that gives filtered privacy while still letting light and air through. Geometric, organic, or custom perforation patterns.

Cable & Steel

Ideal forEscarpment and waterfront lots, decks, view properties

A structural steel post frame with stainless cable infill. Minimal visual obstruction for properties where the view is the point.

Custom Gate Systems

Ideal forDriveways, side yards, pedestrian entries, secured lots

Swing and sliding gates welded to match any fence profile above, in the same steel or aluminum and the same finish. Manual or motorized, with access control available.

Horizontal metal privacy fence
Wood-look horizontal privacy fence with charcoal posts
Aluminum perimeter fence
Decorative steel fence
Vertical picket metal fence
Custom metal panel fence
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Materials

Steel or Aluminum.

Both are powder coated. Which one suits the job comes down to strength, weight, and exposure.

Structural Steel

Mild steel in tube, flat bar, and angle sections, phosphate washed, primed, and powder coated. The strongest and most weldable option, so it is the default for decorative work and anything carrying real load.

  • Highest strength
  • Weldable for decorative detail
  • Cost-effective
  • Takes powder coat well

Aluminum

Extruded aluminum in hollow tube and solid sections. It does not rust, even where the coating is scratched, so it suits wet or high-humidity sites and long spans where weight matters.

  • Does not rust
  • Lightweight
  • Good for wide post spacing
  • Premium option
Finishes

Powder Coat Colours.

Matte Black
Bronze
Silver
Cedar Wood-Grain

Custom RAL colours available. All finishes are industrial powder coat: chip-resistant and UV-stable.

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.

What are the posts made of?

Posts are either solid steel or structural wood wrapped in powder-coated metal cladding — both set in concrete footings below the frost line (minimum 48 inches in Southern Ontario). The metal cladding protects the post from moisture, UV, and frost regardless of what's underneath. The result looks identical and performs the same.

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.