Fence Styles · Ornamental
Ornamental Fences
Slim metal pickets that frame a house, lake, or fairway instead of hiding it.
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A formal edge you can see through
Ornamental fencing is the style; aluminum and steel are the materials. Vertical pickets run between two or three rails, with flat tops, spear points, or finials, and gates that can be arched or flat.
It shows up wherever the view matters: in front of a two-story home, along a golf hole, around a pool, or at the back of a lake lot. It looks the same from both sides and doesn’t compete with the landscaping.
Pros & trade-offs
See-through has its price
Pros
- Open view of water, fairway, or garden.
- Low upkeep and no staining.
- Handles wind well.
- Often used for pool barriers.
Trade-offs
- No privacy at all.
- Higher cost per foot than wood or chain link.
- Standard spacing may not hold tiny dogs.
- Steel scratches need touch-up paint.
Variants
Ornamental options
Flat-top residential
A clean, simple line for yards and pools, usually in black aluminum.
Spear & finial tops
Pointed pickets or ball and quad finials for a traditional look at the front of the property.
Puppy pickets
Extra pickets at the bottom of each panel to keep small dogs in.
Entry & drive gates
Arched or flat walk and drive gates built to match, ready for an automatic opener.
Gates & openersLocal conditions
Humidity, sun, and storms
Near water: aluminum doesn’t rust, so it is our usual pick for lake and pool lots.
Sun: a good powder coat keeps its finish through Texas summers; a rinse a couple of times a year keeps it clean.
Storms: wind passes through, and a panel bent by a limb can be replaced by itself.
Ground: posts set in concrete for the lot, after a Texas 811 locate.
Lake Conroe lots: land up to the 201-foot contour around the lake belongs to the San Jacinto River Authority, and permanent structures there need an SJRA permit. We confirm where your property ends before setting posts near the shoreline.
Good fit for
Ornamental fits when
- The view is the reason you bought the lot.
- You need a pool barrier that doesn’t block the yard.
- You want a front fence that dresses up the house.
- Your community asks for open fencing in certain spots.
Around Conroe
Lake and golf communities
Water Crest on Lake Conroe
East-shore lots south of League Line Road, many on sloping ground that falls toward the lake.
Water CrestPoint Aquarius
A gated community on the east shore by the FM 1097 bridge, with an architectural committee.
Point AquariusElkins Lake
Lake and golf lots on Huntsville’s south side, much of it wooded and hilly.
Elkins LakeQuestions
Ornamental fence questions
How tall are ornamental fences?
Four to five feet is typical for yards and pools, with taller panels at entries and along estate frontage. Your community’s guidelines and any city rules for the lot also come into it, and we check both.
Will an ornamental fence hold my dog?
For most medium and large dogs, yes. Small dogs can slip between standard pickets, so we offer panels with tighter spacing or extra pickets at the bottom.
Can the fence run down a slope?
Yes. Panels can be racked to follow a gentle grade or stepped on steeper ground. Sloped lake and golf lots are common around here.
Keep the view, add a fence
Call or text (713) 331-9419 and we’ll measure your lot for ornamental fencing.