A fence that doesn’t burn: how we were one homeowner’s solution.

“My name is Mark Andre Tatto. I’ve been living on this property for 11.5 years,” he begins. Like many homeowners, Mark reached a point where his old wooden fence just wasn’t cutting it. “It was probably 15 years old. Anytime we had a windstorm, I was losing panels… It was a nightmare.”

Mark knew it was time for a change. “We said we would like to have at least one or two aluminum fence options instead of just the standard wood fence.” His contractor sent over a link to SLEEKFENCE, and from there, everything clicked.

SLEEKFENCE was a one-stop shop

Unlike traditional fencing, SLEEKFENCE offered more than just a product: it provided solutions. “We basically went with it because it had a product to solve any of the issues we had on the property,” Mark said. That included managing uneven grades, different height requirements, and installing gates.

He continued, “We ended up using literally at least one of every single item in the fence catalog… from piano hinges to stacking four-foot panels to get to 7.5 feet tall.”

For Mark, that kind of flexibility made SLEEKFENCE a no-brainer. “Everything was sort of a one-stop shop.”

The install process was fast and straightforward

Mark’s project was part of a bigger landscaping overhaul, but the fence installation itself was smooth. “As far as install goes, it was very straightforward,” he recalled. One big perk? The aluminum posts.

“Versus a solid 4×4 wood post, it was significantly easier… you can literally take them out of the concrete and place them back in,” he said. Even when a tree scratched up one panel, replacing it was “pretty self-explanatory.”

Mark and his brother slid the damaged panel out and swapped in a fresh one from an unseen side of the house. “The fence looks like brand new,” he said proudly.

A fence that doesn’t burn

One of the biggest selling points for Mark was the fence’s ability to stand up to the elements—including fire. “I really wanted the bottom of the fence panel to be buried… with any kind of wood product, that’s just going to rot.” But with aluminum? “It will literally never rot… you can bury it four inches, six inches, eight inches into the ground and it will be there forever. It’s never going to rust.”

In wildfire-prone areas, that kind of resilience can save homes. According to CAL FIRE, wood, vinyl, and composite fences often act as pathways for flames. SLEEKFENCE, made from industry-grade aluminum and ASTM E84 Class A fire rated, is designed to do the opposite—resist flames and protect your home. Learn more here.

Built to last, and still turning heads

Nearly two years in, Mark is still impressed. “Everything is secure. It’s never going to blow over. And we get compliments all the time… people walk by and go, ‘Man, this is a good-looking fence.’”

The best part? No ongoing upkeep. “Some people will complain that black fences are hard to keep clean. Honestly, it’s really not that bad. A little bit of water and soap—it’s a lot easier to maintain than a wooden fence.”

Final thoughts

If you want a fence that’s beautiful, easy to maintain, and built to last, take it from Mark: “I know that this is going to be here for basically ever. I don’t have to worry about it.”

Ready to discover the power of a fence that doesn’t burn? Explore SLEEKFENCE aluminum fencing now.