Define the appearance through the section
An aluminium picket order should define the extrusion and the assembly method, not only the front-view pattern. These choices influence connection fit and the appearance of a finished batch. Picket profile, clear gap, rail position and top treatment determine the elevation. Show those details on a drawing rather than relying on a photograph of a similar fence. Distinguish picket width from the clear opening between pickets.
For example, repeating a 20 mm picket with an 80 mm clear gap gives a nominal 100 mm pitch. That is a geometric example, not a supplied model or a safety-compliant spacing recommendation. End conditions and post interfaces still need to be resolved.
Select the material and connection together
| Item | Information for the accepted assembly |
|---|---|
| Extrusions | Alloy, temper, section and wall thickness |
| Rails and pickets | Welded or mechanical connection arrangement |
| Posts | Section and foundation or base-fixing interface |
| Finish | Preparation, coating and approved appearance |
Aluminium is not specified through a steel hot-dip galvanizing route. The finish should suit the actual substrate and exposure. Mixed-material fasteners and supports need suitable connection details.
Coordinate custom gates, stepped bays and finish approval
Align rails and top lines where the design calls for continuity. On sloping ground, determine whether panels step or follow an approved raking arrangement. Site modification should follow the product's accepted details rather than an assumption that every panel can be cut or tilted.
The open construction does not automatically make the product a compliant pool barrier, guardrail or security-rated system. Those uses require their own design and evidence. See the pool-barrier verification guide.
Custom order specification: aluminium picket fencing
| Order detail | What to define with our team |
|---|---|
| Extrusions | Specify alloy and temper where required, section shape and wall dimensions. |
| Panel pattern | Define picket width, clear gaps, rail levels, top treatment and finished bay dimensions. |
| Finish and connections | Provide colour and preparation requirements, joining method and post or gate interfaces. |
Confirm the partner’s proposed sections and connection details before sample or batch approval. A finished sample may be used to review fit and appearance where agreed. Pool-barrier, guarding or rated-security suitability requires separate project evidence.
Can aluminium picket panels and gates share the same elevation?
Provide a coordinated drawing showing rail levels, picket spacing and the gate opening. The appearance can be reviewed together, while the gate frame, hardware and supports remain separately specified.