Aluminum & ornamental iron fences in Lansing
For timeless elegance, lasting strength and pool-code safety, nothing beats a powder-coated metal fence. Dewitt Fence sells aluminum fence materials for DIY projects and professionally installs aluminum and ornamental iron fencing across mid-Michigan. Call (517) 321-2356 for a free quote.
Elegant metal fencing that lasts a lifetime
Aluminum and ornamental iron deliver the classic wrought-iron look — graceful pickets, decorative finials and a clean black silhouette — with modern, low-maintenance performance. Aluminum never rusts, is lightweight and is finished with a baked-on powder coat that keeps its color for decades. Ornamental iron (steel) offers extra strength for security and estate settings, and is powder-coated to resist corrosion.
Because the pickets are open, these fences define and secure a property without blocking the view — ideal for framing a yard, lining a driveway or enclosing a pool. We offer a range of heights, picket spacings and decorative tops, plus matching gates, so the fence complements your home's architecture.
- Aluminum never rusts; iron is powder-coated against corrosion
- Pool-code compliant configurations available
- Open pickets secure the yard without blocking the view
- Rackable panels follow sloped and hilly yards
- Virtually maintenance-free — never needs painting
Aluminum & ornamental iron styles
Choose a grade and decorative detail to match security needs and home style.
Pool-code (safety) grade meets Michigan barrier requirements with narrow picket spacing and self-closing, self-latching gates. Residential grade is the everyday choice for framing a yard or driveway, while estate grade uses heavier rails and pickets for larger properties and added security. Decorative spear tops, finials and arched panels dress up entrances and front lines.
Pros, cons & durability in Michigan
Metal ornamental fencing is one of the most durable options you can choose. Aluminum can last 40+ years because it simply cannot rust, and the powder coat resists fading and chipping through mid-Michigan's freeze-thaw winters and humid summers. Ornamental iron is even stronger and, with its protective coating, holds up for decades with minimal upkeep — just rinse it and touch up any nicks.
The trade-offs: ornamental metal carries a higher upfront cost than wood or chain link, and because the pickets are open it provides security and definition rather than full privacy. If privacy is the priority, consider pairing it with landscaping, or look at our wood and vinyl & PVC privacy fences.
For business properties, our commercial & security fencing often pairs ornamental iron with controlled gates. Explore all residential fencing options too.
Low upkeep, high impact
Minimal maintenance
The powder-coated finish does the work. Rinse the fence occasionally to remove dust and pollen, and on ornamental iron, touch up any deep scratches promptly to keep moisture out of the steel. There's no annual painting and, with aluminum, no rust to ever worry about — just a fence that keeps looking sharp.
Where metal shines
Aluminum and iron are the go-to choice for pool enclosures that must meet code, framing front yards and gardens, lining driveways, and adding a refined, secure border to estate and luxury homes around Okemos, East Lansing and Grand Ledge. They pair beautifully with brick and stone columns.
Aluminum & iron fence FAQs
Ready for an elegant, lasting fence?
From pool-code safety fencing to refined estate borders, Dewitt Fence sells the materials and installs the fence. Get a free quote today.