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    Blade Fencing – – – –

    Blade Fencing That Gives You Privacy Without Closing You In

    Most people who ask us about blade fencing have already ruled out Colorbond. They want something that screens the neighbours without turning the yard into a corridor. That is the gap blade fencing fills. The blades are flat aluminium or steel profiles, typically 60mm to 120mm wide, mounted vertically or horizontally between posts at a spacing you choose. Set them tight and the fence blocks sightlines from every angle. Open the gaps to 10mm or 15mm and you keep airflow moving through the yard while still preventing anyone walking past from seeing in. The balance between privacy, ventilation, and light is yours to decide, and it shifts the look of the property dramatically depending on which direction you lean.

    We manufacture blade fencing panels in aluminium and steel, powder coated in any colour from the standard range or custom matched to the render, cladding, or joinery on your house. Monument and Satin Black account for about seventy percent of the blade fencing we install across Perth, but we have matched everything from a deep charcoal bronze on a Dalkeith renovation to the pale eucalyptus trim on a weatherboard cottage in Mt Lawley. The powder coat is baked at around 200 degrees, bonding the finish to the metal so it resists UV fading, salt corrosion, and the kind of surface damage that sends timber owners back to the hardware store for another tin of stain every second summer.

    Blade fencing works on residential front boundaries, side returns, rear yards, pool enclosures, and commercial facades. We have installed blade screens along second storey balconies where the building designer needed a privacy barrier that met the National Construction Code, and we have built 30 metre runs of horizontal blade panels along subdivision boundaries where the developer wanted a consistent, modern streetscape. The material handles both. Aluminium blade fencing suits most residential projects because it is lighter, does not rust, and costs less per metre. Steel blade fencing is heavier and stronger, which matters on larger commercial panels or exposed coastal sites where the wind load demands a stiffer profile.

    Every blade fence we install is engineered for the site. We calculate wind loads based on terrain category and the height of the fence, set post centres accordingly, and concrete the footings to a depth that keeps the panels rigid in the gusts that sweep through Perth between August and October. A blade fence that flexes in the wind is a blade fence that was not designed properly. Ours do not flex.

    Key Benefits – – – –

    Why Blade Fencing Works For Perth Properties

    Privacy You Can Adjust

    Blade spacing controls how much the outside world sees in. At 5mm gaps the fence is virtually opaque from any angle, but daylight still filters through the edges. Widen to 15mm and you get cross ventilation without sacrificing screening from the street. We help you pick the spacing that matches your yard orientation and how overlooked the property is.

    Engineered For Coastal Wind

    Perth gets sustained north westerlies that buckle fences built without proper engineering. We calculate wind loads for every blade fence using AS1170.2 terrain categories and set post spacing and footing depth to handle the worst gusts your suburb throws at it. A 1.8 metre blade fence in City Beach faces different loads than one in the hills, and we design for both.

    Any Colour, Baked To Last

    Standard powder coat colours cover most projects, but we regularly match custom colours to window frames, roof sheeting, or rendered walls. The finish is baked at 200 degrees, which means it bonds to the aluminium or steel rather than sitting on top like paint. UV, salt air, and rain run off without marking the surface.

    Horizontal Or Vertical Orientation

    Vertical blades create a tall, structured look and are the standard for front boundaries and pool fencing. Horizontal blades suit retaining wall tops, garden screens, and properties going for a resort aesthetic. We fabricate both orientations to the same engineering standard, so the choice is purely about the look you want.

    Our Work – – – –

    Recent Blade Fencing Projects

    City Beach – Front Boundary And Pool Screen

    The owners had a rendered fence that cracked every summer as the limestone base shifted. We replaced 22 metres of front boundary with 1.8 metre aluminium blade fencing in Monument at 8mm spacing. The pool screen along the side return uses the same blade profile set to comply with AS1926.1, so the entire perimeter reads as one continuous design.

    Dalkeith – Two Storey Privacy Screen

    The architect specified horizontal blade screens for the upper balcony to block sightlines from the neighbouring property without reducing natural light into the living areas. We fabricated 2.4 metre panels in a custom bronze powder coat and installed them with concealed fixings. The builder said it was the cleanest install he had seen on that type of detail.

    Frequently Asked Questions – – – –

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Blade fencing uses wider, flatter profiles than slat fencing. Blades typically range from 60mm to 120mm wide and are set at tighter spacing, creating a bolder visual effect with more screening per panel. Slat fencing uses narrower profiles, often 25mm to 40mm wide, spaced further apart for a lighter, more open feel with greater airflow. The choice depends on how much privacy you need and the architectural style of the property.

    Blade fencing can be manufactured to comply with AS1926.1 pool fencing regulations, provided the blade spacing, height, and gate hardware meet the standard. We install blade pool fencing with self closing, self latching gates and ensure the gap between blades does not exceed the maximum allowed under the code. It gives a more contemporary look than tubular pool fencing while meeting the same safety requirements.

    Every blade fence we install is engineered for wind load based on the terrain category and exposure of the site. Coastal suburbs like City Beach and Swanbourne face higher loads than inland areas, so we adjust post spacing and footing depth accordingly. The blade profiles themselves are rigid enough to resist flexing in gusts, and the gaps between blades allow some wind to pass through rather than treating the fence as a solid sail.

    We powder coat blade fencing in any colour. The most popular choices across Perth are Monument, Satin Black, Surfmist, and Woodland Grey. Custom matching is available when you need the fence to sit alongside specific render, cladding, or joinery colours on the house. The powder coat is baked onto the aluminium or steel and resists UV fading and salt corrosion without needing repainting.

    Talk To Us About Your Blade Fencing Project

    Whether you are screening a front boundary, enclosing a pool, or adding a privacy barrier to a balcony or side return, we will visit your site, measure the run, and give you a clear price that covers materials, engineering, and installation. We fabricate blade fencing panels in aluminium and steel, powder coated in any colour, and we install across Perth and surrounding areas. Contact us for a free quote and we will have it back to you within 24 hours.