Material guide
No single material is best for every fence. The decision depends on the location, look, privacy and maintenance. This guide sums up the differences we go through with customers before a quote.
This summary covers fences, gates and handrails. We always check the specific design for the location and use.
| Property | Steel | Stainless steel | Aluminium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Look | From simple bars to wrought and cut motifs. Colour and finish as agreed. | A bright, clean surface that works well with glass and stone. | A light material for contemporary fences made of evenly spaced profiles. |
| Most often for | Garden fences, driveway gates, canopies, pergolas and staircase structures. | Stair railings, handrails, balconies, terraces and entrance gates. | Garden fences, balcony railings and matching gates. |
| Combinations | Perforated panels, wood, wrought details | Glass, cables, stone | Fence and gates with the same profile layout |
| Worth knowing | Needs suitable protection and a proper finish, especially with moisture and salt. | We choose the grade and finish to suit the location. Occasional cleaning is still needed. | Profile layout and spacing set the privacy and look, so we choose them together. |
| Rinox page | Steel fences and gates | Stainless steel railings and gates | Aluminium fences and gates |
Freedom of form
From simple bars to wrought and cut motifs. Colour and finish as agreed. Garden fences, driveway gates, canopies, pergolas and staircase structures.
Clean lines and glass
A bright, clean surface that works well with glass and stone. Stair railings, handrails, balconies, terraces and entrance gates.
Light and contemporary
A light material for contemporary fences made of evenly spaced profiles. Garden fences, balcony railings and matching gates.
A fence by the sea, in the wind or on a roof terrace needs different attention from one in a sheltered garden or indoors.
Solid panels and closely spaced slats block the view. Bars, cables and glass keep things open.
Steel gives the most freedom for patterns and motifs. Stainless steel and glass feel light and bright. Aluminium has even, contemporary lines.
Sliding, double, bi-fold or pedestrian gates change the space and design needed. Gates and fences are best planned together.
No metal outdoors is completely maintenance-free. The difference is the type of protection and how often it needs cleaning.
On the coast, moisture, salt and wind are part of everyday life. That is why outdoor fences need a suitable material, grade and finish for the specific location, plus occasional cleaning. We do not promise that any metal never needs attention, but together we choose a design that makes sense for your site.
Frequently asked questions
A few answers to help you get started. For anything else, call or email us.
Not necessarily. Stainless steel is a common choice for handrails, terraces and glass combinations, while steel allows a lot of freedom in design and decorative infill. The better choice depends on use, appearance and budget.
Aluminium does not need the same rust protection as steel, but it is not maintenance-free either. Occasional cleaning and a carefully chosen design still matter.
Yes. Our work includes stainless steel railings with glass, steel fences with perforated panels and metal frames with wooden or glass tops.
By the sea, moisture, salt and wind are part of everyday life. For such a location it is important to choose a suitable material, grade and finish and to plan for occasional cleaning. We agree on these details before fabrication.
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Send us your idea, a photo of the space or approximate measurements. We will go through the options together.
