Is aluminum or steel better for a contemporary Bellevue fence?
CustomRailingsWA2026-07-26T05:44:26-07:00Both suit a modern home when finished correctly. Aluminum cannot rust, which is why the horizontal slat look uses it, and it is light and low-maintenance, ideal for the damp winters. Steel is stronger and takes ornamental detail better. We weigh the two against your design and your exposure and recommend the right one.
Do you work with homes that have design guidelines or an HOA?
CustomRailingsWA2026-07-26T05:43:31-07:00Yes. Many Bellevue communities have standards for fence height, style, or material, and we are glad to provide drawings and finish samples so your fence can clear the community's design review cleanly. We keep the design within the guidelines while still tailoring it to your home.
What finishes and colors are available?
CustomRailingsWA2026-07-26T05:42:54-07:00We powder-coat in a range of tones, with matte black, bronze, gray, and wood-tone finishes being the most popular on the Eastside. Powder-coat is durable and holds up to the damp winters, and we can show you samples against your home's palette before you commit.
Can you match a fence to a modern Bellevue home’s architecture?
CustomRailingsWA2026-07-26T05:42:23-07:00Yes, that is most of what we do here. We match the fence's profile, proportion, and powder-coat color to the home, and pair it with a matching gate so the line reads as one designed element. Fabricating the fence, gates, and any laser cut panels together in our shop keeps the whole run consistent.
How much privacy can a horizontal slat fence give?
CustomRailingsWA2026-07-26T05:41:45-07:00As much or as little as you want, because it comes down to slat spacing. Set tight with almost no gap, the slats block sightlines completely for a private yard, pool, or patio. With a small even gap it screens most views while letting light and air through, and spaced wider it reads as a clean architectural line. We set the spacing to the seclusion and look you are after.
