Custom Railings WA fabricated and installed a custom horizontal slat aluminum fence, double driveway gate, and pedestrian gate for a residential property on Anderson Island, Washington. The dark aluminum system creates a private, coordinated perimeter while maintaining a clean contemporary appearance suited to the wooded setting.

A residential fence can provide privacy, define the property boundary, organize access, and become a prominent part of the home’s exterior design. When the fence extends across a large lot and includes vehicle and pedestrian entrances, every component needs to work as one coordinated system.

For this residential project on Anderson Island, Washington, Custom Railings WA fabricated and installed a custom horizontal slat aluminum fence with a matching double driveway gate and pedestrian access gate.

The finished installation uses dark aluminum frames and panels to create a consistent perimeter around the property. Solid privacy sections extend along the roadside boundaries, while horizontal slat gates provide controlled access without making the driveway entrance appear visually heavy.

The dark finish contrasts with the home’s blue siding, warm cedar details, gravel driveway, and surrounding evergreen landscape. The result is a modern fence and gate system that provides privacy while remaining appropriate for the natural setting.

A Coordinated Fence and Gate System

This project includes several related exterior components rather than one uninterrupted fence line.

The completed system incorporates:

• Long privacy fence sections
• A double driveway gate
• A separate pedestrian gate
• Horizontal aluminum slat panels
• Solid privacy panels
• Dark metal posts and frames
• Custom transitions around the property
• A finish coordinated across all components

Keeping these elements visually consistent was important. A driveway gate, pedestrian gate, and perimeter fence can appear disconnected when they use different materials, post profiles, colors, or panel arrangements.

Here, the dark aluminum framework continues throughout the installation. The gate frames align with the nearby fence posts, and the horizontal lines within the driveway gate relate to the broader contemporary design.

Horizontal Slat Driveway Gates

The driveway entrance is defined by a pair of custom horizontal slat gate panels.

Horizontal slats create a contemporary appearance and visually extend the width of the driveway. The repeated lines give the gate structure without making it feel as dense as a completely solid panel.

This balance is useful at a primary vehicle entrance. The gate remains visually substantial enough to mark the property boundary, but the spacing between the slats introduces depth and keeps the entrance from feeling like a blank wall.

The double-gate configuration divides the driveway opening into two balanced sections. Custom fabrication allows the overall width, panel proportions, post positions, and slat spacing to respond to the actual driveway rather than relying on a standard gate size.

Privacy Fence Panels Around the Property

The main fence sections use a more private panel configuration than the driveway gates.

These panels create a strong visual boundary along the roadside and around the home. The dark surfaces reduce direct views into the yard while maintaining a clean and restrained exterior appearance.

Privacy fencing can be particularly useful for properties with:

• Roads close to the home
• Large outdoor living areas
• Neighboring residences
• Open gravel driveways
• Pets or children using the yard
• Multiple property access points
• Landscaping that is still developing

The panels in this project establish an immediate perimeter without relying entirely on trees, shrubs, or hedges for screening.

Because the fence has a simple horizontal character, it also provides a controlled architectural backdrop for the home and landscaping.

A Matching Pedestrian Gate

A separate pedestrian gate is integrated beside the driveway entrance.

This allows people to enter or leave the property without opening the larger vehicle gate. The pedestrian opening uses the same dark metal framing and coordinates with the surrounding fence, preserving the appearance of one complete system.

A dedicated walkway gate can improve the everyday function of a residential entrance by providing:

• Convenient foot access
• A clearly defined pedestrian route
• Separation between vehicle and walking traffic
• Controlled access to the property
• A consistent connection with the main fence

The pedestrian gate is visually understated, which helps it blend into the adjacent privacy panels instead of competing with the larger driveway gate.

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Custom Railings WA fabricates custom fences, gates, railings, and architectural metalwork for residential and commercial properties throughout Washington.

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