TOPSFENCE manufactures customised blade fencing for distributors, wholesalers, building material suppliers and project buyers in Australia, the Americas and Europe. We review every order against the buyer's drawings, dimensions, application and purchasing requirements rather than treating one catalogue image as a production specification.
Blade dimensions, spacing, material thickness, panel size, posts, gates and fixing methods can be project-specific. Use this guide to narrow the design, then review our steel blade fence panels, aluminium blade fencing and 45-degree blade fencing before sending an enquiry.
Planning a range or project?
Send the design inputs before comparing quotations.Share the material, fence and panel dimensions, blade direction, profile, spacing, colour, quantity, destination and drawings. Our factory team will review the configuration and prepare a project-specific quotation.
What Is a Modern Blade Fence?
A modern blade fence uses narrow metal profiles fixed between posts, rails or a supporting frame. The blades normally run vertically, but they can be rotated or arranged at an angle to change the view through the fence.
Compared with a solid wall, blade fencing retains visual depth and lets the designer adjust openness. Compared with conventional picket fencing, flatter and deeper profiles can create a stronger architectural rhythm and more directional screening.
Common uses include residential front and side boundaries, privacy screens, townhouse and apartment developments, commercial frontages, garden screens, equipment enclosures and matching pedestrian or driveway gates.
Vertical, 45-Degree or 90-Degree Blades?
Blade direction is one of the first design decisions because it changes the fence's face-on appearance, side view and visibility from the street, building or neighbouring property. The angle alone does not define privacy: profile width, depth, clear gap, fence height, viewing direction and viewing distance also matter.
| Blade configuration | Typical visual effect | Privacy characteristics | Common applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical blades | Clean, balanced and architectural | Visibility is mainly controlled by blade profile, depth and spacing | Front boundaries, commercial frontages and coordinated gate systems |
| 45-degree blades | Layered appearance with directional screening | Can reduce direct views from one selected direction | Road-facing frontages, side boundaries, courtyards and service screens |
| 90-degree blades | Stronger face-on profile and visual depth | Openness depends on the exact profile, rotation and clear gap | Feature fencing, architectural screens and drawing-specific projects |
Vertical blades
Use a regular vertical rhythm where the fence, pedestrian gate and driveway gate must read as one consistent frontage.
45-degree blades
Use directional screening when views from a road, footpath or adjacent property need more control without making the fence fully solid.
90-degree blades
Use a drawing-specific profile and rotation when a stronger face view or layered screen is required. Confirm the effect with an elevation, section or sample.
Factory selection note: a direction label such as “45 degree” or “90 degree” is not enough for production. The drawing should also define the profile, rotation, clear gap, rail position, post centres and the main viewing direction.
How Much Privacy Can Blade Fencing Provide?
Blade fencing can be open, semi-private or strongly screened, but privacy must be evaluated from the actual sightlines. The same profiles can produce different results when their depth, spacing, angle or viewing direction changes.
Mark the road, footpath, neighbouring property, building entrance, garden, courtyard and the main viewing direction on the plan. Also show ground-level differences, because a higher road or neighbouring site can see over a layout that appears private at the same level.
- Profile: blade width and depth control the visible face and side projection.
- Gap: state whether the dimension is a clear opening or centre-to-centre spacing.
- Angle: confirm which direction the blades turn and which view is being screened.
- Height: coordinate fence height with ground levels and local project requirements.
- Distance and light: visibility changes as the observer moves and as lighting differs on either side.
Aluminium vs Steel Blade Fencing
TOPSFENCE manufactures both aluminium and steel blade fencing. The choice should follow the environment, structural arrangement, handling, transport, finish, appearance and budget rather than a single universal rule.
| Selection factor | Aluminium blade fence | Steel blade fence |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Lower weight can simplify handling and transport | Generally heavier and requires packing and handling review |
| Corrosion behaviour | Good natural corrosion resistance; finish and alloy still depend on exposure | Requires a suitable protective surface-treatment system |
| Common finish | Powder coating; other project-specified routes can be reviewed | Galvanizing, powder coating or a compatible combined system |
| Typical project fit | Modern residential, landscape and commercial architectural fencing | Robust architectural, perimeter and drawing-specific steel systems |
| Confirm before quotation | Profile, wall thickness, connection, colour, texture and exposure | Steel section, thickness, welds, drainage, surface treatment and exposure |
Aluminium Blade Fencing
Aluminium is widely used for architectural fencing where lower weight, a clean appearance and corrosion resistance are important. Powder-coated aluminium blade fencing can be supplied in black, white and project-selected RAL colours, subject to the confirmed coating specification.
For a dedicated overview, see our aluminium blade fence systems.
Steel Blade Fencing
Steel can be selected where the project requires steel profiles, welded construction or a galvanized surface. Profile section, thickness, weld details, venting and drainage, coating route and packing must be confirmed together.
Black, White and Custom RAL Colours
Colour changes the visual weight of the fence and its relationship with windows, doors, cladding, roofing and landscape materials. It does not replace the need to specify the complete coating system.
- Black: creates defined edges and strong contrast with modern masonry, concrete, timber and dark window frames.
- White: creates a lighter appearance and can coordinate with coastal, minimalist or light-coloured architecture.
- Custom RAL colours: allow coordination with a development colour schedule, cladding, doors, roof elements or a corporate palette.
Before production, confirm the colour reference, gloss level, surface texture, material, coating route and acceptable variation. For distributor ranges and larger projects, colour samples can be reviewed before bulk production.
Modern Blade Fence Applications
The application establishes the design questions; it does not automatically select one blade layout. Confirm privacy, access, gates, ventilation, ground conditions, maintenance and project requirements before approving the elevation.
Residential front boundaries
Coordinate fence height, blade rhythm, pedestrian access, driveway gate, letterbox, ground slope, building colours and landscaping.
Side boundaries and privacy screens
Mark the road, neighbour, garden and outdoor-living sightlines. Angled blades can help manage one selected viewing direction.
Townhouse and apartment projects
Plan repeatable panel types, corners, stepped or sloping bays, gates, numbering, drawings, labels and replacement components.
Commercial properties
Review long fence runs, modular dimensions, gate integration, corporate colours, installation efficiency and consistent packaging.
Landscape and equipment screening
Use blade depth and spacing to screen bin, service or equipment areas while preserving the ventilation and maintenance access required by the equipment.
Matching blade fence gates
Coordinate gate width, frame, hinges, locks, latches, tracks, rollers, opening direction, clearances and blade alignment with the fence.
How Should Distributors Specify a Blade Fence?
A clear enquiry lets the factory compare like-for-like requirements and reduces drawing revisions. Where a value is not decided, state the required appearance, privacy objective and reference project rather than leaving the field blank.
Application and layout
State the project type, total fence length, road and building directions, slopes, corners and areas needing screening.
Material and direction
Select aluminium, steel or “comparison required”, then identify vertical, 45-degree, 90-degree or drawing-specific blade rotation.
Panels, blades and posts
Provide fence height, panel width, post spacing, blade width and depth, material thickness, clear gap, rails and post construction.
Installation and finish
State embedded, base-plated or wall-mounted installation plus coating route, colour, gloss, texture and exposure conditions.
Gates and accessories
List pedestrian, swing or sliding gates, posts, brackets, fixings, locks, caps and other required components.
Commercial and delivery scope
Provide quantity, destination port, target date, packing, labels, drawings, standards and documentation required for review.
Blade Fence Design Selection Checklist
- Country and project location
- Residential, commercial or development project
- Aluminium, steel or comparison required
- Vertical, 45-degree, 90-degree or custom rotation
- Fence height, panel width and total length
- Blade width, depth, thickness and clear spacing
- Main viewing and privacy directions
- Ground slope, corners and level changes
- Embedded, base-plated or wall-mounted posts
- Powder-coated or galvanized finish route
- Black, white or custom RAL colour
- Matching pedestrian or driveway gates
- Required drawings, samples and colour samples
- Required standards or project documents
- Quantity, packing and labelling
- Destination port and target delivery date
Formal drawings are recommended for complex projects. If they are not yet available, send dimensioned photographs, architectural plans, sketches, site dimensions and design references so the first factory review can identify missing inputs.
Factory Drawings, Samples and Production Evidence
TOPSFENCE can review buyer drawings and prepare project-specific CAD or installation information, samples, colour samples, panel numbering, accessory lists and packing plans as agreed for the order. Relevant certification or quality documents are submitted only when they apply to the confirmed product and project requirement.
Project boundary: final material, structural details, fence height, opening dimensions, mounting, gates and local compliance remain project-specific. The responsible project team must confirm the requirements that apply at the installation location before production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a modern blade fence?
A modern blade fence is an architectural metal fence made from narrow aluminium or steel blades. The blades can be vertical or arranged at 45-degree or 90-degree angles, with profile, spacing, height and finish confirmed for the project.
Is aluminium or steel better for blade fencing?
Neither material is automatically better. Aluminium offers lower weight and good natural corrosion resistance, while steel suits projects requiring steel construction or a galvanized finish. Exposure, structure, handling, appearance and budget should guide the choice.
Can 45-degree blade fencing improve privacy?
A 45-degree blade arrangement can reduce direct views from a selected direction. The result depends on blade width, depth, spacing, fence height, viewing distance and the direction of the road, building or neighbouring property.
Can TOPSFENCE customise blade dimensions and spacing?
Yes. Blade profile, blade spacing, panel dimensions, material thickness, posts and fixing details can be reviewed against the buyer's drawings and project requirements.
What colours are available for blade fencing?
Powder-coated blade fencing can be supplied in black, white and project-selected RAL colours, subject to material, coating route and order confirmation. Colour, gloss and texture samples can be reviewed before bulk production.
Can TOPSFENCE manufacture both aluminium and steel blade fencing?
Yes. TOPSFENCE manufactures customised aluminium and steel blade fencing, with material, profile, finish and panel construction confirmed for each quotation.
Can you provide blade fence drawings and samples?
TOPSFENCE can provide CAD drawings, installation drawings, product samples and colour samples as agreed for the project or distributor order.
What is the MOQ for a blade fence order?
MOQ is confirmed according to material, product dimensions, surface treatment and order quantity. Send the project information for a project-specific quotation.
What is the production lead time?
Production lead time is confirmed after the material, custom dimensions, finish, quantity, approved drawings and packing requirements are known. The confirmed lead time is included in the formal quotation.
Does TOPSFENCE provide local installation in Australia?
TOPSFENCE is an export manufacturing factory. We can provide installation drawings, product information and technical documents; local installation is arranged by the customer.
Request a Project-Specific Quote
Send the application, material, blade direction, dimensions, spacing, finish, colour, posts, gates, quantity, destination and available drawings. Our factory team will review the information and confirm the quotation scope, drawing support, samples, packing plan and available documentation.