Custom Black Cedar and Aluminum Fence Install in Fair Lawn NJ

Sometimes a fresh coat of paint on your home exposes something you never noticed before - how much the old fence is holding the whole look back. That's exactly where Irene found herself. She had finally painted her house the color she always wanted, and suddenly the worn, dated fence just didn't fit anymore.

She reached out to us at Altitude Construction, and honestly, her vision was clear from the start. She wanted something that felt intentional - not just a fence, but something that looked like it belonged with the house. We designed a custom fence using black-stained cedar boards laid horizontally, set into solid aluminum posts. The horizontal board pattern gives it that clean, modern feel that works really well against the dark painted brick exterior.

What makes a build like this work is the material combination. The aluminum posts won't rot, won't warp, and won't need replacing in a few years. The cedar boards carry that natural wood texture that softens the look just enough so it doesn't feel cold or industrial. Stained black, the whole fence ties directly into the color palette of the home - it's not a coincidence, it's a choice.

The before is visible in the yard shots - an old weathered wood fence that had nothing to do with the look Irene was going for. The difference once the new fence went in was immediate. The entire property feels cohesive now. Front, side, and back - the fencing runs the perimeter and reads as one intentional design decision.

This is the kind of project we genuinely enjoy. It's not just about putting up a fence. It's about understanding what a homeowner is trying to achieve with their space and building something that actually gets them there. If your yard or exterior is in a similar spot - upgraded home, fence that hasn't kept up - this is exactly the kind of work we do every day here in Fair Lawn and throughout Bergen County.