Few parts of a home age as quickly as a fence. It’s exposed to rain, frost, sun, and freezing ground around the clock – and almost always ends up the same way: a few years of good looks, followed by peeling paint, rotting posts, and one weekend per season of maintenance. With our Verto post system, we want to put an end to that cycle once and for all.
Background – Why Choose a Powder-Coated Aluminium Fence?
For most homes, the fence is both a boundary marker and part of the look of the house – it can be seen from the street, from the neighbour’s window and from your own patio. Even so, the choice of material has stayed the same for decades: pressure-treated timber posts that need oiling or repainting regularly so that moisture does not get the better of them.
We have long looked at the same problem that led to our Retro aluminium balustrades: how do you keep the classic look without tying the customer to annual maintenance? The answer was a post in powder-coated aluminium – a material that neither rusts, rots nor fades in harsh weather. Verto is the result, developed specifically for anyone who wants to build a modern slatted fence with horizontal slats without compromising on maintenance costs over time.
Verto in Detail – Integrated Holes and 14 Heights
In its basic form, Verto is a series of powder-coated aluminium fence posts with pre-drilled, integrated holes for horizontal timber slats. It’s this detail that sets the system apart from a traditional fence design: you avoid the time-consuming task of measuring and marking the spacing for each individual slat, and instead achieve a perfectly symmetrical result along the entire length – whether you’re building a low property boundary or a taller privacy screen.
The posts are manufactured to your exact specifications at our production facility in Ängelholm and are available in 14 different heights, making it easy to tailor the structure to both aesthetic preferences and local building code requirements. Color options cover the entire RAL colour chart, with black (RAL 9005), anthracite (RAL 7016), and white (RAL 9010) being the most popular choices.
One thing is worth mentioning right from the start: Verto includes only the fence posts and hardware – you purchase the timber separately. This is a deliberate choice on our part, as it gives you complete freedom to choose the type of timber and dimensions that best suit your home. Many people combine the black or anthracite-grey posts with warm larch, timeless cedar, or classic pressure-treated timber to create the desired look.
Applications – from low property boundaries to tall privacy screens
As Verto is a pure post system, it works wherever a slatted fence is relevant. We see five common uses among our customers:
- Deck fencing and timber decking – a boundary that gives security and style at eye level
- Garden privacy screening – privacy from neighbours or the road without feeling closed in
- Windbreaks on the patio —a shelter that extends the outdoor season
- Property boundary – a stylish fence around your garden at any height
- Screen wall and trellis – decorative division of different areas in the garden
The integrated holes in the posts allow the structure to block the view while letting daylight filter through between the slats, creating a beautiful play of shadows and maintaining an open feel in the garden. For those looking for a more streamlined privacy screen with a decorative pattern, our parallel system, Elements, is an option worth considering.
Planning permission, height and safety
When planning your fence, it is worth checking the local planning rules that apply to your property. Height limits often apply, particularly next to roads and boundaries. As Verto is available in 14 different heights, it is easy to adapt your fence to the rules that apply where you live.
Safety is another important aspect, especially if the fence is to act as a balustrade on decking with a drop. Avoid openings that could trap a child’s head – check the requirements that apply where you live. With Verto, the slats are fixed securely in the integrated holes, creating a safe setting for the whole family. For balustrades with designed fall protection, see our balustrade guide.
For the installation itself, we recommend a post spacing of 1,400–1,650 mm for optimal stability and a straight fence line. The fastening method is adapted to the substrate – expansion bolts for concrete, specialised wood screws for mounting directly into the deck’s joists – and the post system is available in different variants (edge, joint, and corner) for seamless transitions.
Design Your Fence Online – Verto in the 3D Configurator
Like all our products, Verto is configured online using our 3D configurator, where you can see the price update in real time as you adjust the dimensions, height, colour, and number of posts. Once the order is complete, the entire package is custom-made in Ängelholm and delivered as a complete kit with posts, hardware, and personalised assembly instructions based on your specific drawing.
Choosing a maintenance-free fence with an aluminium frame isn’t just an aesthetic choice – it’s also a smart financial investment. Although the initial cost may be higher than that of a timber fence, you’ll save money in the long run by avoiding future expenses for paint, oil, and repairs – and, what’s more, a well-maintained, modern fence will increase your property’s overall value over time.
Our full range of fencing products is under fences and gates. Ready to get started? Design your Verto fence in the configurator, or contact us for a project review ahead of a larger project.
