What comes in this kit?
Everything for one framed panel except posts: corrugated 26-gauge galvanized steel sized to the frame, two horizontal and two vertical 2x4 frame pieces, and eight 1x2 inlays (four horizontal, four vertical) that hold the steel in place. All of the lumber is pressure-treated and pre-cut.
Do I need to cut anything?
No. The lumber arrives cut to length and the steel is sized to the frame, so the build is fastening, not fabricating. Avoid cutting the steel, since that exposes bare edges and voids the steel warranty on that piece. If you do trim any lumber, seal the cut end with a copper-based end-cut preservative.
What tools will I need?
A drill or impact driver, a tape measure, a carpenter's square and a level cover the panel itself. A flat work surface, like a garage floor or a pair of sawhorses, makes it much easier to keep each frame square while you fasten it.
What sizes, colors and layouts can I choose?
Five heights, all 8' wide: 4', 5', 6', 7' and 8', with 6' x 8' the most popular. The steel comes in Black, Gray or Brown, which are painted, or Corten Steel, and you can build the panel with the corrugation running vertical or horizontal.
Will my neighbor see a finished side too?
Yes. Black, Gray and Brown steel is coated on both faces with fade-resistant, high-durability polyester (HDP) paint, so the fence looks the same from either yard.
Does the Corten Steel come painted?
No, and that's the point of it. Corten Steel is real weathering steel that ships bare and develops a rust-orange patina outdoors over its first weeks and months. The patina protects the steel. Early rain can carry rust stains onto light concrete or stone, so set it over gravel or planting. For a color that stays put from day one, pick Black, Gray or Brown.
Should I stain the treated lumber?
You don't have to. The lumber is kiln dried before treatment (KDBT), and pressure-treated wood resists rot on its own. Leave it bare and it turns silver gray over time, or stain or paint it after assembly to hold the color you want.
How is this different from the cedar kit?
Same steel, same pre-cut construction, different wood. Pressure-treated lumber is the budget-friendly choice with a practical look. Western Red Cedar costs more and has a warmer, richer grain. See our DIY cedar and metal fence kit.
Should I buy the kit or premade panels?
Choose the kit if you enjoy building, want to save on assembly, or need to carry smaller pieces into a tight backyard. For panels that arrive built and ready to hang, see our wood-framed corrugated metal fence panels.
How many posts should I order?
Posts aren't included. Count your panels and add one for a straight run, then add one post for every gate opening. Wood fence posts match the frame, and black metal fence posts won't rot at the ground line.
What warranty comes with the kit?
The steel carries a 40-year warranty.
How is the kit delivered?
On our own trucks, unloaded on your property, with no freight terminal or third-party carrier. Your delivery rate and estimated delivery date show in the estimate box on this page.
