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IBHS demonstration burn of a typical home versus a wildfire-prepared home in Salem, Oregon in 2025. Flames fully engulf the typical home while the wildfire prepared home stands unscathed.

FENCES AND GATES

Attached combustible fences can ignite and act like a wick, spreading fire to homes. Even houses with noncombustible siding can be lost by a burning fence under the eaves.

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Use noncombustible fencing, such as aluminum, steel or iron, within five feet of your home.

Photo: OSFM/IBHS Demonstration Burn, Salem OR.  8' ColorMax Steel Fence Panel: $300.

Disclaimer: Reference to any product, service, method or company does not constitute endorsement. Click on the links and photos for more information. 

 

Local & National Resources

Metal Gates

Metal Privacy Screens

Various styles available 

Custom options

A beautiful metal gate with a geometric details attached to a home

Photo credit:  Esty - Design Art Capri

Aluminum Fences & Gates

Product options can mimic the look of wood

An aluminum metal,  horizontal, slat fence with decorative posts

Photo credit: Alumission

Metal & Aluminum Fences & Gates

Metal fences in a variety of styles: louvered, horizontal slat, horizontal picket, vertical picke and welded wire

Photo credit: New Euro Fences

Local Metal Suppliers & Contractors

Sheet Metal Retrofits

Ridgeline Metal​

Grantland Management Services

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A close-up view of a rust-brown, metal fence attached to a home.

Photo credit: Grantland Mgmt Svcs

ColorMAX Fencing 

A solid steel metal fence with vertical panels and gate attached to a home

Photo credit: ColorMax Fencing

Aluminum Fences & Gates

Product options can mimic the look of wood

A metal fence with horizontal slats that mimics the look of wood

Photo credit: Sleek Fence

Steel & Aluminum Fences & Gates

Wrought iron fence

Photo credit: Fortress

More Local Examples
Variety of rusty metal fence gates with custom art designs:  flowers, woodpecker on a tree, heron wading amongst  cattails

Photo credit: Motomattick Design & Fabrication

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