Aluminum

Aluminum fencing is durable, lightweight, and versatile. A professional installation of an aluminum fence will last for years without losing its structure and good looks. Aluminum is also a more budget friendly option compares to steel making it a great option for residential use. A downside you may experience with an aluminum fence is they are easy to bend, making it poor option for security purposes.

Steel

Steel fencing is long lasting, very strong, and corrosion resistant. A high quality galvanized steel fence is rarely susceptible to rust even if the paint chips off. Steel fencing is a more heavy duty option that is highly wind resistant and hard to bend by hand. This makes it a great option if you'd like to layer it with wood pickets making it more wind resistant or for preventing intruders from easily bending the bars to pass through.