There’s one reason vertical fences have stayed in fashion for decades: they simply work. A vertical fence doesn’t try to be cleverer than it needs to be, and it doesn’t chase a trend that will look dated in three years — it just stands upright, clean and secure, and lets light and air into the yard. When people say “I want a fence that looks tidy and serious”, nine times out of ten they’re describing exactly this: vertical infill.

At Alu kramil, this is the fence we make most, and that’s no accident. It’s the safe middle ground between too closed and too open — enough to define your space and keep children and pets safe in the yard, yet airy enough that the house can breathe and you can still see the greenery behind. If you’re not sure where to begin with aluminium fences in general, a vertical fence is almost always a good first suggestion.

Vertical aluminium fence in front of a house – Alu kramil

Why vertical fences are still the first choice

When you’re choosing a fence, three things run through your mind at once: how it looks, how safe it is, and how much trouble it’ll give you later. A vertical aluminium fence is one of the few that answers “yes” to all three.

Visually, upright lines give a sense of order and height. They “stretch” a fence, so that even a lower one feels dignified rather than like a barrier you threw up in a hurry. That’s exactly why it sits well with both classic houses and modern façades — it’s neutral in the best possible way. On the safety side, closely spaced verticals are hard to climb over or prise apart, which is why parents of young children trust this fence. And because it’s aluminium, the whole question of maintenance disappears: no rust, no peeling, no summer repainting.

What people rarely mention, though it matters, is how well a vertical fence “forgives” a slope. Serbian yards are seldom perfectly level, and this is where many fences struggle — either leaving ugly stepped gaps along the bottom or tilting out of true. Vertical infill, however, adapts easily to the fall of the ground, so the top line can either follow the terrain or stay level, whichever you prefer. That one detail separates a fence that looks like it was always meant to be there from one you can tell was improvised.

Spacing, height and the details that make the difference

A vertical fence looks simple, yet it’s in those “simple” dimensions that all the difference in price and quality hides. First is the spacing between the verticals. If you want more privacy and security, we set the bars closer together; if lightness and openness matter more to you, the gaps are wider and the fence looks more elegant. There’s no universally correct answer — there’s only what suits your yard, which is exactly why we come out to see it in person.

Height is the second important decision. For a front garden facing the street, many people are happy with a lower, decorative fence; for the sides and rear, where you want privacy from the neighbours, we go higher. With us there’s no “standard” height you’re forced to accept — we make everything to measure, so the fence matches the purpose of each side of the yard.

Then there are the small things you don’t notice at first glance but feel for years: the quality of the posts and their foundations, the way sections are joined, protective caps on the tops of the bars to keep water out, smooth finishes with no sharp edges a child could get hurt on. We don’t leave these details to chance, because we know a fence isn’t judged on the day it goes up but in its fifth and tenth year. If someone offers you a suspiciously low price, they’ve usually saved right here — on the things you can’t see straight away.

Vertical fence adapted to a sloping site

Colour that makes the fence part of the house

A vertical fence is the ideal “canvas” for colour, because clean upright lines carry every shade beautifully. By far the most popular choice we make today is anthracite grey (RAL 7016) — against white and grey façades it gives that modern, tidy look everyone is after. But black looks strict and luxurious, dark green blends into the greenery and “disappears” in the loveliest way, while brown tones go wonderfully with wood, stone and houses of a warmer character.

We achieve all of this through powder-coating — a durable finishing process that won’t peel or fade for years. For those who want something special, there’s also an anodised finish with a natural metallic sheen. My advice from experience: don’t choose a colour from your phone. We bring you samples to hold up against your own façade, in daylight, because the same shade looks one way in a showroom and quite another on your house at noon. That small step has saved many people from an “actually, I don’t like it after all”.

Since we’re already choosing the fence colour, it makes sense to think about a gate in the same tone too. A matching fence and gate give the impression the entrance was designed as a whole — and that’s a difference you notice at once, one that adds value to the house.

What working with us looks like, and why it’s stress-free

Worried about the mess, the delays, the tradesmen who never call back? We understand — we’ve all been there. That’s why we’ve built the process so you have as little to worry about as possible. We start with a free site visit, where we measure up, listen to what you want, and suggest a spacing, height and colour that make sense for your space. Straight after that you get a clear quote, with no hidden items.

Once you confirm, we make the vertical fence to your exact measurements in our workshop — we don’t cut or improvise on site, because that always shows in the end. Our own crew handles the installation, tidily and quickly, and we leave behind a clean site and a fence we’ve personally checked. Throughout, you deal with one person, so you never have to explain the same thing ten times over.

Behind it all stands a 20-year factory warranty and the fact that we’ve been doing this since 2003. We install across Serbia — Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac, Subotica, Čačak and other cities — so distance is nothing for you to worry about.

Vertical, wrought or PVC — an honest comparison

Since the vertical fence is “top of the league” for popularity, people most often compare it with two things: a classic wrought-iron fence and PVC solutions. It’s worth saying a few honest words about that, with no sugar-coating, because it’s better to make the decision now than to regret it a couple of seasons later.

A wrought-iron fence can be a real beauty, especially on older, traditional houses, and nothing can take that away from it. The trouble starts with maintenance: iron rusts, and rust doesn’t ask permission. All it takes is for the paint to crack somewhere and the streaks begin, so every two or three years you’re out there with a brush, a grinder and a spray can. That’s a cost in time and money that adds up over the years. A vertical aluminium fence gives almost the same upright, serious look, but all of that falls away — it doesn’t rust and never needs painting.

PVC fences are cheaper to start with and don’t rust, but aluminium beats them for the long haul. PVC yellows in the sun over time, turns brittle in frost, and a harder knock damages it more easily. Aluminium stays stable at plus 40 and minus 20 alike, doesn’t change colour, and takes everyday life in the yard in its stride — children, footballs, pets.

When you add up the initial price and the cost of maintenance over ten years, an aluminium vertical fence almost always comes out as the most cost-effective. You pay for it once, done properly, and then forget about it — which is, in the end, what we all really want from a fence.

How much does a vertical fence cost

The price of a vertical fence depends above all on length, height and the density of the infill, as well as on the choice of colour and how demanding the terrain is. A fence with widely spaced bars and one with dense infill don’t use the same amount of material, so it wouldn’t be fair to serve you a single “flat” figure that wouldn’t hold in your case.

What is fair is to give you an accurate quote, item by item, and to tell you honestly where you can spend less without losing quality. We don’t live off one fence — we live off the recommendation a satisfied neighbourhood passes on — so it’s in our interest that you’re genuinely happy, not that we sell you the most we possibly can.

That’s why the best next step is a simple one: pick up the phone. ☎ +381 62 384 667 — tell us where you are and roughly what you have in mind, we’ll arrange a free site visit, and you’ll very soon have a concrete figure in front of you, with no obligation whatsoever. Every season with an old fence is a season you won’t get back; a new vertical fence could be standing this one.

Anthracite-grey vertical fence around a yard

Frequently asked questions

What spacing between the bars is best?
It depends on whether your priority is privacy and security (closer spacing) or openness and a lighter look (wider spacing). On site we’ll show you the difference and suggest what suits your yard.

Can a vertical fence follow a sloping site?
It can, and that’s one of its advantages. We adapt it to the fall of the ground so there are no ugly gaps along the bottom, and we make the top line either level or sloped — whichever you prefer.

How high a fence can I get?
Any height, because we make everything to measure. Front gardens usually take lower, decorative fences, while the sides and rear go higher for privacy.

Does aluminium rust, or will I have to paint it?
It doesn’t rust and never needs painting. Powder-coating holds the colour for years; an occasional wipe-down is all it takes.

What colours are possible?
The whole RAL palette — anthracite, black, white, green, brown and others, in matte or gloss. We bring samples so you can see the colour on your own house.

Is a vertical fence safe for children and dogs?
It is — with the right spacing and height it’s hard to climb over or slip through, and we make all edges smooth and safe.

How long do manufacturing and installation take?
Usually two to four weeks from confirmed measurements. You get the exact deadline with the quote.

Can I match the fence with a gate?
Of course. We recommend a fence and gate in the same tone and style — the entrance then looks like a single, considered whole.

Do you work outside Kragujevac?
Yes, we install across Serbia. Distance is no obstacle.

What if I have an uneven or old concrete base?
We handle those situations too — on site we assess the best way to anchor and install, and tell you openly what’s feasible.

How do I get a quote?
Call +381 62 384 667 or send an enquiry through the site. We come out free of charge, measure up, and you get an accurate quote with no obligation.

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