Question 1

What makes the San Francisco Style different?

Accepted Answer

The San Francisco Style uses uniform 1-inch horizontal slats with 1/2-inch reveal spacing. Its defining benefit is filtered privacy with the greatest airflow and the finest horizontal rhythm, giving it a distinct architectural character from the other Alumission fence-kit patterns.

Question 2

How do I choose the kit length?

Accepted Answer

Measure the complete straight run and select a length from 6 to 96 feet in 6-foot increments. Each increment represents another nominal six-foot module. Confirm corners, gates, slopes and end conditions before ordering.

Question 3

Can the kit be shortened on site?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Aluminum slats, snap covers and posts can be field-cut with appropriate metalworking tools and careful measurement. Protect cut edges and follow the installation instructions.

Question 4

Can one kit turn a corner?

Accepted Answer

The listed straight-run bill of materials is calculated as a straight fence. Corners, tees, gates and unusual end conditions can require additional or different components; contact Alumission before ordering a non-straight layout.

Question 5

Which fence height should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Choose by the desired privacy, local code, wind exposure and site use. Pool barriers, front yards and corner lots often have separate height and visibility rules.

Question 6

How are kit quantities calculated?

Accepted Answer

The spreadsheet bill of materials defines the components for one six-foot module at each height. The selected run length multiplies the slats and module hardware, while a straight run receives one more post than the number of modules.

Question 7

How many posts are included?

Accepted Answer

A straight 6-foot run has 2 posts. Every additional 6-foot module adds one post, so 12 feet has 3 posts, 24 feet has 5 posts, and 96 feet has 17 posts.

Question 8

Are post caps and snap covers included?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The matrix includes one cap per post and two snap covers per two-channel post. The snap covers conceal the screw tracks after the slats are secured.

Question 9

Are concrete and footing materials included?

Accepted Answer

No. Concrete, gravel, reinforcement, excavation materials and site-specific footing design are not included.

Question 10

Are anchors or bolts included with Post Base kits?

Accepted Answer

No. The correct fastener depends on whether the plate is anchored to concrete, reinforced masonry, structural wood blocking or steel. The installer must select code-appropriate anchors for the actual substrate and loads.

Question 11

Does the Post Base kit include the decorative cover?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It includes one color-matched aluminum base cover per post. The cover hides the 4-inch steel plate and fastener heads but is not a structural component.

Question 12

How much longer are the in-ground posts?

Accepted Answer

The supplied in-ground posts are approximately two feet longer than the selected finished fence height: 5-foot posts for 3 and 3.5-foot fences, 6-foot posts for 4-foot fences, and 8-foot posts for 5 and 6-foot fences.

Question 13

Is a 10-inch-diameter by 24-inch-deep hole always enough?

Accepted Answer

No. That may be a planning starting point in competent soil for some residential installations, but it is not universal. Soil, drainage, wind, height, frost, slope and local code can require a larger or engineered footing.

Question 14

What is a general fence-post footing rule?

Accepted Answer

QUIKRETE generally recommends a hole about three times the post width and one-third to one-half as deep as the post height above ground, with at least about two feet for a six-foot fence. Local requirements and site conditions override this planning rule.

Question 15

What if my soil is soft, filled or expansive?

Accepted Answer

Increase footing depth/diameter only under qualified local guidance. Loose fill, expansive clay, saturated ground and compressible soil may need excavation to competent material, engineered fill, reinforcement or a designed foundation.

Question 16

What about freezing climates?

Accepted Answer

Where frost protection applies, the footing may need to extend below the locally prescribed frost depth. Never pour onto frozen soil, and check local code before excavation.

Question 17

Should gravel be placed below the concrete?

Accepted Answer

Drainage details are site-dependent. General post-setting instructions sometimes use a compacted gravel layer, but frost, soil and structural design should determine the final detail.

Question 18

How do I keep the fence straight while concrete cures?

Accepted Answer

Set string lines, brace every post plumb in both directions, verify the nominal module spacing, and recheck alignment before the concrete sets. Do not load or assemble the fence until the concrete has adequately cured.

Question 19

Where can the Post Base method be used?

Accepted Answer

It can be used on a sound concrete slab, reinforced wall, properly framed and blocked deck, or other verified structural hard surface. Decorative tile or pavers alone are not adequate structure.

Question 20

Can I attach the base only to deck boards?

Accepted Answer

No. The base should be through-bolted or otherwise anchored into structural framing/blocking designed for the fence and wind loads; decking alone is not adequate.

Question 21

Can I mount through tile?

Accepted Answer

Only when the plate is anchored into an adequate structural substrate below the tile. The tile must be drilled without damage and must not be relied on to carry the fence load.

Question 22

Which anchors should I buy?

Accepted Answer

Use fasteners rated for the exact substrate, fence loads, exposure and edge distances. Follow the anchor manufacturer for hole diameter, cleaning, embedment, torque, spacing and corrosion resistance.

Question 23

What are the steel base dimensions?

Accepted Answer

The zinc-coated base uses a 4 by 4 by 1/8-inch plate, four 3/8-inch holes and a 1-1/4-inch square tube with 1/8-inch wall. The sleeve is 18 inches for 3–4-foot fences and 4 feet for 5–6-foot fences.

Question 24

What are the aluminum cover dimensions?

Accepted Answer

The cover is 4.375 inches square and 1 inch high with a 1.310-inch square opening sized to pass over the 1.25-inch steel sleeve.

Question 25

Does the base cover strengthen the installation?

Accepted Answer

No. It is a finishing component that conceals the plate and fastener heads. The structural capacity comes from the substrate, steel base, anchors and complete post connection.

Question 26

What are the actual slat dimensions?

Accepted Answer

The 1-inch slat is 1.000 by 0.803 inch with a 0.065-inch wall. The 5.5-inch slat is 5.500 by 0.803 inch with a 0.053-inch wall.

Question 27

What are the post dimensions?

Accepted Answer

The two-channel post profile is 3.500 inches overall by 1.752 inches deep and has opposing 1.000-inch slat channels.

Question 28

What changes when Wood color is selected?

Accepted Answer

Only the aluminum slats display the realistic Wood finish; the two-channel posts, post caps and structural post components remain black for a clean two-tone appearance.

Question 29

Is this real wood?

Accepted Answer

No. Wood is a decorative wood-look finish on aluminum slats. It provides the warmth of wood without rot, splinters, termites or regular staining.

Question 30

How should the fence be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

Rinse loose dirt with water and wash with a soft cloth or sponge and mild pH-neutral soap. Avoid abrasive pads, harsh solvents and aggressive pressure-washing at close range.

Question 31

Will aluminum rust?

Accepted Answer

Aluminum does not form red iron rust. The powder-coated system is designed for exterior corrosion resistance, but coastal, pool and industrial environments benefit from regular fresh-water cleaning.

Question 32

Can the kit be used as a code-required pool barrier?

Accepted Answer

Only if the complete installed fence, gates, clearances, height, climbability and hardware comply with the local pool-barrier code. The kit selection alone does not establish compliance.

Question 33

Is professional installation required?

Accepted Answer

Experienced DIY installation is possible with accurate layout, cutting, drilling and concrete or anchoring skills. Hire a qualified installer or engineer for difficult soil, high-wind exposure, slopes, structural deck mounting or code-critical barriers.

Fence height	1" slats	Total slats	In-ground post supplied	Base post supplied	Steel base sleeve
3'	24	24	5'	3'	18"
3.5'	28	28	5'	3.5'	18"
4'	32	32	6'	4'	18"
5'	40	40	8'	5'	4'
6'	48	48	8'	6'	4'

Selected length	6' modules	Total posts	Snap covers	Post caps	Screw packs
6'	1	2	4	2	1
12'	2	3	6	3	2
18'	3	4	8	4	3
24'	4	5	10	5	4
30'	5	6	12	6	5
36'	6	7	14	7	6
42'	7	8	16	8	7
48'	8	9	18	9	8
54'	9	10	20	10	9
60'	10	11	22	11	10
66'	11	12	24	12	11
72'	12	13	26	13	12
78'	13	14	28	14	13
84'	14	15	30	15	14
90'	15	16	32	16	15
96'	16	17	34	17	16

Selected length	6' modules	Total posts	Snap covers	Post caps	Screw packs
6'	1	2	4	2	1
12'	2	3	6	3	2
18'	3	4	8	4	3
24'	4	5	10	5	4
30'	5	6	12	6	5
36'	6	7	14	7	6
42'	7	8	16	8	7
48'	8	9	18	9	8
54'	9	10	20	10	9
60'	10	11	22	11	10
66'	11	12	24	12	11
72'	12	13	26	13	12
78'	13	14	28	14	13
84'	14	15	30	15	14
90'	15	16	32	16	15
96'	16	17	34	17	16

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San Francisco Style Aluminum Fence Kit

Why choose the San Francisco design?

In-Ground installation

Post Base installation

What is included in every San Francisco fence kit?

Measure before ordering

Build a coordinated fence—not a cart of mismatched parts

San Francisco Style Technical Specifications

Two-channel post

5.5-inch slat

1-inch slat

Surface-mount base

Aluminum base cover

Module geometry

San Francisco slat schedule — quantity per 6-foot module

Length multiplier and post count

Installation shop drawings

In-ground footing guidance: soil and local conditions control

Post Base anchorage guidance

San Francisco Style Fence Kit Questions & Answers

Choosing the right kit

What is included

In-Ground installation

Post Base installation

Materials, colors and ownership

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Selected length	6' modules	Total posts	Snap covers	Post caps	Screw packs
6'	1	2	4	2	1
12'	2	3	6	3	2
18'	3	4	8	4	3
24'	4	5	10	5	4
30'	5	6	12	6	5
36'	6	7	14	7	6
42'	7	8	16	8	7
48'	8	9	18	9	8
54'	9	10	20	10	9
60'	10	11	22	11	10
66'	11	12	24	12	11
72'	12	13	26	13	12
78'	13	14	28	14	13
84'	14	15	30	15	14
90'	15	16	32	16	15
96'	16	17	34	17	16