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Metal Privacy Fence Built on an Existing Retaining Wall, Burnaby

For this Burnaby home, we replaced a tired wood-and-lattice fence with a clean black metal fence mounted on the property’s existing concrete retaining wall. The homeowner wanted a solid, low-maintenance boundary along the driveway with full privacy fencing that would not grey or rot in the wet coastal climate. TJ Railing serves all of Metro Vancouver, and this build was completed in just two working days.

Privacy Fence, Metal Fence

Burnaby

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

Project Snapshot

Project type: Metal privacy fence on existing retaining wall
Duration: 2 days
Approx. length: About 80 linear feet, 4 to 5 ft above the wall
Material: Powder-coated aluminum privacy panels, black
Location: Burnaby, BC (Metro Vancouver)
Starting price: From $85 per linear foot installed

The Starting Point

The original fence was aging pressure-treated wood with a diamond lattice top, sitting on top of an older concrete block retaining wall. The stain was peeling, several boards were splitting, and the open lattice gave little real privacy along the driveway edge.

What We Installed

We stripped the old wood and set new posts anchored into the top of the existing retaining wall, then fitted black powder-coated aluminum panels with vertical board-style slats and no gaps. Building on top of the wall kept the finished line clean and level while adding real height for screening. The powder-coated finish resists rust and holds its colour without sealing or repainting.

Why Metal Over Wood

Wood on a retaining wall is exposed to constant moisture at the base and warps quickly in Burnaby’s climate. A powder-coated aluminum system gives full privacy with a flat, modern look and almost no upkeep, and it will outlast the wood it replaced by decades.

The Result

A crisp, private driveway boundary with a durable finish built to last. Starting prices for this type of build begin at $85 per linear foot installed, with the final number set after an on-site measurement of length, height, and wall condition.

Get a Fence Like This

Want a low-maintenance metal privacy fence for your yard? TJ Railing installs across Metro Vancouver. Call +1-778-653-9313 or visit contact us for a free quote.