Commercial ornamental iron fencing
Commercial ornamental iron fencing provides a strong, visible boundary without making a property feel completely closed off — for businesses, apartment communities, schools, churches, hotels, medical properties and government facilities where security and appearance both matter.
Commercial security with a more finished appearance
We install commercial ornamental iron fencing throughout Fort Smith, Western Arkansas, and Eastern Oklahoma.
Our capabilities include
- Commercial perimeter fencing
- Decorative security fencing
- Apartment community fencing
- Pool and courtyard enclosures
- School and church fencing
- Office property fencing
- Government and municipal fencing
- Commercial entrance fencing
- Custom pedestrian gates
- Vehicle gates
- Sliding and swing gates
- Automatic gates
- Access-control integration
- Custom posts and panels
- Specialty coatings
- Decorative metal components
- Fence and gate repair
We install prefabricated ornamental systems and fabricate custom metal components through our own shop. This allows us to coordinate the fence, gates, operators, entry equipment, and decorative details as one complete system.
Where chain link would do the job but not the appearance
The same property may use ornamental iron in public-facing areas and another fence system in less visible service or storage areas.
An apartment community may use ornamental iron around the entrance, pool, and courtyards while using commercial chain link around maintenance or utility areas.
It may be appropriate for
- Commercial entrances
- Front property lines
- Apartment communities
- Offices
- Medical properties
- Schools
- Churches
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Retail properties
- Pool areas
- Courtyards
- Managed communities
- Government buildings
- Municipal properties
- Industrial office entrances
- High-visibility security areas
Controlled perimeter, without blocking the property
Ornamental iron allows people to see through the fence while still creating a controlled perimeter.
An open fence does not provide the privacy of a solid wood or screened system. The decision should begin with whether the property needs visibility, privacy, or a combination of both.
Useful when the property owner wants to
- Maintain visibility from the street
- Showcase landscaping or architecture
- Monitor a pool or courtyard
- Create a formal entrance
- Separate pedestrians from vehicles
- Define a public-facing boundary
- Control access through gates
- Add security without a solid visual barrier
- Coordinate the fence with an automatic entrance
Efficient when the panels fit
A quality prefabricated ornamental system may provide an efficient solution when standard panels, posts, and gates fit the project. It may be used for:
- Straight property boundaries
- Apartment perimeters
- Pool enclosures
- Office properties
- Schools
- Parks
- Courtyards
- Commercial walkways
- Decorative security
Configurations may vary by fence height, panel width, picket layout, rail arrangement, post size, gate type, coating and decorative details. The system should be selected around the property’s use and not only its appearance.
When standard panels will not do
Custom fabrication may be appropriate when the project includes:
- Unusual openings
- Existing columns
- Sloped ground
- Nonstandard heights
- Custom gates
- Matching architectural details
- Heavy-duty entrance systems
- Decorative scrollwork
- Specialty posts
- Custom finials
- Unique panel layouts
- Security enhancements
- Connections to existing metalwork
Our in-house custom metal fabrication lets us build selected gates, panels, posts, and specialty components around the actual measurements — useful when the fence must transition between elevations, materials, buildings, or columns.
The most visible part of the property
The entrance may be seen by customers, employees, tenants, residents, delivery drivers, and visitors every day.
An ornamental entrance may include
- Decorative perimeter panels
- Custom vehicle gates
- Pedestrian gates
- Masonry columns
- Custom steel posts
- Automatic gate operators
- Keypads
- Card readers
- Telephone entry
- Intercom systems
- Camera integration
- Address or identification features
A decorative gate that is too narrow, too heavy, or poorly placed can create operational problems even when it looks impressive.
Gates designed for the number of users
Apartment fencing may be used around property perimeters, pools, courtyards, dog parks, play areas, parking, clubhouses, pedestrian and vehicle entrances, maintenance areas and decorative landscaping.
The system should account for
- Residents
- Visitors
- Delivery drivers
- Property-management employees
- Maintenance teams
- Emergency responders
- Pedestrian traffic
- Vehicle traffic
A lightly built gate may not perform well at an entrance used continuously by residents and service providers.
A standard panel is not automatically suitable
Projects may involve apartment, hotel and community pools, clubhouse areas, courtyards, outdoor gathering spaces, patios and recreational facilities.
Pool fencing may need to meet requirements for
- Fence height
- Picket spacing
- Bottom clearance
- Gate swing direction
- Self-closing gates
- Self-latching gates
- Latch placement
- Climbable surfaces
- Access from nearby buildings
The approved fence and gate design should reflect the requirements that apply to the property.
Security while handling frequent use
We fabricate custom ornamental gates through our own metal shop.
Gate options may include
- Pedestrian gates
- Pool gates
- Courtyard gates
- Double-swing vehicle gates
- Single-swing gates
- Sliding gates
- Cantilever gates
- Decorative entrance gates
- Automatic gates
- Controlled-access gates
- Custom hillside gates
Custom fabrication plans
- Gate width
- Frame strength
- Picket spacing
- Hinges
- Latches
- Rollers
- Ground clearance
- Slope
- Operator compatibility
- Decorative details
Pedestrian gates are selected around
- Expected traffic
- Required width
- Swing direction
- Grade
- Latch or locking method
- Access-control equipment
- Exit requirements
- Connection to sidewalks
- Separation from vehicles
A high-use pedestrian gate may need stronger hardware and closer maintenance than a decorative gate used only occasionally.
Self-closing and controlled pool gates
A commercial pool gate may require self-closing and self-latching hardware. The system should be planned around gate weight, hinge type, closing force, latch position, grade, bottom clearance, daily use, access control and applicable pool requirements.
A gate that does not close from every normal open position may not provide dependable control.
Easy for authorised users, not for everyone else
An automatic gate can help control access without requiring an employee or resident to open the entrance manually, and an ornamental entrance can be connected to an access control system that manages vehicle or pedestrian entry.
Systems may include
- Swing gate operators
- Slide gate operators
- Cantilever gate operators
- Remote controls
- Keypads
- Card readers
- RFID readers
- Cellular access
- Telephone entry
- Intercom systems
- Vehicle detection
- Safety loops
- Photo eyes
- Camera integration
The right system depends on
- Number of users
- Property type
- Employee or resident turnover
- Visitor traffic
- Deliveries
- Multiple entrances
- Operating hours
- Reporting needs
- Emergency procedures
A gate that drags, binds, or is poorly balanced can damage the operator and create repeated downtime. We plan the physical gate and operator as one system.
Fence, gate and entry planned together
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Serving the region since 1950
More than 75 years of fencing and perimeter-security work.
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Commercial through government experience
Commercial, industrial, municipal, state, federal, and Department of Defense projects.
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Employee installation crews
Our primary fence installations are completed by Modern Fence Company employees.
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In-house metal fabrication
We fabricate custom gates, panels, posts, and selected specialty components through our own shop.
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Automatic gate and access-control capabilities
We coordinate the physical fence, custom gate, operator, keypad, card reader, telephone entry, and related equipment.
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Property-specific planning
We plan around the property’s appearance, security needs, vehicles, pedestrians, terrain, and daily operations.
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Licensed, insured and warrantied
Licensed and insured for the work we perform, with job-specific bonding available when required. Installations include a one-year workmanship warranty — review our warranty information.
Commercial ornamental iron across
Western Arkansas & Eastern Oklahoma
We provide commercial ornamental iron fencing throughout:
We also serve properties throughout Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Scott, Le Flore, Sequoyah and Haskell counties. Our normal service radius is approximately 75 miles from Fort Smith; we may travel farther for larger commercial, industrial, government, and specialty projects.
3,600 feet of iron fence and four automated cantilever gates
One large completed project included approximately 3,600 feet of six-foot, three-rail ornamental iron fencing, four automated cantilever gates, and a concrete mow strip. Visit our project gallery for ornamental perimeters, apartment community fencing, pool enclosures, decorative entrances, custom pedestrian gates, automatic and cantilever gates, access-control systems, government fencing, custom fabrication and ornamental repairs. You can also read customer reviews.
Commercial ornamental iron questions
Visit our fencing and access control FAQ for more answers.
What types of commercial properties use ornamental iron fencing?
It is commonly used around apartment communities, offices, schools, churches, medical properties, hotels, pools, courtyards, commercial entrances, municipal properties, and public-facing industrial areas.
Is commercial ornamental iron fencing custom-made?
It may be prefabricated, custom-fabricated, or a combination of both. The best approach depends on the layout, slope, gates, design, and project specifications.
Can you match the fence to the building?
We can provide selected panel styles, heights, posts, finials, scrollwork, gates, coatings, and custom components that complement the property.
Do you build custom ornamental gates?
Yes. We fabricate pedestrian, swing, slide, cantilever, driveway, pool, and custom hillside gates in our own shop.
Can you install an automatic ornamental gate?
Yes. We install automatic operators for qualifying swing, slide, and cantilever gates.
Do you install commercial access control?
Yes. Available systems include keypads, card readers, RFID access, telephone entry, intercoms, cellular entry, and camera integration.
Can you provide separate pedestrian access?
Yes. A commercial entrance may include a separate ornamental walk gate with controlled-entry equipment.
Can ornamental fencing be installed around a pool?
Yes, when the approved fence and gate system meets the requirements that apply to the property.
Can ornamental fencing follow a slope?
Yes. The system may use stepped panels, adjustable panels, custom sections, or different post heights depending on the grade.
Can you connect ornamental fencing to columns?
Yes. Existing or planned columns must be measured and coordinated with the fence and gate design.
Do you install ornamental fencing at schools and churches?
Yes. Schools and churches are among the property types we fence, along with offices, medical properties, hotels, apartment communities and municipal buildings.
Security, visibility and a professional appearance
Commercial ornamental iron fencing can provide security, visibility, controlled access, and a more professional appearance around your property. Our team will review the property and help plan an ornamental fence, gate, and access system that fits the commercial setting.
Tell us
- Where the property is located
- What type of commercial property is involved
- How the fence will be used
- The approximate fence length
- The height being considered
- Whether prefabricated or custom fencing is preferred
- Whether a pool or courtyard is involved
- The number and width of pedestrian gates
- The number and width of vehicle gates
- Whether automatic gates are required
- Whether access control is needed
- Whether existing fencing must be removed
- Whether columns or masonry are involved
- Whether plans or specifications are available
- The required project schedule
- Any insurance or bonding requirements