VISIOMODVisioMod Lineo — Horizontal Aluminium Fence
Formerly known as Lineo Horizontal Slat Fence
Horizontal aluminium slat fence in 30, 50, 80 or 140 mm widths. Slim concealed posts, identical look on both sides, no visible fasteners. Open spacing for breeze, closed packing for full privacy, or 140 mm flat infill that reads as a continuous architectural plane.
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Engineering overview
Where it fits
Detached residential villa
A suburban detached house on a 600–800 m² plot needs a 1500–1800 mm street and side-boundary screen that filters neighbour overlook without enclosing the garden visually. Wind exposure is Terrain Category III, frost depth 600–800 mm.
50 mm slats at 1:0.5 ratio give residential privacy while keeping airflow; 60 × 60 mm posts at 2500 mm spacing meet the 1.0 kN/m² inland tier; M12 anchors land cleanly on the frost-protected slab edge.
Coastal / seaside property
A second home within 2 km of the open coast faces salt-laden onshore winds, gusts above 110 km/h and chronic UV. Terrain Category 0 applies; the boundary doubles as wind shelter for a planted terrace.
Coastal tier upgrades to 80 × 80 mm posts and Qualimarine pre-treatment; 30 mm slats reduce wind face-load while breaking turbulence; A4 stainless fixings throughout.
Pool perimeter
A residential pool deck requires a 1500 mm screen that meets local pool-fencing visibility regulations, withstands chronic chlorine spray and reflective UV, and prevents pool-water dazzle from leaving the property.
80 mm slat (1:0.2 ratio) blocks reflected glare; Qualimarine treatment handles chlorinated humidity; 20 mm hollow slat sheds water with no horizontal ledge.
Hospitality boundary
A hotel garden or restaurant terrace needs a 1800–2000 mm boundary that delivers acoustic softening from adjacent traffic, controlled visual filtering between the dining area and the street, and a maintenance-free finish that survives ten seasons.
30 mm slats at 1:1 give acoustic diffusion without a sealed-wall feel; 2500 mm spans cut post count by 30–40 % vs typical 1800 mm modules; Qualicoat Class 2 holds gloss across the depreciation cycle.
Urban townhouse
A terraced townhouse with a 12–15 m street frontage needs a 1200–1500 mm front boundary that screens from pedestrian sightlines and integrates with a pedestrian gate. Footings are constrained by buried services; bolt-down anchorage onto an existing concrete sill is preferred.
M12 bolt-down on a 150 × 150 mm base plate avoids excavation; 50 mm slats in woodgrain Anthracite Wood warm a dark brick facade; 1.0 kN/m² inland tier sufficient at 1500 mm height.
How it compares
Timber fence (larch / cedar slat)▾
Pros
- +Natural material warmth
- +Lower upfront material cost
- +Biodegradable end-of-life
Cons
- −Annual oiling / staining required
- −Warps and cups within 5–7 years
- −Rot and insect attack at the post-ground interface
- −Silvering and uneven weathering
- −Fixings stain the timber face
Why VisioMod
Lineo delivers the same horizontal-slat aesthetic without the 5–7 year refurbishment cycle. The Walnut and Oak woodgrain laminates carry the warm reading of timber while removing the maintenance schedule, and the 6063-T5 frame does not warp, rot or check.
Welded steel mesh fence▾
Pros
- +Very high strength-to-cost ratio
- +Transparent — minimal visual mass
- +Simple to install on uneven ground
Cons
- −Industrial register, reads as security fencing
- −No privacy or wind-shelter function
- −Galvanising weld-spots fail before the parent coating
- −Limited finish options beyond green / anthracite
Why VisioMod
Where the brief is residential or hospitality boundary rather than perimeter security, Lineo provides the privacy and wind-shelter function welded mesh cannot, with a finish quality (Qualicoat Class 2, full RAL) appropriate to architectural specification.
WPC composite fence (Bosco — within our own range)▾
Pros
- +Warmer tactile reading than aluminium
- +Wider profile faces possible
- +Competitive material cost on long runs
Cons
- −Thermal expansion requires expansion gaps in the design grammar
- −Surface scratches expose pale core unless capped
- −Cannot match aluminium span-to-thickness ratios at 1.4 kN/m² coastal tier
- −Limited colour stability vs Qualicoat over 10+ year horizon
Why VisioMod
Bosco WPC is the right answer when tactile warmth and grain depth are the primary brief. Lineo is the right answer when span (2500 mm), wind tier (coastal 1.4 kN/m²) or finish longevity (Qualicoat Class 2 + Qualimarine) drive the specification.
Reading on the facade
Lineo reads as a continuous architectural plane rather than a fence — a quality premium European boundary projects consistently exploit at the property edge. Against white through-coloured render or limestone facades, RAL 7016 anthracite grey at 1800 mm in the 50 mm slat profile produces the cleanest contemporary contrast; the same RAL on charred-timber or anthracite-clad volumes lets the fence dissolve into the building envelope. For warmer Mediterranean palettes — travertine, lime render, weathered brick — RAL 8019 (grey-brown) or RAL 7022 (umbra grey) sit more comfortably than pure black; RAL 9005 deep black is reserved for graphic, high-contrast statements against pale render. The 30 mm slat suits 900–1200 mm framing duties around terraces and pool decks where view is the priority; the 80 mm slat absorbs 2000 mm boundary heights without visual heaviness. Hidden posts are non-negotiable in this language — they preserve the reading of an unbroken plane. On the same property Lineo pairs naturally with Cristallo glass infill at terrace edges, Inciso laser-cut panels at the gate, and Bosco WPC where a warmer biophilic zone is needed.
Foundation & site notes
Two foundation strategies cover virtually every site condition. On existing reinforced slabs (≥150 mm C25/30), posts are mechanically fixed via M12 chemical or expansion anchors through a galvanised baseplate — fastest install, recommended only where slab depth and edge distances satisfy ETAG 001 pull-out values. For soft ground or new boundaries, posts are concrete-set in a 250 × 250 mm footing, 500 mm deep in DIN EN 1997 frost zones 1–2 (mild coastal), 700 mm in zones 3–4 (continental / alpine) to clear the local frost line; concrete C20/25, 75 mm cover to the post foot. Baseplates carry ±15 mm level adjustment on three axes. Slats are clipped from one end into the routed post channel and locked with concealed grub screws every fifth slat; cut ends seal with end caps. When paired with VisioMod Porta, allow a dedicated reinforced post (140 × 140 mm) on the hinge side.
Care schedule
| Frequency | Task | Duration | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twice yearly (spring / autumn) | Rinse slats and posts with garden hose to remove dust, pollen and salt deposits; soft brush stubborn marks | 10 min per 10 m run | Garden hose, soft-bristle brush, neutral pH detergent |
| Annual | Visual inspection of post anchors, baseplate covers and slat end caps; tighten any loose M12 fixings to 60 Nm | 5 min per post | 16 mm socket wrench, torque wrench, replacement end caps |
| Annual (coastal sites) | Detailed Qualimarine surface check — look for white salt bloom, wash with fresh water and apply pH-neutral cleaner | 20 min per 10 m run | Fresh water, microfibre cloth, pH-neutral aluminium cleaner |
| Every 2 years | Lubricate gate hinges, locks and Porta running gear; check vertical alignment of gate leaf | 15 min per gate | PTFE spray, 6 mm Allen key, spirit level |
| Every 5 years | Touch up minor coating chips with manufacturer-supplied RAL-matched repair paint to maintain Qualicoat warranty | Variable; 30 min typical per 10 m run | RAL-matched touch-up pen, fine abrasive pad, degreaser |
| Every 10 years | Full structural inspection — replace any corroded fixings, verify post plumb, check baseplate concrete for frost spalling | Half-day per 30 m run | Spirit level, plumb line, replacement A2 stainless fixings |
Specified in real projects
Coastal villa, southern France
Seafront property, salt-spray exposure, panoramic view to terrace edge, pine-shaded driveway approach.
Specification: Lineo 50 mm slats at 1800 mm height, RAL 7016 anthracite, Qualicoat Class 2 + Qualimarine. Cristallo toughened glass infill at the cliff-side terrace boundary. Porta cantilever sliding gate at driveway with Lineo infill matched to the run.
Outcome: Privacy from the coastal road, full sea view from the terrace, wind protection without view loss, 25-year coating warranty in a Class 5 marine environment.
Urban townhouse, Brussels
Narrow 6 m frontage, white through-coloured render, anthracite zinc dormer, party-wall context.
Specification: Lineo 30 mm slats at 1500 mm height, RAL 9005 deep black with semi-gloss finish. Inciso laser-cut accent panel (1500 × 900 mm) framing the front door entry sequence. Hidden posts set 700 mm into a new C25/30 strip foundation.
Outcome: Graphic black-on-white facade reading; entry panel doubles as a house-number carrier; complies with Brussels building-line setback.
Boutique hotel, Italian lake district
Hospitality perimeter screening pool deck from public path; mature olive trees retained; travertine hardscape.
Specification: Lineo 80 mm slats at 2000 mm height in RAL 8019 grey-brown woodgrain laminate. Bosco WPC infill panels at the pool plant enclosure (warmer accent). Mixed run with Cristallo glass at the lake-view elevation only.
Outcome: Full pool privacy from the public path, retained lake view from suites, material palette continuous with travertine and olive bark.
Frequently asked questions
A suburban detached house on a 600–800 m² plot needs a 1500–1800 mm street and side-boundary screen that filters neighbour overlook without enclosing the garden visually. Wind exposure is Terrain Category III, frost depth 600–800 mm.
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