Suitable projects
Villa and garden boundaries
- Villa and garden boundaries
- Driveway and pedestrian entrances
- Projects combining fence, gate, glass or lighting
VISIOMODVisioMod Verto — Vertical Aluminium Slat Fence
Vertical aluminium slat fence — Lineo rotated 90°. Same RAL palette, same depth, vertical rhythm.
FEATURES
4 vertical slat widths: 30 / 50 / 80 / 140 mm
Same RAL + woodgrain palette as Lineo
Identical view both sides — no visible fasteners
Heights 900 / 1200 / 1500 / 1800 / 2000 mm
Concealed top + bottom rails
PROJECT BRIEF
How to brief VisioMod Verto — Vertical Aluminium Slat Fence
VisioMod Verto — Vertical Aluminium Slat Fence should be reviewed as part of a fence & gate systems project, not as an isolated catalogue item. Before quotation, connect the product choice to dimensions, fixing surface, exposure, finish, adjacent systems and the documentation route expected in the project country.
Confirm dimensions and fixing condition
Describe wind, privacy, acoustic or view requirement
State finish, accessory and gate or glass adjacency needs
PROJECT DECISION GUIDE
When VisioMod Verto — Vertical Aluminium Slat Fence is the right fence system.
Use this product when the boundary needs to work as an architectural system: privacy, gates, wind exposure and visual rhythm together.
Check before quote
Height and privacy level
- Height and privacy level
- Post and foundation method
- Gate, glass and lighting integration
Specifier handoff
Connect the product choice to standards, fixing assumptions and quote route before budget is locked.
- Confirm product family fit
- Review site and approval assumptions
- Move to quote with dimensions and options
PROJECT PLANNING NOTES
Before VisioMod Verto — Vertical Aluminium Slat Fence is treated as quote-ready.
Use this section as a practical pre-brief. It turns the common buyer questions around glass, railing, fence and moving-panel systems into a cleaner first request, without replacing project-specific engineering review.
Site and opening data
Share the exact opening or run length, height expectation, substrate, fixing side, slope, corner conditions and whether the product touches a terrace, balcony, facade, pool edge, gate or restaurant opening.
Performance intent
State the real priority: uninterrupted view, privacy, wind comfort, acoustic screening, corrosion resistance, compact stacking, full opening width, access control or night-time lighting.
Coordination route
Confirm the adjacent systems early. Glass railings may meet sliding glass, balcony railings may need privacy infill, fence runs may include gates, and glass walls may need threshold and drainage coordination.
PRODUCT ANSWERS
Practical answers about Verto vertical fences.
These answers position Verto as the vertical slat alternative when the project wants privacy with an upright facade rhythm.
What is Verto best used for?
Verto is best used for aluminium boundaries where a vertical rhythm, privacy and a clean architectural line fit the house or landscape better than horizontal slats.
Compare fence systems →When should Lineo be chosen instead?
Choose Lineo when the design intent is a horizontal boundary line. Choose Verto when the facade, garden or entrance works better with vertical panel rhythm.
Compare Lineo →What information helps the first quote?
Boundary length, height, post line, privacy target, slope, gate pairing, colour and wind exposure are the useful first inputs.
Request Verto quote →Ready to Start Your Project?
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Available variants
Engineering overview
VisioMod Verto is the vertical-orientation expression of the same engineering platform that drives Lineo: 20 mm hollow extruded slats in 6063-T5 aluminium, four widths (30, 50, 80 and 140 mm flat infill), held between concealed 40 × 40 mm top and bottom rails. The geometric inversion is not cosmetic. Vertical slats place the dominant rhythm in the same axis as the standing human figure, which makes Verto the right specification wherever the eye should travel up the elevation rather than along it: tall narrow lots, courtyard piers, gate-and-boundary continuities, Mediterranean and Alpine vernaculars where the picket has historically carried verticality. The 30 mm Slim profile reads as a fine vertical texture against render and limestone; the 50 mm Edge is the residential default; the 80 mm Bold establishes confident vertical bands on long runs; the 140 mm Wide reads as a continuous architectural plane that aligns with vertical cladding bays. Across all four widths the slat depth stays at 20 mm so the shadow logic, frame reveal and post profile remain dimensionally coordinated with the rest of the VisioMod system. Wind action follows EN 1991-1-4 with the relevant National Annex; the standard 1.0 kN/m² inland tier serves Terrain Categories II–IV, and the 1.4 kN/m² coastal upgrade tightens span at 1800 / 2000 mm heights. Maximum span between posts is 2500 mm; posts are 60 × 60 mm or 90 × 90 mm Modulo sections, bolt-down on existing slabs or concrete-set to local frost depth. Surface finish is Qualicoat Class 2 powder coat in any RAL plus three sublimation woodgrains (Walnut, Oak, Anthracite Wood). Identical view both sides, no visible fasteners, no front-back distinction.
Where it fits
Tall narrow urban lot
A terraced or narrow-frontage townhouse on a 5–8 m street width needs a 1500–1800 mm front boundary that reads as composed and proportionate to the elevation. A horizontal-slat fence on this frontage tends to compress the perceived height of the facade; the brief calls for a vertical rhythm that lifts the eye and reinforces the verticality of the building.
50 mm Edge slats at standard 1:0.5 packing at 1500 mm height; the vertical rhythm reads as a contemporary picket and complements upright window proportions rather than fighting them.
Gate piers and boundary continuity
A villa entrance with masonry or rendered piers flanking the gate needs a fence run that reads as visually continuous with the piers themselves. Horizontal slats produce a clear cross-grain reading at the pier; vertical slats let the boundary continue the upward gesture of the pier without breaking the elevation grammar.
80 mm Bold vertical slats in RAL 7016 anthracite tie cleanly into rendered piers; the vertical bands read as a tall picket against the masonry mass.
Mediterranean / Alpine residential
A villa or chalet in a regional vernacular where the historic boundary language is a vertical timber picket — Provençal stone houses, Tuscan farmhouses, Tyrolean chalets. The brief asks for the picket reading without the maintenance cycle of cedar or larch.
30 mm Slim or 50 mm Edge vertical slats in Walnut or Oak woodgrain laminate carry the regional grammar; aluminium core removes the annual oiling and 7-year warp cycle.
Pool deck with planted backdrop
A residential pool deck where the boundary sits in front of a hedge, ornamental grass row or planted screen. Vertical slats catch the planting rhythm of trunks and stems, blending the boundary into the foliage rather than imposing a horizontal counter-line on it.
30 mm Slim at 1:0.5 packing at 1500 mm height; the vertical density mirrors the verticality of the planting and lets the fence visually recede behind foreground stems.
Long flat-site boundary needing scale break
An estate or long suburban plot with an extended flat boundary risks reading as a monotonous horizontal band when slats run lengthwise. Vertical slats break the line into measurable rhythmic intervals, scaling the boundary down into legible bays.
80 mm Bold vertical slats at 2500 mm post spacing introduce a strong rhythmic cadence; the eye reads bays rather than an uninterrupted plane.
How it compares
Timber vertical pickets (cedar / larch slats)▾
Pros
- +Authentic timber grain and warmth
- +Established traditional boundary language
- +Lower upfront material cost
Cons
- −Annual oiling or staining required to retain colour
- −Cupping and warping within 5–7 years on south- and west-facing runs
- −Rot and insect attack at the post-ground interface
Why VisioMod
Verto delivers the picket reading without the refurbishment cycle that drives most timber fences toward neglect by year five. The Walnut and Oak woodgrain laminates carry the warm timber register while the 6063-T5 frame holds plumb indefinitely; no oil, no stain, no warp, no insect damage at the ground line.
Welded steel mesh fence▾
Pros
- +Very high strength-to-cost ratio
- +Transparent — minimal visual mass
- +Quick to install on uneven ground
Cons
- −Industrial register, reads as security fencing
- −No privacy or wind-shelter function
- −Galvanising fails first at the weld spots
Why VisioMod
Where the brief is residential or hospitality boundary rather than perimeter security, Verto delivers privacy, wind shelter and architectural intent that mesh cannot. The Qualicoat Class 2 finish in full RAL is appropriate to specifier-grade architecture rather than industrial fencing.
Wrought-iron / forged steel pickets▾
Pros
- +Strong heritage character
- +Familiar craft tradition
- +Genuine material density
Cons
- −Repaint cycle every 5–7 years
- −Significant weight demands heavier hinges and posts
- −Welds and fixings corrode preferentially in coastal exposure
Why VisioMod
Wrought iron carries genuine heritage but commits the client to a repaint cycle and brings considerable dead load into the design. Verto offers a contemporary clean rhythm rather than traditional ornament, with a marine-grade aluminium frame, a factory finish warranted for ten years, and lighter hardware throughout.
Architectural integration
Reading on the facade
Verto reads as a contemporary picket — vertical bands at controlled spacing — rather than the continuous horizontal plane of Lineo. On the elevation this changes the grammar: where Lineo asks the eye to travel along a long boundary, Verto pulls it upward, reinforcing the verticality of openings, piers and chimneys. Specifying RAL alongside the facade therefore follows different logic. RAL 7016 anthracite at 1500–1800 mm in the 50 mm slat profile is the cleanest contemporary contrast against white through-coloured render or limestone. The same RAL on charred-timber or anthracite-rendered volumes lets the fence merge into the building envelope, with the slat shadow reading as a fine vertical texture rather than a separate object. Mediterranean palettes — travertine, lime render, weathered brick — accept RAL 8019 or RAL 7022 more comfortably than pure black. The 30 mm Slim profile suits 900–1200 mm framing duties where the rhythm should read as texture; the 80 mm Bold absorbs 2000 mm boundary heights without visual heaviness; the 140 mm Wide reads as a flat plane and is specified when the boundary must align with vertical facade cladding bays. Concealed top and bottom rails are non-negotiable in this language — they preserve the picket reading. On the same property Verto pairs with Cristallo at terrace edges, Porta at the entrance with matched vertical infill, and Modulo posts in 60 × 60 or 90 × 90 mm sections.
Installation
Foundation & site notes
Verto installs around its concealed top and bottom 40 × 40 mm aluminium rails, which carry the slat infill and transfer load to the posts. The two-rail strategy is what gives the system its identical view from both sides: each slat is captured top and bottom in a routed channel, locked with a concealed grub screw at one end, leaving no fasteners visible on either face. Slats are aligned at the factory to a 0.5 mm tolerance per metre; on site, the assembled bay is offered up between posts and levelled before the slats are dropped in. Two foundation strategies cover virtually every site: M12 chemical or expansion anchors through a 150 × 150 × 8 mm baseplate onto an existing reinforced slab (≥ 150 mm C25/30, ETAG 001 pull-out values verified), or 60 × 60 / 90 × 90 mm posts concrete-set 500 mm (Zone 1) to 700 mm (Zones 3–4) below grade per local frost depth in C20/25 with 75 mm cover. Baseplates carry ±15 mm three-axis adjustment. When paired with Porta, allow a dedicated reinforced 140 × 140 mm hinge post.
Care schedule
- Twice yearly (spring / autumn)rinse slats and rails with garden hose to remove dust, pollen and salt deposits; soft brush stubborn marks with neutral-pH detergent
- Annuallyvisual inspection of post anchors, baseplate covers and slat end caps; tighten any loose M12 fixings to 60 Nm
- Annually (coastal sites)detailed Qualimarine surface check — look for white salt bloom, wash with fresh water and apply pH-neutral aluminium cleaner
- Every 2 yearslubricate Porta gate hinges and running gear if integrated; check vertical alignment of slats at gate junctions
- Every 5 yearstouch up minor coating chips with manufacturer-supplied RAL-matched repair paint to maintain Qualicoat warranty
- Every 10 yearsfull structural inspection — replace any corroded fixings, verify post plumb, check baseplate concrete for frost spalling
Specified in real projects
Townhouse, Antwerp
Narrow 6 m frontage, white through-coloured render with anthracite zinc dormer, party-wall context.
Specification: Verto 50 mm Edge vertical slats at 1500 mm height, RAL 9005 deep black with semi-gloss finish. Concealed top and bottom rails, hidden posts set 700 mm into a new C25/30 strip foundation. Matched Porta pedestrian gate.
Outcome: Vertical rhythm lifts the eye and aligns with the upright proportions of the front door and dormer; graphic black-on-white facade reading; complies with Antwerp building-line setback.
Villa entrance, Provence
Stone piers flanking a vehicle gate, lime-rendered facade, mature olive backdrop.
Specification: Verto 80 mm Bold vertical slats at 1800 mm height in Walnut woodgrain laminate. Coastal-tier 1.4 kN/m² posts in 90 × 90 mm Modulo section. Matched Porta double-leaf swing gate at 3500 mm clear opening with vertical Verto infill carrying through.
Outcome: Vertical bands continue the upward gesture of the stone piers; warm Walnut register sits comfortably with lime render and olive bark; gate reads as continuation of the boundary rather than an event.
Alpine chalet, Tyrol
Traditional Tyrolean chalet with charred-timber facade above a stone basement plinth, snow-zone exposure.
Specification: Verto 30 mm Slim vertical slats at 1200 mm height in Anthracite Wood woodgrain. Concrete-set posts to 700 mm below grade per local frost depth. Wide flat 140 mm Verto specified at the gate piers as solid-plane accents.
Outcome: Slim vertical density reads as a fine textural plane against the charred timber; aluminium core eliminates the snow-cycle warp that destroys traditional larch pickets within a decade; chalet boundary language preserved without the maintenance cycle.
Frequently asked questions
A terraced or narrow-frontage townhouse on a 5–8 m street width needs a 1500–1800 mm front boundary that reads as composed and proportionate to the elevation. A horizontal-slat fence on this frontage tends to compress the perceived height of the facade; the brief calls for a vertical rhythm that lifts the eye and reinforces the verticality of the building.
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PROJECT EXAMPLES
Specified in real project situations.
Instead of showing only other products from the same category, this section surfaces reference scenes that match the actual use logic of this product more closely.
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Vertical rhythm garden boundary
Why this reference fits
Choose Verto when the project wants privacy but the facade language needs an upright cadence rather than Lineo's long horizontal run.
