Architectural Fence and Gate Fabricators builds custom wood, composites, stainless steel, iron, aluminum, and glass fencing throughout Fairfield County, CT. AFG also provides quality fence installation for homeowners and business owners alike.

Known for taking on complex projects, AFG was called upon to build a sturdy but attractive addition to this garden. Normally, the trellis would be made from vinyl or wood. The team at AFG suggested to the architect that they use aluminum to custom fabricate the entire structure. This would allow for customization while increasing durability.

There are several preexisting systems to create a cookie-cutter trellis, but here, the design called for parts that don’t exist in prefabricated trellis systems. Additionally, the design had a specific height along with some curves and custom details. 

This is where AIDI came in. AIDI offered to custom-cast some of the details of the trellis that were not standard. AFG created drawings for the moldings used across on the top, middle, and bottom. The post caps also had to be custom cast.

AIDI was able to leverage its network of foundries in India to get those parts made. Mold-making turned out to be a challenge due to the size and weight of the pieces, as well as the intricate details. They were all made by CNC machines and then custom-cast in solid aluminum.