Aluminum and Vinyl Privacy Fence
Screen Top Privacy Fence in Columbia, SC
Gap-free vinyl two-thirds of the way up with a decorative screen panel above. A backdrop for a patio or pool.
Catalyst Fence SolutionsFence supplied by Catalyst Fence Solutionsand installed by Chonko Construction
At a Glance
Catalyst Fence SolutionsThe Savannah is a 72-inch privacy panel that stops two-thirds of the way up and finishes with a decorative screen.
Available Colors (4)
Point at a color, or tap one, to see the fence in it. Each color belongs to one finish tier.
SelectSmooth woodgrain
StandardSmooth solidThe Savannah is a 72-inch privacy panel that stops two-thirds of the way up and finishes with a decorative screen.
Smooth woodgrainSmooth solid- Gap-free to two-thirds
Thick vinyl panels screen the part of the fence that matters, so a seated or standing sightline is closed.
- Screen panels above
Overhead screen panels bring in what Catalyst calls cooling relief, instead of adding another two feet of solid wall.
- A backdrop, not a barrier
Catalyst positions the 72 inch height as a backdrop for yards, patios and pools.
- Woodgrain without upkeep
The smooth woodgrain finishes give the variegated look of wood with none of the sanding or staining.
- Rails that stay straight
Catalyst's StayStraight® construction guards the rails against bending and sagging in any weather.
- Color that holds
SolarGuard® fade resistance keeps the finish from chalking or yellowing in full Carolina sun.
- Made by Catalyst, installed by us
Catalyst Fence Solutions manufactures the Savannah, and the image above is its product visualization, not a photograph of a Chonko Construction job. We are the installing builder.
The Savannah comes in two tiers.
Height 6 feet.
White comes with a white screen panel topper; every other color takes the black topper.
- checkPanel widths. 6 and 8 feet. Walk gates and drive gates are built to match the panel, and we set post depth and spacing to the height you choose.
Pick the Savannah when the fence is the backdrop to an outdoor room.
Catalyst names it for yards, patios and pools at the 72 inch height.
The catalog's own design note is midcentury: contrasting materials, clean lines, minimalist.
The screen section moves air across the top of a privacy fence, which a solid panel does not.
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A more traditional top. Catalyst points to the lattice top of the Tybee for the same idea in a classic profile.
These are the parts we order and set.
- Panel type
- Aluminum and Vinyl Privacy Fence
- Height options
- 6 ft
- Width
- Panels 6 and 8 ft wide
- Material
- Mixed-material
- Finish
- Smooth solid, Smooth woodgrain
- Infill
- Thick gap-free vinyl panels for the lower two-thirds.
- Topper
- Decorative screen panels above, black on every color except White, which takes a white topper.
- Posts
- Posts set in concrete footings, sized to the 6 and 8 foot panel widths.
- Top rail
- Catalyst builds its vinyl fence on ten named top rails: Element Grand, Element LX Premium, Element Limited, Element Reserve, Element Signature, Element Base, Vertex Grand, Vertex Signature, Vertex Base and Apex. Which one your panel carries follows the grade and the panel size, so it is confirmed on the order rather than chosen off a page.
Post caps are a choice, not a default.
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Both accent lines. A mixed-material fence can take the vinyl caps (Pyramid, Internal, Gothic, New England, Ball, Neptune, Federation, Contemporary and Solar) or the aluminum ones, depending on which part of the panel the post belongs to.
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The solar cap lights the line. Catalyst's Solar Post Cap puts off-the-grid landscape lighting on the posts, with no wiring to run.
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Pick it with the style. The cap is the part of the fence you see at eye level from the house. We price the caps with the panels, so it is one number rather than a change order later.
Top rail profiles
drawn to scale, 10 in the programWhich rail your panel carries follows its grade and size, so it is confirmed on the order rather than chosen off a page. Three of the ten are supplied through Catalyst’s lineal program.
For the Savannah, the number moves with linear footage first, then the height you choose (6 ft), the gates, and the ground the posts go into. The full breakdown of what moves a mixed-material fence price is on the mixed-material fence page; we set the exact figure in writing after we walk the property.
Want real numbers? Our mixed material fence cost guide breaks down what a mixed-material fence runs per linear foot in the Midlands, and the all-materials fence cost guide compares it to the other fence types. Whatever your number, it is set in the contract before any post hole is dug.
Warranty and Who Installs It
Two warranties cover a Savannah we install.
Catalyst backs its fence with a transferable limited lifetime warranty; the warranty document carries the terms.
Chonko Construction is a licensed home builder, license #52210, and the installation carries our named workmanship warranty.
Licensed South Carolina home builder, SC Residential Builders License #52210. One contract covers the panels, the posts, the gates and the installer.
Mixed-material in the Midlands
Neither part of a mixed-material fence minds the Midlands.
- Humidity. The aluminum does not rust and the vinyl does not rot.
- Sun. Powder coat on the frame, UV-stabilized vinyl in the infill.
- Wind. The framed panels carry storm wind well, and the posts are set in concrete to hold the run.
The Catalyst Fence Solutions logo, Catalyst®, StayStraight®, SolarGuard®, GlideLock®, SimTek®, Composicore®, TimberGrain™, NoVis™ and AlumiCast™ are trademarks of Catalyst Fence Solutions, an Oldcastle APG brand, used here to identify the manufacturer of the fence we install. Chonko Construction is an independent contractor and is not affiliated with, authorized by or endorsed by Catalyst Fence Solutions. Product names, dimensions and specifications are the manufacturer’s. Fence images on this page are renderings produced by Chonko Construction from the manufacturer’s product visualization; they show the product, not a Chonko Construction installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How private is the Savannah?add
The lower two-thirds is gap-free, which covers the sightline from a yard or a patio. The screen section above is decorative and open by design.
Is the Savannah pool code compliant?add
Catalyst markets it for pools at the 72 inch height. Pool barrier code turns on height, gaps and gate hardware, so we check the code for your address and specify a height and gate that meet it before anything is ordered.
Is the topper always black?add
On every color except White, yes. White Standard Smooth comes with a white decorative screen panel topper.
What is a screen top privacy fence?add
The Savannah is a 72-inch privacy panel that stops two-thirds of the way up and finishes with a decorative screen. The Savannah is Catalyst Fence Solutions' version of it, and Chonko Construction installs it across Columbia and the Midlands under one written contract.
What heights does the Savannah come in?add
6 ft. We match the height to the job: privacy and pool code want the taller end, a front-yard boundary usually wants the shorter.
Can the Savannah be installed on a slope?add
Yes. On a grade we rack or step the panels so the fence follows the slope and stays level, and we show you which approach fits before any post is set.
Which colors does the Savannah come in?add
4 colors: Coastal Cedar, Cypress, White, Gray. Ask which are quick-ship, because it changes the start date.
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