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I want a fence; now what?
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Town & Country Maintenance & Fencing
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Fantastic, you've just bought a new property or about to build or maybe just replacing something old and decrepit.
Now what?
Firstly you need to look at what you want the fence for. Not a stupid question.
Do you want the fence for security? Maybe chainmesh (tennis court style) with or without barbed wire, Tubular or Colorbond™. Do you want the fence for privacy? Maybe Colorbond™. Do you want the fence for a rural application? Then maybe (depending on if you have stock or not) cyclone, with plain or barbed wire, could be the answer. Or maybe looking for something heritage style? Then 'emu wire' or pickets could be the go.
You can check out examples in our photo gallery at our website: www.townandcountryfences.com.au
Now what? Well depending on the type of fence you choose, you need to decide how high you want your fence. Although 1800mm is the standard height, most Metropolitan Councils will allow you a maximum height of 2 metres (2000mm) without the need to seek Council approval.
Domestic
There are many differing heights available along with many colours, including heritage, to choose from. If you choose Colorbond™, you can have corrugated or trim deck profiles. Do you want the posts and rails on your side? If not, then maybe you could look at Good Neighbour style fencing with no posts or rails visible. Glass panels are available if you want a cleaner look or to capture the view.
Rural
For those of you who are lucky enough to have a bit of land around your property, your application might be best suited to rural fencing. There are many choices here also, from plain wire, barbed wire, electric fencing, and cyclone/ringlock. Your choice of creosote posts or CCA treated (permapine), metal or poly droppers. You can of course, still have Colorbond™ fencing if you wish.
There are examples of these at our website: www.townandcountryfences.com.au
Industrial or Security
Heritage
Whilst some Councils specify what you can and cannot have, some Heritage areas will specify a range and it is up to you to seek permission on your style of fence. With most Councils there is some negotiating room. If you are looking for something more solid you can have post and rail as per the domestic fence above in silver/galv look.
So we can understand why there is so much confusion over what type of fence to have. I hope we have taken some of the 'unknown' out of this task.
If your site is not flat, we can custom make your fence to suit the lay of the land by sloping or stepping your fence panels. For gates, mostly there is a choice of one gate or two (for driveways) or just a pedestrian gate from your path to your door.
You can call Town & Country Maintenance & Fencing on 0429621690 or (08) 85235827 (when attended) for any further questions you may have or to request a site visit. We can then discuss your needs and provide you with a written, no obligation, free quote. Insurance claims/quotes welcome.
Fencing aside, if you're doing it yourself and just want to pick the brains of someone who has been fencing in the rural industry for over 17 years with questions or techniques to best suit you and your rural property, Layton's suggestions are available for a set hourly rate.
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