Common Australian Fencing Solutions

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04 September 2022
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A fence provides privacy, security and increases the value of your home.

For this to happen, however, a fence must be the right one for its purpose and location. If you are keen on it, you will notice that your neighbours and residents in different parts of the country feature most of the same fences.

Which ones are these? Here are the most common fencing types we have in the country.

Colorbond Fencing

Until lately, timber and zinc sheets were the go-to for fencing. But, once colorbond was introduced, it literally almost took over the market! And with good reasons.

A colorbond sheet is a steel-coated sheet with an aluminum and zinc alloy. It includes a layer of polyester primer and a special top coat.

Combined, these elements give you a light but very sturdy, durable product (10-year warranty) that's fireproof to a certain degree.

To top it all off, colorbond comes in 15 different colours. So there is always a colour that will beautifully compliment your home and its landscaping.

Mesh Fencing

Mesh fencing is also known as wire netting, chain wire fencing, cyclone fencing, hurricane or diamond fencing. This woven fence is usually made from galvanized or LLDPE-coated steel wire.

These fences are not primarily for privacy as they are see-through. Instead, these tend to be used in farms and kitchen gardens to keep pests out. They are also popular in commercial properties.

Timber Fencing

Timber fences are among the more traditional fencing types and remain popular today, with part of their charm being their rustic look and feel.

With proper care and maintenance, your timber fence can serve you well for a long duration.

The main advantage of timber fences are:

Cost-effective
Durability
They are made of natural materials, hence friendly to the environment
Excellent for privacy
Customizable: you can treat, paint, varnish and shape them

Aluminum Slat Fencing

Slat fencing comes in numerous colours and is ideal for different fencing needs.

Whether you are looking at screening your pool, shielding your courtyard or improving your front yard's privacy, this fencing is guaranteed to serve you well.

Aluminum slat fences are popular in Australia because they are abundant, durable, naturally corrosion resistant, and cost-effective.

These fences also maintain their aesthetic appeal for much longer if they are treated with a special finishing powder coating. Many manufacturers today sell already-treated aluminum slat fencing, so all you need to handle is the installation.

Pool Fencing

Australian Standard AS 1926.1 states that a pool fence should be at least 1.2 meters tall, encasing the entire pool. This goes for Victoria, NSW, Tasmania, South Australia, ACT and Western Australia. However, Queensland has its unique specifications.

The primary reason for installing pool fencing is to reduce the risk of preventable drownings.

However, depending on your type of fence, it can also offer homeowners privacy when using the pool area.