From the crew, since 2004
Fencing guides + advice: Materials + build
What we have learned building fences and gates around Newcastle since 2004: the NSW rules, the materials, and what a good job looks like.
How to Fence a Property on a Slope Without Losing Stability
Fencing a sloped or uneven block: the stepped, racked and level-topped methods, how deep to set posts, filling the gaps under the base, and why chainwire suits slopes.
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Aluminium vs Other Fencing Materials, Which One Is Right for You?
How aluminium fencing compares to steel, timber, PVC and wrought iron on durability, maintenance and cost, so you can choose the right metal fence for your property.
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Aluminium Fencing for Australian Homes, Is It Right for You?
What aluminium fencing does well for Australian homes, low maintenance, corrosion resistance and clean looks, how it compares to steel and timber, and where it fits.
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Choosing the Right Gauge and Mesh Size for a Chainwire Fence
How wire gauge and mesh size decide what a chainwire fence can do, with typical gauge and mesh combinations for schools, sports courts, dog runs and construction sites.
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Safety Measures in Fence Installation: Best Practices
The safety best practices behind a proper fence install: site assessment, locating underground services, PPE, safe material handling, working at heights, and WHS on site.
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Metal Fabrication Behind Durable Security Fencing
How fabrication decides fence durability, metal choice, cutting, welding, galvanising and powder coating, and why in-house fabrication makes for a longer-lasting fence.
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The Environmental Impact of Chainwire Fencing, and How to Make It More Sustainable
A straight look at the environmental footprint of chainwire fencing, from steel production to end-of-life recycling, and the choices that make a metal fence a greener one.
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Chainwire Fencing, Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about chainwire fencing answered, wire gauges, selvage, coatings, maintenance, animal safety, security, sloped ground and how long it lasts.
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The Pros and Cons of Lightweight Steel Framing
A balanced look at lightweight steel framing: where it beats timber on fire, pests and durability, where it costs more or needs a fabricator, and when it is the right call.
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The Benefits of Tubular Fencing
What tubular fencing offers, durability, low maintenance, custom designs and pool and playground uses, and how steel and aluminium versions compare.
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Why Do Fences Have Gaps?
The reasons fences are built with gaps, airflow, wind load and material movement, and why chainwire mesh is the open-weave version of the same idea.
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Fencing Your Tennis Court, What You Need to Know
The seven things to sort before you fence a tennis court, court size, chain link versus pipe-and-cable, fence height, posts and fittings.
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