From the crew, since 2004
Fencing guides + advice
What we have learned building fences and gates around Newcastle since 2004: the NSW rules, the materials, and what a good job looks like.
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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Fence Repairs After Storm Damage
What to do after a storm damages your fence, a safety-first checklist, documenting for insurance, handling shared fences, and getting a fast, lasting repair in the Hunter.
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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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Chainwire Security Fencing, Practical Tips to Stop a Breach
How to make a chainwire security fence genuinely hard to breach, height, gates, base fixing, posts and lighting, from a Newcastle fencing contractor.
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Why Chainwire Fencing Suits Industrial Sites
Why chainwire is the default for industrial site security, strength, cost over long runs, visibility and easy repair, plus securing solar farms and remote assets.
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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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Legal Rules for Fencing in NSW: What Property Owners Need to Know
A plain guide to fencing laws in NSW for property owners: which law governs shared fences, council height and approval rules, heritage and bushland overlays, and dispute paths.
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Boundary Fence Rules in NSW: Getting the Line Right
Where the boundary sits decides who pays and whether a fence stays put. A NSW guide to finding the line, encroachment, adverse possession, and written fence agreements.
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Fence Height Rules in NSW, Guidelines and Regulations
How high you can build a fence in NSW without approval, front, side and rear limits, corner blocks, pool and heritage rules, and who pays under the Dividing Fences Act.
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Can Your Neighbour Build a Fence Without Your Permission in NSW?
Your neighbour cannot usually build a shared boundary fence in NSW without notice. Here are your rights under the Dividing Fences Act, cost sharing, and how disputes are settled.
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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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