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.
Ranking Fencing Types by Durability and Cost
How common fence materials rank on durability against cost, from masonry and steel to aluminium and chainwire, so you can narrow the options for your property fast.
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Decorative Metal Fencing, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
How to make metal fencing look good as well as secure, from powder-coated colours to black chainwire, aluminium and steel styles for Newcastle homes.
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Fencing and Enclosures for Dairy Farmers
The best fencing and enclosures for dairy and livestock, why woven wire and chainwire suit stock yards, plus how perimeter and internal fencing work together.
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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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Fencing Ideas for Pet Owners: Keeping Dogs, Cats and Animals Safe
How to fence a yard for pets that actually holds them: chainwire heights and buried skirts for dogs, enclosed runs for cats, mesh for poultry, plus backyard safety tips.
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Australian Standards and Laws for Fencing
A plain overview of the Australian Standards and state fencing laws: indicative height limits by state and territory, and the AS 1926.1 pool safety barrier standard.
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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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9 Important Electric Gate Safety Tips
Nine practical safety tips for automatic and electric gates, safety beams, sensitivity settings, keeping children clear, end stops, maintenance and operator training.
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Types of Temporary Fencing, and When to Use Each
The main types of temporary fencing, mesh panels, chain link, barricades and crowd barriers, what each is good for, and how to keep a temporary run safe and compliant.
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7 Types of Fencing We Build in Newcastle and the Hunter
The seven fencing types Chainwire Fencing Specialist builds across Newcastle and the Hunter, from chainwire and steel security to gates, temporary, rural and sporting fences.
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Why Chainwire Fencing Works Well for Car Parks
Why chainwire (chain mesh) fencing suits car parks, security, visibility, low cost over long runs, easy repair and a handy surface for signage and cameras.
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