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.
How Cost-Effective Is Chainwire Fencing Compared to Other Materials?
How chainwire stacks up against timber, PVC and aluminium on cost and durability, the wire types that change the price, and where chainwire is the smart-value choice.
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How to Make Chainwire Fencing Look Stylish and Modern
Chainwire does not have to look industrial, colour, finish, black mesh and lighting ideas to make a cyclone fence look sharp and modern.
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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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How to Maintain and Repair a Chainwire Fence
Keep a chainwire fence strong for decades, cleaning, re-tensioning, rust treatment and section repairs, plus when to renew and how often to inspect.
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Choosing the Right Chainwire Fencing for Your Property
The full guide to specifying chainwire fencing, wire material, coating, gauge, mesh size, roll height, selvage, posts, gates and how to customise a fence you already have.
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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.
Read the guideChainwire 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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