Guides

Buying guides, compatibility references and straight answers on fencing materials in Australia. Written for fencers and the people specifying the job.

Timber vs Colorbond: Which Fence Suits Your Block

An honest comparison of timber and Colorbond fencing for Australian homes: cost, lifespan, maintenance, noise, heat, termites and bushfire risk.

6 min read

Rural Fencing: Wire, Star Pickets and Strainers

A practical guide to plain, barbed and ringlock wire, star picket sizing, strainer assemblies, gauge selection and rural fencing costs.

6 min read

Pool Fence Rules in Australia: AS 1926 in Plain English

Plain English guide to AS 1926.1 pool fencing: heights, gaps, non climbable zones, gates and state registration rules across Australia.

6 min read

Fence Height and Boundary Rules Across Australia

Typical Australian council fence height limits for front, side and rear boundaries, when a permit is needed, and corner block and easement rules.

6 min read

Who Pays for the Fence? Dividing Fence Rules by State

Dividing fence law in every Australian state and territory: the sufficient fence test, notice to fence process, and who pays what share.

6 min read

What a Colorbond Fence Actually Costs in Australia

Real 2026 Colorbond fencing prices per metre installed vs DIY, plus what drives the cost and what a fair written quote should itemise.

6 min read

Buying Used Fencing Materials: What to Check Before You Pay

A practical checklist for inspecting used Colorbond, timber, gates and pool panels before you buy: rust, gauge, wear and safe pickup.

5 min read