As we are seeing an increase in new houses built in Coffs Harbour, we are also having the pleasure of installing new fences. The standard go to installation for these new developments is Colorbond fencing in the majority of the new developments.
The popularity of Colorbond steel owe a lot to its durability and ease of maintenance. That’s why it’s used in all sorts of homes both old and new all over Coffs Harbour.
While we may all try our hand at a DIY project from time to time, there are certain projects that are just too complex for a home handyman to handle successfully. When it comes time to find a fence installer for your job, we all want to find a good contractor to get the job done to the highest standard, and at a price that won’t break the bank. With so many installers available, it’s hard to know who to choose. To help narrow down your choices, here are a few factors you might want to consider when deciding which fence installer to pick for your fencing project.
Know what you want before hiring a fencing contractor. Before speaking with fence installers, spend time thinking about your goals for the project, such as what it might look like, the style you want, and so on.
Find yourself a fence installer who has a reputation of honesty and reliability, and someone who is known for producing quality work. If you can’t find someone via word of mouth, online review’s can be quite useful.
Do they offer the design and materials to meet your expectations?
Do they stand behind their work with a warranty?
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Factors to consider when hiring a fencer
Selecting the right fence installer greatly depends on the needs and requirements of clients. Many methods can be used to compare and select contractors:
Quality-based – Quality will be more important than price, however, price is still a consideration.
Qualification only – the fence installer is only chosen based on their qualifications, regardless of cost.
Quality and cost-based – price is considered alongside qualification and reputation, and weighting is given accordingly. This is used when the cost is a major factor, but the quality is also important.
Quality-based – Quality will be more important than price, however, price is still a consideration.
Least cost – selection at its most basic, some clients choose contractors based on cost alone. This should only be a consideration where work is relatively well defined and understood by the contractors. This method should be used with caution and in conjunction with other work checks and references.
When the new owners of this property arrived, they immediately saw the need to replace the old dilapidated timber fence with a new Colorbond fence that was in keeping with the aesthetics of the property.
They gave us a call to install their new Colorbond fence in the ever popular colour Woodland Grey in the newest profile from Our Town Fencing Sawtooth.
Installation process
When you are ready to proceed with your installation of the new Colorbond fence.
The installation process involves removing the old timber fence. Preparing the site for the new fence, and then installing the Colorbond Fence.
Correct installation is crucial to ensure the longevity and effectiveness of the fence.
Whilst there are many variables, the average fence installation takes around 2 days.
Pool Owners What Does Your Pool Fence need? – Recommendations NSW
Ensuring that your pool fence meets the current requirements is an essential part of being a pool owner in NSW.
In New South Wales (NSW), pool owners are required to comply with strict regulations regarding pool fencing. These regulations are outlined in the Swimming Pools Act 1992 and the Swimming Pools Regulation 2018. It is crucial for pool owners to understand and adhere to these requirements
The details can quickly become complex and confusing and it is recommended that you talk to your local licenced pool fence installer or council inspector to ensure that your pool fence is up to standards.
Key Fence Measurements
In NSW, a pool fence must:
be at least 1.2m high (as measured from the finished ground level)
The fence must be 1.8m high, if a boundary fence is part of the pool fence.
not have gaps of more than 10cm between any vertical bars in the fence
not leave a gap under the fence bigger than 10cm from the finished ground level
if containing horizontal climbable bars, have these spaced at least 90cm apart
The pool fence must be well maintained and in good working order
Non Climable Zone
To prevent people climbing over fencing into the pool area, the laws require pool owners to make sure they maintain a ‘non-climbable zone’ around the pool.
any trees, shrubs or any other objects such as a barbeque, pot plants, toys, ladders and chairs must not be within the 90cm non climbable zone.
this zone is measured in an arc shape from the top of the pool fence arching towards the ground and extends 30cm into the pool area.
any horizontal climbable bars on the pool fence must be spaced AT LEAST 90cm apart.
Gate closing and latching
Check to ensure that your pool gate:
is always kept shut and is never propped open.
swings outwards, away from the pool area.
shuts automatically from any open position, without having to forcibly close it.
automatically self-latches when it closes.
Information sourced NSW Department of Fair Trading August 2023. Any and all information by or on this Site is provided for promotional or informational purposes only and is not to be relied upon as a professional opinion whatsoever.