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Exposed, The Latest trend in Fence Colour This Month

Feature Fence Colour of the Month

When you have been a fence installer for as long as we have, there are certainly fence colour trends and fads that come around. These trends will often be influenced by reality TV shows and designer opinions, or in some cases they are a timeless classic that will stay in favour for a long time.

Woodland Grey is a popular Colorbond color that has experienced a resurgence in recent months. This classic color offers a natural, earthy look that complements various architectural styles and landscapes. Its versatility makes it an attractive choice for both residential and commercial properties.

Woodland Grey

Woodland Grey – With its dark, grey-green tone are evocative of deep inland bush as well as coastal scrub. It is suitable for a wide range of suburban and rural applications.

COLORBOND® steel Woodland Grey® is a chameleon colour in the palette. Natural building materials such as rock and stone, as well as modern components like dark timber, complement the depth and harmonious tones of colour. It is suitable for a wide range of rural and suburban applications.

No matter if your fence is on Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour, Sawtell, Bonville or anywhere in between we have the right product for you.

The Ultimate Guide For Pool Owners What Does Your Pool fence Need – Recommendations NSW

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.

The Truth about Unlicenced Fence Installers

Why Should You Choose Licensed Fence Installers?

Licensed fence Installers have invested years, if not decades learning the skills and expertise needed for their chosen trade. In addition, they have committed to undertake any further training that may be required of them by becoming licensed and insured.

You should always check your fencer holds the right licence for the job!

When assessing potential fence installer for your project, it is important to always ask them to show you their licence and insurance.

Why does an unlicenced fencer cost less?

The reason an unlicensed fence installer may quote a lower price is that they often haven’t completed the training or gained the qualifications necessary to work in their field. They have lower overheads as they are not paying licensing fees, and possibly not obtaining liability and worker’s compensation insurance either.

This lack of skills can become apparent in the inferior quality of their handiwork. They are also more likely to cut corners.

In addition to the initial costs of installation, imagine paying thousands of dollars extra to correct their mistakes?

NSW Fair Trading research into licensing reveals that some consumers are at risk because they do not actively check that a tradesperson is licensed before they hire. The research shows that 80 percent of homeowners think licensing is important, but only one in 10 go to the Fair Trading’s website to check if a tradesperson is licensed or not.

Go to the NSW Department of Fair Trading home building licence check page or call 13 32 20 to do a free licence check.

Reference: NSW Department of fair trading