The fence and gate together form an integral part of
any home or business. They essentially mark off the boundaries of the premises
thereby ensuring no encroachment takes place while providing security from
undesirable elements. They also serve an aesthetic purpose, making the premises
look visually appealing and enticing. Gates and fences in Australia have their
own unique considerations due to the climate, way of life among other factors.
With that in mind here are ten tips for gates and fencing for Australian homes
and shops.
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Local regulations: Find out about any
local regulations or rules regarding the installation of fences and gates to
avoid troubles with the law.
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Planning: Ensure you do your planning
thoroughly, have a mental map of how you want everything to be located and its
relation to its nearest neighbor.
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Ground Preparation: Prepare the
ground on which the fences and gates will be installed, ensure that it is as
flat and level as possible and free of any unnecessary debris
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Installation: If doing the
installation yourself, follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully. The
instructions are meant to enable you install them in an easy way so try and
observe them
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Maintenance: Some fences have higher
maintenance requirements than others, keep this in mind as you decide which
material to use and where to use it at.
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Shop Around: Ask around the local
suppliers to get a feeling of the costs of supplies, this will insure you
against being charged exorbitant prices by unscrupulous individuals
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Self Delivery: Try and deliver the
materials to your home personally, this will save you money which may have been
charged to you as a delivery or transportation fee by the supplier.
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Contractor: Use a contractor,
contractors do this sort of installations on a daily basis and therefore have a
wealth of experience which you can draw from.
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Climate: Consider the local climate, e.g.
in Australia heat fluctuations mean you must leave room for expansion and
contraction of the materials
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Common Sense: Use your discretion,
plan things in a logical manner and keep this logical thinking throughout the
process.
