Most people don’t realize how much work a boundary fence will do for them. It marks a property’s boundaries, forms the appearance of a street frontage, offers privacy from neighbours and passersby, and is an integral part of how safe and at home a household feels. Sydney’s Northern Beaches homeowners are more concerned with boundary fencing than people living in the more rural areas as blocks tend to be small and outdoor lifestyle is a way of life.
Types of Boundary Fencing Suited to Residential Properties
The material and style of boundary fencing Avalon vary, providing different levels of privacy, durability and style. Timber fencing continues to be a highly versatile fence for home boundaries as it provides a natural warmth and flexibility of design to both traditional and contemporary homes. Lapped and capped timber fencing offers a robust and close boarded fence that will give you maximum privacy and look neat and tidy on both sides of the fence. Available in a variety of colours to blend into any home and surrounding landscaping, colourbond steel fencing is a low maintenance, long-lasting choice that can withstand the coastal environment. If you prefer a more modern fence treatment, powder coated metal fencing is a good choice, as it is strong and durable and requires very little maintenance. The right fence choice depends on the year-round exposure the fence is subjected to, the surrounding property’s aesthetics, and the desired level of privacy.
How Boundary Fencing Is Planned and Installed
To install a professional boundary fence the first step is to confirm the exact boundary lines of the property, and if even a small error is made in the position of the fence, problems can arise with neighbours properties and council’s further down the line. Pre-testing is conducted on the ground to see if the fence line is level, sloped or sandy, and what type of footing is needed to ensure long-term stability, especially in sloped and sandy ground where standard footings might not be sufficient. Rails and panels are then fitted to produce a uniform height and alignment all the length of the fence with gates and hardware installed and adjusted to function properly before completion. The care taken at each of these points will make the difference between a fence that will look and function well for many years and a fence that will start to show trouble within the 1st season.
Benefits of Quality Boundary Fencing for Homeowners
A well-built barrier fence provides lasting benefits on many fronts. Families are better able to use outdoor spaces when they are not obstructed by neighbouring houses or the street, which is especially significant in suburbs where houses are built up against one another and their gardens. Restricting access to the property also enhances security, providing families with children and pets with a safer environment to enjoy outdoors. The visual enhancement that the fence provides also is of importance; a new fence with good maintenance will do much to improve the kerb appeal of a house when compared with an old and sagging fence. Amongst the more visible and impactful improvements which can be made to property available to homeowners for sale or improvement on a rental property, there is none that makes a more impression to prospective purchasers and tenants when they see the property for the first time than good fencing.
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