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Deciding on the right choice of fence for your home and its surrounding environment can be difficult. To make the choice a little easier, here's a primer on the most popular fencing materials among Australian homeowners today.
Deciding on the right choice of fence for your home and its surrounding environment can be difficult. To make the choice a little easier, here’s a primer on the most popular fencing materials among Australian homeowners today.
Glass is the hottest right now
Glass is a very popular fencing material at the moment. Glass designed for fencing is strong and needs little maintenance. Obviously, it will need to be cleaned regularly, but that’s a small price to pay when you can enjoy the view and safety it provides. For those living in a smaller space, glass can create a sense of openness.
You can use glass fencing anywhere around your home, but it is especially favoured for pool fences and balconies. Choices are between fully framed, semi-frameless and fully frameless, with fully frameless providing the most open feeling.
The timeless effect of brick
The beauty of brick fencing is its timelessness. Some might see it as old-fashioned, but they are the ultimate choice for privacy and noise reduction. For those who find brick a little too constricting, there are some interesting options that combine brick with posts made of concrete, blocks, timber, steel or aluminium panels. Get creative!
Metal rules
Metal fencing materials are probably the most familiar for most. Its the low maintenance property, strength and durability of metal that made it so popular. There are lots of choices in metal fencing, including wrought iron, tubular aluminium and Colorbond.
Metal fencing can consist of simple, smooth panels, right through to elaborate wrought iron work with lots of small details (flowers, vines, scroll work, etc). Metal fencing is popular for people who require extra security as it can be made so that it cannot be climbed easily or have sharp spikes inset at the top.
Up-and-coming PVC
PVC fencing is becoming increasingly popular with its good looks, strength and low-maintenance characteristics. Forget about rusting, rotting, fading, warping or being eaten by termites. Whether you live near the coast or the desert, it doesn't matter. All you need to do is clean it occasionally, and you’re all set!
Once you’ve picked out the perfect fencing material, it’s time to get your dream fencing installed. Get free quotes from top fencing experts now!