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Step 1
What is the main purpose of your fence?
Step 3
How do you choose the right design?
Step 4
Should you install the fence yourself or use a professional?
It’s important to start by deciding exactly what you need your fence to do.
4HERE ARE A NUMBER OF OPTIONS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER
You will want your new fence to be functional, but it should also enhance
THE LOOK OF YOUR HOME (ERE ARE SOME WAYS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE THIS
Doing it yourself.
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Some fences ‘make an impression’, others simply ‘blend in’
s 3CREEN AN UNSIGHTLY VIEW
Do you want the fence to stand out and become a feature in itself, or
blend in? Some fences are designed not to be seen, while others are used
to form a backdrop to other features. Specific colours and styles will help
you achieve the look you are after.
s 2ETAIN CHILDREN OR PETS
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1 Can they do the job? If you are not sure, ask to see jobs they have
previously done that are similar to yours.
s 0ROVIDE PRIVACY
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2 Will they look after my interests? If you haven’t worked with the
contractor before, it can be difficult to know. So get in touch with
previous customers. Ask for references. And keep an eye out for the
contractor’s signs on fences in your neighbourhood.
s 3HAPE YOUR PROPERTY AND DElNE PARTICULAR AREAS FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES
4HE RIGHT FENCE CAN DO
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wonders for the look of
Some fences perform certain functions better than others, but with some
careful planning and professional advice, you can often choose a fence
that will do more than one thing.
your home, creating both
a frame for your living
environment, as well as
Choosing a fencing contractor.
It all comes down to trust, but as a guide, there are two questions you
should be able to answer before requesting a quote from a contractor:
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Your fence
and your home
When installing a fence yourself, you need to be completely thorough.
Most importantly, make sure you measure the area to be fenced correctly,
allowing for gates, posts and letterboxes. For further detail on installing it
yourself, refer to our ‘DIY Guide to Installing an ARC fence’.
Once you’ve identified two or three trustworthy contractors, you should
start shopping around for value. But don’t base your decision solely on
price because as a general rule, you get what you pay for. We recommend
that you factor competence and integrity into the equation to make sure
you select the best all-round contractor for the job.
No matter which fence you choose, you will want to make sure it suits
your needs, your landscape and complements your environment.
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Pool fences:
privacy for your family.
If
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pool fence
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blends into
into the
the garden
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and allows
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Front fences:
so you want to choose
When purchasing a steel fence to
install yourself or via a contractor
ensure you request:
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Step 2
What are your legal obligations?
Always consult your local council before installing a fence to ensure
compliance with any local council by-laws. Council regulations vary
from region to region and can help you with decisions on fence heights,
MATERIALS AND DISTANCES OF FENCES FROM NEIGHBOURS OR PAVEMENTS 4HIS IS
mandatory for the installation of a pool fence, and can result in fines if
regulations are not adhered to.
Landscape designs:
Depending on the landscaping of your property, your fence may be level,
stepped or sloped.
level
stepped
And for absolute peace of mind,
contact ARC Fences on
1800 FENCES (336 237) and
we’ll arrange for one of our local
ARC Fences preferred contractors
to meet with you to discuss
your requirements.
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fencing which must adhere to strict design and testing criteria to ensure
the safety of your family. When choosing an ARC fence, you can rest
assured of compliance. All ARC Fences undergo rigorous testing, are
.4! APPROVED AND SUPPLIED BY A 1UALITY %NDORSED #OMPANY )3/ s -ANUFACTURERS WARRANTY*. Look
for the authentic ARC Fences
STICKER 4HIS WAY YOU CAN BE
certain of product quality. It will
also ensure that the product you
have purchased is genuine.
s )F YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO APPOINT A
contractor to install the fence,
you should also ask about a
guarantee for workmanship.
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