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Answers: Currently we have branches in NSW, Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT. Type your postcode into the box above to find your local branch of All Day Fencing. If no branch shows up please view the interactive map in the left menu to find your nearest branch. Answers: Currently we have branches in NSW, Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT. Answers: All Day Fencing supply and install all fencing including, brushwood, tea tree, decorative timber, picket, paling, horizontal slat, colourbond, mesh, retaining walls, and more. We also build, supply and install automated gates. Answers: All Day Fencing can supply all fencing materials including automatic gate motors, brushwood, tea tree and custom made timber and steel gates. Answers: All Day Fencing branches can be paid via direct transfer, cheque or cash. Payments received on the day of completion are offered a discount. Answers: All Day Fencing branches carry a minimum contractors licence as approved by the state authorities. All Day Fencing branches are independantly owned and operated. Each branch carries Public Liability insurance and Workers Compensation insurance. Please email your local branch for up to date details. Answers: All Day Fencing branches do all work from small jobs to the larger projects. Residential, Commercial, Civil, Rural. Small jobs can be done at an hourly rate plus a charge out fee. Emergency after hours work is available in some areas. Answers: All Day Fencing branches service residential homes, builders, real estates, project managers, strata managers, architects, landscape designers and more. Answers: All Day Fencing can repair or replace your existing fencing. Small jobs will be done at an hourly rate plus a service fee. Answers: All Day Fencing provide a 6 year guarantee on all labour and a 12 month guarantee on all materials. Answers: All Day Fencing office is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Quotations can be booked on the website 24/7. Answers: Yes, All Day Fencing provide an onsite quotation for all areas we service. View our local branch map for your nearest branch. Answers: Yes, we try to provide a written quotation before we leave where possible. Answers: All Day Fencing try to provide a quotation service between 10am and 3pm Monday to Friday although we do some quotes on Saturday mornings when available. Answers: All quotations are valid for a period of 90 days. After this time the quote may be subject to an increase. Answers: You do not have to attend the quotation as long as you have left sufficient information, job description and your contact numbers. Answers: Yes, customers are offered a discount for payment on the day of completion. Answers: No, we can only make a contract with the one person (or entity). It is your responsibility to seek payment from your neighbour. Answers: For more information on fence laws and definitions pleasereview our section on the 'Dividing Fences Act' under 'fence laws' in the above menu. Answers: 1.8m is the standard. If both neighbours are in agreement the fence can be constructed higher than 1.8m. If the ground is differnet levels on either side of the boundary, the height is measured from the higher ground level. Answers: Usually between 1m and 1.2m. Some council areas prohibit front fencing, other areas may build front fences much higher. View the surrounding fencing styles in your street/area and consult your local council if in doubt. Answers: No, in some cases it is not possible to locate a fence exactly on a boundary. This may be due to a cliff face or other natural feature. The dividing fence can be located in a position both neighbours agree to. Both neighbours are still obligated to the maintenance of that fence. Answers:] In general ,your neighbour is obligated to pay half of the cost of the maintenance of a dividing fence. Review our section on fence laws for further information. Answers: In general ,no, your fence does not include retaining walls. Review our section on the Dividing Fences Act for further information. Answers: Your neighbour is obliged to pay for half of the maintenance of the existing fence. If the fence is beyond repair your neighbour is obliged to pay half for the replacement of the same type of fence. If you want to change the style or construction of the fence, your neighbours will have to be in agreement but you will have to meet the extra cost. Answers: If you are building a new home (or seriously renovating), and require to replace the fencing you can only do so with council approval or neighbour agreement at your cost. Answers: No, you are not required to have a fence if you do not want one. For more information review our section on fence laws. Answers: A sufficient fence is one that is deemed to stop the trespass of cattle and sheep. In the city areas it is resonable to build a fence that is capable of containing pets such as dogs. Answers: The laws for swimming pool fencing varies from state to state. Please view our section on Swimming Pool Regulations for links to all state laws and legislation. Answers: 1.2m is the standard height for swimming pool fencing. The laws for swimming pool fencing varies from state to state. Please view our section on Swimming Pool Regulations for links to all state laws and legislation. Answers: Pool fencing can be contructed from any material as long as it complies with the relevent pool fence laws in your state. The most common materials are brushwood, glass and tubular steel. Answers: In some cases a pool fence is not required (although strongly advised) if your pool was built before a certain date. Swimming pool fence and barrier legislation is set by each state government. Please view our section on Swimming Pool Regulations for links to all state laws and legislation. Answers: No, the dividing fences act excludes crown land from being bound by the terms of the Dividing Fences Act. Answers: If you are building a new fence where no fence exists you must approach the local council and submit an application. Answers: In short, no, you do not need approval to replace a fence with the same size and similar construction. If in doubt consult your local council. Answers: In general, you do not need approval for side fences under 1.8m, or front fences under 1.2m. Answers: In general, if both neighbours are in agreement you may build your side or back fence higher than 1.8m. Answers: Both adjoining owners are equally responsible for the maintenance of the dividing/Boundary fencing. Both owners may agree to the replacement of the dividing fence if in disrepair. Both neighbours are obliged to pay 50% of the cost. Answers: Serve your neighbours with a notice to pay. If they fail to pay you may seek action in your local court. Answers: You may serve the Strata Body a notice of intention. The building may be managed by an external strata management company. You must address your correspondance to the Strata number. Answers: A well drafted letter outlining the work to be done and including a copy of a quotation for the work should be sent prior to any work proceeding. Answers: No, the dividing fences act excludes crown land from being bound by the terms of the Dividing Fences Act. Answers: If you do not want a fence you are not obliged to have one. If you want to build a fence where no fence exists you may apply to your local council or failing that local court. Answers: If the dividing fence is in disrepair and needs to be replaced both neighbours are obligated to share the cost of replacement for the same type of fence. If one of you would like a more expensive style of fence, for example brushwood, you are obligated to pay the difference. Answers: You must approach your neighbours regarding payment for any fencing work before you have the work done. If you have built a new fence without your neighbours agreement you may not be able to receive any money. The best way to avoid neighbour disputes over fencing is to notify them of your intentions in a series of letters prior to the job proceeding. Failling this you may take the matter to the local court for determination. Answers: You must approach your neighbours regarding payment for any fencing work before you have the work done. If you have more than one neighbour then you must seek seperate written quotations for all the sections of fencing required. Answers: Generally a mixture of hard and soft surfaces do the most to break down noise. Brushwood fencing is an excellent absorption material and is used in townhouse developments to reduce reflected noise. It is also very good at absorbing road noise however sound will still travel over the fence. Answers: Generally a mixture of hard and soft surfaces do the most to break down noise. Brushwood fencing is an excellent absorption material and is used in townhouse developments to reduce reflected noise. Answers: Paling fences will reflect high frequencies but does nothing to stop the transfer of the mid range and lower frequencies. It will reduce direct sound transmission by some 5 to 10% depending on the height of the fence. A double layer of palings can add a small amount to the reduction of noise. Brick fences are good for the reflection of high frequencies however they transmit low freqencies often adding the the noise through reflected sound waves.A brick fence 1.8m high could improve the sound level within the yard by around 15% however if the sound is trapped between brick walls it can add to the resonance. Brushwood fencing is very good at absorbing reflected noise at most frquencies and can improve sound levels by 20%. Answers: Vertical steel bar fences with no foot holds built to a minimum of 2.1m high with barbs on top is a suitable secure fence. Brick or block fencing can add protection and privacy. For inndustrial uses chain mesh fencing offers security and cost efficiency. Answers: All Day Fencing supply and install automatic security gates in both 240 volt or solar powered. Auto gates add security and peace of mind. Answers: Privacy is a two way thing. If you can see your neighbours from your home then they can see you! Usually when a privacy issue exists both neighbours can agree and build a privacy screen to the agreed height. If one party wants a fence higher than 1.8m and the other party does not you must apply to council for permission, or build a screen on your side of the fence, 900mm from the boundary. Screening plants can also be considered. Answers: All Day Fencing can supply all fencing materials including automatic gate motors and custom made timber and steel gates. Purchase online at our webstore. Delivery takes around 3 days to most capital cities. Answers: All Day Fencing can build, supply and/or install custom made timber gates. We can also supply a galvanised steel frame and hinges to the back of your gates for added strength in high traffic areas. Answers: All Day Fencing can build, supply and/or install custom made timber and steel gates to match the features in your home. Simply email a picture and we will draw a design to suit your home! Answers: For the quickest service, Custom Gates can be ordered online at our website: www.alldayfencing.com.au/gates. You can order one of our gate designs or send us a picture or plan of your designs. Answers: Yes, we manufacture, supply and/or install sliding gates for most applications. Answers: For the quickest service, get a quote on your custom gate design at: www.alldayfencing.com.au/gates. You can order one of our gate designs or send us a picture or plan of your designs. Answers: For the quickest service, Custom Gates can be ordered online at our website: www.alldayfencing.com.au/gates. A deposit is required and the balance paid prior to delivery. Answers: Yes, we can automate your existing swing gates or build new automated gates, View our auto gates website at www.adfautomation.com.au to purchase online. Answers: All Day Fencing supply DIY auto gate kits and accessories at: www.adfautomation.com.au. Answers: Yes, we can automate most sliding gates, we can also build and install automated gates. View our auto gates website at www.adfautomation.com.au to purchase online. Answers: Yes, we can automate most sliding gates, we can also build and install automated gates. View our auto gates website at www.adfautomation.com.au to purchase online. Answers: Yes, we can service our range of auto gate motors. View our auto gates website at www.adfautomation.com.au to purchase online, or for more information. Answers: Yes, we can send our DIY gate kits to most areas Australia wide in 3 days. View our auto gates website at www.adfautomation.com.au to purchase online, or for more information. Answers: Yes, we can supply and install solar panels for your auto gates. View our auto gates website at www.adfautomation.com.au to purchase online, or for more information. Answers: Solar power costs more to purchase but in some cases it is cheaper than the power option because of the availability of power. Solar gates can be pushed open by hand whereas 240 volt powered gates are secure when closed. Both can be fitted with electric power locks and a range of accessories. Answers: We offer several models of gate controllers for gates from 100kg to 400kg. You can automate swing gates, (1 or 2) and sliding gates easily with our system. Both systems can be powereed by 240 volt or solar panels. Answers: We offer several accessories including, security entry keypads, remote electric beam detectors, security keyswitch, solar panels, electric locks, remote controls and more at www.adfautomation.com.au. Answers: All Day Fencing can build your new automatic gates and install them. Answers: Brushwood 'Melaleuca Uncinata' grows prolifically around the center of the country. It is carefully harvested to promote regeneration. The harvested sticks are used to make brushwood fences, screens, panels, thatch and other products. Brushwood carries a high salt content protecting it from the harsh Australian climate and when made into a fence, can last up to 25 years. Answers: Brushwood fencing requires the use of specially trained contractors. The skill in producing a good brushwood fence is only gained from years of experience. Brushwood is made into panels for ease of installation, however it limits the use to level and square situations. Answers: Brushwood fencing is similar to weaving. Hand made brushwood can be made to any shape, height or size. Answers: Traditional brushwood fencing is finished with a 130mm to 160mm diameter 'Roll Top Capping'. Brushwood fencing can be trimmed straight and a timber or colourbond capping can be fitted. Brushwood fencing can also be left with the bush ends left untrimmed. This is often called a 'Zulu Top'. Answers: Brushwood fencing can br repaired including the installation of new 'Roll Top' cappings. If your brushwood is over 17 years old the brushwood can be replaced using the existing steel frame. Answers: Brushwood fencing has an average lifespan of 20 years although the cappings should be redone every 7 to 8 years depending on the exposure. Answers: All Day Fencing can build, supply and/or install brushwood fencing to all areas. Answers: All Day Fencing can supply brushwood by the 25kg bundle for fencing or roof thatch. We also supply prefabricated brushwood panels, steel pipe, gal wire and bases. Answers: All Day Fencing supply brushwood bundles and wire for the hand thatching of pergolas, gazebos and huts. Answers: All Day Fencing supply 25kg brushwood bundles and wire for the hand thatching of pergolas, gazebos and huts. Answers: All Day Fencing install roof thatch to pergolas, gazebos and huts. Answers: Tea tree fencing has an average lifespan of 20 years depending on the exposure. Answers: Tea tree fencing is contructed using 50mm square steel posts and three horizonal fence rails. Answers: All Day Fencing supply 25kg bundles of tea tree sticks. Each stick is 1.8m high and each bundle contains enough sticks to cover 900mm wide. Tea Tree can be ordered online at www.oznative.com.au. Tea Tree can be delivered to Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide. Answers: Treated pine is a softwood that has been pressure treated to prevent insect attack and rot. Answers: Yes, treated pine is treated with copper sulphate which is a poison. Treated pine is not recommended for childrens playground equipment. See our treated pine information page. Answers: Treated Pine comes in standard heights of 1.5m, 1.8m, and 2.1m (5', 6' and 7'), Hardwood is only available in 1.8m heights (6'). Answers: Treated Pine is a softwood and even though it is sufficiently treated for outdoor use it still contains the potential to warp, bend or bow after installation. For this reason we prefer the use of 50mm square steel posts. Hardwood posts are banned for use in ground as they attract insects and rot very quickly. Answers: Treated Pine is a softwood and even though it is sufficiently treated for outdoor use it still contains the potential to warp, bend or bow after installation. For this reason we prefer the use of 50mm square steel posts. Answers: For fence heights between 1.5m and 2.1m, three 75mm x 50mm fence rails should be used to keep the palings straight. Answers: Treated Pine remains its size for many years without shrinking. As it is a softwood it does swell when wet. Answers: Local milled hardwoods are used for timber fencing where the look of hardwood as opposed to treated pine is desired. Hardwood fences 'grey' with age whereas treated pine remains a light green colour. Hardwood is used to match existing fencing. Hardwood has been prohibited for posts as they can attract insects and rot quite quickly. Steel posts are used or if a timber look is required hardwood fences can be teamed with treated pine posts. Answers: Lap'n'cap fencing is contructed with two layers of palings overlapped to retain total privacy. The capping provides a neat straight finish to the fence top. Standard palings can shrink causing gaps between the palings. Answers: Decorative picket fencing can be manufactured from Australian hardwoods or pre primed and treated pine. Answers: Decorative picket fencing can be built to a height of 1.8m. Front fences are normally restricted to 1.2m in height unless surrounding fencing is higher. Answers: All Day Fencing build all types of timber decorative picket fencing. We can construct your fence with laser cut pickets or custom make your own design. Answers: Combine arbors, gates and pergolas with your picket fencing to create an overall theme to your home. Answers: All Day Fencing construct horizontal slat fencing from Australian Hardwoods and pre primed treated pine. Answers: All Day Fencing construct horizontal slat fencing from 42mm, 66mm and 92mm wide slats. Answers: All Day Fencing construct horizontal slat fencing using 50mm square steel posts. Answers: All Day Fencing supply and install glass, semi-frameless and frameless glass fencing. Answers: All Day Fencing supply and install 12mm toughened frameless glass fencing. Answers: Glass fencing comes in a range of colours as well as stainless steel. Answers: Glass fencing handrails can be made from stainless steel, aluminium or timber. Answers: All Day Fencing use marine grade stainless steel fittings for all frameless glass installations. Answers: Paling fences will reflect high frequencies but does nothing to stop the transfer of the mid range and lower frequencies. It will reduce direct sound transmission by some 5 to 10% depending on the height of the fence. A double layer of palings can add a small amount to the reduction of noise. Brick fences are good for the reflection of high frequencies however they transmit low freqencies often adding the the noise through reflected sound waves.A brick fence 1.8m high could improve the sound level within the yard by around 15% however if the sound is trapped between brick walls it can add to the resonance. Brushwood fencing is very good at absorbing reflected noise at most frquencies and can improve sound levels by 20%.
