DIY Colourbond Fencing and Gates

New home builders wanting a colourbond fencing for the front or left side of their new property to make screening from neighbours. Most home-owners who do not want to have a gate installed have home design plans to give which include a screened anyway. There are advantages and disadvantages to each option. A decision needs to be made on the best type of fencing to use. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of colourbond fencing installation versus a screen door and gate.

Using colourbond fencing is a great way to add privacy and safety features. You can have your property lines and post colourbond fencing custom-designed to look great. Many local contractors offer this service. Here’s what happens when you use your local team to complete this project.

Preparation and Installation

“The initial visit begins with a discussion about colourbond fencing options with colourbond fencing panels. The contractor will then walk you through a colourbond factory tour. This provides an opportunity for both you and him/her to discuss installation details, pros and cons of vinyl fencing, the pros and cons of colourbond fencing panels, and the contractor’s experience with colourbond fencing in your area. This is a good time for the contractor to introduce you to the staff that will be involved in installing the fence.”

Once the colourbond fencing and gates have been explained and are shown to you, the contractor will introduce you to the hired staff. You’ll meet the following crew members; the electrician, the installers who will install the gates and walls, the groundsmen, and the yardmasters. These guys are all on-site to help you, but there’s someone else you’ll want to meet: the colourbond fence builder.

“A colourbond fence builder is an individual or business that contracts with a manufacturer and gives a colourbond fencing job description. This description is then turned into a blueprint by the installer. Then the contractor travels to your property and looks at your property from a perspective just like the customer (from the outside). At this point, the contractor can see what you want, how big you want it, and what you don’t want. Contractors can also re-arrange wiring, shutters, trim, doors and windows, among other things while the gate is being built.

After you meet the contractors and you’ve gotten a feel of their personality, it’s time for you to meet the other crew that is going to be working on your new fences and gates. Pool fence contractors a wide range of experience and expertise. For instance, some are experienced with pools and come complete with blueprints and a wealth of experience. On the other hand, others are less experienced and are more likely to be on the more basic end of things. The average contractor can handle both types, but if you have specific needs, it may be better for you to work with a pool fence contractor that has a lot of experience. After all, the more experience they have, the more likely they are to understand your needs, can adapt their skillset to fit yours and can give you the best value for your money.

When it comes to installing your fencing and gates, it’s also important to make sure that the colourbond you choose is the same colour as the plastic sheet that is covering your fences and gates. Even though PVC or polystyrene looks similar to wood, it’s not the same as it’s the more plastic counterpart and therefore colour won’t stick to the plastic as easily. If you colourbond the sheet with the gates, you can colourbond the fence as well, saving you the extra expense of painting!

Buying your composite fence and gates online is the easiest way to get the best deal on colourbond fencing and gates, but take into account that some dealers will add an extra cost to your order to cover the cost of shipping. If you want the best possible price, it’s worth shopping around and finding a reputable supplier online that can offer you free colourbond sheets as standard, with minimum lead time, for your DIY fences and gates. These suppliers usually have a minimum order quantity, so that they can pass the savings along to you. Some companies might even offer you free colourbond sheets once you’ve made your initial order, which means you’ll be saving even more on your DIY purchase!