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The fashion in fencing

A steel fence, such as Colorbond’s “Tea Tree”, is low-maintenance and requires a low level of cleaning.

THE current look for fences is for a calm, serene and classic colour palette, says Jenelle Montgomerie, colour consultant for BlueScope Steel.

“This year, there is an emphasis on seasonal, neutral colours for fencing,” she says.

“A neutral colour for fencing can either mean a fencing colour which complements the other colours that surround it in the garden, or simply a neutral fencing colour that works within any colour scheme of any outdoor area.”

One of the features of fencing made from steel is the wide colour range and design options to suit any type of backyard, according to Jenelle.

“If the backyard consists of a lot of evergreen shrubs, consider fencing colours that will give a warm inviting backdrop to the garden,” she says.

When making the final colour selection for a fence, it is important to consider the other elements of the outdoor space, says Jenelle.

“Choose a fence colour which will blend with the colour of your home and also take the time to consider how the fence be affected by sunlight and shadows, whether it will be lit in the evening and if it will help to create the particular mood that you’re after,” she says. “This will ensure you will have a great entertaining space all year round.”

Not only does a fence made from steel look great, it’s also low-maintenance and requires only a low level of cleaning.

A steel fence also offers protection and privacy with heights available up to 2.4 metres, particularly useful for backyards on a slope, and is designed to resist the elements so cannot be eaten by termites or borers.

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2 Responses to The fashion in fencing

Braden Bills says: 30 March 2016 at 11:45 pm

I’ve been trying to figure out what kind of fence I want to have installed on my property. I think that a neutral colored fencing would be perfect, since it can match for almost any kind of color scheme. I think I’ll have to go with that. Thank you for the information!

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Stanza Matic says: 31 March 2016 at 11:03 am

I’ve been trying to figure out whether to put in a lawn, but after reading this I think I’ll go with the astroturf. Thank you for the information!

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