Care for your Fence.
Tips for Looking after your Colorbond Fence.
To keep your fence looking its best, simply hose your fence down periodically with water when washing the car or watering the garden. A soft broom should be sufficient to remove any cobwebs. Pay particular attention to the area under the top rail, which is sheltered from natural washing by rain.
Do not build up soil, garden fill and/or dirt against the bottom rails and posts of your fence as this will retain water and lead to corrosion.
Do not use your fence as a retaining wall, as it is not designed for this purpose.
Avoid spraying the fence with garden sprays or fertilisers as these can damage the surface. If this occurs wash the fence down with water.
Adequate drainage is needed to ensure that water does not pond in the bottom rail and to assist in the removal of debris. This is often achieved by pre-punched holes in the bottom rail, or by designing the posts such that there is a clearance between the ends of the bottom rail and the posts.
Do not use touch up paint. Minor scratches should be left alone or the infill sheet replaced. Touch up paint will weather differently than COLORBOND steel.
Fencing is backed by a 10 year warranty under the following conditions:
- Installation > 1km from Marine or Industrial environment
- Fence is installed to Manufacturer’s guidelines
- Fence is maintained regularly in accordance with BlueScope Steel guidelines.
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