A standard paling fence is either 5'4" or 6'4" in height. Of course, the height can be customised to suit different needs, such as blocking out traffic noise, or even a neighbouring primary school. Click here to see an example of a 12 foot fence built in Hawthorn.

Depending on fence height and ground condition, posts are set no less than 600mm deep in the ground using earth and a cement stabilized mix. Upon request, concrete can be used, however it is not usually required.

In order to allow for timber shrinkage, bottom palings are nailed with a 45mm gap - which ensures the top paling overlaps by at least 25mm.

treated pine fence materials

125mm 75mm red or grey gum posts
75mm x 50mm treated pine rails
150mm x 25mm treated pine plinth
150mm x 13mm treated pine bottom palings
100mm x 13mm treated pine cover palings
Galvanised nails

hardwood fence materials

125mm 75mm red or grey gum posts
75mm x 50mm hardwood top/bottom rails
75mm x 38mm hardwood middle rail
150mm x 25mm hardwood plinth
125mm x 13mm hardwood bottom palings
100mm x 13mm hardwood cover palings
Galvanised nails

For an approximate price guide, or to organise a measure and quote, contact Dallas Fencing.

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