ARC Fences Step By Step Guide

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SIZE DESIGN AND MATERIAL MA ATERIAL 7HATEVER 7HATEVER YOU YOU DECIDE

DECID DE THE SIZE SIZE OF the gate will determine post spacing pacing and location.

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by Step Step Guide Guid de to ARC choosing an A RC Fence Fence

Materials Ma terials ARC AR C FFences ences options for fen fencing ncing materials:

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4HE ABO ABOVE A VE STYLES COME IN A RANGE RANGE OF HEIGHTS HE EIGHTS AND LENGTHS &OR &OR THE EXACT SIZES SIZES AVAILABLE AVAILABLE IN yyour our state, contact ARC ARC Fences Fences on 1800 00 FENCES FENCES (336 237).

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Green Green

Charcoal Charcoal

Claret Claret

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4HESE E COLOURS AR ARE E A SAMPLE ONLY ONLYY !2# !2# &ENCES &ENCES HAS A FULL RANGE RANGE OF DECORATIVE DECORATTIVE COLOURS available. av aila able. Conditions do apply for non-standard non-standar -standard colours.

ARC A RC FFences ences has an extensiv extensive e rrange ang ge of accessories available. available.

You Yo ou can enhance the look Fence Maintenance In or Fence order der to keep your your ARC ARC fence looking king good for years years to come, follow follow these maintenance nance steps: steps: s 7EEKLY 7EEKLLY BRUSHING OR HOSING USING A PR PRESSURE ESSURE NOZZLE lTTED lTTE ED TO YOUR YOUR GARDEN GARDEN HOSE TO REMOVE REMOVE ANY BUILT UP DIRT

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styles style es and colours for the gates, gatess, spears spea ars and posts.

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BY THIS WARRANTY NUMEROUS WARR ANTTY AS THEIR QUALITY DEPENDS ON NUMER OUS FACTORS OUTSIDE THE CONTROL CONTROL OF !2# !2# 4HE !USTRALIAN !USTRALIAN 2EINFORCING 2EINFO ORCING #OMPANY #OMPANYY 4HIS WARRANTY WARRANTY applies only ap plies to products products installed in accordance accordance with the e manufacturer’s manufacturer’s recommendations. recommendations. In the event event of a warranty warranty enquiry, enquiryy, contact PLACE PURCHASE THE PLAC CE OF PUR CHASE OR !2# !2# 4HE !USTRALIAN !USTRALIAN 2EINFORCING 2EINFORCING #OMPANY #OMPANY # Y /PTIONSS MAY VARY VARY FROM FROM STATE TO STATE 0LEASE CHECK WITH YOUR YOUR LOCAL !2# !2# &ENCES &ENCES REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE ON &%.#%3 &%.#% . 3

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Step by Step Guide to choosing an ARC Fence

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Step 1 What is the main purpose of your fence?

Step 3 How do you choose the right design?

Step 4 Should you install the fence yourself or use a professional?

It’s important to start by deciding exactly what you need your fence to do.

4HERE ARE A NUMBER OF OPTIONS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER

You will want your new fence to be functional, but it should also enhance THE LOOK OF YOUR HOME (ERE ARE SOME WAYS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE THIS

Doing it yourself.

s 0ROVIDE SAFETY AND SECURITY

Some fences ‘make an impression’, others simply ‘blend in’

s 3CREEN AN UNSIGHTLY VIEW

Do you want the fence to stand out and become a feature in itself, or blend in? Some fences are designed not to be seen, while others are used to form a backdrop to other features. Specific colours and styles will help you achieve the look you are after.

s 2ETAIN CHILDREN OR PETS s %NCLOSE POOLS

s )MPROVE THE LOOK AND STYLE OF YOUR PROPERTY 1 Can they do the job? If you are not sure, ask to see jobs they have previously done that are similar to yours.

s 0ROVIDE PRIVACY s -ARK A BOUNDARY

2 Will they look after my interests? If you haven’t worked with the contractor before, it can be difficult to know. So get in touch with previous customers. Ask for references. And keep an eye out for the contractor’s signs on fences in your neighbourhood.

s 3HAPE YOUR PROPERTY AND DElNE PARTICULAR AREAS FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES

4HE RIGHT FENCE CAN DO

s $ElNE PERSONAL SPACE

wonders for the look of

Some fences perform certain functions better than others, but with some careful planning and professional advice, you can often choose a fence that will do more than one thing.

your home, creating both a frame for your living environment, as well as

Choosing a fencing contractor.

It all comes down to trust, but as a guide, there are two questions you should be able to answer before requesting a quote from a contractor:

s 2EDUCE NOISE

Your fence and your home

When installing a fence yourself, you need to be completely thorough.

Most importantly, make sure you measure the area to be fenced correctly, allowing for gates, posts and letterboxes. For further detail on installing it yourself, refer to our ‘DIY Guide to Installing an ARC fence’.

Once you’ve identified two or three trustworthy contractors, you should start shopping around for value. But don’t base your decision solely on price because as a general rule, you get what you pay for. We recommend that you factor competence and integrity into the equation to make sure you select the best all-round contractor for the job.

No matter which fence you choose, you will want to make sure it suits your needs, your landscape and complements your environment.

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providing security and

Pool fences:

privacy for your family.

If you are are after after aa pool pool fence fence that that blends blends into into the the garden garden and and allows allows the the If you TM TM ^ ^ pool to be be the the feature, feature, the the ARC ARC Fences Fences Sturt Sturt, ,Bass Willow style Bass oror Willowstyle pool itself itself to fence fence will will give give you you that that look. look.

"UT IT CAN BE A SIZEABLE investment and the options are endless,

Front fences:

so you want to choose

When purchasing a steel fence to install yourself or via a contractor ensure you request:

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carefully.

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Step 2 What are your legal obligations?

Always consult your local council before installing a fence to ensure compliance with any local council by-laws. Council regulations vary from region to region and can help you with decisions on fence heights, MATERIALS AND DISTANCES OF FENCES FROM NEIGHBOURS OR PAVEMENTS 4HIS IS mandatory for the installation of a pool fence, and can result in fines if regulations are not adhered to.

Landscape designs: Depending on the landscaping of your property, your fence may be level, stepped or sloped.

level

stepped

And for absolute peace of mind, contact ARC Fences on 1800 FENCES (336 237) and we’ll arrange for one of our local ARC Fences preferred contractors to meet with you to discuss your requirements.

sloped

s 0ROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH !USTRALIAN 3TANDARDS 4HIS IS CRUCIAL FOR POOL fencing which must adhere to strict design and testing criteria to ensure the safety of your family. When choosing an ARC fence, you can rest assured of compliance. All ARC Fences undergo rigorous testing, are .4! APPROVED AND SUPPLIED BY A 1UALITY %NDORSED #OMPANY )3/ s -ANUFACTURERS WARRANTY*. Look for the authentic ARC Fences STICKER 4HIS WAY YOU CAN BE certain of product quality. It will also ensure that the product you have purchased is genuine. s )F YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO APPOINT A contractor to install the fence, you should also ask about a guarantee for workmanship.

Authentic ARC Fences sticker