13 Timber Fence Styles for Australian Homes:  Complete Guide

13 Timber Fence Styles for Australian Homes: Complete Guide

TLDR — Quick Summary Choosing a timber fence style comes down to three things: privacy needs, budget, and street appeal. Standard paling fences suit most suburban backyards and cost the least. Lapped and capped or good neighbour fences add privacy and a more finished look for a moderate price increase. Picket and post-and-rail styles favour…

Benefits of Wooden Fences: The Brisbane & Queensland Guide

Benefits of Wooden Fences: The Brisbane & Queensland Guide

Whether you’re building a new fence from scratch, replacing an ageing boundary, or simply weighing up your options, timber remains the most popular fencing material in South East Queensland — and it’s not hard to see why. Wooden fences offer a rare combination of affordability, natural beauty, strength, versatility, and DIY-friendliness that no other material…

Timber vs Concrete Sleeper Retaining Walls: Costs, Pros & Cons

Timber vs Concrete Sleeper Retaining Walls: Costs, Pros & Cons

If you’re planning a sleeper retaining wall, you’ll hit the same fork in the road as every Australian homeowner, landscaper and builder before you: timber or concrete? Both materials build excellent walls. Both have passionate advocates. And both can be the wrong choice if they’re matched to the wrong project. This guide breaks down the…

How Much Does Timber Fencing Cost in Australia?

How Much Does Timber Fencing Cost in Australia?

Timber fencing costs between $58 and $190 per linear metre in Australia (2026). A treated pine paling fence runs $75–$120 per metre installed, hardwood $100–$190/m, and a picket fence $58–$105/m. For a typical 30-metre boundary fence, budget $2,250–$4,500 installed — or skip the labour cost entirely by buying your timber supply-only. Prices vary with timber…

Colorbond vs Timber Fence: Which Is Better for QLD Homes?

Colorbond vs Timber Fence: Which Is Better for QLD Homes?

Selecting the best Queensland fence isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s withstanding extreme UV, summer storms, salt air and Queensland’s infamous termites. This guide will break down how a Colorbond fence compares to timber on cost, longevity, maintenance and street appeal so you can make an informed decision about the right option for your block…

10 Things You Should Know About COLORBOND® Fencing in Australia

10 Things You Should Know About COLORBOND® Fencing in Australia

Thinking about installing a COLORBOND® fence around your home? It’s one of the most popular fencing options across Australia — and for good reason. Colourbond® Steel Fencing is durable, contemporary, and offers a low-maintenance fencing solution that is a worthy investment for homeowners looking for a fencing option that will give them privacy and long-lasting…

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