Burglaries were rated as the most common household crime between 1993 and 2005, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) records. Over two hundred thousand homes are burgled each year in Australia, but there are some steps you can take to help prevent break-ins.
When you share a common boundary, there are some obligations that both neighbours need to share when building a fence. The law states that if just one neighbour wants a boundary fence built where there wasn't one before, then the other neighbour has to share the costs.
Do you know the exact dimensions and boundaries of your own property? While you might assume that you do, and even go so far as to build a fence, chances are that your fencing could be in the wrong place and you could have smaller or larger property than you thought.
Having a dispute with your neighbour can make living in your own home quite uncomfortable, even though most arguments start from harmless situations. However, the most common dispute is usually regarding the boundary between your property and your neighbour’s.
Colorbond steel fencing can help you create a modern and tidy look around your home or garden. It’s available in a wide range of colours and styles to match any home or landscaping design, and it’s a fence that looks good no matter which side you view it from.
When building a new home, or renovating an existing one, you will almost certainly need to construct a fence for security, safety or privacy reasons. You may also need it to define a boundary around the home.
Many people appreciate privacy but do not want a privacy fence that makes them feel as though they are walled in. The good news is that there are now many options when it comes to privacy fencing.
Most types of timber will rot if a sufficient supply of moisture and air is present. Rotting is a form of fungal attack which can cause significant, permanent damage to timber, and by the time the spongy, damaged wood crumbles in your hand, the problem is usually well established.
The Association of Building Consultants says that many accidents are waiting to happen in South Australian backyards, as a result of confusing regulations, homeowners having a poor understanding of pool fence safety requirements and failure to carry out regular inspections.
Most people focus on the maintenance of the interior of their home and devote far less attention and time to structures outside.
