Canberra Fencing supplies and installs genuine BlueScope Colorbond steel, specifically engineered for the ACT's Wind Region A loads and reactive clay soils. Unlike generic installs, we excavate post holes to 600mm-800mm to anchor below the frost line and seasonal soil movement zone, ensuring your fence won't lean or heave.
Canberra’s climate is defined by extremes. Your fencing material must withstand scorching UV, sub-zero frost, and reactive soil movement.
While Canberra is non-cyclonic (Region A), our valleys create wind tunnels. We install to withstand ultimate wind speeds of 41m/s (147.6 km/h) using 0.8mm BMT posts, essential for open terrain areas like Molonglo Valley.
Soil in Gungahlin and Tuggeranong swells and shrinks, causing shallow posts to "jack" out of the ground. We excavate to 800mm depth, anchoring the fence below the active moisture zone to prevent leaning.
Colorbond steel is non-combustible and suitable for Bushfire Prone Areas from BAL-12.5 to BAL-FZ (Flame Zone). It acts as a radiant heat barrier, protecting your home from ember attacks where timber fails.
| Colour Name | Description | Best Canberra Application |
|---|---|---|
| Monument® | A deep, commanding charcoal. | The #1 choice for modern homes in Molonglo Valley and Gungahlin. Pairs perfectly with rendered facades. |
| Woodland Grey® | A dark grey-green inspired by deep bushland. | Essential for blending into the environment in Googong and Jerrabomberra estates where covenants often mandate it. |
| Pale Eucalypt® | A soft, leaf-green. | Ideal for properties backing onto reserves in Kambah, Gordon, or Mount Taylor, mirroring the native gums. |
| Surfmist® | A fresh, snow-white/off-white. | Reflects heat in summer. Popular for coastal-style renovations in Yarralumla or Deakin. |
| Paperbark® | A warm, sandy neutral. | A safe, timeless choice for red-brick heritage areas in Inner North suburbs like Ainslie or Dickson. |
* Ask us for samples of Neetascreen® (vertical rib) and Smartascreen® (neighbour-friendly) profiles.
Before we dig, it is vital to understand the Common Boundaries Act 1981 and ACTPLA rules.
Generally do not need approval if they are behind the building line and no taller than 2.3 metres above natural ground level.
The ACT's "open streetscape" policy usually restricts front fences. Approvals are often limited to 1.2m height or require transparency (slats).
Neighbours generally share the cost of a "basic urban fence" (1.5m timber). If you want Colorbond, you may be liable for the difference. We can provide quotes for your "Notice to Discuss Fence".
We identify boundary pegs and locate underground utilities.
Holes bored to 600mm-800mm depth (250mm diameter) to bypass the reactive clay zone.
Posts set in 20MPa rapid-set concrete, tapered at the top to shed water and prevent rust.
Infill sheets (0.35mm BMT) fitted into 0.8mm BMT rails using vibration-dampening fixings.
Metal filings are removed immediately to prevent surface rust staining.
We service all districts including Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong, and Queanbeyan.
Genuine BlueScope Colorbond steel is tested for Australian conditions. It features a baked-on paint finish that resists chipping, peeling, and cracking. While all materials fade slightly over decades, Colorbond maintains its colour significantly better than painted timber or inferior imported steel, backed by a 10-year manufacturer warranty.
Yes. We can install Colorbond fencing on top of concrete sleeper or block retaining walls using specialized plated posts (flanged posts) bolted into the wall. This is a common requirement in sloped suburbs like Tuggeranong and Gungahlin.
Standard Colorbond installations are rated for most residential wind zones. However, for exposed areas in Canberra (Wind Region A) or open terrain (Terrain Category 2), we upgrade the installation with closer post spacing (2.1m centers) and deeper footings to ensure structural integrity during storms.