Canberra Fencing specializes in Lapped and Capped boundary fences that blend organically with the mature streetscapes of Ainslie and Yarralumla. To combat local termites and clay soil rot, we recommend our Hybrid System: galvanized steel posts hidden by timber faces, giving you the classic look with the durability of steel.
While steel is popular, timber remains the soul of the "Bush Capital," offering warmth and natural acoustic dampening.
Essential for heritage precincts in the Inner North (Reid, Braddon) where metal fencing is often restricted. Timber blends seamlessly with established hedges and gardens.
The ultimate privacy fence. By overlapping two layers of palings and adding a top rail, we eliminate the gaps that appear when standard timber shrinks in Canberra's dry summer.
Love timber but hate rot? We install galvanized steel posts instead of wood, then bolt the timber rails to them. You get the wood look with steel durability.
In Canberra's reactive clay soils, standard timber posts act like wicks, absorbing moisture that freezes and expands, causing accelerated rot.
If you prefer all-timber, we strictly use Class 1 Durability hardwoods (Ironbark or Spotted Gum) for in-ground contact. We never use treated pine for structural posts.
Our preferred method uses 50x50mm Galvanized Steel Posts (SHS) capped against water. We attach timber rails using a specialized clip, ensuring no wood touches the ground.
We advise oiling your fence bi-annually. This prevents the "dry air checking" (splitting) common in Canberra's arid climate.
| Feature | Standard Paling | Lapped & Capped |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Gaps appear over time | 100% (No gaps) |
| Acoustics | Low | High (Double thickness) |
| Wind Resistance | Good (Air flows through) | Needs stronger posts |
| Cost | $ | $$ |
* "Gaps appear over time" refers to the natural shrinkage of treated pine palings in Canberra's dry summer heat.
$120 - $180 / metre
Supply & Install
$170 - $230 / metre
Supply & Install
+$25 - $40 / metre
Upgrade Cost
Disclaimer: All prices listed above are indicative approximate guides only. Final pricing is subject to site inspection, access, slope, and ground conditions (e.g., rock excavation). These figures are not a binding quote.
Serving Ainslie, Reid, Belconnen, and all Canberra suburbs.
In Canberra's dry climate, we recommend oiling or staining your timber fence every 12 to 18 months. This prevents the wood from drying out, cracking, or turning grey due to UV exposure. Using a quality penetrating oil (like Cutek) extends the lifespan significantly.
Treated Pine (H3/H4) is a softwood chemically treated to resist rot and termites; it is cost-effective and easy to paint. Hardwood (Class 1 or 2) is denser, naturally more durable, and has a premium natural look but is more expensive. We often recommend hardwood posts with pine rails/palings for a balance of durability and cost.
Yes, particularly the "Lapped and Capped" style. Because it has two overlapping layers of palings with no gaps, it acts as a solid sound barrier, reflecting traffic noise better than standard paling fences or open-style metal fencing.