Boundary systems

The right fence is a response to both sides.

B–01 / HARDWOOD

Timber paling

Repairable, adaptable to fall and familiar on Brisbane boundaries. Lapped, capped or expressed depending on privacy and finish.

B–02 / STEEL

Profiled steel

Low-maintenance solid screening where drainage, salt exposure and contact with other materials are correctly resolved.

B–03 / BATTEN

Architectural battens

For front boundaries and entries where spacing, sightlines and gate integration need precise fabrication.

B–04 / ALUMINIUM

Open aluminium

Lightweight, durable and useful where airflow and visibility matter more than a fully closed line.

B–05 / REPAIR

Storm + impact repair

Safe removal, matched replacement where practical, and clear separation of fence work from retaining or tree work.

Selection schedule

Choose by exposure,
not a sample board.

REFSYSTEMBEST FITWATCH FOR

01Hardwood palingSloping side + rear boundariesOngoing finish and ground clearance

02Steel panelSolid privacy + low maintenanceDrainage, wind and incompatible metals

03Vertical battenFrontage + integrated gatesCustom fabrication and sightlines

04Open aluminiumGardens, frontage and ventilationPrivacy expectations and gaps

Before work starts

Talk across the line.

In Queensland, neighbours are generally jointly responsible for a sufficient dividing fence. Agreement should cover the location, system, scope and contribution before construction begins.

This template is general information, not legal advice. Groundline records the construction scope; owners remain responsible for neighbour agreements and confirming the legal boundary.

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