Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Oct 25, 2011 4:54 pm hi all with our upcoming build we have found out we have to have timber boundary fence ( no colourbond allowed). the fencing mobs can do it in hardwood or pine and has to be lap and cap 1. i am guessing hardwood would be better and look better 2. would we be better to oil the fence or just leave it. i know after a while it will season out but dont want that dull grey shabby old look. will oiling stop this or would i have to annually do it ( therefore costing and time consuming) anyone done it? was it worth it if you did thanks heaps MDJ Homes - Bordeaux 14 + now with improvements Re: timber boundary fence - oil or not 2Oct 25, 2011 5:25 pm fifteensixty hi all with our upcoming build we have found out we have to have timber boundary fence ( no colourbond allowed). the fencing mobs can do it in hardwood or pine and has to be lap and cap 1. i am guessing hardwood would be better and look better 2. would we be better to oil the fence or just leave it. i know after a while it will season out but dont want that dull grey shabby old look. will oiling stop this or would i have to annually do it ( therefore costing and time consuming) anyone done it? was it worth it if you did thanks heaps You want to leave them for 6 months or so to season (dry out and harden) properly before oiling or staining them, otherwise you risk having the boards warp and/or shrink. You'll probably need to sand them down a bit before oiling or staining them to get rid of any gunk/smooth them out a bit and bear in mind it's something that you'll need to do regularly if you want to maintain the look (just like with any other timber product). I plan to do this for our paling fence as I'm a fan of the "natural" timber look (I might even stain the fence itself to a darker color), not the dull grey weathered look... Some people apparently have nothing better to do than comment on other people's sigs. Re: timber boundary fence - oil or not 3Oct 31, 2011 9:24 pm thanks for that - though not sure about 6 months as have seen some around the area that havent been there that long and already they are an awful grey. and then to sand it all - no thanks. oh how i wish i could have colourbond MDJ Homes - Bordeaux 14 + now with improvements Re: timber boundary fence - oil or not 4Nov 01, 2011 10:37 am Yeah they will look bad before you sand them but it will only take a light sand to get then back looking nice and ready for oiling up - even if you do it right away you need to prep the fence by sanding it anyway (fence palings are usually pretty rough and it's difficult to seal a rough surface properly). Oiling too soon before the wood has had a chance to season will cause it to warp and twist as the moisture inside the wood will have nowhere to go as it hardens. Like I said though just like any timber product it will need regular care and re-oiling, so if you're hoping for a one-time only solution then unfortunately it's not going to happen with a paling fence. Some people apparently have nothing better to do than comment on other people's sigs. Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi everyone, My lot has just been titled and during the settlement we found that the rear pegs were not visible. We requested for a re-establishment and pegging plan… 0 18936 Hi, It’s important to keep in mind that dividing fences have thickness, so it’s impracticable to expect them to be wholly constructed within the neighbouring… 2 18387 Hi all, Our boundary perimeter fences need replacing (3 sides). From everyone's experience, what would you install? Timber lapped and capped OR colorbond? Thank you. 0 2882 |