Browse Forums General Discussion Re: New fence etiquette 3Oct 17, 2012 6:02 pm Settlement: 10.02.13 Slab: 06.03.13 Frame: 08.03.13 Lock-up: 05.04.13 Handover: 03.06.13 Build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=59555 Brisbane Photography Re: New fence etiquette 4Oct 17, 2012 8:23 pm Settlement 1/2/12 New Shed 23/3/12 Slab poured 27/3/12 Frame complete 4/5/12 Roof complete 1/6/12 LOCKUP 29/6/12 Our new build blog http://kareenhillsownerbuild.blogspot.com/ Re: New fence etiquette 13Oct 20, 2012 5:52 am But do you or the house above B have a common boundary with A - if not, I cant see why they would even think of paying to paint a different colour. The colour chosen by A on his border with B has nothing to do with yourself or the house behind B if you do not have a border with A. Its a bit like saying you don't like the plants in their garden.. Obviously, I realise this causes a problem because now B wants to complete his fence in the same colour. If you and the person behind B want all the fences in the same colour, you and the person behind B are going to have to come up the repainting dollars - seems only fair to me as a neutral observer. Or use different colours on different sides of the fence. Re: New fence etiquette 14Oct 21, 2012 12:31 pm Maybe just accept the colour. These people are your neighbours and the right decision might set the scene for a wonderful neighbour - or .... I believe fences are one of the biggest issues with neighbours and can cause long term ill-will. Maybe go to the neighbour and explain your position - and ask him/her to help with an answer. People love to help. This person could turn out to be one of the best friends you might ever have ... Re: New fence etiquette 15Oct 21, 2012 1:36 pm i was happy to pay for 1/2 the painting the wife was being a fence-zilla happy wife happy life... all sorted fence guy managed to convince him to change his mind! 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 18934 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 18380 Yes i guess this is one of the main reason as i checked one post foundation 4 9994 |