Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 May 14, 2015 7:02 am Hi So in our council covenant we have to have lap and paled fence painted woodland grey. When I first hear about this, I was a bit disappointed because I'd originally wanted colorbond fencing. However, after getting used to the idea and doing my research as well as coming up with ideas to make use of the wood fence (such as using blue-board panels to cover the internal parts of the fence etc as part of my overall landscape design), I was quite happy with it. On the weekend I met one of my neighbours and he stated that he wants a colorbond fence. I told him about the council covenant and he basically just said he doesn't care about that and wants to do colorbond anyway. I said about needing to have things right for the occupancy certificate but he said he'll just wait to get the certificate and then put the fence up after. Of course both his neighbours need to agree to the fence type for it to work but I am a little worried that me now not wanting colorbond is going to cause a rift between us. How do most people handle these things without angering their neighbour? Paddington 29 @ Blue Horizon Estate (Lot 105, Wattleridge Crescent, North Kellyville) Our Build Progress Blog: http://light487.wordpress.com/ Re: Fencing potential dispute 2May 14, 2015 9:48 am Note down all the details - talks, meetings etc. Note down what you said to him. Maybe even send him an email. Then let him do his colorbond fence - but do not pay towards it. Tell him in nice words now that you cannot pay for a fence that contravenes council requirements. You will not be part of it. If he takes you to court (small claims) you have all the data to back your case. But - I doubt he will. Fences and dogs - the major causes of rifts between neighbours. So get it on paper NOW - and be nice. He may well be just trying it on - to see what you'll say. We have a neighbour who does this all the time. Pushes the limits - and tells you what he's going to do ! He's a typical bully type until you stand your ground. Just say to him - you can't pay towards a fence that is "illegal". At worst you could approach the Council and get their papers on it. Give him a copy. Re: Fencing potential dispute 3May 14, 2015 9:48 am Do not buckle under. If he is the bully type he'll see this as a weakness and who knows what his next action might be Re: Fencing potential dispute 4May 14, 2015 10:24 am Ok thanks. Yeah, we were just spit balling at the site. I mentioned that I'd originally wanted a colorbond fence but that the lap and pale fence grew on me. He's one of those older people who seem to want everything their way regardless of what may be right or wrong. I just hope that he doesn't think that because of my original desire for a colorbond means I am going to go through with a colorbond. I'll talk to him the next time I see him as I don't have his number or email address details. Make it clear that I can't, in good conscience, pay for a non-compliant fence as it doesn't sit right with me and reiterate that I've come to terms with the lap and pale fence, even to the point of designing my landscaping around it. Paddington 29 @ Blue Horizon Estate (Lot 105, Wattleridge Crescent, North Kellyville) Our Build Progress Blog: http://light487.wordpress.com/ All 3 items listed are defects and are of concern. Please seek qualified independent inspector and/or legal advice for your state. 1 8496 Just removed 40 liters of water in the span of 2 hours. Water fills up the hole just above the seepage point and doesn't overflow. 1 2360 That brown colour looks like Masonite or hardboard. Get it checked but typically asbestos was used in wet areas and plaster board or Masonite in other areas 1 1357 |