Manufacturers of Northbond Colourbond Fencing

Northside Fencing was recently contracted to construct a security fence for a client in Aspley, Brisbane, Queensland. Due to the variance in ground levels we needed to incorporate a combination fencing system which would suite the client’s needs for security whilst fulfilling the requirements of a retaining wall on the lower portion.

After discussions with the owner, in which Northside Fencing highlighted the unique qualities of the products we carry, the client selected concrete sleepers for the retaining portion of the fencing and Northside Fencing unique Northbond Colourbond Fencing for the top. Northbond Colourbond Fencing has very similar properties to COLORBOND Fencing, however it is owned and manufactured by Northside Fencing direct, giving customers huge financial savings.

THE RETAINING WALL

The initial task consisted of digging holes and concreting vertical support in place which would support the retaining wall, giving it structural integrity in relation to the amount of pressure being placed upon it by the earth behind. We allowed the concrete to cure for 7 days, fixing the posts in place after which we came and installed the concrete sleepers. With a fast construction process the sleepers were simply placed between the steel posts and then manoeuvred to the bottom. No other method of securing was required due to weight, and integrity of the concrete sleepers and steel posts.

A NORTHBOND COLOURBOND FENCING SYSTEM

The other important aspect of building this fence was the actual security element. The clients were looking for a low maintenance fence which would suit their needs. A pale eucalypt colour was chosen to allow the fence to blend into the surrounds more and complement the concrete retaining wall.

The vertical posts were attached to the retaining walls using U-brackets which were bolted to the concrete sleepers securely fixing them in place. Bottom plates were installed followed by the panel of Northbond Colourbond Fencing, finishing off with the top plates which were secured in place with self-tapping screws.

The final product turned our visually and structurally stunning and sound giving the customers a maintenance free and termite free security fence to last the test of time.