One of the most common questions we receive at Crawfords Fencing is:

“How long will my new fence last?”

The answer depends on the type of fence, the quality of the materials, the installation methods and how well it is maintained over the years.

A professionally installed fence built using quality materials can provide decades of reliable service and significantly improve the privacy, security and value of your property.

Timber Paling Fencing

A quality H3 CCA-treated pine timber fence will typically last 20–30 years, and in many cases even longer when built correctly and maintained.

The lifespan of your fence depends on:

• Quality H3-treated timber.

• Correctly sized fence posts.

• Proper footing depth.

• Quality concrete.

• Good drainage around the posts.

• Painting or staining at the correct time.

• Regular maintenance.

At Crawfords Fencing, we believe the workmanship beneath the ground is just as important as what you see above it.

Colorbond Fencing

A genuine Colorbond® fence will commonly last 30 years or more.

Colorbond is resistant to termites, rot and fire while requiring very little maintenance. An occasional wash to remove dirt and debris will help keep it looking its best for years.

Tubular & Chainmesh Fencing

Tubular steel and chainmesh fencing often have the longest lifespan of any fence.

A quality galvanised tubular or chainmesh fence can commonly last 40–50 years, and in many cases even longer.

One of the biggest reasons is their open design.

Unlike solid privacy fencing, tubular and chainmesh fences allow wind to pass through them instead of acting like a sail. This significantly reduces wind loading on the posts and framework, placing far less stress on the fence throughout its lifetime.

Combined with quality galvanising and professional installation, these fences can provide exceptional long-term performance.

The Biggest Cause of Fence Failure

In our experience, fences rarely fail because of the palings.

They usually fail because the posts were installed incorrectly.

Common causes include:

• Posts installed too shallow.

• Poor quality concrete.

• Incorrect post spacing.

• Constant moisture around posts.

• Inferior materials.

• Poor workmanship.

A quality fence always starts below ground level.