Timber look aluminium batten fencing gives you the warmth of timber with none of the staining. Installed pricing generally runs $260 to $360 per metre inc GST at a standard 1.2m height, which puts it above Colorbond and timber but below most custom screening.
Typical installed cost: $260 to $360 per metre inc GST at 1.2m
1.2m high batten fence, flat ground: $260 to $320 /m. Standard front boundary height
Wider batten spacing: less per metre. Fewer battens, more visibility through
Tight batten spacing for privacy: more per metre. More battens per metre
Sloping ground: add 10 to 15%. Stepped bays and extra posts
Matching gate: $1,100 to $2,200. Frame, hardware and hanging
Old fence removal: from $550 total. Minimum charge applies
Why people choose it over timber
It does not rot, warp, split or need staining every few years. On a front fence that faces full afternoon sun, that difference shows up fast.
The woodgrain finish is baked into the powder coat, so it does not flake like paint on timber. Wash it down once or twice a year and it stays looking new.
Where it works best
Front boundaries, courtyard screens, pool surrounds where a permit allows it, and anywhere you want light and airflow but still want some screening.
It is less common on long rear boundaries purely because of cost per metre. Plenty of homeowners run Colorbond at the back and timber look aluminium at the front.
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