How can you raise a fence without ruining its appearance? The trick is to avoid extending the fence and making it identical to the bottom half. You may want a solid backyard fence for privacy, but if the fence is at or above eye level, a solid fence extension is unnecessary. Lattice is an excellent choice for a fence extension.
Lattice is another option for making a COLORBOND® fence taller. COLORBOND® fencing in Sydney is available in a variety of powder-coated colours. Although new, taller posts may be required, the lattice tops of Colorbond fence extensions are designed to be easily joined to the rest of the fence.
COLORBOND® fence height extensions may be affected by the height of the posts, but you don’t have to start from scratch if the posts aren’t tall enough. There are methods for adding extensions to existing posts. The new posts will blend in with the old if the extension is done correctly.
How do you add an extension to a COLORBOND® fence?
A fence extension can provide welcome privacy for your outdoor spaces while also increasing property security.
While the standard install height for Colorbond fencing is 1800mm, you can add privacy and security to your boundary fencing with fence extensions that raise the finished height to 2100mm for a small investment.
Remember to consult with your neighbour before beginning work on any changes to a shared boundary. It’s the right thing to do, and they may even agree to split the bill. It is also a good idea to contact your local government.
You can use the maximum height panel alone, or you can add elements to the top or bottom, such as retaining plinths or lattice screening, to increase the height of smaller panels.
To determine your material list, measure your existing fencing. Simply count how many sheets, uprights, and rails you have. That is the quantity of each item required in the extension kit. Simply count the number of uprights you have, halve it, and add one to get the number of plate brackets (for the end).
Remember that some sections (from upright to upright) will be shorter or longer than others, so measure the rails and order the appropriate lengths. Remember that you may need to cut some to fit.