LYSAGHT® Fence Installation Section 4 - General Information

This information relates to all LYSAGHT® fencing products.

Maintenance of your fence

Make sure that the posts and bottom rail of the fence are not in contact with the ground and are kept free of dirt and debris.

A regular hose down of your fence, at least at six-monthly intervals, will keep the fence in good condition and looking its best.

Storage and handling

Keep the product dry and clear of the ground. If stacked or bundled product becomes wet for extended periods, separate it, wipe it with a clean cloth and stack it to dry thoroughly.

Handle materials carefully to avoid damage: don't drag materials over rough surfaces or each other; carry tools, don't drag them; protect from swarf.

Care of paint

Do not touch up minor damage, such as scratches, with paint. Small scratches will not affect the performance of your fence, because the coatings effectively protect against any cut edges or scratches from corrosion.

Cutting

For cutting thin metal on site, we recommend a nibbler or a power saw with a metal-cutting blade because they produce fewer damaging hot metal particles and leaves less resultant burr than does an angle grinder (carborundum disc). Cut materials over the ground and not over other materials.

Metal, timber & chemical compatibility

Lead, copper, bare steel and green or chemically-treated timber are not compatible with this product; thus don't allow any contact of the product with those materials, nor discharge of rainwater from them onto the product.

Take care to avoid harmful chemicals coming into contact with the fence - they include swimming pool or bore water, garden sprays, poisons, fertilisers and solvents. If there is an accident wash the fence immediately with fresh water.

If there are doubts about the compatibility of products being used, get advice from our information service.

Fasteners

All screws must conform to AS 3566-2002, Class 3 or better.

Cleaning Up

It is most important to hose off all metallic swarf and other debris from fence components at the end of each day and at the completion of the installation. Failure to do this can lead to surface staining when the metal particles rust.

Be sure that the drainage slots in the bottom universal rails are clear.