FAQs

Pale Terracotta, Torres Blue, Blue Ridge®, Ironbark, Bronze Olive or Saltbush is now discontinued as a standard colour for roofing & rainwater goods. Suppliers are still able to order non-standard colour from us, although price surcharges and/or minimum order requirements may apply. Please see our Find a Supplier page to find your nearest ten suppliers anywhere in Australia.

BlueScope Steel supplies COLORBOND® steel coil to rollforming companies who manufacture it into different fencing panel styles. The dimensions of a panel will depend upon these manufacturers recommendations. You can find manufacturers from our Find a Supplier.

Our recommendation is not to touch up. Minor scratching will not affect the life of the sheet and is rarely obvious to a casual observer. Should damage be substantial, replace the sheet. We particularly recommend against the use of spray cans, as these can result in overspraying of surrounding areas. The problem might not be immediately obvious, but since overspray paint weathers at a different rate to the oven dried paint on COLORBOND® steel you'll eventually be left with an unsightly blemish on the sheet.

Boundary Lines

Most disputes between neighbours concern boundary lines. You should be aware of this and always build a new fence on the existing fence line. If there is no existing fence, don't put in a new fence without first checking the accuracy of the boundary line, or check the land title if you are unsure.

Fencing Legislation

Each state and territory has its own fencing legislation and there may be differences between the states and territories. If you need to check the legislation, you can obtain a copy online, by post or in person. The details for each state and territory are given below.

Local Fencing regulations

Fencing regulations may also vary in different local, shire and regional council areas on such issues as materials to be used, maximum height permitted, and so on. If you are in any doubt about the regulations in your area, you should contact the local, regional or shire council. Housing estates may also have specific regulations about fencing.

New South Wales:
Dividing fences act 1991
http://www.austlii.edu.au

Victoria:
Fences Act 1968
www.legislation.vic.gov.au

Western Australia:
Fences Act 1968
www.legislation.wa.gov.au

ACT:
Common Boundaries Act 1981
www.legislation.act.gov.au

Tasmania:
Boundary Fences Act 1908
www.thelaw.tas.gov.au

South Australia:
Fences Act 1975
www.slsa.sa.gov.au

Queensland:
Dividing Fences Act 1953
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

Northern Territory:
Fences Act 1972
www.nt.gov.au

If not required for immediate use, sheets or bundles should be neatly stacked clear of the ground. If left in the open, they should be protected from rain and moisture with tarpaulins or similar covers.

On no account should steel sheeting be allowed to get wet while still bundled or nested in stacks. Rain and condensation are easily drawn between the surfaces of nested sheets by capillary action or driven in by wind action and, as this trapped moisture cannot evaporate normally, it can cause deterioration of the coating which may lead to a reduced life expectancy or poor appearance (wet storage stain).

If packs become wet the sheets should be separated without delay. The sheets should then be stacked so that air circulation completes the drying process.

Download Technical Bulletin TB 07 - Care and Storage of Exterior BlueScope Steel Products Prior to Installation (391 KB)

In many cases the steel base will provide adequate grounding.  It is recommended that normal grounding tests take place and a ground wire be used if necessary.

The 12.5 metre poles weighs 420 kilograms and the 9 metre pole weighs 245 kilograms.

A lightening strike will earth around the outside of the steel pole. The energy prefers to run down steel to ground rather than through the body as steel is more conductive.

The coating and pole require extreme heat (above 800°C) for a prolonged period, to be affected by fire to this level.  Most bushfires move too quickly to raise the temperature.

Yes