Fencing Tips, Guides & Ideas — Page 2

This is page 2 of 10 of the My Homes Fencing Expert blog, featuring 12 guides on fencing materials, local Auckland advice. Use the topics below to jump to guides on a specific subject, or browse the full list.

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Tubular Metal Fencing Explained

Tubular metal fencing explained: styles, heights, pool variants, aluminium vs steel versions and where this open classic fits your boundary.

17 July 2026

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Fence Post Installation: Auckland Ground Rules

Fence post installation in Auckland ground: hole depth, concrete, plumb and bracing — the below-ground rules that decide a fence's lifespan.

16 July 2026

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Aluminium Slat Fence Guide: Spacing and Styles

Aluminium slat fence guide: slat spacing for privacy, heights, horizontal vs vertical styles, colours and what drives the price per metre.

16 July 2026

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Fencing on Clay Soil: Auckland Footings Guide

Fencing on clay soil: how Auckland's shrink-swell ground moves fences, and the footing, drainage and post choices that keep yours standing.

14 July 2026

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Best Fence for Windy Sites: Auckland Guide

What's the best fence for windy sites? Wind-smart designs for exposed Auckland sections — semi-open styles, post engineering and gate details.

12 July 2026

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Timber vs Steel Fence Posts

Timber vs steel fence posts compared: ground-line rot, lifespan, cost and looks — and why hybrid fences are winning on Auckland's wet clay.

10 July 2026

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Composite Fencing in NZ: Pros, Cons, Availability

Composite fencing in NZ: what it is, the pros and cons, how it compares with timber and PVC, and what to check on availability before you commit.

8 July 2026

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Powder-Coated Aluminium Fencing: Finish and Care

Powder-coated aluminium fence guide: how the finish works, colour options, durability in Auckland sun and salt, and the care that keeps it sharp.

6 July 2026

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Treated Timber Grades for Fencing: H3.2 vs H4

Treated timber grades for fencing explained: H3.2 vs H4, where each belongs in a fence, and why the stamp on the timber decides how long it lasts.

4 July 2026

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Pine vs Hardwood Fencing in NZ

Pine vs hardwood fence decision made simple: durability, cost, looks and upkeep compared — and where each timber earns its place on NZ boundaries.

2 July 2026

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Best Privacy Fence Material: NZ Options Compared

Best privacy fence material for NZ boundaries: lapped timber, aluminium slat, PVC panels and SmartWall compared on screening, upkeep and cost.

30 June 2026

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Best Fence for Coastal Auckland: Materials Guide

What's the best fence for coastal Auckland? Materials ranked for salt air — aluminium, PVC, glass, coated steel and timber — plus fixing specs.

28 June 2026