Fencing Tips, Guides & Ideas — Page 3

This is page 3 of 12 of the My Homes Fencing Expert blog, featuring 12 guides on fencing materials, design ideas. Use the topics below to jump to guides on a specific subject, or browse the full list.

Fencing Guides on This Page

materials

Recycled Plastic Fencing: A Sustainable Option?

Recycled plastic fencing in NZ: how it's made, where it performs, honest limits, and how it compares with PVC and timber for sustainable fences.

13 August 2026

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Fence Rails and Framing: What's Behind a Strong Fence

Fence rails and framing do the structural work palings get credit for. How many rails you need, sizes, spans and the framing faults that sag.

11 August 2026

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Pool Fence Materials Compared: Glass, Aluminium, Timber

Pool fence materials compared: glass, aluminium and timber on looks, compliance detailing, upkeep and cost — choose before the landscaping does.

9 August 2026

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Steel Panel Fencing Guide for Auckland

Steel panel fencing guide: profiles, colours, how the system goes together, wind and coastal notes, and where solid steel suits Auckland homes.

7 August 2026

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Bamboo Fencing in NZ: Pros and Cons

Bamboo fencing in NZ: the pros, the honest cons, lifespan in our climate and where bamboo screens genuinely work — plus better alternatives.

5 August 2026

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How to Choose a Fence Material: 10 Questions to Ask

How to choose a fence material: 10 questions covering budget, maintenance, site, privacy and looks that point you to the right fence fast.

3 August 2026

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Types of Metal Fencing for NZ Homes

Types of metal fencing for NZ homes: tubular, slat, panel, wrought-iron style and security steel — what each does best and what it costs.

1 August 2026

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Timber vs PVC Trellis: Which Lasts Longer?

Timber vs PVC trellis compared: lifespan, strength, looks with climbers, maintenance and cost — and which trellis suits your garden job.

30 July 2026

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PVC Fence Styles and Colours

PVC fence styles and colours: pickets, privacy panels, lattice tops and semi-private designs — plus how to choose a colour you'll keep.

24 July 2026

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SmartWall vs Block Wall: Which to Build?

SmartWall vs block wall: cost, build time, looks and structure compared — and when a modular wall beats masonry on an Auckland boundary.

22 July 2026

design

Deck and Fence Matching: A Design Guide

Deck and fence matching guide: timbers, stains, slat lines and levels that make your deck and boundary read as one designed outdoor space.

20 July 2026

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Cedar Fencing in NZ: Is It Worth the Premium?

Cedar fencing in NZ: durability, the silver-grey question, stainless fixing rules and whether the premium timber earns its price on your fence.

20 July 2026