pob Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Just two questions... Why is it when I'm watching Poms in Oz on the TV, all the houses have a similar kind of fence around them? It's a corrigated metal fence. Are they steel (galvanised) or Aluminium? Why are they metal? Is it to stop fire spreading? Don't they get hot in the sun? Also when we see BBQ's thay all seem to be posh propane powered jobs, are there laws governing BBQ's? Do they all have to be gas powered? or can you have charcoal? Is charcoal frowned upon? I know some of you will think I am crazy for asking these questions, but it has been bugging me for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieF8 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Why is it when I'm watching Poms in Oz on the TV, all the houses have a similar kind of fence around them? It's a corrigated metal fence. Are they steel (galvanised) or Aluminium? Why are they metal? Is it to stop fire spreading? Don't they get hot in the sun? The fencing is to meet with the building regulations, it is steel, usually from a firm called Colorbond http://www.colorbond.com/residential/fencing Also when we see BBQ's thay all seem to be posh propane powered jobs, are there laws governing BBQ's? Do they all have to be gas powered? or can you have charcoal? Is charcoal frowned upon? There are probaby more gas bbq's available than charcoal, also gas bbq's are quicker to fire up and start cooking on, so its probably a convenience thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozindublin Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Hi there, I don't know about the fences, I'm not sure why it matters? where I'm from in oz they're all mostly asbestos looking http://asbestosremovalguide.com/322/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-super-six-and-hardifence/ As far as I know fencing is expensive, so I'm wondering if its just a budget decision on what you use? On the BBQ question, its personal preference. I think most people use gas because its instant. But I think most Aussies these days have a weber in the shed, (reserved for special occasions)... my ma pulls her weber out on Christmas day, but uses gas throughout the year! hope I've helped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I think that if there are fire bans in place you are only allowed to use a gas BBQ which may be why. I would imagine that fences are colourbond because termites plus the harsh weather would soon destroy wood ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 They are mainly wooden fences in Melbourne, depends where you live, also who is the best marketer, wood man or steel man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Steel fences are to keep criminals out, You I'll also notice steel ars on windows and doirs on many new houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boganbear Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 In some places like QLD you have the risk of termites that would eat wood so metal or wire fences last forever and can't be eaten. I lvoe my barbie and gas ones are much cheaper than they are in England. You can get small ones for about $60 rather than a 4 burner. They are so convenient and we have only had to get a refill twice in 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Fencing styles differ from place to place throughout Australia and the steel fences you see (Colorbond) are also typical of a certain era. I can't remember exactly when they started manufacture - maybe the 1980's or thereabouts? - but relatively recently. They are popular in some areas because, as mentioned, they are not subject to termites, they don't need repainting, they provide maximum privacy and they are relatively cheap. In some areas which are prone to bushfire they are also compulsory. However I have heard that, in some other council areas, they are no longer permitted because they are considered unsightly. There are areas where you would be hard pressed to find one. Where I live the fences are wooden (no termite problem), brick, stone or powder coated tubular steel or aluminium. There are no laws governing what type of BBQ you have - at least not around here. I think people just find the gas ones more convenient if they are using it frequently. Also, on days of high fire danger in fire prone areas, gas BBQs are the only ones permitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 When you build here there are sometimes certain restrictive covenants, ours was that we had to have colorbond a certain hight, and colour only. Some others have to have wood, older suburbs seem to have a mixture of the all sorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Were not allowed fences. Only walls made with liquid limestone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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