LYSAGHT^® Fencing Maintenance Guide for Australian Conditions

The LYSAGHT® fencing range offers a selection of styles to suit every Australian home. Aside from adding visual impact, LYSAGHT® fence panels are built to last, so you can be confident that your new fence will be a secure, strong and beautiful addition to your home.

LYSAGHT® fences and gates are shaped from genuine COLORBOND® steel, the only pre-painted steel fencing material with over 50 years of proven performance in Australia’s harsh conditions. Choosing a LYSAGHT® fencing product means that you have bought a steel fence solution that is highly durable and sustainable.

LYSAGHT® fence panels are easy to maintain, so that they will not only look great upon installation but also give you peace of mind for years to come. Here are some important tips for you to follow to ensure you get the best out of your investment.

What do I need to check after installing my LYSAGHT® fencing? 

• Immediately after your fence panels and gate are installed, check that there are no metal chips or filings remaining on the paintwork. You can remove them by hosing and gently wiping with a soft cloth.
• Check that your fence posts have been set in concrete, not directly into the earth.

How do I take care of my LYSAGHT® fencing?

Boundary fences are one of the most visible features of many homes – and also one of the most exposed to the elements.

As LYSAGHT® fence panels are shaped from COLORBOND® steel, a simple, regular wash down with fresh water is all they need to keep them looking great.

In instances where your LYSAGHT® fencing comes into accidental contact with common solvents, it is highly recommended that you immediately wash it down with fresh water. The pre-painted finish on your COLORBOND® steel fence panels has a good resistance to accidental spilling of common solvents but prolonged exposure can lead to corrosion. Remember:

• If your COLORBOND® steel fence panels get splashed with pool water, always hose them down before the pool water dries. BlueScope does not warrant against harmful chemicals, and this includes water for swimming pools, which is corrosive.
• Other materials you should keep off your COLORBOND® steel fence panels include lead, copper, Monel metal, bare steel, stainless steel, timber, and concrete
• Minor scratches in your paintwork won’t affect the performance of your COLORBOND® steel fence panels. Don’t touch-up minor damage with paint because colours are unlikely to match over time
• Do not use LYSAGHT® fencing as a retaining wall as it is not designed for this purpose.

To clean and maintain your LYSAGHT® fencing properly, follow these steps:

1. Regularly wash down or hose your COLORBOND® steel fence panels and gate at least once every six months or more if you live in coastal areas, paying particular attention to the area under the top rail, which is sheltered from natural washing by rain. A soft broom can be used to remove any cobwebs.
2. Ensure that the posts, bottom rail and panels are free of dirt, debris, fertilisers and anything corrosive.
3. There are drainage holes at each end of the rails. Check that they are clear so water can drain away freely.
4. Always keep overspray from poisons and fertilisers off your fence.
5. Periodically check that all fence posts have plastic caps on them as they provide protection from sharp edges.