SetWidth850 Contemporary fencing is stylish and practical keeping the owners beloved dog safely enclosed

Keeping Younger Kids & Pets Safe With Fencing

29 March 2018 by First

Children under 5 move incredibly quickly, especially if you look away for a few seconds, so what can you do to keep them safe in your yard? Lots of HomePlus customers choose the Contemporary prefabricated fencing system for their homes, which keeps the kids and pets safely enclosed all with a good looking modern finish.

The standard satin black finish is very popular as it tends to go with everything and doesn’t draw the eye or detract from the view. Matching gates are available in a range of heights to fit alongside the fencing, with latch and hinge accessories available for options such as self-closing gates, childproof latches etc. Contemporary fencing can also be finished in a range of powder coat colours, for matching details in your home or landscaping.

Contemporary fencing panels are 2400mm wide and available in four popular heights - 1200mm, 1350mm, 1500mm or 1800mm. Especially popular are the 1200mm raking panels which can adjust to a 12° slope, which is a dream when fencing on a slope, no longer do fence panels need cutting and adjusting to fit an uneven surface.

So if you are looking for a dependable fencing solution to keep the smallest family members safe, then you can’t go past the modern Contemporary fencing range.

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