Victoria has a long history when it comes to bushfires, and as a new resident of this state, you should already have educated yourself about what to do when a bushfire threatens you. However, after a bushfire has passed, many parts of your property are going to need your attention. If you have pets, children or livestock, one of the priority fixes will be fencing. Fencing is needed to contain all three of these groups, but the fencing that was exposed to the bushfire may need to be replaced. Here 's what you need to know before you head out to examine the damage. Is The Fencing Damaged? Before you can make a decision about the replacement of your fencing, you need to determine which parts of the fence are damaged. There are two very important …show more content…
This means your fence posts are weakened and can be easily pushed over with a little force from your livestock or pets. If you are not confident about making a decision on the viability of reusing your current fencing supplies, seek the advice of an experienced fence contractor. It is better to be 100% sure rather than relying on damaged product. Consider Fence Restructure The other point to consider before you or your fencing contractor replaces the fenceline is that now is the perfect time to make fencing layout changes. Just because the fences have been arranged a certain way in the past does not mean you have to replace them exactly the same way. Bear in mind that you will suffer some soil erosion in grass areas that were badly damaged by the fire, so you may want to consider smaller containment areas for your livestock or pets while you allow these areas to regrow. The sooner you turn your mind to your fencing needs after a bushfire, the faster you can keep your stock, pets and children safe from wandering. Keep these points in mind while doing your fence examination so you can be confident it will stand up to the rigours of the