In this blog post, you will discover the unique techniques of metal fence installation used with the trend of using decorative screens for fences, turning these functional elements into stunning design features.

Metal Fence Panels

Metal fence panels are a perfect durable alternative to traditional fencing materials. Their low maintenance and modern aesthetic make them an excellent choice for homeowners seeking a balance between form and function. They are available in various materials like aluminium, steel, and wrought iron, offering different styles to suit your property’s unique character.

Laser Cutting for Personalised Touch

The most exciting feature of metal fence panels is the possibility of customisation through laser cutting. Laser technology allows for intricate laser cutting of metal signs, designs, and patterns, turning your fence into a decorative artwork. A fence adorned with your initials or a unique pattern that reflects your style will create a harmonious connection with your home. Laser cutting not only adds a personalised touch but also allows for better ventilation and visibility while maintaining security.

Metal Fabrication 

For locals in Melbourne, where craftsmanship and innovation converge, Metal Fabrication takes Metal Fence Panels to the next level. Metal fabrication involves shaping raw metal into desired forms, enabling the creation of unique, bespoke fencing solutions. Expertise in metal fabrication ensures that your fence is not only a boundary but a statement piece, seamlessly blending functionality with artistic expression.

Need help with metal fabrication in Melbourne? Reach out to us!

The Art of Decorative Screens

Decorative screens for fences are popular as a versatile and stylish way to enhance privacy and aesthetic appeal. These screens can be crafted from various metals, offering a wide range of design possibilities. Whether you prefer a nature-inspired pattern, an abstract geometric design, or a custom motif, decorative screens transform your fence into an elegant and artistic focal point.

Advantages of Metal Fence Panels

1. Durability: Metal fence panels are known for their longevity and resistance to weather conditions and pests better than traditional materials. Durable material requires less upkeep and expense with more security. 
2. Low Maintenance: Unlike wood, which requires regular furnishing, metal requires minimal maintenance. A simple periodic wash is enough to keep your metal fence looking pristine.
3. Customisation: The ability to customise metal fence panels through laser cutting and metal fabrication ensures that your fence is a unique reflection of your style. You can easily personalise your fence with initials, symbols, logos, or signs. 
4. Security: Metal fences serve as a deterrent, providing a robust barrier that significantly enhances your property security. Their durable construction and sturdy design create a reliable defence against unauthorised access, ensuring peace of mind for homeowners and businesses alike. With metal fences, you not only establish a boundary but also fortify your space with a reliable and effective security solution.
5. Modern Aesthetic: Elevate your property’s visual appeal with the sleek and contemporary aesthetics of metal fence panels. These modern design elements introduce a touch of sophistication, transforming your outdoor space into a stylish haven. The clean lines and minimalist appeal of metal fences complement various architectural styles, providing a timeless and contemporary look. Upgrade your property’s curb appeal effortlessly, blending functionality with a modern aesthetic that stands out and makes a lasting impression.

Enhancing Privacy and Aesthetics with Decorative Screens

Decorative screens offer a harmonious blend of privacy and aesthetics. They can be strategically placed to block unwanted views while allowing air and light to filter through. These screens serve as design elements, contributing to the overall visual appeal of your property. Whether used as standalone pieces or incorporated into metal fence panels, decorative screens bring an artistic flair to your outdoor space.

Conclusion

Metal fence panels, especially when paired with laser cutting, metal fabrication, and decorative screens, offer a unique opportunity to elevate your property’s exterior. Beyond their functional role, these elements contribute to the overall aesthetic, turning your fence into an artistic piece that complements your style. Invest in the durability and versatility of metal, embrace customisation through laser cutting, and explore the artistic possibilities of metal fabrication and decorative screens. 

If you are convinced to transform your property into a haven that not only provides security and privacy but also captivates with its innovative design, call us directly at 03 9797 3000.

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Decorative screens for outdoor settings
Decorative screens shine in outdoor settings with a multitude of inventive uses. Decorative screens can be used for unique fencing screens, they can add height to existing fences to provide excellent privacy. A fantastic decorative screen partnered with lush garden greenery can create a unique outdoor feature in your garden, while using screens to frame an outdoor pergola will provide welcome shelter from the weather. With an ever growing variety of screens available, there’s never been so many options to suit your needs.

Conceal a Feature
Houses can sometimes come with unsightly features, which can be expensive and difficult to remove. Decorative screens offer a simple, customisable way to freshen up your home décor. Installation is usually straight forward, with a variety of fixing options available, and the wide variety of screens available means you can find something to suit your desired new look. Decorative screens can even be installed with coloured backing, to create a solid look while still highlighting the design you choose.

Interior Panels
In addition to the wealth of outdoor screen uses, decorative screens can also serve many uses inside the home. From creative wall decoration to unique room dividers decorative screens can help add the finishing touches to your home. For a moveable divider try fixing a few panels together with appropriate hinges, giving you the freedom to divide your space any way you need, and only when you need it. Through this use, decorative screens can help you get ready for guests, keeping unsightly clutter out of view.

The screen’s pattern
Nowadays, screens come in almost every design. Different designs will suit different spaces and different decor styles. Pictured panels work excellently for creating a unique feature, with floral designs being particularly popular for outdoor uses. More neutral patterned screens offer a great solution for fencing or creating an indoor room divider. When selecting the design for your screen, consider the material finishing, the screen’s purpose, and the area in which the decorative screen will be installed.

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The screen’s material
Different materials can be used to create decorative screens. Selecting the right material is crucial to making sure your screen is suitable for your needs. Plastic and metal are the most common materials for decorative screens, and while plastic screens may offer a cheaper solution, metal screens are superior in quality. Among metal panels Corten steel and Aluminium are the two most used for decorative screens. These offer different finishes from a naturally rusted look, to smooth rust-proof powder-coating. Aluminium panels often weigh less than corten, making them a great choice for interior uses. Your choice of screen material will depend on your unique needs, including whether you intend to set them up outside or inside, and your required budget.

Reliability
The quality of the material chosen for the panels will have a big impact on the long-term reliability of your panels. With metal panels, a corten panel is designed to rust while staying structurally sound, giving your panel a long life. Meanwhile, a mild steel panel if exposed to weather, can rust and become brittle, with a greater risk of the panel breaking over time. Aluminium panels are resistant to rust, making them the superior choice for any painted panels you need, as they will last a long time.

Maintenance
Decorative screens need a little ongoing maintenance, making them an excellent addition to your home. Rusted panels take an average of 4-6 weeks to rust. At this time, they are likely to leach some rust, so it is worth carefully considering where you set them during this time, as the surrounding surfaces may stain if the rust is not regularly cleaned away. After this initial period, rusty corten panels are unlikely to need much maintenance, beyond perhaps the occasional cleaning if they are getting too dirty. Aluminium panels don’t have this leaching problem, being a sealed powder-coat design, they are however more prone to needing a wipe down depending on the colour chosen and the location they are installed in. A dark panel in a dusty area will likely show the dirt reasonably easily, so may need regular cleaning. Use some warm water with a mild liquid detergent to remove any dirt buildup and keep your panel looking shiny and new.

Folded or Flat Panels
Metal decorative screens can come either flat or folded. The best fit for you will depend on the purpose your panels are intended to fulfill. If you are looking at fencing panels, screening panels, or want to install lighting behind your decorative screens you will likely be needing a folded panel. These panels have the metal folded back at the sides, to create a lip so they sit out from the wall, and these folds also give them greater strength. Alternatively, if you want to have the panel sit flush against a wall or other surface you will need a flat panel.

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For the business that are still in operation, there is more pressure than ever to put measures in place to protect both employees and consumers. This is why we have designed this simple, sleek sanitiser stand. Made in Australia, from all Australian materials, our quality sanitiser stands are able to comfortably hold most sanitiser brands. Standing at 955mm high, with a sturdy 300mm diameter base, this stand comfortably fits in any space, without the need for permanently fixing your sanitiser to walls. With a weight of just 4kg, and the ability to dismantle and store your stand flat, our sanitiser stands are perfect for a business on the go too!

Our stand comes with a quality matt black powder-coated finish, also done in Australia by an Australian owned company. Support the Australian economy while keeping your employees and customers safe by purchasing our Sanitiser Stand today! Currently on sale, down from $139.95 to just $115 when you purchase through our new online store!

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Our Online Store

That’s right! We now have our very own online store right here on our website, so you can view and purchase products from our extensive range from right here on our website! As you may know, we have thousands of products on offer here at Associated Metalworks, so it will take quite some time before we have them all on our website. We will be adding new products every week, so check back regularly to see what’s new. In addition, we will be running regular sales on a rotating range of featured products, so keep an eye out to see what’s on sale this week!

To make navigating our store easier, our products are divided into categories on the shop home page, just click on the category to view all the products currently available online in that range!

Like what we do, but haven’t quite found the product for you? As mentioned we have a very large range of products, and not all of them are on our website just yet. If you are interested in the things we sell but after something a bit different please contact our friendly team! We are happy to help you find the perfect product for your needs!

Our Blog!

Every week, or sometimes even a few times in a week, we will write a post about what’s new in our world of Metal Manufacturing – Just like this one! These might be posts about what’s new within our business itself, or information on the broader Australian economy and metal manufacturing industry. If you’re interested in keeping in touch with what’s going on, check out our ‘What’s New‘ Page, which is currently a subpage under ‘About Us‘.

Our website is still new, and more changes, products, and features will be added in the days, weeks, and even months to come! We look forward to having you along for the journey!

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Check out our Home Decor and Decorative Screens pages to view our range of products to spruce up your home, with all designs available to be customised to your individual style! From letterboxes to fencing, and even garden sculptures, at Associated Metalworks, we have you covered.

Get information on our range of Arena Rakes, Smudge bars, and more in our Agricultural and Automotive Page!

Find out more about 0ur partnership with Associated Powder-Coating, which enables us to offer you a complete metalworks service, and give you the option to have a stunning coloured finish for your next project! The powder-coating page offers insight into the benefits of powder-coating your project.

Discover more about our vast range of Metal Fabrication capabilities to see how we can help you turn your creative metal ideas into a reality, with superior quality techniques and all materials sourced from Australian Suppliers!

Are you a business owner looking to update your store? Or maybe you’re looking to set up a whole new store? At Associated Metalworks we offer a broad range of Fixtures and Fittings, fully customisable to suit any business needs. We can even help design prototypes for your business! Check out our ‘Fixtures and Fittings‘ Page to find out more.

In addition to our broad metal fabrication capabilities, we also offer metal laser cutting services. Perfect for anything from large production runs through to new prototypes, our years of expertise, and friendly staff are here to help you! We even have a brand new laser cutter coming soon! So Stay Tuned!

Looking for another product? We have a large range of products, so to try and keep it simple, all of our other products which don’t easily fit into ‘agriculture and automotive’ or ‘home decor’ and ‘decorative screens’ can be found in our ‘More Products‘ page. An exciting new feature of our new website is we now have our very own online store! We will be adding new products to our store each week, so keep checking in to see what’s new!

Still a little lost in our new store? Contact our friendly team of experienced professionals – we are all here to help get your metal working for you!

We hope to see more of you soon!

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