Inside the Anatomy of a Brush Fence Panel

When you search for “brush fencing panel sizes”, you’ll probably see the same cookie-cutter answers: 1.8 metres high, 2.4 metres wide, timber frame, lasts 15 years. Great. But what do those numbers really mean? What’s inside that panel you’re about to install across 60 metres of your boundary?

Let’s pull back the brush (pun intended) and show you what nobody else is talking about — the anatomy of a brush fence panel, why two panels with the same size can perform very differently, and how to avoid getting stuck with fencing that looks good at first but fails within 3 years.

PanelVisual AppearanceBrush DensityInternal SupportReal LifespanBig Chain PanelNeat, uniform60–70 kg/m³Often none5–7 yearsCustom Panel (Ours)Tightly packed90–110 kg/m³Internal steel rods every 400mm15–20 years

What most suppliers won’t tell you is that size is only one variable in the quality equation.

Let’s open one up.

There’s brushwood, and then there’s Melaleuca Uncinata — the Rolls Royce of brushwood. Grown in specific regions of NSW and WA, it contains natural oils that repel moisture and pests. The majority of big-box panels use cheap alternatives or older, brittle stock.

❗ Pro tip: Snap a stick in half. If it’s dry and dusty, the panel is already dying.

In our panels, we use a custom compression jig that applies over 500kg of pressure before sealing. This eliminates internal air pockets and prevents the dreaded “panel puff” you’ll see in 12 months when weak panels start to bulge in the middle.

Most pre-made panels? Empty inside.

Our custom panels contain horizontal steel rods or treated hardwood battens every 300–400mm — especially on panels taller than 1.8m. This prevents sagging, warping, and collapse from high wind zones (like coastal Sydney or the Illawarra escarpment).

Custom-Sized Brush Panels

You won’t find this anywhere else — we put one of our brush fence panels through a simulated storm dump test.

• 1,000 litres of water dumped over 2 minutes
• 45° simulated wind angle
• Time to full drying: 1.5 hours
• Water retention inside panel: less than 8%

Compare that to a cheap panel (same size): it took over 6 hours to dry and held over 22% internal moisture, risking early rot, mould, and warping.

Sure, 1.8m x 2.4m is standard — but do you know what else is standard?

• Gaps under the fence when the land slopes
• Cutting panels on-site that destroys structural integrity
• Ugly joins every 2.4 metres that break the visual line

We offer incremental sizing down to 50mm, with pre-scribed slope adjustment based on your site survey. That means a 1.87m-high panel with a 3° taper isn’t just possible — it’s standard for us.

Cheap panels are like IKEA furniture: they look affordable, but you spend hours making it work.

• Cutting to fit = extra labour
• Reinforcing = extra cost
• Replacing warped panels in 3 years = a lot more money

When you go custom from day one, you save long-term — in labour, repair, and reputation (especially if you’re a landscaper or builder installing for clients).

This is not for:

🚫 DIYers looking to save every dollar
🚫 Developers slapping up fences in a hurry
🚫 Resellers buying containers of cheap stock

This is for:

✅ Homeowners who care about quality and longevity
✅ Architects who want visual continuity and site-specific sizing
✅ Landscapers and builders who need consistency and trust

Yep. No sales pitch, no brochure fluff — we’ll show you a cross-section of a real panel at your site visit.

📞 Call us at 0485 938 832

Because knowing what’s inside your panel matters more than the number printed on the tag.