Brush or brushwood 'roll top' or 'roll cap' finishes are uniquely Australian and go back to the earliest origins of brush fencing evolution here in South Australia. Traditionally they have been hand fitted from loose bundled brush and secured with wire loops to the fence top as a feature finish, using only the finest, straightest and longest brush. Brushwood rolls are also used for post coverings. Traditional hand placement of a brush roll top requires a skilled artisan to obtain a good finish and is still the most common method used in the capital cities of mainland Australia. Machine made brushwood roll tops have been available for a few years now and an option for DIY and remote locations.
Here in South Australia roll tops for all our new installations and repairs are still hand done in the traditional way for the best results and are the best option.
Every 12 to 15 years brush roll tops will need replacement as moisture build up inside the rolltop between it and the top of the fence causes rot and deterioration of the roll. Post roll covers also need repair in a similar timeframe. Old traditional hand packed brush fences need maintenance and top facing after a life of around 15 to 20 years. Machine made brushwood panels on the other hand used in all our new installations are a different matter and last a full lifetime of 40 years or more without any maintenance at all.
For your new brush roll top restoration or replacing an existing steel capping top finish with a new roll top, we are here to serve and this is a job our crews are doing every day of the week here in Adelaide.
