STAYTIGHT – FLOOD RESISTANT – ADJUSTABLE FENCING

Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants

You may be able to apply for a Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant if you are a primary producer affected by flooding or other severe weather event. See the links below for your state

NSW East Coast Severe Weather GRANTS

Western Queensland Surface Trough, Associated Rainfall and Flooding GRANTS

When floods damage fences, repairs can be urgent and difficult. That’s why choosing a strong, reliable system like STAYTIGHT makes all the difference. Adjustable end assemblies allow you to easily tighten and re-tension your fence after flood damage, helping you rebuild faster and keep your fence resilient for the next flood

1. Easy to adjust – Floating footplate and Tension Cable

flood proof fencing
flood proof fencing

Easy adjustment is critical to repairing a damaged end assembly. The StayTight system features a stainless-steel eyebolt and tension cable which allows you to easily tighten and re-tension the assembly after floods, a control not available with traditional timber or welded assemblies. This adjustability saves a significant amount of time and money when repairing after a flood and keeps your fence strong and ready for future floods.

As opposed to concrete-in, welded or timber stay systems would need rebuilding from scratch.

STRONG AND SECURE

The footplate remains “floating” on the top of the ground, unpinned, the force is then transferred down the eyebolt and tension cable to the base of the strainer post where it’s needed most during flood conditions. The tension cable reduces the load on the footplate by up to two thirds and greatly lowers the chance of the end assembly failing.

The assembly is designed to ensure the stay will not become detached even in the harshest flood events. The floating footplate features an 8mm thick tongue that goes 128mm up the stay. And on the other end a post and stay connector made from heavy duty 6mm steel is attached to the post with a bolt-on clamp, it then goes 124mm down the stay. This ensures the stay will not be washed away even if the fence netting is torn off the post by flood waters and debris.

STAYTIGHT Flood Proof Fencing

2. Anchor your strainer post

Anchoring your strainers can make the difference between losing your end assembly and simply having to adjust and re-tension it after a flood. If you can ensure your post is not pulled out of the ground from the floods you will be able to easily adjust the stay kit and save yourself a lot of extra work and money to repair the fence. The LokDown Lugs and the Drive-Tight Lugs give the post 8x more ground anchorage.

flood proof fence anchoring

The depth of the end strainer also plays a major role. Strainer posts for flood-prone areas should be longer and deeper. The deeper the strainer, the higher the capacity. A post set at 1m (42″) has double the capacity of one set at 750mm (30″).

We recommend – A Drive-Tight End Assembly (2400mm) with full length pickets (1650mm) for each lug or an Exclusion Fence End Assembly (3250mm) is recommended when building the floodway fence. As these assemblies have the highest capacity and strength helping protect and isolate the water crossing from the main fence in the event of a flood

RICHARD EDDIE – Flood Victim

“Some of my concrete stainers pulled right out of the ground.

But the Rotech assemblies took the full force of 125m of fast flowing water 1meter deep and all the debris against the fence and they DIDN’T MOVE!”

flood proof fencing
flood proof fencing
flood proof fencing
flood proof fencing

TIPS TO MAKE A FLOOD-RESISTANT FENCE IN FLOOD PLAINS

  • Try to keep fence lines parallel to the water flow.
  • Post and Wire spacing: Spaces in between posts would vary according to the condition in the area. The closer the stronger and more resistant the fence is. Recommended distance between pickets of 2-3 meters. Consider using a longer picket over the standard 1650mm.
  • As a rule, waterways fencing should be built as far as possible from the water. Ideally a minimum setback of 10m from the bank and 20m for large waterways.
  • A deeper setback is also recommended for areas with active erosion, unstable banks, scalding, or signs of degradation.
  • Try to locate the fence higher than the highest flood possible.
  • Isolate fences that are at a high risk of flood damage using end assemblies.
  • Running high tensile line wires without netting is recommended to minimize build up on fence line.

Key things to consider when fencing in flood-prone areas

Local government regulation: Fencing can change the water flow. Check with your local council if fencing needs approval.

Soil Type: Most soil types including clay soil or sandy soil are unstable near waterways. Having an adjustable fencing system is the best way to go because it allows you to make adjustments when there’s movement.

Driven vs Digging Hole: Strainers have more chance of staying in the ground if they are driven in undisturbed soil compared to a post that has been put in the hole and rammed with soil or concreted.

Bolt-on vs Weld-on: If end assemblies and hardware are welded on, and the fence is damaged by a flood, it is much more difficult to reuse the materials. Like any other thing, the effectiveness of the fence relies on its regular maintenance.

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