If you have a property in an area that has a corrosive atmosphere, like near the ocean, there’s a good chance you might be considering an aluminum fence because it doesn’t rust like steel fences do.
However, if you also need an element of security in your fencing, you might be concerned whether aluminum fence offers the required level of protection you need. Here’s what you need to know.
If you’ve never been around electric fences, you probably have a lot of questions about them.
One of the more common questions we hear about electric fences in the fence industry is can animals hear electric fencing. The answer might surprise you. Here’s what you need to know.
If you’ve decided that an electric fence is what you need to keep your property secure – whether that’s keeping animals in or something out – you’re probably right at the beginning of the electric fence process.
However, since most people don’t know too much about how electric fences actually work, you probably have lots of questions. One of those is probably how powerful of an electric fence do you need. Here’s what you need to know.
If you know something about high-security fence systems, then you will know that 358 mesh, or prison mesh, as it’s also known, is designed to be an anti-climb, anti-cut high-security fence solution.
That’s good news for the site you want to secure, but it’s not great news if you have to cut panels to fit for your project. So, let’s take a look at some of the ways you can cut 358 prison mesh.
If you’re not in the fence business, you probably don’t spend too much time thinking about fence materials, and some get even less attention than others.
Razor wire is a less commonly used product, which might explain why some people think they’re the same thing as barbed wire. However, they’re not. Here’s what the difference between razor wire and barbed wire is, what each one is used for, and how to make sure you get the right one for your project.
If you're not used to building electric fences, then you might be wondering just how you get the current to flow through the electric fence wires, avoid short circuits and generally build an electric fence that works. The good news is that this is not as hard as you think.
Whether you're building a simple single-zone, four-strand electric fence or something more complex, the basic answers to the question of how to wire an electric fence don't change. Learn more and don't forget to download our free diagram here!
Palisade fences are popular in most parts of the world, and there is a huge variety of heights, styles, and designs available out there. There are palisade fences with IPE posts, some with square posts, and even some that use round posts. Some use fishplates, others use various types of brackets.
Palisade fences come in a huge variety of heights and panel widths, painted, coated and galvanized and more. However, there’s one thing all palisade fences have in common: they require palisade pales, which are welded or bolted to the panel’s horizontal rails.
When it comes to important infrastructure, no one can argue that airports are high on the list. After all, according to the latest statistics, there are about 100,000 global flights every day. That’s a lot of people and cargo moving from one place to another, most of which happens through airports.
Airports are also very large pieces of commercial property, with plenty of other buildings and facilities aside from terminals and runways, and it all has to be kept protected so that passengers and cargo are safe and can get to their destinations without incident. So, let’s take a closer look at airport fencing and how it keeps these important pieces of infrastructure safer.
Most people will avoid touching an electric fence if they know it’s an electric fence. No one wants to get shocked. However, even though electric fences are legally required to have warning signs in most parts of the world (and some regulations require them to be hard to touch accidentally), most modern electric fences are non-lethal.
This raises the question: Do lethal electric fences still exist, and where are they used?
Bollards, sometimes incorrectly known as bollard fencing, are an effective barrier to vehicles while still leaving the area open to pedestrian traffic. This makes it an attractive urban alternative to fencing.
However, to be an effective barrier to vehicular traffic and protect people or property in the area from vehicles that might accidentally hit the bollards, it’s very important to design them properly. So, let’s take a closer look at how deep bollards should go.
If you’re working in remote parts of North America, Europe, and other places that bears call home, you need to protect yourself. Most bear species usually don’t attack people indiscriminately, but they tend to be extra hungry in the fall and springtime, and anything can happen!
One of the more common questions about perimeter bear security is whether a bear gets through a chain link fence. Here’s what you need to know.
In North America, palisade fencing is a relatively new product, but in many other parts of the world, it’s been used as a moderate to high-security fence system for decades.
In this article, we’re going to look at what palisade fencing is, what the components are, what the usual options are, and where palisade fencing is typically used. Here’s what you need to know.
In some parts of the world, chain link fence is still installed as a security fence. However, in many regions, a chain link fence is not considered a security fence at all. If you’ve ever wondered why that is, this article is for you.
Let’s take a closer look at the answers to the question of what the difference is between a high-security fence and a chain link fence and which one might be best for your project.
When most of us think of fences, we think of structures that are designed to keep people or animals in or out of an area, and that’s exactly what most fences do.
However, there are some types of fences that have a much more important function, and rock fall fences are one of those. So, let’s take a closer look at what a rock fall fence is, how they work, and where you might see them in action.
Most people who see a sign that says a fence is electrified will try to avoid touching it, and that’s usually a good idea. Even though most electric fences these days are non-lethal, they can still deliver a nasty shock, and if you happen to have a pacemaker, they could potentially be dangerous.
However, there are also many people who have accidentally touched an electric fence and were surprised when they were not shocked. Here’s why you can touch an electric fence without getting shocked, even if it’s on.
If you have a venue that hosts events, whether sporting events, music concerts, or something else, you probably need spectator fencing.
Many facilities use temporary spectator fencing combined with security teams to control crowds, but there are also permanent spectator fencing options. Here’s what they do and why you should pay extra attention when you’re designing them.
If you’re looking for a higher security fence system, you might have run into the term anti-cut fence. You might also be wondering if that’s something you need and how it works.
If you’re wondering what an anti-cut fence is, read on. We’ll tell you what they are, what they aren’t, and where you can find them.
If you’re planning to install an electric fence, you’ve probably already realized that there’s no such thing as a one size fits all specification. In fact, there are nearly endless combinations of materials and equipment you can use to construct the right electric fence for your project and site.
One of the more common questions people ask while in this design phase is the best wire for electric fence. Like most things fence related, the answer is that it depends. Here’s what you need to know.
If you’re asking the question, “what is the best electric fence charger” the first thing you need to know is that the equipment used to power electric fences is called energizers.
However, no matter what you call them, read on to find the answers to the question of what is the best electric fence charger.
Many people are surprised to discover that even if they’ve received a fence quote, there may still be additional charges for things that only happen or become known after the work is started.
Sometimes, these things are unavoidable, like discovering hidden obstacles underground that no one could have anticipated, but other times, they could be avoided. Standing time often falls into this category of extra costs on fence projects. Here’s what you need to know.
If you’re looking for high-security fencing, you’ve probably noticed that there are plenty of options out there. Different types of fences, different add-ons and options, and a wide variety of heights.
The thing is, high-security fence is not only one thing. It’s a fence system that’s designed to be as good as possible at deterring and preventing unauthorized entry, and that’s always a combination of being hard to cut, hard to climb, and hard to get through or under. Of course, fence height is a big factor in high-security fence systems, so here’s what you need to know.