If you’re designing a high security fence for an industrial or institutional site, there’s a good chance you’re trying to figure out everything from what height to choose to what kind of high security fence you need.
Don’t forget to pay attention to the little things – in this case, the nuts, and bolts of it. Bolts and nuts are one of the weaknesses on most fences. Here’s how you can make your fence bolts more secure.
Usually, when you're talking about metal fence, you're talking about a galvanized steel fence. However, stainless steel is also used for fencing, and you can get most of the materials you would use for a galvanized fence for a stainless steel fence.
Here's a little more information about why stainless steel fence sometimes makes sense, and where you might want to consider using a stainless steel fence.
Depending on where you are, you might see IPE posts referenced in a fence specification or quote. These are a special type of I beam fence posts that are used in some parts of the world – but there are similar alternatives elsewhere too.
Let’s take a closer look at what IPE posts are, why they’re a good choice for high security fencing, and how they work.
Many of the more common questions about fencing are based on the assumption that there's a "standard" fence. However, while there are fence standards, there's no standard fence - and that's an important difference! One common question about wood fence is "are fence boards pressure treated?"
The answer, like everything else, is it depends. Here's what you need to know about the answer to the question are fence boards pressure treated.
It’s not the most common option for fence posts, but in many parts of the world, concrete fence posts are used. Sometimes, they’re part of a concrete palisade fence, and sometimes they’re used for concrete panel fences. But they are also used as an alternative to steel posts for mesh fence systems.
Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of concrete fence posts, so you can decide if they’re the right choice for your fence.
When it comes to wood fence, there are many options for the design, height, material and finish. One of the more common questions is whether you should get a cedar fence.
Cedar fences are popular, but they do cost a fair bit more than treated wood fence. So is it worth it? Read on to find out!
Razor wire is used in various applications in most parts of the world. However, what many people who are not in the high security fencing business don’t know is that there are many different kinds of razor wire.
From coil and product type to wire and barb specifications, we’ve collected everything you need to know in one razor wire ultimate guide.
Chain link mesh, or diamond mesh as it is known in some parts of the world, is the most popular type of fence in the world.
Although there are some places, where security needs are higher, where chain link fence is not used often, it's ubiquitous in North America, Europe and other parts of the world. If you've ever wondered how is chain link mesh size measured, you're in the right place! Here's what you need to know.
In countries like Australia, South Africa and many in South America, it's common to have fence posts with holes drilled in them. wire and other materials are attached to posts using these holes.
However, in cold climates, fences with tubular steel posts don't have holes in them. Here's why.
Often, in the fence world, the word "galvanized" is used to describe fence materials. However, not all galvanizing is quite the same. Let's take a closer look at the difference between electro galvanized and hot dip galvanized fence materials, so you can see what the similarities and differences are.
