Whether you need to put a fence around an industrial park, a construction zone, a school, or some other area, you may not be sure what kind of fencing is best. Here are some considerations that may help you to decide on the best fencing.
First, think about the purpose of the fence. Is it to keep people out—as in a construction zone—or to keep people in, as in a children’s playground at a school? If you are trying to keep people out of a restricted zone, industrial fencing is probably your best choice. But if you are merely trying to cordon off an area for children to play in, a wood fence may be better than wire fencing. Wire fencing is especially not needed for a public playground, unless you want to keep people out at night.
Next, decide if you merely need to deter people, or if you also need to keep animals out. High industrial fence are great for keeping a lot of pests out of an area as well, but keep in mind that some animals can climb fence. Do you need an electric fence?
If your fencing is for security purposes, you should also look into other security features such as surveillance cameras and alarm systems. Even signs suggesting that you have these can be great deterrents to vandals and thieves. Anti-vandal paint is also a great idea for walls surrounding an area or a building.
Finally, find out if you have permission to put up the fencing you want. Sometimes you need to get permission from local authorities, or to okay it with others who use the property or own part. Once you have permission or approval to put up your fencing, the sooner you do so the better.
