Fencing is securing property, managing site access, and securing boundaries. Whether you are there to secure an industrial facility, oversee a construction site, or provide security to residential or public land, selecting the appropriate fencing is the key.
These are the most commonly used fences:
· Chain Link fence
· Temporary fence
· Palisade fence
Every fence has unique qualities, strengths, and limitations. It all depends on your budget, security needs, and installation timeline. Here is a complete guide to each type, including its advantages, disadvantages, attributes, and perfect applications.
|
Attribute |
Chain Link Fence |
Temporary Fence |
Palisade Fence |
|
Security Level |
Normal |
Low to Medium |
High |
|
Installation |
Permanent (posts in concrete) |
Freestanding, no digging |
Permanent with robust foundations |
|
Mobility |
Fixed |
Handy (easily movable) |
Fixed |
|
Cost |
Moderate |
Low (rental or short-term use) |
High |
|
Aesthetic Appeal |
Average |
Industrial |
Imposing |
|
Lifespan |
15 to 30 years |
Weeks to months |
20 to 40 years |
|
Customization |
Barbed wire, privacy slats |
Panels, gates, signage |
Limited |
|
Maintenance |
Low |
Low (due to short-term use) |
Very low |
· Chain link Fence is designed in a way that it is interwoven with galvanized or vinyl-coated steel wires
· Generally installed with posts set in concrete
· Comes in several heights (3 feet to 12 feet)
· Can be topped with razor barbed wire, or privacy slats
· Its transparency allows people to see across the boundary
· Economical: Reduced cost compared to high-security fencing
· Long-lasting: Bears bad weather conditions and is rust-resistant
· Fast Installation: It is fast and perfect for larger areas that need coverage
· Low Maintenance: It requires very low maintenance, such as occasional cleaning and small repairs
· Customizable: It is customizable as per your lining for security or privacy enhancement.
· Moderate Security: Anyone can climb over it. Or, anyone can cut it with a cutter or with any other tools.
· Industrial Look: Not very nice
· Limited Privacy: It needs slats or screens to hide it.
· Residential circumference
· School yards and playgrounds
· Industrial yards and warehouses
· Public parks or sports facilities
· Animal enclosures
· Mark the Layout: Figure out where the fence has to be fixed and mark the fence using stakes and string.
· Measure the Area: Do planning for corner posts, end posts, and line posts spaced typically 6 to 10 feet apart.
· Check Regulations: Check the property boundaries and local fencing codes or HOA rules.
· Take the help of a post hole digger or auger to dig holes at marked locations.
· Corner, gate and end posts need deeper and wider holes (generally 8-12 inches wide and 2 to 3 feet deep).
· Include gravel for drainage, then fill concrete around the posts to make it strong.
· Make sure posts are plumbed and straightened before the concrete is cured.
· Insert terminal posts (corner, end and gate posts) into concrete and let it dry for 24-48 hours
· Once terminal posts are secure, fix line posts along the fence line at regular gaps.
· Top caps are fixed to protect the open edges of the posts.
· Fix tension bands to terminal post. These will later protect the chain link fabric.
· Attach brace bands and truss rods for extra support at corners or gates parts.
· Top rails are fixed horizontally between posts, mostly by sliding them through rail end caps and protecting with bolts.
· Unroll the chain link mesh along the fence line.
· A tension bar is entered vertically via the end of the mesh and attached to the terminal post using the pre-fixed tension bands.
· Mesh is stood upright and stretched across the fence using a come-along to eliminate slack.
· When properly stretched, a second tension bar is entered at the opposite end and fixed to the next terminal post.
· Use tie wires or metal clips to fix the mesh to top rails and line posts every 12 to 18 inches.
· Take the help of concrete to fix the gates.
· Fix hinges, latches, and gate frames to the posts and ensure proper alignment.
· Temporary Fence have handy panels made of steel mesh or solid barriers
· Installed without digging
· Panels can be easily linked or rearranged
· Can include gates, windscreen mesh, or signage
· Rapid Setup and Eliminator: Perfect for fast development on short notice
· Mobility: Can be easily moved from place to place. Or, it can also be adjusted as the site requires a change
· Cost-Effective for Short Term: Can be rented instead of buying for use as temp chain link fence
· Adaptable: It is flexible and can be used for temp dog fence
· Lower Security: Easier to contravene or tamper with
· It is not Long-Lasting: Not structured for long-term exposure or use
· Weather Vulnerability: May move and fall over in high winds without proper installation
· Less Professional Look: Industrial or unfinished look
· Construction zones and renovation projects
· Portable fence for outdoor events, festivals, gardens, and parades
· Crowd control for sports or concerts, and animal farm fencing including sheeps, dogs, chickens and many more animals on the farm.
· Emergency use to separate a particular area such as temp pool fence
· Temporary storage, staging areas or for portable privacy fence
A general temporary fence contains metal tubes welded at the edges. Also, an interwoven, diamond-shape mesh stretch between the posts.
· A temporary fence panel is a strong metal frame. It is structured from four heavy-duty metal tubes, or rails. The metal tubes are welded to each other at the joints of the edges.
· Few fence panel frames also have welded vertical or cross shaped braces. They increase the fence system’s strength and longevity.
· The temp fencing panel frame is them stretched with chain-link mesh, or fabric. Chain-link fabric is structured from separate wire strands, interwoven into an attribute diamond-zigzag pattern.
· The mesh fabric is then attached to the panel’s top and bottom rails with metal tie wires.
· The fabric is tie-wired to vertical tension bars on both sides. Metal tension bands tie the vertical tension bars to the panel’s vertical rails.
· More than one panel can be linked to create a stable and trustworthy perimeter.
· Palisade Fence are designed with robust steel vertical pales with sharp tops
· Posts and rails are installed into the ground with concrete foundations
· Comes in several heights (generally 6 feet to 12 feet)
· Mostly coated with a galvanized finish or powder paint
· An anti-climb structure with pointed edges on the top
· High Security: It's very hard to scale, cut, or harm it
· Longevity: Durable in bad weather conditions and tough environments
· Strong Visual Deterrent: Shows the signs of the restricted area
· Low Upkeep: Minimum maintenance once fixed
· Design Options: It has many design options to opt from. For instance, color choices, spike styles, and powder coating
· Higher Starting Cost: Way more costly than chain link or temporary fencing
· More Complex Installation: Needs proper groundwork and labor
· Industrial Look: May not be appropriate for residential areas
· Permanent: Not easily movable once fixed in the ground
· Power stations and utility sites
· Government or military facilities
· High-security commercial and industrial areas
· Transportation depots and railways
· Warehouses storing top-value products
· Clean the fence line of any debris, vegetation, or obstacles
· Do measurements of fence layout, including post locations
· Make sure the ground does not have any bumps. Or adjust the surface of the ground if required.
· Holes are dug at regular gaps (generally 2.75m or 3m apart) along the fence line.
· Holes are filled with concrete to fix the fence posts.
· Steel fence posts are vertically fixed into the concrete.
· Posts are left to dry for 24 to 48 hours to make them as strong as possible.
· When the posts are fixed, horizontal rails are bolted between the posts.
· These rails provide the framework on which the vertical steep strips will be placed.
· Steel poles are then set vertically to the horizontal rails.
· Pales are gaped equally to prevent intruders from squeezing through.
· The top edges are generally pointed or spiked to deter climbing.
· Each panel is fixed to the rails using anti-temper bolts or security fasteners.
· For extra security, the nuts may be turned inwards or concealed.
· Optional additions contain security caps, barbed wire, or electric fencing.
· The whole fence is often hot-dip galvanized for corrosion protection.
· Some installations are powder-coated in colors. These colors include green, black, and gray. The reason for these colors is to blend them with backgrounds or match the environmental theme.
· Gates, if needed, are installed at designated access points with a matching palisade structure.
· Steel Pales: They are fixed to give vertical support
· Angle Rails: They are there to hold the pales in place horizontally
· Steel Pales: Vertical slats with pointed edges on the top
· Fixing and Bolts: Anti-tamper for enhanced security
· Concrete: For fixing posts properly into the ground
· Steel Pales: Vertical slats with pointed tops (available in D or W profiles)
· Fixings & Bolts: Anti-tamper for enhanced security
· Concrete: For setting posts securely into the ground
Chain link fencing is among the most affordable options, with installation costs ranging from $4 to $15 per linear foot, depending on height and materials.
Vinyl fences offer greater privacy and aesthetic appeal with minimal maintenance, while chain link fences are more budget-friendly and durable but provide less privacy.
Fence post spacing varies by type: wood and vinyl fences typically require posts every 6 to 8 feet, while chain link fences can have posts spaced 8 to 10 feet apart.
Permit requirements for temporary fences depend on local regulations; checking with your local authorities is advisable to ensure compliance.
The best temporary fencing depends on your needs. Chain-link fences are durable and secure, ideal for construction sites. Mesh fencing is lightweight and cost-effective for crowd control, while portable panels offer versatility for various events.
· Go for chain link fencing if you want a budget-friendly, trustworthy, and adaptable long-term solution.
· Choose temporary fencing if you are dealing with short-term projects or events that need rapid deployment and easy repositioning.
· Invest in palisade fencing if maximum security, longevity, and deterrence are your highest priorities. Especially in high-risk sensitive areas.
Each fencing type has its qualities, and it serves its best. Now, it all depends on your scenario, which fence do you need according to your project requirements? Also, you must keep your budget and security requirements in mind.
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