Friday, November 29, 2013

Choosing the Right Fencing Materials

People use all kinds of fencing materials to suit their specific needs, from decorative purposes all the way through to maximum security requirements. It’s important that the right materials are used for the correct purpose as not every type of fencing shares the same characteristics. For example, wooding fencing is unlikely to do the job when it comes to providing a safety barrier to the public at a construction site. Before investing in the appropriate fencing materials, it’s important that you note down their durability, sturdiness and their potential cost. Here are a few fencing materials that are used regularly today, most of which are unique to their specific purposes.
Security Fencing
The majority of sites that require maximum security such as department stores, banks and warehouses will be accompanied with steel security barriers or fencing. Steel fencing is extremely beneficial if you’re looking to keep intruders and vehicles away from a certain area as it’s a tough alloy that can’t be misshaped or damaged easily. You can also equip steel fencing with upgraded materials thanks to its strength, improving the intruder-resistant aspects of the fencing. On the other hand, steel can be costly and it’s not particularly attractive, whilst the installation process can be time consuming. Since steel fencing is permanent, you are far more likely to find it being used in places where security is maintained on a regular basis.

Wooden fencing is extremely popular as it’s regarded as the naturally attractive alternative to metallic home security.  It is also cheap and extremely easy to install, making it a one-off day job that is hardly time consuming. The efficiency of wooden fencing is often played down, yet it can be extremely effective at offering privacy and security benefits if the wood is thick and reasonably high. You can also paint, polish and alter wooden fencing to give it the ideal look and design that matches your style preferences. Unfortunately, wood doesn’t hold the same security effectiveness as other materials because of its durability. Wooden fencing can be easily damaged by both people and weather conditions and usually needs to be maintained by the owner. It is not particularly sturdy and is likely to rot over long periods of time without the proper care.

Aluminium fencing has become one of the most popular security fencing materials for a number of reasons. It may not be as tough or as rigid as steel but it is terrifically cost effective and still offers the durability that’s necessary for security purposes. Aluminium is light, making the transportation and installation of aluminium fencing an absolute breeze. It acts as the ideal material for separating crowded areas and bringing about organisation at large events. Aluminium is also corrosion resistant, meaning it can be left out overnight if being used to surround construction works. Aluminium does have its disadvantages tough they are few. It’s not as robust as other fencing alternatives and can be easily bent or misshaped as it is malleable. It is the ideal fencing option for security or safety purposes that are temporary but not for larger security operations.

Tim Adler is a blogger working with Maltaward, suppliers of high quality security fencing for all situations and environments.

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