When choosing a fence for a real project you are purchasing more than just fence panels, posts, wire and mesh. You are also deciding on the look of your site, the route that people will take and how you are going to check your boundary. And how much you can afford to spend in the perimeter over the years. A fence that looks good at the front gate of a site may not be the best choice for a long boundary at the rear of a site. A cost effective fence for a farm may look out of place next to an office entrance.
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The two practical solutions for perimeter fencing at your building site described in this article are Steel Tubular Fence and Chain Link Fence. One option creates a strong and clean boundary to your site whilst the other option is better for large sites and creates a clear open site with the benefit of an easy to transfer around site plan whilst working. Most sites are better with a combination of the two!
Why Should Fence Selection Start with the Real Site Use?
Before you ever get to compare price, color, coating, or post size, how will you be using the fence on a daily basis? An entrance to a school, a storage yard, a playing field, and the boundary to a factory are very different applications for fences and require very different products. Divide your site up by use and the correct product will be obvious.
Site Function and Boundary Purpose
A fence can serve several purposes. Start with the simplest question of what you want to do with this fence. Some people simply mark a property line and that is it. Others use a fence to control movement, to protect equipment, or to separate off one working area from another.
Steel Tubular Fence is a more formal type of perimeter fence and is suitable when you need a boundary that looks firm, clean and strong. This type of fence is typically used around entrances to sites and offices, as well as factories, schools and public areas. It is also commonly used around residential sites and in public areas.
Chain Link Fence is better when you need to cover a long line and keep the view open. It is common for large yards, sports fields, farms, temporary construction sites, storage areas, and utility zones.
Security Level and Daily Movement
A fence also creates a barrier to access for people walking, vehicles moving around the site and for the opening and closing of gates. It can also be a barrier to vision for people working at the boundary.
For sites with high volumes of visitors, high public exposure or high value plant and equipment a Steel Tubular Fence can provide a more defined visual deterrent. Such a system is more rigid and gives an impression of greater order.
Chain Link Fence is usually the most practical option if supervisors need to check on activity from behind the fence. The mesh structure allows visibility from both sides which is particularly suited to applications surrounding sports fields, large stores of materials and other industrial areas where space is open.
Appearance and Cost Balance
Not all boundaries need to look the same. A nice finish is expected for a front boundary but for a rear boundary, lines running around and long side boundaries a stable cost effective solution is more appropriate.
Most buyers will use a variety of fence types for a number of reasons. Where you are trying to project an image to your neighbors then a Steel Tubular Fence may be the way forward. However, for longer boundary lines then cost of providing a fence is likely to be a major deciding factor and Chain Link Fence is a cost effective option. Yes it is saving money but using the right fence in the right place as well.
When Does Steel Tubular Fence Make More Sense?
A Steel Tubular Fence is the right choice for a fixed perimeter solution that has a clean appearance. This type of perimeter solution is generally more expensive than mesh fencing but provides a neater solution for areas where this type of fencing is likely to be seen.
Main Entrances and Public-Facing Areas
Steel Tubular Fence is ideal for use at main entrances, boundary walls to roads, perimeter walls to offices, schools, residential properties and commercial sites. The fence has a strong steel tube structure that gives it a strong vertical profile without being too solid or obstructive.
The fence is part of the site image. A poorly managed boundary can undermine a great project with a scruffy finish. A neat tubular fence gives a great impression at the entrance and sides of the project.
Long-Term Boundaries with Cleaner Lines
A fence that remains for many years needs more than just a good first impression. A fence has to match the gates, posts and the use of the area where it is to be placed.
The Steel Tubular Fence is suitable for use in factories, industrial parks, warehouses, logistics and distribution centers, schools, residential villas, public facilities and other areas where equipment protection is required. Planned areas are best suited for a stronger Steel Tubular Fence in a more formal configuration.
Project Sections That Need a Better Finish
There are areas of your site that you don’t necessarily want to spend the absolute least amount of money on to put a fence up. These are areas of your site that you want to complete the image of the project and therefore would include entrance roads, the boundary between the reception and the rest of the site, customer facing areas and the main gate sections.
Steel Tubular Fence does not have to be used everywhere. Use it where your customers first see your project. Use it where your boundary needs to look stronger. Use it where your fence will become part of your customers final acceptance impression.
Why Is Chain Link Fence Often the Better Working Fence?
Most real projects are not tiny, flat, square; they are longer than square, with odd-shaped ends, with temporarily divided areas, with perimeter extending in future directions. A very formal, inflexible fence is not usually the simplest solution.
Chain Link Fence is simple yet visible and can be very suitable for large area jobs.
Wide Coverage with Open Visibility
Chain Link Fence is suitable for very large sites. A chain link fence provides coverage of a boundary and at the same time leaves the site open. Chain link allows air and light to pass through the holes in the mesh. This type of fence also allows those on the outside to see what is going on behind the fence. This can be a big advantage to workers or security staff.
Chain Link Fence is suitable for use on sports fields, farms, storage yards, industrial land, temporary works sites, parks and utility zones. It is easy to work with when there is a requirement for people to be able to see through the fence as opposed to having a fully closed boundary that your staff can work against.
Long Runs, Corners, and Uneven Site Lines
Most project boundaries are not straight line and could have corners, be on a slope, be a temporary boundary or change later. A very formal fence can introduce a lot of extra work into these types of boundaries.
Chain Link Fence is ideal for long runs of irregular boundaries. In the short term a simple line of fencing, Chain Link Fence can also serve as a permanent perimeter when decoration is not an issue. On cost driven sites Chain Link Fence provides definition without imposing on the rest of the site to create a closed and heavy feeling.
Coating Choices and Lower Daily Maintenance
Chain Link Fence also offers maintenance value when the coating is chosen correctly. Our Chain Link Fence products can be supplied with different coating specifications and a smooth surface finish helps reduce the maintenance required for outdoor facilities on a daily basis.
It’s important to realize that when it comes to outdoor projects, the coating of a fence is not just a detail. The way a fence will be used, the weather, and the site all play a big role in the choice of a coating. It’s therefore very important to check the details of a proposed fence before ordering: wire type, mesh size, coating type, post type, height, etc. It can make a big difference to the final cost of the fence, especially for long fence lines.
How Can Both Fence Types Work in One Project?
Most projects don’t need to use a single type of fence from the front gate to the last corner of the yard. Using one style or type of fence throughout a property can end up costing too much or even be aesthetically undesirable. Instead, it is often better to section off your yard by function.
Steel Tubular Fence for Visible Sections
Steel Tubular Fence is ideal for situations where looks and a strong boundary are the greatest priority. Typically the main entrance, the front of the office, the road side, the visitor entrance and high value equipment areas fall into this category.
These sections first create the initial impression of the site. A clean tubular fence line creates a more organized appearance and reinforces the fixed-line feeling.
Chain Link Fence for Side and Rear Boundaries
Chain Link Fence is the ideal choice for long side lines, backyards, open storage yards, sports fields, farms and other areas that require more coverage than style. It’s perfect for use as a temporary perimeter for work sites as well.
This choice helps control total project cost. It maintains visibility to the area for the security people, the workers and the supervisors to be able to go to the area quickly if needed.
Mixed Planning for Better Value
Our smart fence plan is designed to make best use of both Steel Tubular Fence and Chain Link Fence. Steel Tubular Fence is used to guard visible areas with style while Chain Link Fence is used to cover larger working areas in a cost effective manner.
The cost ends up being relatively evenly distributed with not too much spent on unseen areas of the home and the visible portions aren’t left too basic for contractors and clients alike to easily quote, explain and deliver.
What Should You Confirm Before Ordering?
Once you have worked out which fence you will use for each area around the property of your customer, double check your order details. Although a fence order seems straightforward enough on paper a simple mistake can hold up the site greatly.
Fence Length, Height, and Ground Condition
Before building the fence, confirm details such as length, height, gate position, all corners, ground level and installation location. Also note any slopes and mark out these areas.
For Steel Tubular Fence: clearly define post spacing and fence panel configuration. For Chain Link Fence: define mesh size, wire gauge, post configuration and tensioning method.
Security Expectation and Project Image
When deciding what to show with your fence from the outside of your property, for projects that require a very strong and clean image, a perimeter of Steel Tubular Fence at the front of your property is typically best. For larger working areas where visibility is required but you still need large coverage, Chain Link Fence is generally best.
It’s also good to familiarize yourself with local customs and habits. For example, many markets around the world like boundaries to be formal near roads, whereas in many sports, farms and utility areas an open mesh is preferred.
Packing, Drawing, and Delivery Details
When it comes to processing export orders, the choice of product is only one of many variables which must be taken into account, including the manner in which the product will be packed, labeled and loaded as well as details regarding installation reference.
Where an order consists of more than one type of fence, it is helpful to detail the packing list to assist identification of all items. Items such as posts, clips, rolls, panels and gates are all easiest to check against the packing list upon receipt. A well-packed fence order should be easy to receive, check and install.
How Should You Move from Selection to Service Support?
Communication after selecting a product to buy is important. A supplier needs to be able to read the project’s needs and go beyond giving a price.
Product Matching Based on Real Use
Please provide the following details for your quotation: project type, site photos, fence length and height, gate requirements and any local government requirements. Please highlight different areas of site if applicable.
Finally, establish where Steel Tubular Fence is required and where Chain Link Fence is adequate. Your fence plan will then bear a close resemblance to your actual site.
Service from Inquiry to Shipment
Good service includes checking of all specifications, offering suitable products, checking of drawings, discussion of coating, packing arrangement and keeping of all order details until the shipment is made.
This step is more important when you are using more than one type of fencing on a project. Small errors in the posts, clips, rolls or panels can result in considerable delay whilst trying to correct them.
Contact for the Right Fence Combination
For the permanent and visible sections of your property a Steel Tubular Fence is a great option. However for the wider areas of your property and for coverage, visibility and cost that Chain Link Fence would be a better choice to list first.
For mixed layouts, it is better to discuss the site section by section. You can contact the team with drawings, photos, or rough fence lengths before confirming the final order.
FAQ
Q1. Steel Tubular Fence versus Chain Link Fence: Which to choose for a new factory perimeter fence?
A1: Both fences can be used. Steel Tubular Fence is recommended for use on main entrance, office perimeter and visible sections of property. Chain Link Fence is recommended for use on long side boundaries, rear yards, storage yards and open working areas.
Q2. Why Chain Link Fence is so popular on large sites?
A2: Chain Link Fence. Visibility is kept open. Airflow is kept open. Chain Link Fence is very good for long fences and fences of irregular shape. Chain Link Fence is very practical for large area coverage.
Q3: Steel Tubular Fence good for Project Image?
A3: Yes. The Steel Tubular Fence is more neat and formal. It is suitable for entrances, perimeter boundary facing road, school, commercial and residential.