Construction Fencing

Construction fences are the barriers or partitions that you can use to isolate or divide a zone within different construction areas. In standard terms, construction fencing is also known as construction hoard.

You need the construction fences for optimum materials storage, maintaining the project’s privacy and safety, keeping your construction workers safe, etc. Depending on the variety of purposes, you can use both temporary or permanent construction fences.

There are different types of fences for use in construction sites. The common ones include:

• Heras fencing: Heras fences are trendy due to the highly flexible and quick handling opportunity, together with excellent durable properties. Since the fences have anti-climb features, you can use them to add higher security to your construction site. Moreover, you can also quickly assemble and dismantle the heras fences. So, you can easily reuse them at new locations.
• Mesh panel fencing: The mesh panel fencing is composed of mesh panels. These fences are also popular due to their higher aesthetics. The installation and dismantling options for mesh panel fences are also simple. You need to install the fence posts on the ground and just connect the panels on them.
• Wooden/timber fencing: The advantage of wooden fencing is creating a solid and secured appearance for the view. So, you can easily fend off the outsiders to develop a form of safety and privacy. The wooden fences also offer a medium level of security.
• Chain link fencing: Made from chain links, you can easily install the fences with independent supporting stands on solid or soft soil. So, you can set up the chain-link fences quickly and easily without digging a hole in the ground.

• Barricade fencing: You can use barricade fencing together with other types of fences to ensure barrier and safety, mostly against traffic-related solutions. You can also use them for other purposes.
• Hoarding:
  • Metal hoarding: Metal hoarding is mainly a permanent fencing option, and you can reach for metal hoarding when you are looking for a permanent or long-term fencing solution. They are highly durable, strong, and highly secured fencing solutions. But they are also expensive compared to other fencing options. You can also add additional features like installing barbed wire on top for extra security.
  • Wooden hoarding: Compared to regular wooden fences, wooden hoardings are a very sturdy option. They also offer a cost-effective approach to your fencing solution.
• Pedestrian barrier: You can use pedestrian barriers inside construction sites or areas closer to roadside having pedestrian access.
• Coloured construction fence: Construction fences are available in different colours like red, blue, orange and green. You can use them in areas where you need high visibility features.

There are various applications of construction fencing. The main applications include:

• Protect the public from construction hazards
• Provide temporary perimeter protection
• Secure equipment, materials, and tools
• Control access to restricted site areas
• Separate pedestrians from active work zones

• To ensure the safety of workers from the construction hazards
• Create multiple zones for individual task areas

The type of construction fencing depends on your project duration, security level, site environment, and budget. Temporary fencing is suitable for short-term construction, roadwork, events, and movable perimeter control. Permanent fencing is more suitable for long-term site security, fixed facility boundaries, and projects requiring a stronger long-term enclosure.

Construction fences can be designed and installed for demanding outdoor conditions, but wind resistance depends on the fence type, height, mesh opening, base weight, bracing method, site exposure, and installation quality. For windy sites, additional stays, ballast, bracing, or engineer-approved layouts may be required.

Highly visible construction fencing helps warn pedestrians, workers, and drivers that they are approaching a restricted or hazardous area. Bright colours are useful around roadworks, excavation areas, public access points, and temporary site boundaries where visibility is important.