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White House Fence Jumper Points to Need for High Security Fencing

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

Last week, an Iraq War veteran made national news when he was able to scale the fence surrounding the perimeter of the White House in Washington, D.C. and breach the security of one of the most high security facilities in our country. The White House and the Secret Service have been criticized for allowing the intrusion to happen at all, and though no one was harmed as a result of his trespassing, the event did throw into sharp relief the need for high security fencing to protect sensitive facilities.

What does the White House fence jumper mean for high security fencing?

What last week’s events show us is that in spite of on-ground surveillance and security cameras, effective high security fencing is a must-have, as it is the last line of defense against intruders and trespassers. In response to the fence jumper, the White House security team has added an additional, temporary security barrier to slow and deter potential threats from gaining access to the White House grounds. But is this enough to truly prevent a repeat attempt?

With effective high security fencing designed with anti-climb technology in mind, sensitive facilities can be kept safe from would-be intruders. Specialized fence tops and post designs make fences impossible to scale from ground height, and if your facility is in need of strong security measures being taken, then look no further than Hercules High Security. We have the experience and design knowledge needed to create fences that keep intruders away.

All high security fences designed and installed by Hercules Fence will provide great strength and design. Look around our website to get a corporate overview and tour of our Hercules Fence Facility. Our entire line of fencing comes with extended warranties to ensure you have superior high security products for years to come. Our high security fence contractors truly offer security in every job. We have provided excellent fence designs and exceptional customer service since 1955. Request an estimate today with us to start on your high security project.

We have six convenient locations and there is a Hercules Fence professional ready to serve you from Maryland and the Washington Metropolitan area to North Carolina. Our branch offices are in Manassas, Richmond, Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina.

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Crash-Rated Gates Enhance Perimeter Security

Thursday, September 18th, 2014

As anyone who works at a high security facility knows, the security settings of your perimeter are of paramount importance. They are your first line of defense against intruders, vehicle crashes, and any other kind of imaginable breach. The last thing you want to do is leave a weak point in your perimeter, but then again, you do need an entry point for official and authorized persons to use. So what’s the solution to this problem? A crash-rated fence from Hercules will do the trick.

What is a Crash-Rated Gate?

Crash-rated gates are specifically designed not to leave a weak point in your perimeter; in fact, they do the exact opposite. First, the gate is made to keep out anyone who does not have authorization to entry a facility on foot, so you will not have to worry about pedestrians gaining access to your facility without clearance. Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, crash-rated gates are designed to keep out vehicles and to withstand their impact. One of the most common ways for intruders to try to gain access to high security buildings is by breaking through their perimeter by crashing into a perimeter fence with their vehicle, and they may target the gate, viewing that as a potentially easier point to break down. But with a crash-rated gate, they will have no such luck. Crash-rated gates can withstand the force of a vehicle traveling up to 50 miles per hour.

Do you know that the addition of a crash-rated gate will greatly improve your building’s security? Call Hercules Fence today to talk about installation!

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Can Crash-Rated Bollards Keep My Facility Safe?

Thursday, September 18th, 2014

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When electing to add additional security measures to your facility it’s important to get a handle on all your options. A crucial part of any site security plan is the establishment and enforcement of a tightly controlled perimeter. Adding crash-rated bollards is a great way to manage vehicle access to your high security facilities and to keep your property safe and secure after hours.

What Are Crash-Rated Bollards?

It’s important to distinguish between crash-rated and regular bollards. Regular bollards are laid in simple, predictable patterns and placed in areas with an expectation of civility and are thus used primarily to direct traffic flow. Crash-rated bollards are explicitly designed to keep aggressive intruders, those who plan on carrying out acts of theft, vandalism, or terrorism, out.

Crash-rated bollards are available in several different strengths, each designed to resist a particular maximum amount of force. This is often expressed in terms of the maximum vehicle speed and weight that the bollard can withstand a collision with. K4 rated Bollards will withstand impact with a 15,000 lb. vehicle traveling at 30 mph, K8s will withstand a vehicle of the same weight coming at 40 mph, and K12s up to 50 mph.

Crash-rated bollards are an excellent resource for any business or organization needing additional perimeter control and mitigation of security risks. They allow and control foot access while limiting the potential danger of any hostile vehicles. When selecting crash-rated bollards for your facility make sure that they are placed where vehicles will have the least room to ramp up speed and are appropriately rated for whatever force a vehicle could hit them with.

Choose Hercules Fence

All high security bollards and fences designed and installed by Hercules Fence will provide great strength and design. Look around our website to get a corporate overview and tour of our Hercules Fence Facility. Our entire line of fencing comes with extended warranties to ensure you have superior high security products for years to come. Our high security fence contractors truly offer security in every job. We have provided excellent fence designs and exceptional customer service since 1955. Request an estimate today with us to start on your high security project.

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Finding Affordable High Security Fencing

Thursday, September 4th, 2014

When it comes to the security of your facility, you ideally want to spare no expense. But at the same time, you may have a restrictive budget to consider. While ordinarily this might mean compromising the quality of your security investment, it doesn’t have to. Hercules Fence is here to talk you through the process of high security fencing and how to find an affordable, effective option that will suit the needs of your facility.

Finding High Security Fencing on a Budget

If you are trying to fully outfit your facility with top quality high security fencing while keeping costs manageable, what you will first need to do is determine the exact level of protection your facility needs. Would it potentially be vulnerable to intruders trying to scale the fence? You’ll want to prioritize fencing made with anti-climb technology. Are you trying to add a subtle layer of security that will blend in with either a residential or highly-trafficked area? Fencing that is both practical and ornamental will probably top your list. By deciding what features are the most important to your high security fencing installation, you can eliminate unnecessary features that may put you over budget. Have an in-depth discussion with your professional fencing contractor to determine what course of action is best to take; they can advise you about the best security options at the most reasonable prices.

In order to enhance the security of your facility, you should not have to break the bank. Finding affordable high security fencing is easy with the help of Hercules Fence; call us today to find out more!

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