Archive for August, 2016

Perimeter Security is About More Than Just Fencing

Friday, August 26th, 2016
When you think of perimeter security, chances are that tall iron fences, barbed wire, and gated entrances spring to mind. But perimeter security encompasses much more than just the fences that you get through to enter your property!

When you think of perimeter security, chances are that tall iron fences, barbed wire, and gated entrances spring to mind. But perimeter security encompasses much more than just the fences that you get through to enter your property!

When you think of perimeter security, chances are that tall iron fences, barbed wire, and gated entrances spring to mind. All of these things have fencing in common, but perimeter security encompasses much more than just the fences that you get through to enter your property! How can you ensure that you are properly securing your commercial or residential property and not letting your perimeter security fall to the wayside?

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The Pros and Cons of Living in a Gated Community

Friday, August 19th, 2016
fence, high security

The number of gated communities rises every year, and residents agree that there are both pros and cons to living within the gates of a fenced community.

As you consider moving into a new home, you might be wondering whether or not the increased security of a gated community is right for you and your family. Are gated communities and properties with surrounding fences actually safer? The number of gated communities rises every year, and residents agree that there are both pros and cons to living within the gates of a fenced community.

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What Goes Into Security Fencing?

Wednesday, August 10th, 2016
Perimeter Security

Security fencing is diverse and there are numerous features which can be employed as a part of an overall security plan. These can include barriers such as buildings, fencing, walls, temporary checkpoints, and more.

Chain link fencing has been one of the leading choices when it comes to security fencing for decades for numerous reasons. This type of fencing is versatile, cost effective, and serves a wide variety of purposes. These can include denoting the legal boundary of a facility, aiding in preventing unauthorized entries by creating a psychological deterrent and making an area physically more difficult to access. These fences are critical to detection, assessment, surveillance, and other security functions. To learn more about what goes into security fencing, read on.  

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In the News: Metal Fencing Market to Expand into 2023

Friday, August 5th, 2016
We’re committed to learning more and more every day about the metal fence industry, because it keeps us all safe.  As it expands, so do we!

We’re committed to learning more and more every day about the metal fence industry, because it keeps us all safe. As it expands, so do we!

Here at Hercules, we offer the best metal fencing on the East Coast.  We’re committed to learning more and more every day about the metal fence industry, because it keeps us all safe.  As it expands, so do we!  And recent research has surfaced that says the metal fencing industry is currently valued at 4,000 million dollars, expected to rise by 4% until 2023.  So, what does this mean for us?  Read on to find out.

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