Archive for September, 2022

Fall Maintenance for Your Security Fence

Thursday, September 29th, 2022
Hercules Fence High Security Fall Maintenance
Fall is an important time do some maintenance on your security fence to keep upright and secure during the harsh winter months.

Fall is upon us, and that means we’re going to start experiencing weather that is wet and cold, which is not really a good thing when it comes to your security fence. Security fences are made of metals such as iron, steel, and aluminum, and metal has a tendency to rust and degrade when it gets moist. This means fall and winter, and spring are some of the hardest seasons on your security fence, and it’s important to perform fall maintenance before the weather takes a turn for the worse and takes advantage of any vulnerabilities your fence may have.

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Why Construction Sites Require Temporary Chain-Link Fencing

Friday, September 23rd, 2022
Hercules High Security Temporary Fencing
Construction sites are required to have temporary chain-link fencing for a myriad of reasons.

Construction sites are a ubiquitous sight in any municipal area. Progress marches ever forward in the form of new roads, shopping centers, high-rises, and homes. And every single construction site that you see is going to be surrounded by fencing. Why is that? For starters, codes and laws require temporary fencing around construction sites, but it is required for a variety of reasons. Let’s explore the many benefits of temporary fencing for construction sites to better understand why it is required by law.

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Bollards or Barriers: Which is Better?

Thursday, September 15th, 2022
Hercules Fence High Security Bollards Barriers
Bollards and barriers are both important methods of traffic control, but they serve different purposes.

When it comes to high-security options for managing traffic, there are a couple of possibilities to consider. Which you choose will ultimately depend on what you’re hoping to accomplish with your traffic security. Bollards and barriers both come with their own set of pros and cons that should be considered before you decide which will work best for your property.

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Why Welded Wire Mesh Makes Superior Security Fencing

Friday, September 9th, 2022
Hercules Fence High Security Welded Wire Mesh
Welded wire mesh is an affordable and durable security fencing option that is optimal for many residential and commercial properties.

Security fencing is an important part of the security plan for most properties, from residential to commercial to educational. Fences help to delineate property lines, keep people who need to stay in and people who need to stay out, and protect goods and property. Fences are an investment because they do have costs for both materials and installation and for maintenance, but in the long run, that investment is worthwhile for all that you get. If you’re looking for the best and most cost-effective security fencing material, welded wire mesh is going to be one of your best bets. If you’re not familiar with the benefits and qualities of this type of fencing, check out our discussion below.

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No Entry: A Primer on Anti-Climb Fencing

Friday, September 2nd, 2022
Hercules Fence High Security Anti-Climb Fencing
Some fencing options are inherently anti-climb, while others require anti-climb add-ons to keep intruders from scaling it.

One of the most important jobs that your fence does is to protect your family, home, and property. Your sturdy, well-built, and well-maintained fence can safeguard your possessions, protect the interior of your yard from prying eyes, and restrain pets and kids so that they don’t wander off. In cases where you install a high-security residential fence, they can do even more. With a proper fence, you can also keep people from accessing your property and stealing or vandalizing things. This only works, however, if they can’t just climb the fence. Read on for our anti-climb fencing primer.

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