Temporary fences come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles. Most of the time, when you’re considering a fence, you look for traits like longevity, durability, and aesthetics. But if you’re in need of a fence for just a short period of time, you will need to consider temporary fencing.
SONCO looks at a few of the most common situations in which a temporary fence will prove more efficient and cost-effective than a permanent fence or other barrier measures.
Constructions Sites
Construction sites are potentially dangerous places. For this reason, your construction site should utilize temporary fencing to keep the public out of your site and out of harm’s way.
The addition of temporary fencing around your construction site will also help keep your materials, tools and equipment safe from thieves.
Concerts, Carnivals & Fairs
Nothing generates fun and excitement quite as much as summer carnivals, concerts, and fairs. You can always expect a nice crowd for such events.
As the event organizer, you’ll want to maximize profits, maintain safety and control how people get in and out. A temporary fence is the perfect solution.
Whether you’re in charge of the annual company picnic, organizing an outdoor concert or starting a new construction project, temporary fencing should be something to consider.
SONCO Safety Marketplace offers several types and sizes of temporary fencing so you can find the one that fits your needs. For more information, give us a call.
Conventions and Trade Shows
Outdoor conventions and trade shows are ideal events for temporary fencing solutions to help optimize the experience and protect exhibits. You can also use temporary fences to create a barrier between the guests and hazardous objects that might be present.
In addition, temporary fencing is a great way to direct the flow of traffic and help point the way to important areas, like the restrooms.
Sporting Events
The versatility of temporary fencing makes it a great solution for sporting events.
It can help keep spectators off the field and offer some protection from foul balls at baseball games.
In Little League games, temporary fencing can be used to mark the home run fence or mark the perimeter of the playing field in different sporting events.
Home Remodel or Renovation
If you’re remodeling or renovating your home, it’s a good idea to put a temporary fence around it to secure it. A fence will deter would-be thieves or kids looking for adventure who may get hurt.
A fence will protect your home and the materials, tools, and equipment you use for your project. Adding a custom fence screen can add an extra layer of security, keeping prying eyes from seeing what you’re doing or if you have anything that may tempt someone to steal.
Animal Enclosure
If you’ve moved to a house without a fenced-in yard, temporary fence panels can provide a sturdy animal enclosure until you get the permanent fence installed.
Fencing panels can also be used to expand a dog pen or divide an animal pen if two animals need to be separated. It can keep larger animals, such as sheep or goats, confined to a specific area to graze while protecting them from predators.
Demonstrations and Parades
You should be aware that it can be very difficult to quickly control large crowds at events like demonstrations and parades. Demonstrations are especially hard to manage as they can become quite emotional. It is pretty obvious why you would want a barrier between demonstrators and people who are just observing.
The use of temporary fences or other barrier choices is critical to reduce the chances of physical altercations.
Private Parties
Having a party on your residential property or at your place of business could call for temporary fencing. Such a barrier could be used for many things, including to help keep track of children, provide added privacy and ensure that uninvited guests stay out.
Benefits of temporary fencing
Temporary fencing offers several benefits that make it an attractive solution for your security needs.
It is durable, sturdy, and works as well as permanent fencing. These are some of the top benefits of temporary fencing.
Affordable
A permanent fence can be very pricey. Choosing temporary fencing is a more cost-effective option for situations that are short-term or temporary. You can avoid the expense of hiring someone to install the fence by doing it yourself.
Easy Installation
Temporary fencing is a common DIY fence installation project. You can easily install it yourself – saving time and costs. In most cases you don’t even need any help, just set up the panels, secure them, and it’s done.
Versatile
The beauty of temporary fence panels is their versatility. You can’t move permanent fences or switch them around without it being a major undertaking. With temporary fencing, you just move the panels wherever you need them to be at the time. You can configure them in any way you like for the situation at hand.
Secure
Temporary fencing can be just as secure as permanent fencing – sometimes even more so. When you need to secure an area, temporary fencing does the job. You can secure your home, worksite, livestock, equipment, whatever you want to protect and it keeps unauthorized people out of the area. And with that comes the best benefit of all – peace of mind.
Fence Screens for Temporary Fencing
A fence screen is attached to temporary panels, covering the fence area. There are several different types of fence screens, each serving a specific purpose. While commonly found on construction sites, screens can be used anywhere that temporary fence panels are found.
They can prevent hazardous debris from escaping the confines of the work zone, keeping the public safer and protecting property from accidental damage. They also secure the area, acting as a deterrent to theft and unauthorized access, and give the area a neater, more professional appearance.
Privacy Screens
Privacy screens are opaque, mesh screens made of vinyl, polyester, and mesh blends. They keep anyone from seeing what is on the other side of your fence, giving you more privacy as well as deterring theft.
Custom Fence Screens
Customized fence screens allow you to display your brand, artwork, or marketing messages so that your fence does double duty. A screen is a stylish way to hide a messy worksite while proudly showing off your brand. They are durable and use special materials that resist fading.
For construction site fence screens, opt for mesh for airflow. Vinyl offers 70-80% blockage, ideal for printing. Choose 80% mesh for intricate designs and 70% for minimal graphics.
Polyester fabric tends to accumulate more dirt than Vinyl, so it’s not the ideal choice for construction sites.
Securing your temporary fencing
Securing your temporary fencing is an absolute must. If you go to the trouble of installing your fence, then it just makes sense to take every precaution to secure it properly.
Anchor bases improve the performance of temporary fencing. They prevent the panels from tipping or falling over, even in high-traffic areas.
If you’re using a fence screen, anchor bases are an absolute must. The screen can make the fence more susceptible to being knocked over by wind. An anchor base makes the fence more secure and helps prevent fence damage from wind.
If you need to know how to reinforce a fence panel, this is the best way. Anchor bases are secure and keep your fence where you put it.
There’s no shifting like you get with sandbags. Anchor bases are also high-viz so pedestrians are able to see them. This reduces the risk of tripping and falling accidents. Check out the video below to learn more about the Anchor Base Family!
