Many commercial sites use steel palisade fencing as their perimeter security barrier, it’s one of the most widely used for a reason.
Height and Pointed Pales
The pales are generally very tall (1.8m – 2.4m) and end in a pointed or triple pointed top. The height of the pales and their pointed top make climbing very hazardous and thus generally prevents most attempts at climbing before they are attempted.
No Footholds to Use
Unlike close-boarded timber or mesh panels, palisade fencing has no horizontal rails in the mid-section of the panel. There are therefore no footholds for a potential intruder to use when attempting to climb the fence.
Visible Steel Signals a Hardened Site
An effective deterrent in itself, steel palisade security fencing is easily recognised as a robust and protective perimeter and therefore often deters the opportunist intruder before an attempt is made to penetrate the boundary of a harden site.
Interference Creates Noise
When attempting to force the palisade panels, they will rattle and produce vibration. In most cases, a quiet site will be noticed within seconds.
Add Extras for Greater Deterrence
Anti-climb paint or spikes can be added to increase the deterrent effect and risk to would be intruders.
A useful reference for Palisade Fencing is https://directfencingandcontracting.com/services/security-fencing/palisade-fencing/.
The main features of palisade fencing combine to make it a practical choice for most commercial sites as a first line of defence.
