Today's security fences offer a wide range of performance capabilities. This is because effectively solving perimeter security challenges can vary significantly between applications. One project may only need to reduce vehicular access to one entry point, but another may need to defend against trespassers across an entire property line. So, identifying the commercial security fences best suited for a given project can be difficult. This process is often made more difficult because the lines between ornamental and security fencing are blurring.

For project teams looking to install a security fence, asking the following three questions can help guide them to selecting the right system for their goals:

Q: What is a high-security fence?

A: A high-security fence creates a physical barrier at a property line to prevent unauthorized access onto a property, which ultimately protects people, assets and infrastructure.

There are many high-security perimeter solutions available on the marketplace that can be incorporated into a robust security system. For instance, Ajax™ welded wire 358 fencing panels from Fortress Perimeter Solutions combines galvanized steel with an anti-climb mesh pattern to ensure maximum durability and strength at the perimeter line. This fencing system can reduce breach time by resisting impact, vandalism and tampering while also making climbing more difficult to provide multiple barriers to unauthorized access.

Ajax™ and ARES™ both address perimeter intrusion risks. Where vehicle protection is required, evaluate a dedicated barrier such as Valkyrie™ a cable barrier system, with the appropriate rating and installation configuration for the project. These industry-leading perimeter security solutions define the edge of a property and project an imposing physical barrier to deter, delay and deny potential trespassers, whether they are in a vehicle or on foot.

Q: Are all commercial fences considered high-security fences?

A: In short, no, not all commercial fences provide the performance capabilities associated with high-security fences. Some options, while they can support enhanced security, do not have the strength to resist impact, tampering or other types of vandalism. Others may not be compatible with security systems like landscaping that adheres to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles or surveillance technology.

Generally, in addition to strength, project teams can look for systems that can accommodate CCTVs, motion sensor alarms and other technologies as a way to determine if a system is considered a high-security fence or not. Likewise, fencing options that work with berms, bollards and other security-focused environmental design can indicate it is a high-security system.

Q: Which features in high-security fencing are most important?

A: Determining which features a security fence needs to meet specific project goals can be challenging as most security enhancements are individualized to the property type, its function and more.

To decide which features are most important, design and security teams are encouraged to perform a threat assessment that answers important contextual questions: Will the property be continuously monitored? What types of threats are most likely? Will a high-security fence be the only enhancement or will it work with other measures to deter trespassers?

For example, if a commercial property needs to prevent vehicle access at different entry points, project teams can consider next-generation perimeter protection systems, like the Valkyrie™ cable barrier system from Fortress Perimeter Solutions. A modular perimeter solution ideal for commercial properties and high-security environments alike, Valkyrie offers top-tier anti-ram performance. This system pairs high-strength materials with low-maintenance requirements to defend a property or building against vehicular impact.

Project teams can contact Fortress Perimeter Solutions to discover their options for high-security perimeter solutions.