How to Secure Your Site or Event with Temporary Fencing

Securing your site is a high priority when planning an event or managing a construction project. Temporary fencing is a valuable asset for both, offering safety, security, crowd control, privacy, and more. 

However, choosing the right kind of temporary fencing can be as important as the project itself to ensure that attendees are kept safe and assets are protected. Whether you’re planning a concert or fun run, or overseeing security measures at a construction site, preparation is key. But what does this entail?

Proper preparation includes assessing fencing options, weighing the pros and cons of materials, and listing everything you need to secure your event or construction site.

Read on to learn what to consider when choosing temporary fencing for events, as well as how to properly secure it to prevent theft, unpaid entry, and legal issues.

Understanding Temporary Fencing

Construction theft in Canada is estimated at around $1 billion annually. This means finding ways to protect your site from robbery and trespassing is important.

Similarly, events that aren’t secured with fencing pose a risk of unpaid entrants, compromised emergency protocols, and non-compliance with legal regulations. In many cases, this can result in massive fines and, at minimum, disorganization and chaos. 

With that in mind, it’s time to consider reliable and convenient temporary fence rental services as an essential part of your planning process. By choosing the right temporary fencing solution for your needs, you’ll protect what’s important and provide peace of mind for everyone involved. 

Discover the benefits of temporary fencing next.

Benefits

The choice to rent temporary fencing for your construction site or event has many benefits. It’s a great idea for any company that only needs fencing for a short period and doesn’t have much storage space. Other benefits that come with renting fencing temporarily include:

• Versatility: Rental fencing can be easily installed and removed, making it an ideal solution for various applications such as construction sites, outdoor events, or even disaster relief efforts.
• Improved site security: From controlling crowd flow, keeping unauthorized personnel out, or deterring thieves property and assets are protected. Rental fences can also deter thieves or vandals from targeting your site.
• Cost-efficiency: Temporary fencing is also cost-effective compared to its permanent counterpart. As they’re available on a rental basis, you only pay for what you need and when you need it. 

Choosing the Right Temporary Fencing

Assessing your fencing needs is essential when considering temporary fence rental services. Whether you require site protection for a construction project or a special event, temporary enclosures can provide the security and hazard protection necessary to keep your property safe. 

Assessing Fencing Needs

Before making any decisions, it’s important to evaluate the specific requirements of your location and purpose. When assessing fencing needs, consider factors such as:

• Accessibility

• Size of area

• Layout of area

• Duration of use

• Potential environmental hazards

• Activities taking place inside the enclosed area

• Local regulations

• Enhanced safety features

These considerations will help guide decision-making in selecting appropriate temporary fence rental services to meet your unique site protection requirements. 

Types of Temporary Fencing

Selecting the right type of temporary fencing is crucial to ensure your property’s protection and overall job site safety for construction workers or event participants. With various options available, finding the best one that suits your needs isn’t always easy.

When choosing an event or construction fence for your site, you should consider the following factors:

• The purpose of the fence
• Entry points 
• Your specific requirements (crowd control, security, privacy, etc.) 
• Ease of installation 
• Price point
• Durability
• Local availability

Assessing these factors allows you to choose the right type of fencing for your project or event. In many cases, chain link fencing comes out on top. This highly durable, versatile, and scalable option has what it takes to protect your property, assets, or event participants. 

Chain link fencing is also affordable and easy to install, and works for many applications. Plus, choosing a reputable company like FenceLine Rentals Ltd. means you’ll get everything you need to secure your site, including hardware and gate systems.  

Our Variety of Fences

We carry 4’, 6’, and 8’ tall fences, all in 2′, 4′, 6′, and 10′ lengths.

Need man gates? Vehicle gates? Pedestrian barriers? Castors for vehicle access gates? Couplers? Security clamps and privacy screening? We have those too. 

No matter how big or small the project, rest assured you will have a complete and customizable temporary fencing system to suit the unique requirements of your project. All of our heavy-duty steel fence panels are hot-dipped and have a galvanized finish. They are built on a square tube frame with a welded wire mesh. 

Our innovative, freestanding temporary fence panels are tougher than any other on the market, which means your construction site or event space will remain safe and secure.

Other benefits of choosing chain link fencing include:

• Visibility: The see-through nature of the fence increases visibility without sacrificing security.
• Customization: Height, length, and entry points are completely customizable.
• Cost-efficiency: Compared to wood and vinyl, metal fences offer superior strength and longevity for a fraction of the price.

Enhancing Site Security with Temporary Fencing

FenceLine Rentals Ltd. is known throughout the construction industry for carrying the strongest and most diverse line of temporary fencing products available. 

From our high-quality, heavy-duty fence for extreme working conditions to our economy-grade fence for cost-conscious applications, we have the widest selection and largest “in stock” inventory in Western Canada.

At FenceLine, we have no minimum orders and offer straightforward pricing and volume discounts on our portable fences. Please call us at (780)720-6300 or use the contact form to request a quote. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

FAQ

Should I rent or buy temporary fencing?

Whether you rent or buy temporary fencing depends on factors such as:

• Frequency and duration of use
• Budget
• Storage and maintenance capacity

If temporary fencing is a regular necessity in your operations, purchasing may be the smarter long-term choice. For occasional needs without the hassle of maintenance, renting could be the better solution.

How do you install temporary fencing?

Temporary fence installation involves setting up base blocks, connecting panels, and attaching gates if needed. The process can be time-consuming depending on the size of your area, which is why we take care of it for you!