August 2024 - Palisade, Privacy Mesh & Bowtop - Reading

Complete School Fencing Upgrades: Palisade, Timber Mesh Privacy & RoSPA Bow Top Railings

School perimeter security requires a multi-faceted approach. Different zones across an educational campus—from main boundary lines and sports grounds to nursery play areas—demand tailored security levels, privacy considerations, and child safety compliance.

Recently, Safesite Fencing completed a comprehensive multi-system fencing overhaul for a school in Reading. The project perfectly highlights the wide portfolio of commercial and educational fencing solutions Safesite supplies and installs.

Here is how Safesite transformed three distinct zones across the school grounds to deliver maximum security, privacy, and safety.

1. Playground Boundary: Upgrading Chain Link to 2.4m Steel Palisade

The school’s main playground boundary was previously secured by aging, low-level chain link fencing that no longer provided adequate safeguarding or site deterrence. To bring the area up to the high security standards of the rest of the campus boundary, the school required a heavy-duty replacement.

       ▲  ▲  ▲  ▲  ▲  ▲  [ Triple-Pointed Top Pales ]
       │  │  │  │  │  │
    ====================== [ Steel Palisade Rail ]
       │  │  │  │  │  │
       │  │  │  │  │  │  <-- 2.4m High Galvanized Steel
       │  │  │  │  │  │

The Safesite Solution

• Dismantling & Removal: Safesite efficiently removed and disposed of the old chain link structure.

• Perimeter Installation: Installed 80 meters of 2.4m high steel palisade fencing along the playground boundary, matching the existing high-security perimeter profile.

• Vehicular Access: Integrated a wide 4m double leaf vehicle gate, allowing maintenance vehicles and emergency service access directly onto the field and playground area.

2. Parent Congregation Zone: Natural Timber & V-Profile Mesh Privacy Screening

In one section of the boundary perimeter where parents congregate at pickup times, the school faced a significant privacy and safeguarding challenge. The area had previously been covered with temporary bamboo netting, which had become worn, untidy, and ineffective.

    ||====================================||
    ||  [TIMBER]  /  [TIMBER]  /  [TIMBER]|| <-- Planed All Round (PAR)
    ||  [TIMBER] /   [TIMBER] /   [TIMBER]||     Timber Inserts
    ||  [TIMBER]/    [TIMBER]/    [TIMBER]||
    ||====================================|| <-- V-Profile Rigid Mesh

The Safesite Solution

To create a permanent, high-end privacy screen, Safesite engineered an innovative combination of steel mesh and natural wood:

• V-Profile Mesh Framework: Rigid V-profile steel mesh panels were installed to provide structural strength and anti-climb protection.

• PAR Timber Slat Inserts: Planed All Round (PAR) smooth timber slats were fitted directly into each vertical channel of the mesh.

• Aesthetic Privacy: The timber inserts completely block line-of-sight into the school grounds while offering a warm, natural, and modern architectural finish that drastically improves the curb appeal of the school entrance.

3. Nursery Play Area: Replacing Picket Fencing with 1.8m RoSPA Bow Top Railings

The early years nursery zone was previously enclosed by a low-level timber picket fence that was showing its age. Due to its short height, it posed a risk for adventurous young children attempting to climb over.

       (  )   (  )   (  )   (  )   (  )   [ Smooth Curved Bows ]
       |  |   |  |   |  |   |  |   |  |
    ====================================  [ Top Rail ]
       |  |   |  |   |  |   |  |   |  |
       |  |   |  |   |  |   |  |   |  |   <-- 1.8m Child-Safe Height
    ====================================  [ Bottom Rail ]

The Safesite Solution

Safesite replaced the aging picket fence with a modern, child-friendly safety system:

• RoSPA-Rated Bow Top Railings: Installed 1.8m high RoSPA-compliant bow top railings featuring smooth, rounded hoops that eliminate sharp edges and prevent head, hand, or limb entrapment.

• Increased Security Height: Extending the height to 1.8m smartened up the area while preventing children from scaling the barrier or leaving the nursery zone unattended.

• Integrated Access Gate: Fitted a matching self-closing, lockable RoSPA bow top gate to match the main campus boundaries and streamline staff movement.

Complete Multi-System Fencing Solutions by Safesite

From high-security palisade boundaries and custom timber-mesh privacy screening to RoSPA-certified play area railings, Safesite delivers tailored perimeter installations for educational facilities across Reading and the surrounding areas.

Overview of Fencing Systems Installed

School Zone	Old System	Safesite Upgrade	Key Operational Benefit
Main Playground	Low Chain Link	2.4m Steel Palisade & 4m Gate	High-security perimeter defense & vehicle access.
Parent Boundary	Bamboo Netting	V-Mesh with PAR Timber Inserts	100% solid privacy screening with a natural wood finish.
Nursery Play Area	Low Timber Picket	1.8m RoSPA Bow Top & Access Gate	Anti-climb child safety compliance with matching aesthetics.

Upgrade Your School's Perimeter Protection

Looking to overhaul your educational grounds, replace worn fencing, or solve specific site privacy challenges? Safesite Fencing offers a full supply-and-fit service designed around your exact site specifications and safeguarding requirements.

Contact the Safesite team today to schedule an expert site survey and quote.

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