The Benefits and Uses of 358 Mesh Fencing in High-Security Applications

For locations that require a high or critical level of security, it’s important to consider the specification of perimeter fencing as part of the overall security and safety requirements. The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), the UK government’s National Technical Authority for physical and personnel protective security, offers an accreditation programme for products including fencing to meet this need. Through the use of certified products, UK buildings and assets are considered safer from security threats and better protected from unexpected attacks.

For the fencing industry, this accreditation offers a guarantee of performance and durability. A certified fencing system will have been constructed to specific requirements to protect against tactics such as digging, climbing and forceful entry. It will have undergone sustained attacks using a range of tools and if successful, a product is given a specific class and/or protection level and certified for use.

You can read more about NPSA accreditation in our blog here.

If a high-performance fencing system is needed to protect critical infrastructure, NPSA-accredited products are a smart choice.

358 Mesh Fencing

358 Mesh Fencing is a heavy-duty mesh panelled fence ideal for creating secure environments. Many systems carry NPSA accreditation. It is a commercial-grade fence with 3.8mm wire (pre-galvanised 4.00mm when Galfan coated) that is welded at each junction to offer superior protection against cutting or climbing. It offers a minimum wield strength of 70% of wire and solidity of 37%. It is a highly compliant product, also meeting the standards of BS 1722-14:2017 and BS EN 10244-2:2009 Class D.

Benefits of 358 Mesh Fencing

This specific range offers excellent see-though visibility, making it ideal when combined with CCTV systems, as well as anti-cut and anti-climb features as a result of the finger and foothold-proof wire configuration. It is highly durable, anti-corrosive and low-maintenance, making it an enduring investment.

It also uses less steel than other comparable high-security systems, making it an affordable and cost-effective choice.

Uses of 358 Mesh Fencing

The unique design and its impenetrability make 358 Mesh Fencing an excellent choice for high security applications in environments such as prisons, law enforcement buildings and correctional facilities, ports, airports and military installations, delivering an exceptionally effective and still aesthetically pleasing permitter system.

This highly flexible system can be tailored to suit specific environments, with variations in height, width and coating, meaning it can also be highly effective in more commercial settings.

System accreditation

Whilst the specification of each individual system should be properly assessed, many 358 Mesh Fencing Systems also carry accreditation by the Loss Prevention Security Board (LPCB), and by the NPSA predecessor the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) for use in high-security systems. In many cases, these systems reach the highest ratings achievable, providing further assurances of quality and effectiveness.

Conclusion:

358 Mesh Fencing Systems offer an exceptional level of security for even the most demanding of environments, especially when carrying industry accreditations. With high visibility, inherent strength and anti-attack measures built into the design, it is the best choice for high-security applications.