5 Benefits of Commercial Fences That Go Beyond Security

As a business owner or manager, you must justify every expense that you may make. And the more reasons you have to invest in a property element, the more likely it is to be a smart use of time and money.

When most business owners think about installing a commercial fence, they are mostly concerned with boosting security. But a good fence offers much more than just another security feature. What are some of these non-security benefits? Here are five to consider.

1. Directing Traffic Flow

Fencing — both at the perimeter and within your property itself — directs people and drivers where to go and not go. Certainly, fences around your lot and parking area prevent cars from entering and exiting anywhere they please. Similarly, a low fence along a walking path keeps clients on the right road to your main door or to specific parts of the property where they're allowed. 

While directing the flow of movement around the property is important for security, it also helps customers navigate your property more easily and stay out of high-risk areas. It even protects landscaping, keeps people away from sensitive property features, and makes lines tidy and manageable. 

2. Reducing Distractions

Can you help employees and customers enjoy a better focus on your business activities? Many types of fencing provide not only a physical barrier from the outside world but also a visual one. Passersby and drivers won't be looking in at what your staff is doing, and your staff won't be distracted by neighborhood goings-on. 

3. Utilizing Space Well

Effective utilization of your existing property helps you avoid spending for upgrades before they're absolutely necessary. How can a fence help? Don't forget that you can use fences within the property itself, along with identifying the true perimeter of your property. They can provide more storage space outside of buildings, create traffic paths for safety, and divide your lot into more useful zones for different purposes. 

4. Branding Opportunities

Fences offer a way to help build and protect your brand. Any fence is an opportunity to place additional signage, use brand colors, incorporate your logo, or put up temporary banners and flags.

The fence can also hide from view any of the more unsightly but necessary activities that could damage your brand — things like waste disposal, employee smoking areas, raw material storage, or unattractive parts of the manufacturing process. 

Even the fence itself may be a branding exercise. Wood fences give a homey, rustic feeling. Geometric designs can appear forward-thinking and modern. Aluminum fencing imitates the elegant and traditional look of wrought iron. Customers may not pay much attention to the style of your fence, but it adds to the overall impression your business makes at first glance. 

5. Improving Weather Safety

The outdoor areas of your business must face the weather elements 365 days per year. How can you help things stand up better and be more comfortable for customers and employees? The right fence is part of a savvy strategy.

Fences on the windward side of your lot, for example, can help break upwind and block snow buildup. They add shade to areas not amenable to trees or larger structures. You can secure items to fences during windy episodes. And a fence might even serve as part of the weather protection for your outdoor customer seating or bar area. 

Where to Start

Could your business benefit from any of these practical and valuable uses of fencing? No matter what your goals — from controlling access to risky areas to making the outdoors more enjoyable for everyone — start by meeting with the team at Admiral Fence Co. LLC today. We'll work with you to find the right fence for every location and every budget. Make an appointment to learn more.