Why Chain Mesh Fencing is Ideal for a Children's Play Area

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Children need to play outside, and they need to be able to do so in a safe and secure environment. As such, whether you have a commercial or residential property that accommodates children, you need to find proper fencing to ensure that the children will neither be able to wander off or be taken away by strangers. There is a wide assortment of fencing materials that you could consider. Below are some of the reasons why chain mesh fencing would be ideal for securing a children's play area.

Unobstructed visibility

One of the main benefits of chain mesh fencing is that you will get unobstructed views of the children at all times. Fencing materials such as timber and brick may be solid types of fencing to use, but they will also obstruct your line of sight. As such, you will not be able to supervise the children effectively. Chain mesh fencing, on the other hand, enables the adults supervising the children to see them at any angle they may choose. Additionally, the children can also keep their eyes on the caregivers, which will give them a sense of security while they are playing. The visibility of the chain mesh fencing also decreases the chances of children feeling claustrophobic while they are playing, as they will not feel fenced in.

Provides you with versatile installation

Another benefit of chain mesh fencing for your children's play area is that it can be customised to suit your individual needs. With most other types of fencing materials, the fence has to be constructed uniformly for it to stay sturdy and secure. This is not the same with chain mesh fencing. For instance, if part of the area is used for games that would involve the throwing of balls, such as basketballs, you can opt to have the chain mesh installed higher than the rest of the fencing to prevent the balls from disappearing over the fence. On the other hand, if you are looking to separate the different areas of the play area, you can use the same chain mesh fencing to create barriers that would not be obtrusive to the overall design of the play area. Overall, chain mesh fencing is versatile enough to be customised for your individual needs.

Highly durable

A misconception some people may have about chain mesh fencing is that it is not as sturdy or as long-lasting as other solid types of fencing. This could not be further from the truth, though. Firstly, the mesh use has been fortified to make it stronger than regular wire. Secondly, the chain mesh can be galvanised or powder coated to prevent it from acquiring premature damage in the form of rust.

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29 August 2018

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