Fencing and gates for Canterbury Christ Church University

Solution

Jacksons installed a number of Barbican^® security gates and runs of fencing to secure the site. 139.3 metres of 2.5m high Barbican vertical bar fencing were installed, with a combination of raked panels and stepped panels with longer posts to suit ground levels. Another 72 metres of fencing were installed using bespoke cranked posts that were designed in-house by our design team, allowing the fence to be securely installed to provide a seamless and attractive fence on top of the existing brick walls.

To provide access, a 5.7m wide double leaf swing gate was installed with self closing function. 4m wide and 6.5m wide double gates were also installed, as well as a 1.2m wide single leaf gate with self closing function and key lock.

Barbican is popular in the education sector for many reasons. Its smart and welcoming appearance, anti-climb design, robust construction, and vandal-proof features provide a strong and secure boundary fence without compromising aesthetics. In schools and universities it is not uncommon for fixings to be loosened or removed by students as a way to pass time while waiting for lessons, compromising the fence and potentially making an unsafe boundary if this goes unnoticed. If no fixings are visible or present then this removes the temptation for students to even touch the fencing or gates.

With tubular welded pale-through-rail construction, no visible fixings, and concealed panel-to-post connectors, the fence is protected from pale and panel theft.

Hot dip galvanised and polyester powder coated black (RAL 9005) with architectural grade powder in our specialist plant at our HQ, the fence and security gates are protected against rust and will look good for years to come with minimal maintenance.

The fencing and gates are also supplied with our 25-year service life guarantee, satisfying the sustainability requirements of the development and providing an excellent return on investment for the university.

Being a local supplier and manufacturer less than 10 miles from the university, we were thrilled to be a part of such a huge development in the university’s history with many of our employees attending the university before starting their careers at Jacksons Fencing. Find more advice about university security fencing in our dedicated blog post.