Temporary Heras Fencing For Site Security Solutions

Temporary Heras Fencing & Security Fence Panels

Temporary Heras-style fencing is widely used to create secure, adaptable boundaries around construction sites, compounds, infrastructure projects and other controlled work areas. Wade supplies temporary fencing panels alongside the gates, feet, clamps and stabilisation equipment needed to build a complete site security fencing system.

Our range includes anti-climb mesh security fencing panels, standard temporary metal fencing and solid steel hoarding, giving contractors options for general perimeter security, internal segregation and privacy-sensitive boundaries.

For help planning the complete system, see our temporary fencing guide.

How Much Temporary Site Fencing Do You Need?

When planning construction fencing, measure each individual fence run and divide its length by the usable width of the selected panel. Gates, corners, changes in level, overlapping panels and additional support can all alter the final quantity.

Our guide to how many temporary fence panels you need includes worked examples for common perimeter lengths and explains how to estimate panels, feet and clamps.

Mesh Security Fencing or Solid Site Hoarding?

Anti-climb mesh fencing is suitable for many general construction and building site fencing applications because it creates a secure physical boundary while retaining visibility through the perimeter.

Solid hoarding is better suited to boundaries where privacy, visual screening or separation from nearby public areas is important.

See our detailed comparison of temporary fencing vs site hoarding for more on visibility, installation, wind exposure and typical applications.

Temporary Fencing Gates & Controlled Site Access

Pedestrian and vehicle entrances should be considered when the temporary security fencing layout is planned rather than added later. Wade supplies pedestrian gates, integrated gate panels and wider vehicle gates for temporary fencing systems.

Gate choice depends on the users, traffic movements, required opening width and how access will be controlled. Our temporary fencing gates guide explains the main pedestrian and vehicle-access options.

Browse the complete temporary fencing gates range.

Installing & Stabilising Temporary Metal Fencing

Ground conditions and exposure can significantly affect the support required by temporary metal fencing. A basic mesh perimeter on a sheltered, level site should not automatically be treated as equivalent to covered fencing, solid hoarding or a fence line in an exposed location.

Our temporary fencing installation guide explains practical setup considerations, while our guide to temporary fencing in high winds covers exposure, covers, bracing and stabilisation.

Wade stocks temporary fencing accessories including feet, clamps, ballast products, braces, ground pins, stabilising systems and anti-lift devices.

Improving Site Security Fencing

Where temporary fencing is being used to prevent unauthorised access, security depends on more than the panel itself. Connections, free ends, gates, panel lifting and damaged or displaced sections can all create weak points in a building site security fencing system.

Standard couplers can be supplemented with anti-tamper fixings where greater resistance to casual dismantling is required, while anti-lift devices can help prevent panels being lifted vertically from their feet.

Read how to secure temporary fencing against unauthorised access for more on panel connections, gates, anti-tamper products, anti-lift devices and perimeter checks.

Fence Covers, Screening & Branding

Temporary Heras-style fencing panels can also carry printed mesh covers for branding, project information or additional visual screening. Adding screening changes how wind acts on the fence, so the support arrangement should be reviewed before covers are installed.

Browse Wade’s temporary fence covers and printed fencing screens. For exposed sites, also see our guidance on temporary fencing and wind exposure.

Temporary Fencing Inspections & Maintenance

Temporary site fencing needs to remain effective throughout the project, not simply when first installed. Ground disturbance, repeated gate use, weather, impact and alterations to the site can all affect the security and stability of the perimeter.

Our temporary fencing inspection checklist covers panels, clamps, feet, braces, ballast, gates, covers, ground conditions and signs of interference. A printable PDF checklist is also available for site use.

Buy Temporary Heras Fencing or Hire for a Larger Project?

Buying temporary fencing is generally suitable for contractors who need smaller quantities, want to retain panels for future projects or regularly move fencing between sites.

For substantial construction projects, Wade can also support project-based hire requirements where larger quantities of site security fencing are needed for a defined period.

Our hire service is primarily intended for larger construction sites and substantial project requirements. Smaller fencing requirements are generally better suited to direct purchase.

See our guide to buying or hiring temporary fencing for more on quantity, duration, reuse, storage, transport and collection.

Construction Site Fencing Regulations

Temporary construction fencing should reflect the work being undertaken, the surrounding environment and the risk of unauthorised access. UK legislation does not prescribe one temporary fence panel or one universal installation arrangement for every construction site.

For guidance on site boundaries, access control, inspections and the relevant duties, read our guide to temporary fencing regulations for construction sites in the UK.