Keeping your commercial property free of nosy onlookers and potential thieves is a tough job. If you are setting up a commercial property and have realised that you have a lot of open access to your warehouses or other buildings, you are probably desperate for some affordable fencing options. Luckily commercial chain link fencing is affordable, readily available and very simple to adapt to tough conditions. It is even perfect for smaller solutions like fencing off a skip or air conditioning exhaust at the back of a property. However, before you get it installed, there are a few things you need to remember to ensure that this process is smooth.

Zoning

Not every area in Australia is zoned for commercial properties and that includes things like commercial chain link fencing. In some councils, there is a restriction on the height, amount and colour of fencing materials. It is important that that you check your personal council's zoning laws to ensure you are abiding by them. If you are lucky, your fence contractor might do this for you, but you should always check if that is the case before relying on it. Without this check, you could be fined thousands of dollars or made to tear the fence down, so it is necessary you complete it.

Maintenance 

While commercial chain link fencing is often chosen because it is low maintenance, this is not the case for every option of chain link fencing. Chain link fencing with no added protection is liable to rust, as it is not stainless steel. Luckily, most commercial chain link fencing contractors offer a PVC or vinyl coating that makes the chain link more aesthetically pleasing but also more resistant to the Australian climate. This coating's colours can also be personalised to one of your choosing, although this comes with a bit of a premium.

Safety

Because a chain link fence does need very deep foundations, it is easy to assume your commercial chain link fencing can be put up anywhere with no worries. Of course, this is not the case, and you should always check the location of your property's power, gas and water lines before you start digging up the earth. Considering your chain link fencing will likely go all around your property, it is likely that it could come into contact with something. Although the holes for the posts don't need to be very big, they still are deep enough to cause problems if they come into contact with incoming utilities. 

For more information on commercial chain link fencing, contact a local resource.

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