A case study of cranked posts with fencing for a newly built pre-school in Kent. In 2015 the main contractor, Beacon Group, began constructing a new 568sqm million-pound family centre to replace a dated property in Ramsgate. Designed as a multi-purpose facility Buttons Pre-School houses a nursery, play room, restaurant and amenity facilities for children and staff.
With about 20 children and staff there during open hours, the site required security. The perimeter security product company Jacksons supplied vertical bar fencing and timber palisade alternative for the perimeter and internal areas of the school.
As the property is situated on Newington Road – a busy well known route regularly used by residents, the school felt it was necessary to choose fencing with anti-climb and anti-trap properties to improve safety and security.
Supplying over 60 metre-high Sentry fencing, the system was mounted (pictured) on top of the existing 1 metre high boundary wall using bespoke designed cranked fence posts; also stepped to handle the sloping ground.
Hot dip galvanised to BS EN 1461 Jacksons powder coating process employs the use of architectural grade powder which is less porous than the fencing powder traditionally used, the fence company says. Jacksons offer a 25-year guarantee backed by partner Akzo Nobel Interpon.
Also key to the project was to ensure controlled access in and out of the site; this was achieved with the installation of two manual Sentry gates, installed at the entry and exit points of the car park.
Since opening in May 2016 the main supervisor for Buttons Pre-School Jane Williams said: “Jacksons Fencing did a great job supplying us with both types of fencing. It meets the safety needs of the school but doesn’t compromise the overall design. It looks great.”
About Jacksons Fencing
Jacksons Fencing is a family business founded in 1947 in Kent. It operates from three UK locations; Ashford, Bath and Chester and employs over 240 people in the design, manufacture and installation of timber and steel fencing, gates, noise barriers, bollards, automation and access control systems. Visit www.jacksons-security.co.uk.
