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The Role of Fences in a Layered Perimeter Security Strategy

The Role of Fences in a Layered Perimeter Security Strategy

Farms, prisons, stadiums, and industrial complexes all have one thing in common - the need to respond to rising security challenges. Fences do not enjoy the same attention as high tech measures such as network cameras and intruder detection systems. Just think about...

School Fences: Keeping Unwanted Elements Out

School Fences: Keeping Unwanted Elements Out

It's an unfortunate truth that schools count amongst the most unsafe places in South Africa. Learning and teaching without the threat of being humiliated, intimidated, harassed, or attacked have become a luxury.  Most incidents that threaten children and...

Protect Your Farm and Home with The Right Gate

Protect Your Farm and Home with The Right Gate

Farm owners that take time to understand their design and materials options, can obtain gates that are functioning better and last longer. Gates and gateways should be designed to be navigable, save time and operate efficiently under various conditions, including the...

The Benefits of Security Gates

The Benefits of Security Gates

Today we face so many online security threats that just keep growing, it is so easy for home and business owners to forget about physical dangers such as break-ins and burglaries. However, there are still plenty of organised and opportune criminals out there who want...

Farm Gates: Options, extras, and modifications

Farm Gates: Options, extras, and modifications

Most people are not aware of the vast array of extras, options and modifications that are available for galvanized farm gates. There are only but a few gate manufacturing companies who are able to make non-standard gates, of which Van Schoor certainly stands out as...

Galvanized Steel Posts, Poles and Fences: Options & Examples

Galvanized Steel Posts, Poles and Fences: Options & Examples

Safeguarding a farm or property is unfortunately a subject that cannot be ignored these days. There are many options to choose from and there are many advisors with differing ideas, which makes it difficult for the landowner to choose what will best suit his property....

Farm Security – Fencing is that important

Farm Security – Fencing is that important

There is a good old saying, “good fences make for good neighbours”. The implication is that without good boundary fences, avoidable disputes will arise. The use of good boundary fencing can make or break your farming strategy. There is nothing more frustrating than...

Low Cost or Temporary Housing – Furniture and Equipment

Low Cost or Temporary Housing – Furniture and Equipment

There are many situations that require you to move fast to find basic furniture or equipment fit for purpose. Farmers, for instance have been using strong galvanized steel beds, pergola posts, washing line posts and rotary dryers to provide for the basic needs of...

The History And Nostalgia Of Farm Gates

The History And Nostalgia Of Farm Gates

The good old steel farm gates have been a part of farming for decades, and any farmer worth their veldskoene knows that a good farm gate is more than just a method of protecting their livestock and property. Farm gates can tell the story of the farm they are on, and...