{"id":6208,"date":"2016-08-04T13:51:57","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T12:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=6208"},"modified":"2021-12-10T12:22:02","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T12:22:02","slug":"railings-vs-mesh-fencing","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/railings-vs-mesh-fencing\/","title":{"rendered":"Railings Vs Mesh Fencing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Railings vs mesh fencing<\/h2>\n<p>At Zaun, we create and supply both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/products\/metal-railings\/\">railing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/products\/perimeter-fencing\/\">mesh fencing<\/a> solutions. Railings vs mesh fencing, both viable, resilient security options that can be deployed in various contexts without losing efficacy. But which one do you need? Making the right choice can be critical, as each option offers its own distinct advantages and has its own (albeit minor) drawbacks. Luckily, choosing the correct <a title=\"Why our security solutions are completely comprehensive\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-solutions\/\">security solution<\/a> for you doesn\u2019t have to be difficult. By looking at the differences between railings and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/bespoke-wire-mesh-fencing\/\" title=\"Bespoke wire mesh fencing is the answer\">mesh fencing<\/a>, you can easily ascertain which one would better protect your premises or your event.<\/p>\n<h2>Why choose mesh fencing?<\/h2>\n<p>Mesh <a title=\"Enhancing school security with perimeter fencing\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/enhancing-school-security\/\">fencing is one of the most secure perimeter<\/a> fencing options available. It can absorb a great deal of force without breaking, and it&#8217;s almost impossible for criminals or intruders to compromise its structure significantly. It can also be augmented with <a title=\"Three industries that need additional security\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/additional-security\/\">additional security<\/a> measures, such as electrification, hostile vehicle mitigation systems and alarms. This makes it ideal for providing heavy-duty security. If you <a title=\"Does your event need security fencing\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/event-security-fencing\/\">need to secure<\/a> a private compound or a high-budget, well-known event, mesh fencing is one of your safest options.<\/p>\n<h2>Why choose railings?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/products\/decorative-railings\/\" title=\"Holloway Railings\">Railings<\/a> are simple, elegant and stylish. The majority of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/boundary-solution\/\" title=\"Three sites where railings are the perfect boundary solution\">railing solutions<\/a>, designed to combine security with visual appeal. They are also sturdy and have low maintenance costs associated with them. This makes them ideal for protecting <a title=\"Security fencing for public spaces\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-fencing-for-public-spaces\/\">public spaces<\/a> or smaller, less high-profile premises or events. They aren\u2019t quite as secure as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/mesh-fencing-advantages\/\" title=\"What advantages does mesh fencing have over palisade style fencing?\">mesh fencing<\/a>. But they still provide a more-than-adequate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/level-of-security\/\" title=\"What is the right level of security for your business?\">level of protection for small businesses<\/a>, privately-run events and publicly-owned areas.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of whether you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/choose-metal-railings\/\" title=\"Why choose metal railings\">choose to use railings<\/a> or mesh fencing. We can provide you with a <a title=\"Making the most of your security solution\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/making-security-solution\/\">security solution<\/a> that suits your needs. Contact <a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/\">Zaun<\/a> today to find out more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Railings vs mesh fencing At Zaun, we create and supply both railing and mesh fencing solutions. Railings vs mesh fencing, both viable, resilient security options that can be deployed in various contexts without losing efficacy. But which one do you need? 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