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Project Overview
Client
Folkestone Self Storage
Location
Folkstone, Kent
Date Complete
2025
Sector
Commercial
Background
Folkestone Self Contained Storage is a facility designed to provide safe, accessible units for both individuals and businesses. It was vital that the perimeter created the right first impression: professional, reliable, and above all, secure.
The client chose 2.5m high Barbican® galvanised steel railings in black to protect the site. Barbican® fencing uses a unique pale-through-rail construction, where the horizontal rails are sleeved onto upright posts. By eliminating exposed bolts and preventing pales from being removed, the system achieves a seamless design that is both secure and stylish. With vertical pale spacing that meets building regulations and an anti-climb format, the system is well suited to a busy self-storage environment.
For a business like this, first impressions at the perimeter truly count. The fence reassures customers that their possessions are safe and taken seriously. If a storage site doesn’t look secure, it risks losing potential customers before they’ve even stepped inside.
Challenge
The site presented a unique quandary: the fence line needed to follow a bend in the road while also stepping down a slope, meaning accuracy was vital to the success of the project. Large gaps at the bottom of the fence would compromise security, while an uneven finish would spoil the professional appearance.
The design also needed to meet an existing fence at the corner, stepping neatly over a wall to ensure a continuous boundary. All of this had to be achieved while keeping the new fencing 350mm inside the pavement.
The challenge lay in creating a system that hugged the curve, handled the change in ground level, and still looked uniform and smart from every angle.












Solution
Galvanised Steel Railings
To overcome the complexity of the curve and slope, precise levels were taken before manufacture, ensuring the client was happy with the projected finish upon installation. The fencing was stepped to suit the ground by Jacksons’ expert installation team, keeping gaps to a minimum and maintaining a consistent height. Around the road bend, a series of half bays were used to follow the curve smoothly, creating a consistent finish.
The black Barbican® galvanised steel railings offered the perfect blend of strength and visual appeal, backed by a 25 year service life guarantee for long term security and peace of mind. Unlike harsher or unsightly security options such as mesh fencing and barbed wire or steel palisade fencing, the system blends into an industrial setting while still portraying premium service and protection. The fencing enhances the site’s appearance while also making it safer for customers parking inside the boundary, providing reassurance and reinforcing the professionalism of the facility.
With their pale-through-rail construction, anti-climb design, and vandal-resistant connectors, the steel railings provide long term security without looking intimidating. For Folkestone Self Contained Storage, this balance of durability and style was crucial.
Galvanised Steel Gates
The fencing was complemented with gates that matched both in style and strength. Three double leaf Barbican® gates were specified to suit the site’s operational needs, including two 5m wide entrances and one 10m wide entrance. Each gate was designed to open to the required angles to suit the layout of the facility: two 5m wide gates open outwards 180° to allow easy vehicle access, while the 10m wide gate features a left-hand leaf opening out 180° and a right-hand leaf opening in 90°, providing maximum flexibility within the site’s space constraints.
Like the fencing, the gates feature tamper-proof hinges and are finished with padlockable drop bolts and slide latches, offering flexibility for the business while keeping control of site access simple and secure. By sharing the same pale-through-rail design as the railings, the gates created a consistent appearance across the entire perimeter. For a facility that relies on trust and customer confidence, this visual cohesion was as important as the strength of the system itself. This project demonstrates how the right perimeter can solve complex site challenges while also supporting business goals.
By choosing our Barbican® galvanised steel railings, the client achieved a secure, long lasting solution that followed a difficult curve and slope without compromising on appearance. The addition of matching gates completed the system, ensuring smooth day-to-day operation and a smart, professional look. The result is a perimeter that is strong, secure, and built to last, and one that gives every customer confidence from the moment they arrive.
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