FAQs

The galvanised coating protects the metal and prevents rusting. Find out more about galvanisation here.

Galfan® coating is an enhanced galvanising process that has aluminium added to zinc that gives up to 4 times the life of normal galvanisation. Find out more of the different types of fence coating here.

Yes, the way the protection works is the galvanised steel stops the paint being "pushed off" when it rusts, although the fencing will need to be treated and primed to enable the paint to stick. Alternatively Jacksons can offer powder coating.

Polyester powder coating is a method of painting that ensures that there is a consistent all over the product, while conventional painting will have an uneven coating that can lead to the failure of the paint. Find out more about polyester powder coating here.

We have a large stock but if what you require is not in stock our target is three weeks for galvanised products and four weeks for galvanised and powder coated.

Typically the lead time for installation matches the lead time for materials.

Any of our steel panels can be cut down to suit but you will need to treat the cut ends, we can supply this for galvanised finish and for galvanised and powder coated.

We can do whatever best suits the customer - from supply only, to design, manufacture, supply, install and automate.

We have a team of fencers all over the country that we have used for many years, although technically they are sub contractors, because they are used regularly they fully understand all of our installation techniques.

Yes we have a huge expertise in making bespoke products for all markets.

Yes, for all non standard products we will provide drawings for approval prior to manufacture.

Yes, we have a team of engineers that have been trained in house to give the level of service and expertise that is required for the installation of an automatic gate or barrier.

Yes we do, under the current health and safety regulations you have a legal responsibility to have all powered gates/barriers maintained on a regular basis by a suitable qualified engineer and that a proper record is kept. Jacksons Fencing's maintenance contracts are specifically designed to cover you under the regulations and ensure you receive optimum safe performance.

If you are replacing an existing fence the answer is no, as long as the new fence is the same height & style as the fence being replaced. If it is a new fence, planning will almost certainly be required, you should always check with your local planning council.

Installation of security fence spikes may require planning permission or Building Regulations approval, please consult your relevant Local Authority department.

There is not a hard and fast rule, but normally 2m is what is accepted but it must be where the general public cannot accidentally come to contact with the spikes.

We have some security fencing at all of our fencing centres, alternatively we could advise where there is a site near you where we have done an installation.

Complaints about school noise and press reports reveal that schools have cancelled breaks and hard ball games to avoid a noise abatement order. One school was even investigated after claims that children were laughing too loudly. Find out more about acoustic fencing for schools here.