Requirement

Jacksons were asked to install security fencing and gates for a dog facility at a major UK airoport. Detector dogs are a common security asset for many sectors such as event venues, seaports, as well as airports. After thorough training, these highly skilled animals have an extremely important role in the security ecosystem, and it is vital to ensure the dogs are kept safe and secure while also reducing any noise from barking and training procedures.

Solution

Jacksons installed over 270m of fencing and gates, including 148m of its Trident® Jakoustic® acoustic barriers. The acoustic barriers help to protect the dogs from external noise, as the reflective acoustic barriers reduce noise on both sides. The timber fence boards interlock with a deep V tongue and groove design which minimises gaps that sound could travel through, reducing noise by up to 28dB.

Manufactured from kiln-dried, pressure treated timber, the acoustic barriers have a pleasant aesthetic which creates a welcoming environment for the staff and animals, and are supplied with a 25 year guarantee. Part of Jacksons' Ultimate high-security fencing range, Trident®, the acoustic barriers have a totally flat attack face to increase climb resistance, and incorporate a steel mesh layer to one side of the barrier for a highly secure fencing solution. To further reduce the risk of intruders attempting to climb, the acoustic barriers were supplied with three rows of barbed tape topping to take the height to three metres. This height and specification is CPNI tested and approved. To maximise the noise reduction potential of the acoustic barriers, we also installed a manual single leaf gate and an automated double leaf gate with the same acoustic specification.

In addition to the acoustic barriers, 125m of Securi-Mesh® welded mesh fencing and six matching gates were installed. Based on a 358 mesh or prison mesh design, Securi-Mesh® fencing incorporates tightly knit mesh to stop hand and footholds, and features our tamper-proof panel-to-post fixing system.

Products used

  • 148m Trident® Jakoustic® acoustic barriers
  • 2 Jakoustic® gates
  • 125m Securi-Mesh® fencing
  • 6 Securi-Mesh® gates