Security fencing for all applications, including vertical bar, welded mesh, metal railings, sports fencing, playground fencing and GRP.
Timber and steel automated and manual gates, and guidance on specification, installation and maintenance.
Guaranteed for 25 years, our absorptive and reflective acoustic barriers reduce noise, increase privacy, and provide security, and can even be CE marked for road infrastructure.
Security Rated Fencing is integral to any well-planned perimeter security strategy as it provides the reassurance of tested performance against a range of threats.
Jacksons high security fencing and gates deliver integrated perimeter security and access control solutions for a wide variety of sensitive and critical applications.
Our range of hostile vehicle mitigation products includes PAS 68 bollards, road blockers, speed gates, manual arm barriers and crash fences.
Our range of parking control and barriers includes car bars, road blockers, rising arm barriers, swing barriers and turnstiles.
Timber fencing for a wide range of commercial applications, from residential developments and public parks to pubs, restaurants, and hospitals.
Jacksons Fencing has provided solutions for many applications and sectors, from high security national infrastructure to commercial premises and schools.
Jacksons Fencing are at the forefront of metal fencing for many applications and sectors
We have five CPD presentations covering topics including gate automation, perimeter security, acoustic barriers, timber treatment, and fencing for the education sector, available throughout the UK and online.
All our installation teams are CSCS certified and DBS cleared to carry out work at schools, care homes and other institutions, and subject to vetting and approval by the Independent Safeguarding Authority.
Our gate automation service is fully CE accredited, conforming to all current regulations. All our engineers and technical advisors are Gate Safe compliant ensuring a long-lasting, safe solution for any application.
Whether you're looking for advice on a high security or schools project or want to know more about acoustic barriers, we've got a wide range of guides covering these topics available for immediate download.
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We have commissioned a series of research reports with a wealth of knowledge from experts in the field including education, acoustic and high security insights.
Our whitepapers are available for immediate download and contain essential guidance and information on key topics including schools, noise barriers, automated gates, data centres and high security.
We have developed a range of insight papers that provide a brief understanding of various security sectors, from independent schools to utilities and high security data centres.
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With a vast amount of experience providing fencing for many applications, we share advice from our industry knowledge about keeping a site safe and secure, product detail and information for architects, specifiers, contractors and end-users.
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We understand the various challenges our customers face and over the years we have delivered many successful projects and solutions to the highest standard across all applications and sectors throughout the UK and across the world. View some of our case studies in various sectors
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We are proud of our British heritage. First established in 1947 in Kent supplying fencing stakes to farmers, we have always remained true to our British roots as the company has grown.
We exceed British Standards in various categories, whether it's residential timber fence panels, welded mesh, anti intruder fences, or hostile vehicle mitigation crash rated products.
Our fencing has gone through rigorous testing processes to ensure it is suitable for all environments, from schools to healthcare, railways, airports and airfields, as well as military sites, prisons, home office and government operations.
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The Jakcure® timber treatment process has been refined and perfected over the years to allow us to provide our 25 year guarantee. Find out about the process of timber treatment here.
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We have teams located at each of our three fencing centres and fencing managers located throughout the UK ready to respond to your enquiry.
With a vast amount of experience providing fencing for many applications, we share advice from our industry knowledge about keeping a site safe and secure, product detail and information for architects, specifiers, contractors and end-users.
Acoustic barriers are designed to reduce the impact of environmental noise pollution, which has been shown to cause chronic stress, hearing damage, hypertension, diabetes and even heart problems.
According to the Chief Medical Officer, the level at which detrimental health effects become evident is 55 decibels, while WHO guidelines for night-time noise recommend less than 40 decibels to prevent adverse health effects. Quality acoustic barriers can reduce noise pollution by up to 32 decibels, but what makes an acoustic fence different from a standard timber fence? There are many types of acoustic barriers available, but here we compare timber acoustic barriers with timber garden fencing, as a similar looking product.
To be classified as an acoustic barrier, a surface mass density of at least 10kg/m2 is required, as this is the mass where noise will start to reflect back rather than be able to travel straight through. A typical timber fence has a mass of around 4kg/m2 and does not provide an effective barrier to reduce environmental noise. We have seen an increase of 'acoustic garden fencing', however the construction, surface mass density, and height of these fence panels likely means that this type of 'acoustic fencing' will not perform in the way that is desired. Also, think about the longevity and the quality of the fencing - any holes due to poor construction or resulting from insect attack, rot, or deterioration will reduce the performance of an acoustic fence as noise will be able to travel through the holes. If you are considering buying cheaper alternatives, do make sure that you ask for a copy of the noise test report, or better yet, ask for a demonstration of the fencing 'in action'.
At Jacksons, we have two types of timber acoustic barriers: reflective, which has a surface mass density of 25kg/m2, and absorptive which has a surface mass density of 28kg/m2. By default, a noise barrier without an additional absorptive layer is reflective.
By looking at a garden fence and an acoustic fence side-by-side, the differences will probably be obvious, but in a roundabout way: an acoustic fence will be taller, thicker, sturdier, and constructed in a way that stops gaps appearing over time, while a garden fence will be shorter, thinner, and the design will be different - it could have a slatted, woven, featherboard, or hit and miss style. None of these styles would make an effective acoustic barrier. An acoustic barrier must also never have any holes in it by design (we're sometimes asked about acoustic trellis).
The effectiveness of any noise barrier is dependent on five main factors:
There is a range of factors that differentiate a certified acoustic fence from a regular domestic fence; some key differences are explored below.
Our acoustic fencing uses 34mm thick tongue-and-groove style ‘V’ boards constructed in such as way that eliminates gaps that sound can travel through. By comparison, a Tongue and Groove fence from Jacksons (our closest matching non-acoustic fence) is 17mm thick and has been designed for screening only, rather than noise reduction.
At present, we are the only manufacturer in the UK able to CE mark a complete timber acoustic barrier system, ‘Jakoustic® Commercial and Highway’. This system includes the posts, cladding, fixings and installation, approved via an Initial Type Test Report carried out by BSI. In contrast, there are far fewer regulations around the installation of timber garden fencing, which is usually installed using slotted timber fence posts seen in gardens across the UK.
Finally, an acoustic barrier should have a lifespan of at least 20 years. All products manufactured by Jacksons Fencing, including timber barriers that are not acoustic fences, are covered by our 25 year Jakcure® guarantee.
Jakoustic® Reflective, our original reflective acoustic barrier, first came to market in 2004, and has stayed true to its initial design ever since. Since then, our range has expanded to include Jakoustic® Absorptive, Jakoustic® Commercial and Highway, and 12K Envirofence®. Each barrier is specifically designed to reduce noise and is suitable for a wide range of applications. We also have a range of high security acoustic barriers which incorporate a layer of steel mesh but still have a similar outward appearance. As we've mentioned before, an acoustic consultant will be able to determine which type of barrier you need but our acoustic experts here at Jacksons will also be able to advise you. Someone common applications for each type of acoustic barrier are listed below:
If you think you may need an acoustic barrier for your site, explore our range, alternatively, if you think you just require a timber garden fence, view our wide range of timber fencing options.
Jacksons Security has a range of products relating to this article, all complete with our 25 year service life guarantee. If you cannot find the item you are looking for, please do not hesitate to call our friendly sales team.
We have completed a large number of Acoustic projects in various sectors, from housing, retail, leisure and education, to hospitals and healthcare, transport, utilities, and high security CPNI sites. Discover more through our portfolio of Acoustic case studies.
We have an extensive library of Acoustic blogs covering a wide selection of topics, whether you need a helpful guide for recognising accreditations, an understanding of different processes such as our unique timber treatment or CE marking regulations for noise barriers.
From design and manufacturing to supply and installation, we can help you with your project. If you'd like to discuss anything in this article or need information or guidance, please feel free to contact us at any stage to discuss your requirements.
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