Renting Or Buying Temporary Fencing: Here’s What To Consider

Are you a property owner with ongoing restorations or a commercial builder with revolving projects who are thinking about renting or buying short-term fencing panels? When it comes to project protection, here’s what to consider about renting or buying your temporary fencing.

Why Is Temporary Fencing Important?

Temporary fencing is important as it provides a security barrier to prevent financial losses and supports environmental standards on commercial and private property. Some temporary fencings are also designed to secure dust and debris so that it does not affect passersby near your worksite.

Should I Rent or Buy Temporary Fencing Panels?

For short-term projects, renting temporary fencing makes the most financial sense. If projects are expected to last for a while or if you plan on doing multiple building projects, you will want to consider whether to buy or rent temporary fencing panels. Purchasing temporary fencing makes sense for long-term projects, but one should consider cost, storage, and manpower before buying.

Project Duration

An important aspect to consider when deciding or renting or buying temporary fencing is a project’s duration. Regardless of the estimated length of a project, it will be necessary for site containment, but for short-term projects, renting temporary fencing is more advantageous.

Specialized Temporary Fencing

It can also be more beneficial if your short-term project requires specialized temporary fencing. You wouldn’t want to purchase expensive fencing for a project that you will only use one time. Renting temporary fencing also allows you to switch it up as your building project needs change.

Manpower

Another issue to consider is if you have the manpower to install and remove temporary fencing. The average height and weight of a temporary fencing panel is about 6.5 feet tall and 79 pounds. If you lack the right type of manpower, we suggest renting temporary fencing for these benefits.

Storage Space

One of the primary reasons that people do not want to buy temporary fencing is they require a lot of storage space.  As an example, if your dimensions are 500 feet, it will require 209 panels and clamps. That many panels require a lot of ongoing storage space, which renting doesn’t require.

Temporary fencing panels also require specific storage techniques to keep them in optimal shape. If you are not accustomed to working with temporary fencing, this could lead to panel damage since most panels are stacked in a secure location to protect them from any inclement weather.

Necessity

Commercial builders often have multiple projects ongoing at any one time, so it is not usual for them to rent temporary fencing because of necessity. Purchasing temporary fencing can be pricey, so those working in construction often find it more affordable to rent rather than buy it.

Finances

The last thing to consider about whether to rent or buy is your financial situation. In most situations, if people have a limited need for fencing, cost should be considered. Renting temporary fencing is the most affordable option for people who have short-term projects.

ABH Services has a variety of temporary fencing. To learn more, give us a call at (781) 941-2422 or send us a direct message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/abhservices/.