You have a smartphone, smart TV, and maybe even a smart home! But what about a smart fence? Aluminum fencing is a great base for integrating existing technology. Its modular design means you can add modular technology. Its durability and low maintenance also mean it can protect those smart pieces of technology.
So, let’s see how smart we can make a fence. And how such a fence can benefit you, whether you are a homeowner or property manager.
What are some basic smart accessories for aluminum fences?
Some homeowners want to fence in their property, driveway, and all. So, it makes sense to have an automated driveway gate. These gates can be controlled using remote controls, smartphone apps, or key fobs.
For those living in heavily wooded areas— worried about critters messing up their property— you can discourage them with lights. Solar light caps go on top of the aluminum fence posts and require no additional wiring. However, the drawback to solar is, of course, reliance on the sun. So, these solar light caps will appear weaker after gloomy, overcast days. So, some owners opt for motion sensor lights instead.
What can aluminum fencing do for home security?
Suburban homeowners can easily integrate consumer security systems like Ring with their aluminum fences. The ring is famous for its front doorbell camera. However, they also have motion sensor lights and additional cameras. These modular security additions fit well with the modular nature of aluminum fencing.
Rest assured that any intruder, pesky critter, or mischievous teenager will pop up on your phone before they can get away with anything.
As Ring likes to say, “Create a ring of security around your home.” Make that ring real with a tough but aesthetically pleasing fence. Sleep better knowing there is a digital and physical perimeter protecting your family.
How can aluminum fencing protect commercial and professional properties?
Property managers may have other priorities. Rental property managers may want a key-fob system so they can hand the keys to renters. An owner of industrial or commercial properties may have dozens or even hundreds of people crossing their property lines.
We recommend working with a physical security provider, as they can integrate your aluminum fencing with professional-grade access control. You could give employees access to ID cards. You could set up keypads for key codes. Or you could integrate intercoms and surveillance cameras for a centralized control system.
It all depends on your business and priorities.
In conclusion, protect smarter, not harder.
This is admittedly antidotal, but I have worked with various physical and electrical security integrators. From my experience, they have a preference for aluminum fencing, and some even recommend it to their clients. Additionally, from that experience, I’ve learned that it’s hard to persuade people to avoid a risk until they’ve experienced said risk.
For example, a car dealership scoffed at the idea of smart security features. Until they became the victims of theft. Then, smart security was an investment that they should have bought years ago. They installed an aluminum fence outfitted with surveillance cameras and access control. When thieves broke in to steal multiple cars, they had all the evidence the police needed for an open and shut case.
So, don’t risk your home or peace of mind. Invest in smart aluminum fencing.
