Timber Fencing & Gates
Timber fencing and matching gates bring a warm, natural boundary to forest-school, nature and early-years areas, blending softly into planting while still marking a clear, safe edge.
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Bow Top & Mesh Fencing
Bow Top & Mesh Playground Fencing
Bow-top railings and welded mesh panels give schools a secure, see-through boundary that keeps children safely inside while staff can supervise the whole space at a glance.
What it is
Bow Top & Mesh Playground Fencing
Bow-top fencing is steel railing with the tops of each pair of bars bent over into a smooth loop, while mesh fencing uses welded twin-wire or single-wire panels between posts. Both are powder-coated steel systems designed with no sharp points and no gaps that can trap a finger, head or clothing.
For a school, the boundary does a lot of quiet work: it defines where play stops, separates active zones from quiet ones, and keeps pupils away from roads and car parks. An open, see-through design means that safety never comes at the cost of supervision.
- Anti-trap, no finger snags
- See-through for easy supervision
- Secure welded steel panels
- Any powder-coat colour
- Perimeters and internal zoning
- Heights matched to risk
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Good to know
Choosing bow top or mesh
Bow-top railing has a soft, traditional look that suits front boundaries and formal areas, while twin-wire mesh reads as crisp and modern and resists impact well around ball games. Both come in a wide colour range, so the fence can be understated or a bright feature.
Height is chosen around the job each run of fence has to do. A low run may simply guide movement between zones, while a taller perimeter manages a genuine security or road-safety risk. We help you match each boundary to what it actually needs to hold back.
Why Commercial Play
The benefits at a glance
Anti-trap by design
Smooth bow-top loops and welded mesh remove the finger, head and clothing traps that catch children.
Secure and durable
Galvanised, powder-coated steel stands up to daily school use and weather for many years.
Colour to suit
A full powder-coat palette lets the fence blend in quietly or become a bright, friendly feature.
Clear sightlines
An open design keeps the whole area visible, so supervision stays easy from every angle.
FAQs
Bow Top & Mesh Fencing: common questions
Is bow-top fencing safe for young children?
Yes. The bars are looped over at the top so there are no sharp points, and the spacing is set to avoid finger, head and clothing traps. It is one of the most widely used designs for school and nursery boundaries.
What height of fencing does a school need?
It depends on what each boundary manages. A low fence of around 1.2m suits zoning and early-years areas, while perimeters next to roads or car parks are usually taller. We advise on the right height run by run.
What is the difference between twin-wire and single-wire mesh?
Twin-wire mesh uses two horizontal wires either side of each vertical, making a stiff, impact-resistant panel that suits ball-game areas. Single-wire mesh is lighter and more economical for lower-risk boundaries. Both are welded and powder-coated.
Can the fencing be colour-matched to our school?
Yes. Both bow-top and mesh systems are powder-coated and available in a wide range of colours, including your school colours. We can mix colours across a scheme, for example a neutral perimeter with brighter internal zoning.
The rest of the range
More playground fencing options
Part of our full playground fencing range — explore the other surfaces below.
Nursery Fencing
Nursery fencing is low, anti-trap bow-top with self-closing, finger-safe gates, keeping toddlers safely in and roads, car parks and water firmly out during busy nursery days.
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Outdoor Storage
Outdoor storage means sheds, stores and lockable units that keep loose parts, PE kit and wheeled toys tidy, dry and secure, so a busy playground stays clear and ready to use.
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