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Play Safe Hoop Top Railing

THE PLAY-SAFE SOLUTION FOR YOUR PROJECT

Children’s outdoor play area fencing requires a unique solution with safety features that not only keep out unwanted intruders but also make play spaces as child-friendly as possible. Integrated Fencing’s anti-trap bow top fencing is constantly in demand across a range of settings, thanks to its versatility.

At Integrated Fencing we have been supplying and installing premium UK-manufactured security and perimeter fencing systems for many years. Put the safety of families first with bow top gate and fence solutions that secure your peace of mind.

What is the Play-Safe hoop top railing system?

Hoop top fencing, also known as bow top railings or anti-trap fencing, is an outdoor play area fence system common in educational settings, social housing estates, and other family-oriented areas.

It is designed as a series of rounded bow top fence panels mounted through horizontal rails rather than fixed on them. Strong welds are used to secure them in place as opposed to rivets or bolts. This means that there are no sharp protruding points or connectors that might cause accidental physical harm to children.

A wider than usual gap between the hoops at the top of the bow top fence prevents children from getting their heads or limbs stuck in the fence.

In general, the lack of mounting brackets and other external connections makes the hoop top rail design resistant to vandalism. This resilient, permanent fencing structure requires little ongoing maintenance.

Are bow top railings right for your project?

Integrated Fencing has years of experience fitting hoop top railings at a variety of sites across the UK. We find they are best suited for clients who wish to:

  • Assist parents and guardians to define the boundary of a play area for children.
  • Safely contain children within an established area.
  • Stop dogs and other animals from entering and soiling a safe zone for children.
  • Give children a sense of ownership and safety within a defined area for play.
  • Separate playing fields or play areas from footpaths or roads.
  • Create a welcoming environment without compromising security.
  • Provide a safe anti-trap fencing perimeter that doesn’t leave children at risk of harm.

Get in touch

If you have a project that requires hoop top fencing installation, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Initial consultations and site surveys are always available and our helpful staff are ready to take your calls and answer your questions. Speak to an expert today.

Applications of hoop top railings

Hoop top railings provide a guarantee of security, while also appearing unobstructed and aesthetically pleasing, providing children with a safe and appealing place to play. Bow top designed fencing is a popular choice for:

  • School grounds
  • Playgrounds
  • Parks, gardens, and public spaces
  • Residential areas and estates
  • Private properties

Hoop top railings installation

Mounting and fixing play-safe hoop top railing must be carried out by trained professionals. The Integrated Fencing team’s years of experience make us highly capable of adapting our installation techniques to suit multiple challenges, while still ensuring the highest quality results.

The traditional method of securing the fencing safely in place in a concrete foundation, is the option we use in most cases. However, where this is not possible – perhaps due to the presence of underground cables or services – we employ a proven surface-mounted plate and bolt system.

We use strong, upright supporting posts at an appropriate distance, plus two tubular horizontal rails for stable support of the hoop top fencing. Posts often incorporate domed caps on top for added safety. Wherever fixings need to be used, for example when inserting a matching bow top gate, we use anti-tamper fittings to maintain the system’s vandal-proof qualities.

Key features and benefits of play area fencing

  • Height customisable – play-safe fencing can be manufactured to heights between the standard 1.0m recommended for play areas, right up to 1.8m.
  • Cost-effective – this kids’ play area fence system is affordable and requires little maintenance throughout its long lifespan.
  • Arrives ready to fit – hoop top railings to fit your site’s needs can be pre-manufactured off-site, making installation fast with minimal disruption.
  • Durable and weather resistant – constructed from galvanised rust-proof materials.
  • Adaptable to a range of terrains and environments – suitable for installation on sloping or uneven ground.
  • Visually pleasing – rounded edges give a welcoming impression, while also conveying security.
  • No sharp edges – welding rather than external fittings reduces the chances of accidental injury while keeping the structure robust.
  • Vandal-proof – cannot be cut using handheld equipment.
  • Complimentary gates available – easy to insert into your design for safe access.
  • Colour customisable – match an existing colour scheme or branding, or choose something to brighten up the play space.

Why choose hoop top railings from Integrated Fencing?

Our over 50 years of combined experience makes Integrated Fencing the obvious choice for quality security fencing in the UK. Our professionals will guide you through your project from initial enquiry to your free quote, helping you to choose the best solution for your security concerns, and fitting it to the highest industry standards. We pride ourselves on the superior service we deliver from our England and Wales offices, and are happy to travel to your location.

Contact us today to speak to our friendly experts about your free quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bow top railing is the preferred fencing solution for family-friendly environments such as public parks, playgrounds, and schools. It provides added safety assurance through its rounded edges and anti-trap gaps. Bow top fencing gets its name from the signature rounded top of the railing, it is sometimes referred to as hairpin fencing, anti-trap railings, or hoop top fencing. Bow top railings are ideal for anywhere that needs secure fencing as well as good aesthetics and a slight decorative touch.

Hoop top railings can be installed in most locations. Their most common settings include schoolyards, playgrounds, public spaces, tourist areas, and recreation zones. Its economical, long-lasting, and ease of installation features make hoop top railing a popular choice across industries in the public and private sectors. We can even adapt our installation technique to suit most kinds of ground, terrain, height changes, and buried utilities.

Bow top railings have many advantages in child-friendly spaces. They are designed in line with the anti-entrapment requirements of the BS EN 1175 Play Equipment Safety standard. While they are designed to be difficult to climb, the rounded tops decrease the risk of injury if a child attempts this. This railing style also has a more attractive and unintrusive image than others, making it appropriate for play environments such as schools. Finally, bow top fencing is also durable, making it an economical choice. The materials are resistant to rot, mould, and weather deterioration.

Bow top fencing is an important addition to children’s play areas, parks, and schoolyards as it limits access to these areas. This helps to deter animals and criminal activity, protecting the children using these areas. Hoop top fencing can also play a part in keeping children restricted to certain areas for their safety, such as keeping them away from busy roads.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY

Morgan Sindall have undertaken a number of contracts where Integrated Fencing, have been appointed to deliver security fencing, gates and hoarding works to our sites. We have always found them to be helpful throughout the project phases, whether this be the early stages tenders, through on-going design development and right up to completion and handover. The whole ethos of all Integrated Fencing staff aligns closely with our values as a business and as such, Integrated Fencing have recently been awarded our Sub-Contractor of the Year Award for 2020 for their consistent high performance. We would have no issues in recommending Integrated Fencing to anyone that is looking for first-class fencing contractor.   2021
Phillip Church – Supply Chain manager, May
January 13, 2022

Integrated Fencing the successful contractor, their tender was within budget and we were fully aware of their experience in the fencing industry and their pro-active approach.

Their directors visited the site to attend meetings to help us with the design of the system which was first class.
We would highly recommend We look forward to working with them on future projects.

Bob Baker, Managing Director, Rotala Diamond Buses
May 20, 2022

It did not go unnoticed that you were put in a very difficult predicament by the failings of our ground works contractor but despite this, you and your team stuck at it working late nights and weekends to help us achieve the completion date. It’s very rare to see a Managing Director rolling his sleeves up to help his team out but you did this on numerous occasions in atrocious weather conditions and on weekends and for this we cannot thank you enough.

This leads me on to your site team who worked extremely close with our site team for the duration of the project and despite the extreme weather and ground conditions they simply got on with it. They’re attitude and willingness to complete the job in hand is fantastic, this together with the standard of work produced all makes for a winning team.

I have worked with numerous quality men over the last 30 years, and this has to be up there as one of the best. Please pass on our thanks to your team. Thanks again for your efforts on the project and we wish you every success in the future and hope your business grows. It has been a pleasure working with you on YGGT and we look forward to the prospect of working with you in the near future.

July 2022

Mark Stephens – Senior Project Manager – Tirdeunaw School
July 12, 2022

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