The best fence for security is a tall, hard-to-climb, hard-to-cut fence, usually welded ornamental steel or a heavy commercial system, set on strong posts in concrete. Empire Fence builds secure fencing for homes and businesses across Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma, from ornamental steel to high-security commercial lines.
A secure fence comes down to a few qualities.
| Security Feature | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Height | A taller fence is harder to climb over |
| No footholds | Smooth or close-spaced pickets give nothing to climb |
| Strong material | Welded steel resists cutting and bending |
| Posts set in concrete | The fence cannot be pushed over or pulled out |
We have secured Tulsa-area property since 1955, and most qualifying new fence installations earn our Gold Seal Certificate of Excellence after a 31-point inspection.
What Makes a Fence Secure
Security is about making a fence hard to get over, through, or under. Height is the first line, since a taller fence deters and slows a climber. The surface matters next: a smooth face or close picket spacing gives no foothold, where a fence with horizontal rails on the outside acts like a ladder. Strength is third, because welded steel resists the cutting and bending that defeat lighter fences. Finally, posts set deep in concrete keep the whole fence from being pushed over.
The Best Security Fences
For most secure applications, we recommend welded ornamental steel or a heavy commercial system:
- Ameristar Montage steel. Welded steel panels with set picket spacing, strong and climb-resistant, as in what a Montage steel fence is.
- High-security commercial fencing. Taller systems, anti-climb and anti-cut designs, for sites that need more. See our high-security fencing.
- Commercial chain link. A cost-effective secure perimeter, often with a barbed arm, for larger sites. See our commercial line.
Security for Homes and Businesses
On a home, ornamental steel adds security with curb appeal, and a solid privacy fence adds a barrier and blocks the view of what is in the yard. For businesses, the priority is a strong perimeter, controlled gates, and a fence that resists tampering. Empire builds both, and we install commercial gates as part of a secure entrance. For the toughest builds overall, see the strongest type of fence, and how we anchor everything in our ornamental steel and installation approach.
Related Questions
Security fence questions from Tulsa property owners.
What is the most secure type of fence?
Tall welded ornamental steel and high-security commercial systems are the most secure, because they resist climbing, cutting, and bending and set firmly in concrete. See the strongest type of fence.
Is ornamental steel good for security?
Yes. Welded steel pickets with close spacing give no foothold and resist cutting, which makes ornamental steel a strong, attractive security choice for homes and businesses.
Does a privacy fence add security?
It helps by blocking the view of your yard and adding a solid barrier. For a true security perimeter, a tall, climb-resistant steel fence with secure gates does more.
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