How to choose the right temporary fence & traffic control equipment
Perimeter Length & Height
- Measure the total linear footage you need to enclose and the height required for deterrence or crowd management when planning your fence rental or barrier rentals
- Build in extra sections for returns, corners, and gates so your fence rental or barricade rentals don't fall short on site during installation
- Walk the site and note corners, gates, and changes in grade so you can size fences and posts accurately
Purpose of Control
- Clarify whether you’re securing a job site, directing traffic, managing a queue or creating restricted zones; each use has different needs for traffic control equipment, crowd control barriers or general fence rental
- The specific purpose drives choices like fence type, barricade style, ballast, screening, signage and gate configuration. For traffic safety, consider specific traffic safety equipment options
- Match the system to the goal; pedestrian guidance, site security or vehicle control; then choose the right traffic safety equipment rental options, gates and accessories
Site Conditions & Duration
- Match the traffic control equipment rental or fence rental to the surface you’ll operate on; pavement, gravel, mud, slopes or finished turf and any space constraints on site
- Rough or soft ground may require weighted bases, ground anchors or specific barrier rentals to stay stable and productive. Ensure your temporary fence and traffic control setup can withstand anticipated weather conditions
- Consider how long the temporary fence & traffic control will be in place and what conditions it will face so you can choose the right base, anchoring and setup
FAQs about temporary fence & traffic control
United Rentals’ temp fencing and traffic control equipment for rent allows you to prioritize the safety and efficiency of your jobsite. We offer a variety of temporary fencing solutions to manage your worksite traffic, including 8-by-12-foot and 6-by-12-foot fence panels, barricades, privacy windscreens and sliding vehicle gate kits, all available for both short-term and long-term use. For added stability and security, we also offer fence stabilizers and fence weights, ensuring extra support in any environment, like uneven terrain or high-wind conditions. Additionally, we carry traffic control equipment for rent designed to enhance work zone safety and delineation, like traffic cones, arrow boards and concrete barriers. Commonly used for traveling fairs, remodeling and landscaping projects, public events, construction sites and more, this equipment is excellent for keeping out unauthorized personnel and managing both vehicular and pedestrian traffic in hazardous areas. For more help, check out our Project Uptime article, 7 Tips for Choosing and Customizing Temporary Fencing.
Learn more about temporary fencing and traffic control equipment in our FAQ section below.
Ensuring proper traffic flow on construction or jobsites is crucial for the safety of workers and pedestrians. This includes several considerations, like pre-planning site layouts, establishing clear routes with visible signage and utilizing logistics strategies to minimize traffic impact. Temporary fencing solutions, such as barricades or fence panels, are used to further organize and create boundaries for your project or event. Our temporary fencing solutions are incredibly versatile. We offer solutions like single sliding vehicle gate kits and double vehicle gate kits, as well as pedestrian gate kits to customize your fence to specific site needs.
We offer a variety of traffic control devices to help you effectively manage and direct the flow of traffic at your jobsite. We have a range of inventory, from reflective markers and traffic cones to solar-powered arrow boards to manage traffic flow. For areas with high-speed traffic, such as highways and interstates, we offer concrete barriers, and for low-traffic, low-speed areas, we carry water filled barriers.
Yes, beyond our extensive temporary fence inventory, we have installation crews that can deliver your fence to your site and install it in a matter of days. Our team will walk the site with you, advise based on terrain considerations and provide recommendations on fence types and customizations. Our installation team will install the fence properly and remove it when it’s no longer needed. Need more help? Contact one of our equipment experts for further guidance.