If your store's parking lot isn't already surrounded by a chain link fence, you may be missing out on a variety of benefits. Chain link is a great fencing option because it allows passersby to see into your property and the advertisements that are placed on it. Chain link fencing also allows you to maintain an open and inviting atmosphere. Here are just a few good reasons to consider having commercial chain link fencing installed around the perimeter of your store's parking lot.

Prevent the Loss of Baskets

One great reason to install chain link fencing around the perimeter of your parking lot is to prevent the loss of your shopping baskets. Your baskets aren't cheap, especially if you have them customized with your store name and logo. And, if a basket makes it off of your parking lot, the chance of losing it or recovering it in a condition beyond repair skyrockets.

If the perimeter of your parking lot is fenced, people won't be able to take your shopping baskets offsite as easily, and it will be more likely that the baskets are left behind. You can even install a security system that alerts your security guards if a basket is taken past the entrance of the parking lot where fencing hasn't been installed.

Make Surveillance Easier

Surrounding the perimeter of your store's parking lot will also make surveillance easier because cars and customers will remain concentrated in designated areas of your property. You won't have to worry about customers parking behind your store or in the alleyway or about people walking in areas where they shouldn't be, such as the loading dock.

Your security guards won't have to monitor areas outside of the fenced perimeter as often, and you won't have to install as many security cameras throughout your property.

Effectively Direct Traffic

Chain link fencing should also make it easier to effectively direct traffic into and out of your store's parking lot. The only way customers will be able to enter and exit is through the designated entryways, at which point a security guard or electronic system can log each vehicle as they enter and exit.

This will provide you with valuable information, such as the average amount of time customers spend in the parking lot compared to inside your store, as well as the number of people who enter and immediately exit the parking lot without stopping to shop for some reason. You can also more effectively secure the parking lot outside of business hours by closing the gates at the entrance and not allowing vehicles to enter your parking lot at all.