Broadfence supplies four primary base products engineered for North American construction sites. Each is designed for a specific surface type, wind condition, and operational context. None of them is universally superior. The right choice depends on what your site is actually asking the base to do.

Broadfoot and Anticlimb Classic and Platinum Panel Tube Stand

The Anticlimb Classic and Platinum Panel Tube Stand is the heavy-duty primary base for commercial and infrastructure projects across North America. It is a welded steel cradle that slots directly onto the bottom rail of anticlimb panels, distributes load over a wide footprint, and performs reliably on asphalt, compacted gravel, and hard urban surfaces. For commercial projects where panel height, strength, and inspection compliance are the primary priorities, this is the correct specification.

The Broadfoot fence weight pairs directly with the tube stand to handle ballast requirements on screened runs and spring-exposed positions. Unlike heavy concrete blocks, the Broadfoot is 100% recyclable, fits easily over standard temporary fence stands, and includes a low-profile high-visibility yellow accent that reduces pedestrian trip hazard. It is compatible with Anticlimb Classic and Platinum Panels, and it installs in seconds with no mess and no strain on your crew.

For most urban commercial projects in North America where ground penetration is not viable, the Anticlimb Tube Stand with Broadfoot ballast is the correct spring specification. On any screened or wind-exposed run, the Broadfoot replaces the need for sandbags while delivering better weight distribution and easier handling.

Broadblock and Select Stand (Canada)

The Broadblock and Select Stand are lower-profile base options designed for select-range panels on sites where portability and ease of repositioning are priorities. Both perform well on finished and semi-finished surfaces. For Canadian construction sites, the Select Stand is the standard portable base specification for select-range applications.

In spring conditions, any outdoor run using the Broadblock or Select Stand should be supplemented with Broadfoot fence weights to maintain lateral resistance as ground conditions shift. The combination of a lightweight primary base and targeted Broadfoot ballast gives site crews the flexibility of a portable system without compromising stability on exposed runs.

Zero-Trip Stabilizer Base and Anticlimb Premium Panel Thermoplastic Hi-Viz Foot

The Zero-Trip Stabilizer Base and the Anticlimb Premium Panel Thermoplastic Hi-Viz Foot are Broadfence’s purpose-built solutions for pedestrian-adjacent fence runs. Both are engineered for sites where the fence line sits close to public foot traffic. The thermoplastic or rubber compound absorbs impact, reduces trip hazard to near zero, and delivers a high-visibility color profile that satisfies safety requirements at pedestrian access zones and sidewalk-adjacent runs.

On dry, level surfaces with moderate wind exposure, both bases perform reliably as standalone systems for standard-height panels without screening. Their primary application on spring construction sites is at pedestrian gates, sidewalk interfaces, and any location where the trip hazard profile of a steel flat foot or tube stand raises code concerns or creates liability exposure.

On runs exposed to strong spring winds or carrying privacy screening or branding fabric, supplement both bases with Broadfoot ballast. The lower mass of thermoplastic bases is a trade-off worth managing with targeted ballast rather than switching to a heavier base that creates a trip hazard at a pedestrian interface.

Elite Feet and Windbreak Stabilizers

The Elite Feet base is designed for applications that require a clean, professional appearance with reliable surface contact on finished floors and paved surfaces. Like other surface-mounted bases, Elite Feet require Broadfoot ballast on any screened or spring-exposed run to maintain adequate lateral resistance.

Windbreak stabilizers are structural bracing components, typically triangular or A-frame steel brackets that attach to fence panels and extend outward to increase the effective base width and resist overturning. They are not a standalone base type. They work in combination with any Broadfence primary base to handle wind loads that exceed what a ballasted base-and-panel system can manage alone.

The rule is straightforward: any fence run carrying privacy screening, branding fabric, windscreen, or any other solid or semi-solid material requires windbreak stabilizers in addition to the primary base. The moment you attach screening to a panel, you convert it from an open lattice that lets wind pass through to a surface that captures it. Overturning load increases substantially, and ballast alone is not sufficient.

On spring sites, windbreak stabilizers are also the correct specification for any run on an elevated or exposed position: rooftop edges, elevated decks, sites adjacent to open water, and corner runs that catch wind from multiple directions.