Fitting a Heras fence cover isn’t complicated, but a rushed job can leave you with a saggy cover or a gap at the bottom. Install it right and it will sit taut, look great and have less chance of becoming damaged.
This guide walks through the whole process step by step, with a video to follow along with. No specialist tools or big team needed, just you and some cable ties.
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- Video guide
- What you’ll need
- Step-by-Step Guide
- Why Correct Fitting Matters
- Related Video Guides
- FAQs
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What You’ll Need
- Your Heras fence covers
- Cable ties (enough to fit through all 22 eyelets – few spare is always useful, too)
- Side cutters or sturdy scissors, to trim the ties once fitted
- One pair of hands is enough, though a second person makes holding the cover in place easier on longer runs
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Prep the fence panel
Make sure your Heras fence panels are properly assembled and securely positioned before you start. Give the panel a rush down. Remove any dirt, debris or sharp edges that will stop the cover sitting flat and attaching cleanly.
2. Unroll the cover
Unpack your cover and unroll it fully in front of the panel you’re fitting it to. Lay it out ready to line up, rather than trying to unfold it as you go.
3. Start in the top-left corner
Line the cover up so it sits slightly underneath the top bar. Thread a cable tie through the eyelet and around the fence bar, then tighten it just enough to hold the position.
4. Work across and down
Move along the top and down the sides, loosely attaching each eyelet one at a time. This gives you room to adjust the whole cover once every eyelet is in place. Keep it reasonably taut as you go so it doesn’t sag while you’re working.
5. Adjust, then tighten properly
Once every eyelet is loosely secured, step back and check the positioning. Make any adjustments necessary. Or, if you’re happy, go back round and tighten every cable tie fully so the cover’s held firmly in place.
6. Trim the ends
Snip off the excess cable tie ends for a clean, professional finish.
7. Repeat process
Repeat the process until all your fence covers are successfully installed.
A properly fitted cover sits taut and flat, like this one. No sagging, no gaps at the bottom.
Why Correct Fitting Matters
It’s tempting to rush this, especially if you’ve got a few panels to get through. However, a poorly fitted cover tends to cause its own problems further down the line:
- Sagging or flapping – a loose cover catches more wind, which puts extra strain on the eyelets and cable ties, and is more likely to tear over time
- Gaps at the bottom – if the cover sits too high it will leave a gap at the bottom and just look a bit naff!
- A scruffy look – for anything branded (construction site signage, event branding), a baggy or crooked cover undermines the professional image you’re paying for it to create
- Shorter lifespan – a cover under constant strain from bad fitting will wear out faster than one that’s properly fitted
Ten extra minutes of careful fitting is a lot cheaper than replacing a torn cover a few months in.
Installing covers on an exposed site? Check out our guide on best Heras fence covers for windy sites.
Related Videos
How to measure for your Heras fence cover
Getting the measurements right before you order means less adjusting on the day.
Why our covers are tailored to fit the Heras frame
Every cover is cut to match the standard Heras panel, so eyelets line up with the frame without any trimming or guesswork on your end.
FAQs
How long does it take to install a Heras fence cover?
Once you’ve got the hang of it, a single panel takes a few minutes. For a full site, most of the time goes on repeating the same steps across each panel rather than any one panel being tricky.
How many people do you need?
One person can fit a cover on their own, though a second pair of hands makes it quicker and easier. Especially to hold the cover in place while you get the first few cable ties in.
Do I need any special tools?
No, just cable ties and something to trim them with. Nothing else required.
Do you sell cable ties, or do I need to source my own?
You can add a pack of 100 to your order for £2.99. That’s enough for around 4 covers.
Can I reuse the cable ties later?
Once tightened and trimmed, cable ties are one-use. If you ever need to remove or reposition the cover, you’ll need fresh ones to refit it.
Get through those steps and you’ll have a cover that sits taut, looks sharp, and offers longevity rather than sagging after the first windy day.
If you haven’t ordered yet, you can get an instant price for your fence covers in a couple of minutes. Not sure which one’s right for the job? Our guides on the best Heras fence covers for construction sites and best Heras fence covers for events go through what to look for depending on what you’re using them for.