How do you stop burglars climbing walls?
High side and rear boundaries with trellis and spiky defensive planting; keep hedges, walls and fences around your back garden high (over 1.8 metres). Add lightweight trellis to gates and fences and plant some prickly plants to make it harder for burglars to climb over.
Are wall spikes legal?
People considering various perimeter security solutions to bolster security around their homes and work premises often ask: Are anti climb spikes legal? The answer to this question is: yes they are – but you need to use them in accordance with the law.
How do I stop my intruders from jumping the fence?
Use thorny plants around the perimeter of your backyard, under fences, and under windows. If jumping over a fence means landing on a thorny rose bush or cactus, the burglar probably won’t enter your backyard. Don’t plant any shrubs or tall growing plants near your front and back entrance.
What can I put on top of fence to stop burglars?
Wall and fence spikes, in either plastic or metal, also serve as both a visible climbing deterrent and prevention method. Combining anti-climb wall paint with either rotating or spiked wall toppings along with appropriate signage will provide more than adequate protection in most circumstances.
How do you install wall spikes?
We install wall spikes by drilling a 5mm or 6mm hole and hammering a 5mm or 6mm nail-in anchor through the base of the spike and into the wall. This ensures a steady, reliable fixture. We provide a range of around 10 different styles of spikes to suit your preference and specific needs.
Is it illegal to put carpet grippers on your fence?
Don’t use carpet gripper on your fence as it’s not designed for such use and would not stop a burglar climbing your fence (they simply put a coat over the top of it). This is why you shouldn’t set man-traps or hide carpet gripper behind the top edge of your fence!
Is putting up barbed wire illegal?
Although not illegal to use for security and prevention purposes, there are some forms of legislation to be considered when using barbed wire. The act says that if barbed wire is being used on a property that is adjacent to a public road – it must not be hazardous or act as a nuisance to drivers.
How do you stop a fence panel from being lifted?
The most popular option is to screw a metal bracket or mending plate into the panel across the post and then into the next panel. Another option is to screw into the panel close to the posts so that the screws are against the post. This will make it difficult to lift the panels.
When to use a topper on a wall?
A wall topper is a great choice when you want to add height to your existing block walls, stepped walls and between pilasters or pillars. We recommend wall toppers when you want to increase privacy and security around your home or business.
What’s the best way to prevent people from climbing the wall?
Rotating wall-top spinners are another highly effective perimeter security measure which are often used on commercial and government properties. Wall spikes, in either plastic or metal, also serve as both a visible climbing deterrent and prevention method.
What kind of wall spikes are best for fences?
In them, stainless and galvanized anti climb wall spikes are designed to work for security fences, castle wall spikes is the strongest one on the market as well as shark spikes. Our wall spikes are easy to install and come in a variety of coatings or finishes.
Which is the most effective climbing deterrent for a fence?
Timber trellis is mentioned first in this section because I believe it to be the most effective climbing deterrent for a domestic fence.