Fence your home

Keeping your home protected from intruders is essential in times when housebreaking seems to be increasingly the norm rather than something which only happens to other people. Walls and fences are regular features on properties with most people expecting that any home will be fenced with access control features.

To deter burglars, it is worth considering the erection of secure boundary fences around your property. With a variety of fences and gates to choose from, you can achieve privacy and home security without compromising the character and feel of a welcoming home. Security experts say fencing is just one of multiple levels of security which need to work in combination to keep your home safe. There is no one perfect “criminal proof” fence. If an intruder really wants to get into a yard, odds are given enough time, he will figure out a way to scale it. Along with gates and intercom systems, extra security features like electrical barriers to prevent people getting over fences or walls, and motion sensors and even lighting, form part of any home's first level of security. Over and above considering the points below, for the best security, chat to a fencing expert, the salesman at your local builder's depot about options available to you, or speak to your security firm about how you can add extra levels to your home security.

Electric Fencing

According to local security experts, electric fencing is possibly one of the most underestimated security devices available. It adds an extra layer of protection to your wall or fence, preventing intruders from simply climbing over it. If the fence, made up of a number of strands of electrical wires carrying a high-voltage electrical pulse, is touched, it delivers a non-lethal but extremely powerful shock to any would-be intruder. Electric fences are regulated by municipal bylaws and we install our fences in strict adherence to these regulations to ensure that our fences keep your family safe on your property and criminals out. In addition to the physical barrier against break ins that electrical fencing offers, it also acts as a psychological barrier against intruders and an early detection device of intrusion which can set of an alarm alerting you to the intruders which also acts as a deterrent. If you are considering electrical fencing, chat to your security alarm service provider. They have experts who can help you to decide what would best suit the unique layout and topography of your yard and have various options to suit different budgets.

Fence vs walls

Walls afford privacy and keep people from being able to look into your property which can act as a deterrent against opportunistic criminals, but they can hinder visibility from the road which housebreakers can use to keep their activities hidden. The conventional wisdom which is also the advice given on official police websites locally is to get a high fence with lockable gates.

Aesthetics

Choosing what material to use to build your fence will be determined by a combination of the costs, and what look you want to achieve. When selecting a material, bear in mind how much you're willing to spend, the durability and strength you're after, whether it's high or low maintenance and how easy (or difficult) it's going to be to put up. In order to add to your home’s appeal to future buyers or tenants, consider a design and material which lasts well, requires minimum upkeep and fits the general aesthetic of your home. Ultimately, your fence should complement the aesthetic of your home without compromising its security function. Construction materials for fences vary and include wood, aluminium, brick, stone, vinyl or steel wire.