Adding anti-climb measures to fences and walls can enhance physical security &#; and provide additional peace of mind for site owners, staff and residents.

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Security toppings can ensure that intruders can&#;t get over a wall or fence, and can help to deter criminal activity, such as burglary, vandalism and trespass.

A wide variety of fence topping and gate topping measures are available.

Barbed wire

Barbed wire can be an effective anti-climb solution. However, determined criminals can cut through it with wire cutters, and its impact can be reduced by throwing heavy blankets or other heavy textile sheets over the wire. In addition, the appearance of barbed wire can spoil the appearance of buildings &#; and so it may be unsuitable for residential areas.

Broken glass

Broken glass set in mortar is sometimes used as a security topping. However, if it is installed and someone is injured by the glass, the building owner may be liable under the Occupiers&#; Liability Acts. And the effectiveness of broken glass against determined intruders can also be limited: glass can easily be smashed with a hammer and a blanket can be laid over the top, to enable someone to climb over a fence or wall.

Anti-climb spikes

Anti-climb spikes &#; otherwise known as fencing spikes or cacti spikes &#; are often used at the top of walls and fences, and can be either metal or plastic. Anti-climb spikes are usually supplied in strips which are nailed, screwed or glued to the top of the wall.

So what are the alternatives to anti-climb spikes, barbed wire and broken glass?

ExMesh&#; security toppings &#; combining expanded metal with anti-climb roller barriers

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The Anti-Vandal Scaling Barrier

One of the first products manufactured for the ExMesh&#; security range was the Anti-Vandal Scaling Barrier. This uses expanded metal with an anti-climb roller barriers to create a solution that can prevent intruders from getting over a wall. Expanded metal panels &#; which are robust and have no joins or welds &#; are set around a central rotating bar, which prevents anyone who has scaled the wall from a getting a foothold. Unlike barbed wire and broken glass, they can&#;t be easily removed or broken with simple tools.

Our Anti-Vandal Scaling Barrier was introduced as an innovative alternative to broken glass and even featured on the BBC&#;s Tomorrow&#;s World programme, when it was first launched.

Amongst the first organisations to adopt this security topping were councils and local authorities, as they could store it in depots in kit form and assemble the anti-climb barriers on site when required. ExMesh&#; Anti-Vandal Scaling Barriers continue to be in demand from contractors and end users who wish to add additional protection to utilities facilities, warehousing, transport hubs and Government infrastructure.

ExMesh&#; Raptor

Manufactured from durable plastic the ExMesh&#; Raptor offers a more aesthetically pleasing solution than The Anti-Vandal Scaling Barrier &#; which may be useful in residential areas, for instance. The &#;raptor spikes&#; rotate freely around a central bar, which, like the Anti-Vandal Scaling Barrier, make it difficult for intruders to gain a foothold. This helps to prevent criminal damage and trespass.

ExMesh&#; Raptor is a low maintenance anti-climb product and is available in a wide range of designs to suit any surface. Raptor offers barbed and razor wire extensions, and rotating vanes.

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6 Ways to Make Your Wood Fence More Secure

Your wood fence is built for privacy and security, but you may be concerned that it isn&#;t secure enough. Luckily, you can increase the security of even the strongest privacy fence. Read on for a few things you can do to either improve an existing fence or plan for a new one.

1. Add Anti-Climbing Spikes
While they sound dangerous, anti-climbing spikes are designed to deter rather than injure. An anti-climbing spike is an uncomfortable, spiked piece of metal that fits across the top of a fence. A climber can&#;t get on top of the fence without hurting themselves, so it discourages people from even trying.

Before you install these, check your local laws. Things like barbed wire will be more serious than anti-climbing spikes, and could cause real injury to people. Check with your fence company regarding what&#;s safe to use.

You can also install rolling bars on the top of your fence. They don&#;t have spikes or cause injury; instead, they roll when someone tries to climb them, which means it&#;s difficult to climb.

2. Face the Rough Side In
The rough side of the fence is the side that has all the posts and brackets. This allows for easier purchase .To keep people from climbing into your home, you may need to sacrifice the interior appearance of your fence by keeping the uglier side facing inwards.

On the bright side, the outside of your fence will look nicer. Of course, this doesn&#;t mean no one can climb the outside of the fence; this will just be harder.

3. Make the Fence Taller
The taller the fence, the more secure it is. Most fences are 4 feet to 6 feet tall. A privacy fence is likely to be 6 feet tall or higher. You may need to check your city&#;s regulations regarding how tall fences can be, and it&#;s possible that you will need a permit for a fence that is higher than average. Every foot will make your fence more difficult to scale.

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