Installing a fence around your yard can be an effective way to boost your home security efforts. However, not all fences offer the same level of security. Here is more information on how the right fence can increase the level of security, safety, and protection for your home.
Choose The Right Type of Fence
There are many different types of fences to choose from. Not all fences provide adequate security for your home. Some fences, such as ornamental or privacy fences, may not offer as much security as tall, metal security fencing. Most wooden privacy fences can provide cover for burglars trying to hide. If your primary goal for fencing is home security, privacy fencing may not be the best choice.
Tall and Difficult to Climb
When evaluating privacy enclosures or fences for security benefits, be sure to select a fence that is at least 8 feet tall and lacks horizontal rails that burglars can use as an easy way to scale the fence. Ideally, there are spikes or spears at the top of the fence to prevent someone from climbing over it without getting hurt. If you like the look of a flat-topped fence, it is possible to add anti-climb spikes on top of a new or an existing fence.
Prevent Other Ways In
It won’t make much of a difference if your fence is 4 feet or 8 feet tall if there are ways for burglars to bypass the fence. This means that a fence that can be cut with bolt cutters, such as chainlink fences, or crawled under isn’t secure. You can secure a fence into the ground using concrete footings along the entire length of your fence or add concrete to all fence posts, at a minimum. Depending on your home security needs, you’ll be able to determine whether the extra expense is worth it.
Secured Gates
The fenced gates you use should also match the security level of your fence panel. Using heavy-duty gates can be an additional deterrent. You can even utilize a padlock, keypad, electronic lock, or other security systems to make your property even more secure. You can discuss your needs with a professional fence installer to ensure that you have the right fence.
Secondary Fencing
Some homeowners use shorter or decorative fencing in their front yards to serve as a type of hurdle for burglars. This can be used either with or without a backyard security fence. If you opt for this tactic, be sure to choose a short enough fence that burglars can’t hide behind.
Not every homeowner wants to prioritize home security over other benefits of fencing, such as the ornamental design or the privacy of a wooden fence. If security is your top concern, choosing a wire mesh fencing or metal fencing could be the best choice for your needs. Just remember that the fence is just one aspect of securing your property. The gate and how it is installed are equally important.
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If you need a fence on the Delmarva Peninsula, contact Anderson Fence today at 800-722-0929 for a free estimate.
