Most homeowners have some fence around their property. However, in most cases, these fences are not reinforced for maximum security around the home, which makes it extremely easy for burglars to access the property, vandalise property, steal and even compromise the safety of the people living in the compound. It is essential to make sure that when investing in fences, you consider security as a factor and choose a fence and reinforcement that helps maximise safety inside your compound. Follow these guidelines in your selection process.

No hiding places

You should install a fence that does not provide dark corners and nooks where burglars can hide. Idea security fences should be easy to see through from the house so that anyone can see an intruder, even before they start approaching the structure or try to access your property. When the fence has hiding places, the burglar will be able to hide and spy on you through cracks, and as soon as they realise there is no one home, they will try to enter into the house.

Accessibility

The second quality that a security fence needs is to be challenging to climb over. Start by ensuring that the fence is too tall to jump over, and then make sure the top is made of sharp materials such as a metallic razor bar or spikes. If the fence has to have horizontal bars, ensure that they are high enough and that they do not offer a stepping place for someone trying to access your compound. Ensure that the slats or other material are firmly rooted to the ground and that there aren't spaces that can be used to access the home between the ground and the fence. Finally, you also need to make sure that the material used in making the fence is sturdy and cannot be bypassed. 

It is also important to note that great fences should not be easy to dig under. When installing the fence, ensure that the poles reach deep enough to deter digging and that the wire, metal or other slats cannot be cut through with pliers, saws and other metal cutting objects. Additionally, pick a fence whose security can be enhanced by adding electric current to the wires. Finally, understand that the most crucial part of the entire security fence system is the gate. If your gate is stable and secure enough to deter burglars, you will have attained complete security inside your compound. 

For more information about security fencing, contact a local fencing contractor.