Fence Security

[rockyracoon]

Now that my dog has gone, I need to secure our fences as we are quite vulnerable. These are sold in B&Q, but would they be legal to use, do you think?

https://www.diy.com/departments/black-wall-spikes-h-15mm-l-500mm-w-45mm-pack-of-8/29930_BQ.prd?

[webbo3]

They should be fine as my elderly neighbour had exactly the same thing put on her fence by the local community support bobbies.

[aelmpvw]

if a burglar was injured trying to gain access to your property the poor soul would probably sue you for damages

[rockyracoon]

That's interesting, Webbo.

That's my concern, Ael.

I would like to grow a think holly bush alongside the fence, but it's not possible, unfortunately.

[Zacs-Master]

They are meant for walls, not fences. Grow some pyracantha?

[vulcan42]

My neighbour and I have used these for years and we checked with the police before fitting them. So long as you put a warning sign they are perfectly legal.

[rockyracoon]

Zac, I've seen them on fences. It'll take years to get the pyracantha to the right height, and I'll probably be burgled in the meantime. There is a major spate of break ins round here at the moment.

Thanks vulcan.

[vulcan42]

rockyracoon, just looking at the product details, I see the warning sign is included.

[DarceyK123]

I think these are made of plastic so although they would make it very uncomfortable for the burglar they should harm him (or her)

[DC_FC]

Ok to use, get some prickly plants too.

[melv16]

A cheaper option would be to use carpet gripper.

[Ryzen]

We used carpet grippers when we had neighbours.

[Ryzen]

snap melv

[melv16]

Great minds and all that, ryzen:-)

[melv16]

Another option is anti climb paint, applied to the top of the fence.

[Tilly2]

I think carpet gripper would be illegal. It's vicious.

[playersdigger]

Oh I am sure they are legal or else this store would not sell them. They seem quite a good idea actually. So long as you dont put them on anything low where a child or an animal could hurt themselves by accident. I would put them on high fences or buildings.