Anti Climb

People often want to know if its legal to use barbed wire or razor fencing to improve security around their properties. While it is not illegal to use barbed wire or razor wire in the UK the fact that these products are potentially dangerous means there are regulations and restrictions on how they can be used. Barbed Wire and Razor Fencing Usage Restrictions Section 164 of the Highways Act 1980 states that barbed wire on land adjoining a public highway must not cause a nuisance or present a danger to humans or animals using that highway. Barbed wire or razor...

The beneficial impact of beautiful architecture has been widely documented. Architects are highly aware of how considerately designed buildings with appealing aesthetics enhance the areas in which they are situated and engage those who live and work in them. Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy focused on the expression of beauty and taste, closely related to the philosophy of art. The aesthetic appeal of a building is influenced by its design, shape, size, texture colour, symmetry, proportion and more. While buildings must comply with standards for safety, practicality, durability and maintainability its also vitally important to recognise the importance of...

As 2022 draws to a close the seasonal break provides a great opportunity to stop and consider both our home and business security needs as we move forward into 2023. When reflecting on 2022, what stands out for you? Is it the the continuing impact of the COVID pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, or the worldwide economic decline? This past year has been enormously challenging in so many ways and many are suggesting 2023 is likely to be even tougher. Be Prepared The well known idiom ‘Forewarned is forearmed’ is thought to date from around the end of the...

The term ‘perimeter security’ is widely used in cybersecurity in reference to measures that protect computer networks from hackers and unwelcome intruders. But the need for perimeter security isn’t a new phenomenon. One of the earliest known instances of perimeter security is Hadrian’s Wall, built by the Romans in around 122 AD, allegedly to defend the Roman empire. But it's likely that prehistoric humans would have used various perimeter defences to protect them from being attacked by wild animals and possibly other tribes. What is Perimeter Security? Perimeter security refers to the measures taken to protect the boundaries of a...

Most people are familiar with spiked, aggressive looking anti climb perimeter security devices. They are a common feature around various establishments and installations such as electricity sub-station, MOD premises, prisons and other official properties. But there are many situations in which anti climb protection is needed, but spike based solutions simply wouldn’t be acceptable. If someone injures themselves, attempting to climb over a spiked anti climb barrier, then the property owner or occupier can be liable for the injury. This is one of the primary reasons why a non-aggressive anti climb solution is the right choice. Anti Climb Protection for...