Recent Projects - Mesh panel garden boundary fence Dublin

Recent Project:

Mesh-Panel Garden boundary fence.

On this project, Capital Fencing supplied Mesh panels, and CFX Contracts Ltd carried out the installation work. The fence panels are comprised of 5mm diameter wires set in 200 x 50mm mesh opening, and with 3 nr. v-beams pressed horizontally into each panel. Panels & Posts are galvanized and powder coated green to look better and last longer.

Anti Intruder Security Mesh on top of a wall

In this project, at a Dublin apartment block, there had been numerous break-ins over a 2 metre high wall, with adjoining lower walls. We designed and installed a very effective wall top anti intruder fence, comprising galvanized steel fence posts and spiked top frame-work, clad with 358 Security Mesh.

BEFORE: view from inside.

AFTER

This is a job which looks great as well as being very effective. All the steel-work was custom made in our fabrication workshop. The job was complicated by there being a large number of underground services on the inside of the wall, (water and gas pipes).

For more information visit our website at http://www.capitalfencing.com

SECURITY FENCING – how fencing can help secure your premises.

Fencing is an essential part of securing your property. It can deter burglars of any kind if it is the right type of fence. Fencing can be very difficult to climb and may even have barbed wire on the top to prevent intruders to a further extent. It is generally the first obstacle in the path of a burglar and is crucial in preventing intrusion.

There are many different types of fencing capable of deterring intruders. One of the most common types of fencing is Chainlink fencing. Chainlink fencing is low on cost and maintenance while also very durable. It is not great for privacy but it is functional in many other ways. The wire used in the fence is usually galvanised and then coated in green plastic to protect it further, making it a very durable and easy to install option for security. Chainlink fences are exceptionally difficult for intruders to climb as they have nowhere to place their feet while climbing. In this case, the taller the fence, the better. From an industrial point of view, a barbed wire top added to the fence would deter intruders even more and would be a better option compared to plain Chainlink fencing.

Another common type of fence is Welded mesh panels (V-Mesh). This consists of panels of welded mesh attached to poles at regular intervals. Again, it is very durable as it usually comes galvanized and coated in green plastic. It is also very hard to climb so intruders would be discouraged from the get-go. It has a very pleasing appearance, and would be suitable for a residential area from an aesthetical point of view, while still being very effective. From an industrial perspective, it is quite practical and can be installed with ease. If you want extra protection, razor barbed wire on top and long lasting anti-climb paint would help to deter potential burglars from entering your property.

A third type of fence commonly used to protect property is Palisade fencing. This consists of corrugated strips of galvanized steel with a sharp, triple pointed top. This would definitely not be suitable for a residence from an aesthetic perspective as it is not subtle and draws the eye. It is however, very practical. It is relatively hard to climb, and the spikes at the top would deter potential intruders from climbing fully over the fence. It is definitely more suited to an industry. It would fit right in, in an industrial estate and looks the part. It definitely discourages burglars. It is the most durable of the three fences as it consists of the thickest metal and is galvanized and can come coated in green plastic.

Again, fences have an important part to play in deterring intruders and will give you peace of mind about the security of your business or home. They also make a statement about you, and are a very visible element of your property. 

What makes a good garden fence ?

This is Sam Bourke again on this blog. Today, I am considering the topic of what makes a good garden fence. 

The primary function of a garden fence is to keep unwanted animals from feeding on the plants or vegetables that you grow in your garden. Traps, repellent and poison will only ward off animals whereas a garden fence will keep them out completely. The size and type of fence you install depends on the type of animals you want to keep away. A simple 2-foot high chicken-wire fence will discourage rabbits but you will need something more formidable to keep out foxes or rabbits.

Wooden or picket fences look the part but are costly to install and may not last forever. Wire or electric fencing is slightly more cost effective and effective in general but is by no means easy on your wallet either. A three foot high chicken-wire fence with a subterranean chicken-wire barrier will keep out small to medium sized animals and burrowers. It comes in a variety of widths and sizes and can be bought in rolls up to 50 foot rolls.

Before you do any of this, you first need to identify the animal pests that bother you. A plastic mesh fence will deter deer if and some smaller creatures whereas rabbits will gnaw through this in a matter of moments. Rabbits need something they can’t gnaw through such as a metal chicken-wire mesh fence. You must take all these factors into account in order to get the best garden fence to suit your needs.

As well as keeping other animals out, other functions of a garden fence are to keep pets in. You do not want your beloved dog to go wandering around the neighbourhood with a chance of getting run over. The same goes for children. They always have the potential for wandering off, and putting themselves in all kinds of danger especially since most kids have little sense of road safety. A garden fence can be an effective way to keep children and animals in the garden.

Chainlink mesh would be the perfect solution to all these problems. It can be galvanized and coated in green plastic so it is not an eyesore. It blends in perfectly with your garden while at the same time excluding pests and stray animals. Chainlink will last a long time if it’s treated properly. Rabbits will not be able to gnaw through it and other pests or stray animals will also be deterred from entering your property.

2.4m high V-Mesh welded mesh panel fence

On this project the client was anxious to protect his property, and keep the public from wandering in, from the new public footpath, into a potentially dangerous construction site. The client selected 2.4m high green V-Mesh welded mesh panel fencing, which proved very successful.

Handrail Fencing project

 For this project, at a major industrial park, the customer selected 1.2m high V-Mesh welded mesh panel  fencing, with a top and bottom rail on each bay.

It wasn't a lot of fun for the team to have to carry out the installation work in the rain, but them's the breaks....

Security Advice & Tips

HOME AND BUSINESS SECURITY

Having spent years surveying homes and businesses after break-ins and burglaries,
we hope to provide some advice and knowledge to people, which may help prevent
future break-ins. We hope to add more to this page over time.

Perhaps the single most recurring thing over the years is that most burglars are opportunists.
They will take any easy opportunity to break in.
If you can make it a bit harder for them to break in, and escape easily, from your premises, they will go elsewhere.

The photo shows anti - intruder Razor Barbed Concertina wire installed over the top of an existing railings.

What attracts the burglar?

1 Unlocked windows/Open windows – lock all windows whenever you leave home.
2 Any sign that your property is unattended, such as lights, curtains/blinds left open, at night or closed all day.
3 Post piling up - cancel newspapers and have a neighbour collect any post, flyers etc, while you are away.
4 Hidden keys – don’t leave your spare key in any of the obvious places, like under the mat
or through the post box.
5 Easy access to the rear of your house – fit a side gate with a lock.
6 Ladders or tools in easy reach – lock away anything that would help a burglar gain access
to your home
7 Unguarded property – lock it away in a garage or shed or keep it indoors.

The photos show Expanded Metal Rotating Barrier, set over the top of a fence, over a wall, to protect a Retail business delivery yard.

What deters the burglar ?

Outside Lighting
Good lighting deters criminals.
Lights linked to infra red detectors which activate when an intruder comes near are very effective.

Intruder Alarms
Intruder alarms are strong deterrent to burglars.
Statistics show over 90% of homes that are burgled do not have alarms.
Where homes with alarms have been burgled, over 70% of the alarms had not been switched on.

Property Perimeter security
Walls and fencing around your house improve your security, and make it harder for a thief to break in.
Entrance Gates are also important. If you have them, and they are kept closed, opportunist intruders will be more likely to go elsewhere, to somewhere easier to get in and out quickly.
Trees and shrubs can also be hiding places, so chain-link fencing can be a better compromise.
Thorny bushes have been found to be a very effective deterrent.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.capitalfencing.com, or

call our sales team on 1890 - 930060

Mesh Panel Fencing

 Welded Mesh panel fencing, while a relatively new product in the fencing market in Ireland, is proving extremely popular and effective. Shown here are some examples of V-Mesh, where the mesh panel has a "V-shape" pressed into it horizontally, to give the panel rigidity.

For more information, visit our website at:  http://www.capitalfencing.com, 

or call our sales team at 1890 930060

Handrail fence around a football pitch

Recent project, to provide a pitch handrail around a GAA football pitch, in Dublin, Ireland. The handrail is clad with 1.2m high V-Mesh welded mesh panel to prevent the ball going out. for more information, visit our website at: www.capitalfencing.com