Anti Climb

As the school holidays approach, police forces throughout the UK are reminding parents to make certain their kids understand the dangers of climbing onto rooftops. Its also well known that children love adventure and accessing areas where they are not allowed can be exciting and attractive. Some schools have suffered property damage due to pupils climbing onto rooftops during the summer recess, damaging the roofing protection resulting in significant rainwater ingress and the need for expensive repairs. Risk of Serious Injury Some roofing materials and skylights can be very fragile and therefore pose a significant risk of people falling through....

People often want to know how to stop foxes from coming into their gardens, or more specifically, how to stop foxes pooing in the garden. In this post we share some practical, safe and effective ways to deter foxes from your garden. Foxes are naturally inquisitive, omnivorous scavengers, attracted to any potential food source. They are not dangerous and don’t attack humans, but they can be a nuisance, especially when they rummage through bins in search of food. Gardens can also be spoiled by foxes when they dig for invertebrates, bury food or establish an earth. Another common fox-related complaint...

The majority of burglaries and break-ins throughout the UK are opportunistic and unplanned. If a criminal spots an opportunity they take advantage of it immediately. Being the victim of burglary can be very traumatic, leaving people feeling unsafe in their homes. Police forces provide some valuable advice on home security including practical recommendations to bolster perimeter security. Layered Home Security One of the key recommendations made by police forces and security professionals is to employ a multi-layered approach. Layered home security provides robust, effective protection by using a variety of security techniques that overlap, thereby providing greater protection than reliance...

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...