prettyboi1989:

what makes a see through fence the best security? anyone could easily scale the fence, anyone walking by can easily see whats going on in ur compound. such fence makes ur compound an easy target especially if you got flashy cars.

nony43:
Abeg raise your fence high, it is when you show too much that they know so much about you

xreal:



I love your thinking. It's so straight forward.

We are talking security here, a security conscious person reason more illogically and less logically to curb insecurity.

A see-through fence is the best (as I said), because you need no 'gateman/human guard', your neigbors and passers-by will do the job for you FREELY and at all times .
When you have a fully ceiled and very tall fence, you have done 70% of the job for prospective robbers uninvited guest(s); 'cos they feel so secured once they scale over the fence, into the compound.

See-through fence really scare away robbers, let me not go much into details here...

If u got flashy cars, let them see, afterall they see you drive by, they know your worth.

Trust me, get a low fence, make sure ppl can see through, even if u plant flowers around the fence, they mustn't cover the perforated part of the fence; and get GUARD DOGS.

barakah:
Hello House,
I have a building project on a full plot of land in a developing area in Lagos.
I intend to build a fence structure around it including a gate to keep predators out Like the one in the picture attached
For security reasons too, it was suggested that the fence should not go up high so that people can see what's happening from the outside.

Please i have the following questions:-
What height is best for this type of fence?
What metal material is best for the screen(burglary) part?
What is the standard dimensions for the screen part of the fence?
What alternatives are available for the burglary part of the fence?

Further ideas will be appreciated.
Looking forward to your kind suggestions and comments.
Thank you.

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neyobills:
The solution isn't far fetched,an electric fence will be a perfect match to meet your security needs and also adding beauty to the fence and probably a CCTV for best results,contact me for installation of electric fence and cctv

abouzaid:
with such a beautiful view, consider adding some sort of penthouse in the future to take better use of the view, just a small structure to chill in while watching whatever is happening in the city down below, won't have to be expensive, your earlier post was a classic.

lumidii:


To each, his own.
I will not have a see through fence unless I am in a gated and secured estate where all the inhabitants are of relatively equal means.
People get robbed and killed in broad daylight, out in the open, on the highways, on the streets, and an argument is being put forward to rely on the bravado of neighbours to secure one's property? Rows of houses on the same street have been robbed for hours and the residents cower and scamper.

In a developing community - the purpose of my fence would be fortification and to repel any form of intrusion into my compound. And then there would be bullet proofed doors every step of the way.
Nothing is fool proof, but I would do all I can to protect me and mine.

lumidii:


To each, his own.
I will not have a see through fence unless I am in a gated and secured estate where all the inhabitants are of relatively equal means.
People get robbed and killed in broad daylight, out in the open, on the highways, on the streets, and an argument is being put forward to rely on the bravado of neighbours to secure one's property? Rows of houses on the same street have been robbed for hours and the residents cower and scamper.

In a developing community - the purpose of my fence would be fortification and to repel any form of intrusion into my compound. And then there would be bullet proofed doors every step of the way.
Nothing is fool proof, but I would do all I can to protect me and mine.

qwertygeni:


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Thank you lumidii for your beautiful and insightful synopsis

Dear op, I believe you need to avail us on the kind of environment where your edifice would be. This information is needed for a purposeful opinion as the kind of people around you would have great influence on your designs and desire.

I make bold to say that if you are just among the few rich house owners in your vicinity, kindly disregard any attempt to have a low/ see through fence cos you would definitely become a cynosure of both evil and good eyes. This is just besides the turning of your house to a mecca for those looking for charity from you, knowing fully well your worth from the display of your weatlth.

These days men of the underworld would follow you in gently like a member of the family without raising the slightest suspicion. More so, in many cases neighbours uphold the principle of 'to your tent oh Israel' when most crimes are happening. Kindly, know that be it high or low, see through or closed, most perimeter fencings are not fool proof. This reminds me of an attack on a supposed elite . The man had his fence broken at the base by these men of the underworld who came handy with tools. I think they killed his dogs one after the other, disarm his guards and made for the main house door which was bulletproof. As fortified as the house was, they gained entrance through the point where the point where the pipe coming from the water tank goes into the house. Who could have thought about this Achilles heel in a supposedly fortified house!

So make the best decision for yourself sir!

qwertygeni:


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Thank you lumidii for your beautiful and insightful synopsis

Dear op, I believe you need to avail us on the kind of environment where your edifice would be. This information is needed for a purposeful opinion as the kind of people around you would have great influence on your designs and desire.

I make bold to say that if you are just among the few rich house owners in your vicinity, kindly disregard any attempt to have a low/ see through fence cos you would definitely become a cynosure of both evil and good eyes. This is just besides the turning of your house to a mecca for those looking for charity from you, knowing fully well your worth from the display of your weatlth.

These days men of the underworld would follow you in gently like a member of the family without raising the slightest suspicion. More so, in many cases neighbours uphold the principle of 'to your tent oh Israel' when most crimes are happening. Kindly, know that be it high or low, see through or closed, most perimeter fencings are not fool proof. This reminds me of an attack on a supposed elite . The man had his fence broken at the base by these men of the underworld who came handy with tools. I think they killed his dogs one after the other, disarm his guards and made for the main house door which was bulletproof. As fortified as the house was, they gained entrance through the point where the point where the pipe coming from the water tank goes into the house. Who could have thought about this Achilles heel in a supposedly fortified house!

So make the best decision for yourself sir!

troubleshooter:


There's no harm in doing such fence if the neighbourhood is developed, safe and secure. Where there's no such harm, Pls put ur building on display by employing a see-through fencing with metal works with total height of 2.4 - 3m. The see-through section can be 1.2 - 1.5m high.
However, if the neighborhood is truly developing as u so said, Pls, safety 1st. Cover and eat your yam discreetly.
If u intend having ur gatehouse as shown, ensure there are less vulnerable points such as having a window on the fence wall. Odikwa risky gaan ni.