DESIGN FEATURES AND CONSIDERATIONS

Some basic design features to consider that enhance security:

 Height- the higher the barrier the more difficult and time consuming to broach.

 Eliminating top rail- the omission of a rail at the top of the fence eliminates a handhold thus making the fence more difficult to climb. A 7-gauge coil spring wire can be installed in place of the top rail.

 Adding barbed wire- the addition of three or six strands at the top of the fence increases the level of difficulty and time to broach. When using the three-strand 45-degree arm it is recommended to angle the arm out from the secured area.

 Bolt or rivet barbed wire arms to post- barbed wire arms are normally held to the post by the top tension wire or top rail. For added security they can be bolted or riveted to the post.

 Adding barbed tape- stainless steel barbed tape added to the top and in some cases the bottom of the fence greatly increases the difficulty and time to broach.