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Home security from Screwfix Direct
Question: I'm concerned about people climbing into my back garden - a friend has suggested razor wire - is this legal? And what options can I have?
Firstly if you use razor wire and someone injures themself you will be
liable for prosecution. THere are a number of different ways you can increase
security without putting people at risk. Just think it might not be a
baddie but a kid after a football!
- Improve lighting - get those security lights which come on when someone gets into your garden.
- Plant prickly bushes such as holly or pyacanthae - see crocus for great deals on plants around the egdes so people are deterred - a prickly bush will hurt but not maim an intruder.
- Put good quality window locks on all downstairs windows.
- Make sure your windows can't be popped out from the outside - some cheaper double glazed units can be popped out.
- remove concrete paths and put gravel down - its much noisier to walk on.
- Try a garden pond to direct people round the way you want - people don't wade through them, they walk round, and you can make sure they'll meet something else - either the right bit for a light coming on automatically or onto a gravel path.
- Think about how you plan your garden - a simple moving of plants might reduce any hiding places near windows or doors.
- Get some non-drying paint - and over drainpipes etc.
- Get an alarm.
- Get a dog!
- Check out security stuff at Screwfix. They have a huge range.
Security stuff at Screwfix Direct
BS 5 Lever Mortice Locks
Approved to British Standard 3621 as req... more Access Control
CCTV Cameras
Door Security.
Euro Mortice Locks
Keyed Alike Padlocks
Key Security
Locks
Nightlatches
Padlocks
Prickler- Wall Spikes
Push Button Lock
Push button mortice lock. 5 button comb... more
Safes.
Security Chain
Security Hinge
Insurance requirement for outward openin... more Vehicle Security
Window Security
They sell:
PRICKLER INTRUDER DETERENT BROWN 460MM
Deters intruders. Blends in with wooden fences, gates and brickwork.
Plastic base and spikes. Screw or glue in place. 47mm x 460mm.
Got a tip? let us know!
If you're really concerned about home security why not consider a CCTV system?
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