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Thread: Vandal / Kick proof fence
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9th Aug 2009, 10:41 AM #1New Member
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Vandal / Kick proof fence
Ok, so I recently purchased an ex-commission house.
Within a few weeks the entire colourbond boundary fence has been kicked in.
I'm looking to find out what would be the best type of fence do prevent this type of activity. As Colorbond have a frame but no supporting horizontal posts its quite easy to kick in.
Hoping for a steel fence of some type.
Also.. any reccomended cost range would be helpful.. Approx 30 metres of fence.
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9th Aug 2009, 10:56 AM #2
hey ben
sounds like you are about to go through a good deal of money and hardship with the natives.
i will point out the obvious one first, 230 brick. but this is money i know. let me add though get a price and sum up the options. rebuilding and repairing fences over the next 8 months compared to doing it once.
another is a steel frame system made up like shutters. you have your posts at 2.4 meters apart and you make up a shutter that fits between the posts with as much bracing as you like. that is 4 across and 2 vertical . then screw fence palings on with class 3 self drilling button screws.
this way if the panel is attacked , then you only replace a few palings at a time.
no matter what fence you go for ....get some anti graffiti paint. it is expensive but once they deface it then a hit with the gernie will get it off. if you dont then you may have to buy lots of paint to keep repainting it every sunday morning.
just a starting thought any way.
good luck and put the police on speed dial.
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9th Aug 2009, 11:12 AM #3
Go electric ,you'll find the perpetrators fried on the fence ,then you can identify them and them charge thier parents for removal of the remains and damage to the fence.
Just joking ,but I know how frustrating it is to have your property constantly damaged.
Kev."Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend ,inside a dog it's too dark to read"
Groucho Marx
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9th Aug 2009, 11:17 AM #4
Maybe go for a pool fence, with a simple pattern like this one.
http://www.diypoolfencing.com.au/ima...me-fence-2.jpg
Advantages:
Easy to install
drunks should have trouble climbing it
Vandals wouldn't bother kicking it in
You can see through it so people can't conceal their attempts to break into your house
Powder coated and durable
around $80 a panel from Bunnings
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9th Aug 2009, 11:58 AM #5
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9th Aug 2009, 01:23 PM #6Member
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Go for a product called Weldmesh, it CAN NOT be sprayed with graffiti, it's got a bit of spring/give in it if it's kicked, then grow some bouganvillia over it and go get yourself a bloody big mean dog, prefferably a mean looking german shepard. An open mouthfull of bloody big fangs with lots of noise coming 4 feet from it's date, is the real answer.
Been thru this garbage before and the dog was what scared away the gutless cowards.
regards radish
Rossluck, that pool fencing is just thin weak aluminium, lean on it heavy and it deforms real easy, give it a kick and the ally bends, then your up for another panel, not the most durable product at all.
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9th Aug 2009, 07:25 PM #7Senior Member
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I'll second Weldmesh fencing - strong, no graffiti, easy care, comes in a variety of heights. Cyclone wire with the sharp top edge is another possibility - its harder to climb over than Weldmesh. Get heavy duty poles & set them VERY deep to discouage the natives from bending them over or pulling them up.
Climbing roses, bougainvillea, cactus, cycad palms and any other spiky bushes would make a nice decorative planting inside the fence. You may need to anchor any plants with some reo & buried concrete bocks until they are well established as dip sticks have another habit - of ripping up plants & chucking them around the neighbourhood.
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9th Aug 2009, 09:38 PM #8Intermediate Member
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Its all well & good to get a big nasty dog,i have 2 as it happens,But just remember that most of the time the people vandalising your property will have more rights in the end if they jump/put a limb through/over your fence.
Its not fair the way its for the home owner in situations like these.
I agree with weldmesh & Climbing roses, bougainvillea, cactus, cycad palms and any other spiky bushes as bsrlee stated
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9th Aug 2009, 09:51 PM #9China
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Steel chanel with sleepers as the infill it will stop a car hitting it, just not in SA it will be called a fortress and they will try to make you remove it
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10th Aug 2009, 01:09 AM #10
pity
What a pitty you had to buy in an area like that,I do realise that you can only afford what you can afford and I hope for your sake the property market sky rockets in the neer future and you can sell and get your dream home,,I and most other members would gladly help you moove.Kind regards matt and I hope all goes well
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17th Aug 2009, 02:55 PM #11Intermediate Member
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Hi Benny 353: First of all, I do not know what an ex comission house fence is. But, if this is "out in the boondocks", and if you have access to a whole bunch of old tire rims, build the fence out of the rims. Weld them together. The spray painters will not have a flat surface for their "art" and will lose interest. But this is only if you can get these for pennies on the dollar. Failing that, set up a gun turret: (grin). Wayne.
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17th Aug 2009, 02:57 PM #12Intermediate Member
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Oh yes, aim for the spray can, Wayne.
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17th Aug 2009, 09:31 PM #13China
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I like the gun turret idea
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17th Aug 2009, 09:50 PM #14
Sad realy.
Solutions? Hard to find.
You have bought into an environment that oozes resentment and wants to bring everything down to their level. And it seems it is on the low side.
A few questions.
Why have they kicked the fence in? Is the fence new? Or is it because you moved in and so you are new?
If the fence is/was new, I wouldn't rush at redoing it anytime soon. Push the panels back in to close the gaps, pop rivet it all so it can not be kicked open and sit the storm out.
The Chinese say to sit by the river and wait long enough and you will see the body of your enemy floating by...or in your case driven in a paddy wagon, or better a hearse.
After some time if you have the time and the money and the inclination, perhaps you should go good old hardwood.
Best of luck
MarcCivilized man is the only animal clever enough to manufacture its own food,
and the only animal stupid enough to eat it.
Barry Groves
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17th Aug 2009, 10:36 PM #15New Member
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I will have to agree with Marc, you may have to sit out the storm, don’t relace the fence it’s the only thing they are breaking at this stage
I did have fun when I was married we lived in a privately owned house in a housing estate, the owner wanted a fence built, it was a 1800mm timber paling with 100*50mm hard wood rail and 100*100m posts, but on our side it had concrete rero mesh fixed to it for the vines to grow on. In the back yard there was two roty cross blue that were trained by an Army (MP) mate when they were young. They were trained to crutch hold “imagine 4 K9 teeth holding your lowers for a hour and the drool” they didn’t bark, I watched the my two round up the two boys from next door one night when they jumped the fence and tried to get into my work truck, it wasn’t until they turned around to leave they came teeth to crouch contact. When I walked outside they were crying asking me to call them off. I left the like them like that for a hour yes the council came around a week later, to check the dogs and the police came as well had coffee had a laugh at the video and left.
All the best, and keep a smile on your face it will make them wonder what you’re up to