Mar. 03, 2025
If you are researching anti climb devices and solutions then you need to be aware of a number of important considerations. Maybe your aim is to bolster existing perimeter security, or maybe you've already experienced unwanted intruders coming onto your property. In this post we look at what you need to consider when selecting the best anti climb solution for your needs.
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Rather than rushing to purchase and install wall and fence spikes around your property its worth taking some time to define exactly what you want to achieve. Here are some questions that you should consider:
Identifying existing and historic climbing issues provides a valuable guide to the solution that's most likely to be successful. For example, a school may be experiencing issues with students climbing onto flat rooftops. Or in another situation, unwanted intruders might be gaining access to a property by scaling fences and gates.
There are many situations in which keeping people out is vital for their safety and security as well as the security of materials and valuables stored on the site. For example, military establishments obviously have high level security requirements. Similarly, many commercial premises, mines, quarries and other locations can be very dangerous so its essential that people are kept out.
As noted, identifying the specific structures which need to be protected is essential. In many situations there may be a combination of multiple structures such as:
When assessing the structures requiring protection its important to be aware of how they are built. Fencing, for example, can take many forms and site's may use multiple fencing types around their perimeters. Make certain these details are assessed before committing to any specific anti climb solution.
In many situations the appearance of the chosen anti climb solution must be considered. While nasty looking, aggressive metal spikes might be acceptable around a military base or a prison the appearance of these anti climb spikes would make them entirely unsuitable for schools, hospitals and most public buildings.
As well as the appearance of a chosen anti climb solution its vitally important to consider the ways in which various anti climb solutions work.
Anti climb paint is a highly effective, non-aggressive anti climb solution that works extremely well in protecting walls and other vertical structures from unwanted climbers. It simply remains slippery, preventing climbers from gaining a foothold on the painted surface. Anti climb paint is generally only applied above head height as it can mark people's clothes and its always essential to present prominent warning signs to tell people that anti climb paint is being used.
Plastic fence and wall spikes are available in a variety of designs. Prikla strip spikes, for example, are relatively harmless plastic spikes that are highly effective in keeping cats and other animals from climbing over fences. They also deter human intruders as although the spikes are relatively harmless, they are difficult to negotiate and will deter all but ther most determined intruders.
Some forms of plastic fence and wall spikes look like they are made from wrought iron (e.g. Stegastrip) and therefore present a formidable visual deterrent.
Spiked collars and downpipe covers are what's needed to protect poles and pipework. If your assessment has determined you need anti climb protection around lamp posts or camera support posts then spiked anti climb collars will provide what's needed. Similarly, if your assessment has identified external pipework that needs to be protected from unwanted climbers then downpipe covers are likely to fulfil your needs.
Aggressive looking rotating anti climb barriers such as Rotaspike and Vanguard present both a strong visual deterrent as well as a highly effective physical barrier. This form of barrier raises the height of the perimeter wall or fence and presents an unstable barrier which is very difficult to overcome.
Roller Barrier non-aggressive rotating anti climb barrier provides a highly effective anti climb solution which isn't aggressive or harmful in its performance nor in its appearance.
Here are a few typical scenarios along with the anti climb solution that's likely to be the most appropriate.
If you need to keep cats or other animals out of your garden or yard then plastic Prikla anti climb spikes are highly effective and widely used for this purpose. The same technique will help keep your animals in your garden or yard.
As with all anti climb devices, its important to present appropriate warning signage and only install at permitted heights.
Schools often need to defend their premises against unwanted intruders. They also often have low, flat roof structures which can be an irresistible temptation to adventurous young climbers. Schools and colleges often have various forms of external equipment such as fan housings or air-conditioning systems which can attract unwanted climbers. Spiked anti climb devices would be entirely unsuitable for these applications. Roller Barrier is by far the best solution, successfully installed at many educational establishments, protecting perimeters, preventing students from putting themselves at risk by climbing onto rooftops and protecting expensive equipment from potential damage caused by climbing.
Military bases and similar establishments need anti climb protection that's highly effective and presents a strong visual deterrent. This is where aggressive looking metal anti climb barriers are entirely appropriate. If you take a look at many embassies around the world along with prisons and other high security environments you will see that they tend to rely on nasty looking metal spike based anti climb barriers.
Hospitals and psychiatric treatment centres need effective anti climb protection with an appearance that will not cause any anxiety in their patients. Aggressive anti climb spike based solutions are entirely inappropriate for these situations. Roller Barrier is the most suitable option to choose and is already successfully deployed to many hospitals and treatment centres around the world.
Equipment support poles often attract unwanted climbers. Some people simply see the pole as a climbing challenge, others might want to steal the camera or other equipment mounted on the poles and in some situations poles can be used to gain access to adjacent premises. Spiked pole collars and anti climb paint provides an ideal and highly effective solution in these scenarios. But as for all anti climb devices its important to present clearly visible warning signs and only apply anti climb paint above head height.
Anti climb paint is widely used to protect perimeter walls from unwanted climbers. Its an entirely non-aggressive anti climb solution that's been tried and tested in many different situations. Importantly, anti climb paint shouldn't be applied to surfaces below head height and its important to prominently present appropriate warning signage.
When researching anti climb solutions for your property make certain you take a little time to determine exactly what you want to achieve, specifically what needs to be protected and whether there are any additional important requirements regarding appearance, safety and functionality. Taking time to plan your requirements will mean that you get the right solution that will provide many years of reliable protection.
When researching anti climb systems and solutions people generally want to know which is best for their application. The bottom line is that the best anti climb solution is the one that works. There is no 'one size fits all' anti climb solution so a little careful consideration is needed.
When considering the wide variety of anti climb devices and systems available today the first thing to clarify is exactly why you need an anti-climb barrier.
If, for example, your garden is plagued by foxes or perhaps the neighbour's cats the anti climb solution that will keep these creatures out of your garden is likely to differ from the anti climb barrier necessary to keep intruders out of a high security establishment. Its always important to think about exactly who the anti-climb system is intended to repel.
Its also important to identify the specific structures that need anti climb protection. Boundary walls and fences are typical applications but implementing anti climb protection around poles and posts can be equally important. There may also be a need to prevent people from climbing on low level structures and possibly equipment housings. Schools, offices and other buildings, for example, often have external, wall mounted ventilation fans and air-conditioning equipment that can attract climbers. Protecting these structures needs careful consideration.
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Anti climb fencing is a form of fencing specifically designed to prevent people from climbing. Prison mesh is one form of anti climb fencing wherein the mesh size is too small for anyone to gain a foot or hand hold. Anti climb fencing can also include barbed wire which is generally used as a fence topping.
Anti climb fencing is commonly used around secure establishments such as MOD sites and quarries. Its also increasingly used to protect sports pitches from unauthorised access and vandals.
Anti climb paint is a non-setting gel-like substance that never sets, like normal paint, and therefore remains slippery. Thickly applying this to surfaces prevents climbers from gaining a grip if they try to climb.
Anti climb paint is widely used to protect walls and posts but it must be applied above a height of 2 metres and warning signs should be displayed to let people know where its being used. These warnings can be a powerful deterrent.
Anti climb paint is widely used to safely protect walls, poles and other structures from climbers.
Poles, posts and pipes often need protection from climbers. Downpipes and drainpipes can sometimes be used by intruders to gain access to upper storey windows so these spiked collars provide a formidable barrier. Similarly, pole-mounted equipment such as cameras, lighting, solar panels and flags, must be protected from pilfering climbers. Spiked collars around these poles make it impossible for someone to climb up and reach valuable pole mounted equipment.
Many establishments protect their valuable pole-mounted equipment from being stolen by wrapping the poles in anti climb spiked collars.
Anti climb pipe covers are another anti climb solution for exterior pipework. These metal covers simply encase the exterior downpipes or drainpipes, protecting them from would-be climbers and providing a shield against potential damage.
Anti climb pipe covers also smarten up the exterior appearance of properties by concealing unsightly pipework.
Anti climb pipe covers are increasingly used to prevent pipework from being climbed and improve the aesthetic appearance of buildings. These armoured metal pipe covers are also being used to prevent pipework from vehicular damage.
There's a wide variety of anti climb spikes available today. Plastic anti climb spikes are a popular option, available in a variety of designs.
Prikla anti climb spikes are simple, easily installed fence or wall-top spike strips that are highly effective in keeping unwanted animals out of a garden.
Stegastrip plastic anti climb spikes are another effective design of plastic anti climb spikes. Stegastrip spikes are purposely designed to look like aggressive metal spikes. This appearance serves to deter would-be intruders from climbing over them.
Prikla anti climb spikes are widely deployed to deter unwanted intruders from entering people's gardens and plastic anti climb spikes that imitate metal spikes are an affordable yet highly effective alternative to metal anti climb spikes.
Metal anti climb spikes are available in a wide variety of designs. Razor Point, Razor Spike, Razor Channel and Razor Comb are some widely used examples.
Razor Point and Razor Spike are particularly nasty looking, aggressive metal anti climb spikes. Mounting these along a wall-top or maybe the edge of a flat rooftop presents a very clear anti-climb message.
The Razor Channel and Razor Comb systems are also robust metal anti climb solutions designed to prevent intruders from gaining a handhold when attempting to scale a wall, fence or other structure.
Metal anti climb spikes are typically used around higher security establishments where contact with children is unlikely. MOD property, police stations, factories and quarries are typical examples of sites where metal anti climb spikes are used.
Rotating anti climb barriers add further anti climb protection by placing an unstable, rotating barrier in the path of an intruder. Rotaspike and Vanguard are two of the most popular and widely deployed rotating metal anti climb spike systems.
Rotating metal anti climb spike systems are also primarily used for higher security applications where the aggressive nature of the barrier is a feature that prevents intruders from attempting to gain entry.
As described widely on this web site, Roller Barrier is a special form of non-aggressive anti climb barrier. Unlike the rotating anti climb spike systems Roller Barrier doesn't use spikes. The simple system uses a rotating barrier consisting of large size plastic rollers freely mounted on a central axle. These rollers (or roller cups) have been carefully designed to be too large to be gripped. This makes it impossible for intruders to overcome the Roller Barrier.
The fact that Roller Barrier is non-aggressive and doesn't use spikes makes the system very suitable for situations in which children are involved. Many schools, for example, now widely use Roller Barrier to prevent kids from climbing onto flat rooftops or over gates.
Another great application for Roller Barrier is in preventing youngsters from climbing on equipment housings or using low-level walls as a step to gain access to higher level structures.
Roller Barrier is also suitable for both outdoor and indoor applications. Prisons throughout the UK are now using Roller Barrier to safely protect interior structures from climbers.
We recommend Roller Barrier but recognise that the Roller Barrier solution isn't ideal for all applications.
Sometimes a hybrid combination of anti climb protection measures is called for. Aggressive metal anti climb spikes might be used at safe heights around areas requiring high security while non-aggressive Roller Barrier is used to protect lower level structures where people may come into contact with it. Anti-climb paint may be applied to walls while poles and posts can be protected with spiked anti climb collars with exterior downpipes shielded with metal downpipe covers.
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