Many summer residents install fences around their plots using barbed wire. They believe that such a “fence” is the cheapest, easiest and fastest way to ensure the safety of the territory and the safety of property.
According to SNIP 30-02-97 “Planning and development of territories of gardening (dacha) associations of citizens, buildings and structures,” the fencing material can be any - metal, lattice structures, forged metal, cast iron or welded steel. There are no legal restrictions on the use of barbed wire. However, it is better for the owner of the site to stretch it not along the outer perimeter of the site, but from the inside of the fence, since this type of fencing can harm the health of passers-by. If someone accidentally gets caught on the wire, the owner of the site will be required to pay compensation for the cuts.
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Barbed wire fencing: design features
The main element is a wire, along the entire length of which pointed elements are fixed, and they are located in compliance with a certain pitch. This allows you to ensure safety and reduce production costs, since there is no need to fix the prickly elements at a closer distance. The fence performs primarily a protective function.
In addition to wire, supports are used. The height of the structure is standard - up to 2 m, there is no need to make the fence higher. The wire is pulled in rows. Their number is determined by the height of the fence. The barbed wire is attached to the fence with special brackets. Such elements are used only where the material touches the pillars. The wire is not fixed between the posts; transverse sections of the same material and steel strings are used to support it. This avoids sagging.
Be careful, current!
Of course, a high and durable fence will protect your property from intrusive prying eyes. But you can’t just pick up and install a two-meter fence. There are certain standards that you will have to follow. According to clause 24 of the Model Rules, fences no more than 1.7 m high with a translucency of at least 50% over the entire height can be installed on the boundaries separating adjacent garden plots. However, the following clause should be taken into account: “unless otherwise established in writing by agreement with the owners, owners and tenants of adjacent land plots.”
If desired, you can string it over the fence and barbed wire. This is not prohibited by law. Of course, how to protect your property is a private matter for the citizen, but it is worth considering that barbed wire can injure not only intruders, but also your children. There is no official prohibition on conducting electric current along a fence enclosing one’s own plot of land. But if someone gets hurt, they will have to answer to the fullest extent of the law. Here you can fall under the Criminal or Administrative Code, depending on the consequences.
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Types of Barbed Wire
The material is constantly being improved, its properties and protective functions are improving. As a result, it becomes possible to simplify the design of the fence. It is difficult for attackers to overcome such a barrier, even if special tools are used to cut metal.
Barbed tape "Egoza"
Previously, the appearance and properties were different - wire with pointed spikes attached to it. Nowadays a galvanized metal strip is produced, the edges of which are cutting blades. This material lasts a long time. Its peculiarity is that the tape is spiral-shaped; it is used to form canopies, as well as to make sections that make up a wire fence.
It is possible to stretch the tape. However, the highest protection is provided when the original shape of the product is preserved - spiral-shaped, so many loops do not allow one to get through the fence: any attempts to move the wire or cut it with a tool will lead to injury to the hand, since there are cutting edges everywhere.
Flat barbed wire barriers
This is a tape that can take the form of a mesh or a ring. As a result, the degree of protection of the object behind the enclosing structure changes. You can use this tape to fill sections when making a barbed wire fence with your own hands or make a canopy out of it (spiral-shaped material is suitable for this purpose).
Spiral "Bruno"
This variety is considered one of the most effective. This is due to the shape of the wire: it forms a volumetric spiral of large diameter. When installing a wire fence made of such material, the likelihood of unauthorized entry into the fenced area is reduced. The sizes are different, the diameter varies from 45 to 90 cm.
Spiral-shaped products are installed on the ground or as a canopy on the fence, while a larger spiral is installed on the ground, and a smaller diameter is installed on the fence. There are different ways to install such a product:
- exactly - in 1 or 2 rows, and the second option is preferable, since the level of protection is higher;
- inclined.
You can install free-lying spiked wire on the ground. It is also placed on supports in 2-3 rows (depending on the height of the fence).
Installation methods
Depending on the type of fence, completely made of Egoza or just the top, different types of barbed wire are installed.
Flat blade
When replacing an outdated fence sheet and installing barbed wire, the fastening is carried out on the old base. For populated areas, a flat Acacia tape fence is recommended. It consists of a frame with ribbons stretched between horizontal profiles. The barbed strip is mounted at an angle and forms diamond shapes 380–400 mm high and 140–160 mm wide. At the intersection points, the strips are connected to each other by wire or bracket. All fencing elements are coated with zinc.
Installation option for “Acacia” type product
A flat barrier has its positive qualities for installing it on streets where people walk:
- the canvas does not extend beyond the dimensions of the fence;
- has a threatening appearance;
- transparency 100%;
- height up to 4 m;
- very difficult to overcome.
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The openwork design at first glance is actually quite strong and dangerous. When cutting the wire in several places, it is impossible to penetrate into the area.
Cell appearance
Transparency can also be considered a disadvantage. Passers-by can clearly see what is happening in the yard. New supports must be installed under frames with barbed wire.
By installing a corrugated or polycarbonate fence parallel to the inside of the site, you can hide the yard from prying eyes.
Drawings of accommodation options
Fence made of thorny spirals
Fencing large areas in open space can be done with Egoza volumetric spirals. Ribbons with thorns are pulled in several rows. When repairing a fence, old posts are used. The distance between them should be no more than 3 m.
An example of a wire arrangement in the form of a spiral
Brackets are welded to the posts and barbed wire is attached to them. The fasteners themselves can be of various types and shapes:
- vertical;
- horizontal;
- inclined;
- Y-shaped.
Scheme of an L-shaped bracket.
Horizontal fastening elements are bent from a profile or rod at an angle of 90° and screwed on one side to the pole, the other is located parallel to the ground.
Barbed wire fence: areas of its use
This type of fence can be installed on objects for various purposes:
- private housing (houses, cottages);
- construction sites;
- military or industrial facilities;
- warehouses;
- car parking;
- dog walking areas;
- any objects that need monitoring, barbed wire on the fence is installed in addition to the tracking systems;
- pastures and protected areas;
- barriers to protect animals in the forest belt through which highways pass;
- special purpose zones (prisons, secret facilities, ammunition depots).
Stop, I'll shoot!
Often, summer residents keep weapons at home - “just in case.” But even here citizens need to know some important points.
Firstly, hunting weapons must be stored at the place of registration. That is, if you live in the capital and spend the summer at the dacha, it is forbidden to take a gun there with you. This is a violation of possession of a firearm, and you will be subject to administrative liability, even to the extent that your permit to possess the weapon may be revoked.
As for the pneumatic one, it can be stored at the dacha, but certain requirements are also imposed on it. Pneumatic weapons are divided into types depending on the muzzle energy: sports - from 3 J to 25 J, hunting - 7.5 J - 25 J, as well as a product similar in design to a pneumatic weapon with energy up to 3 J. And even simple pistols with energy up to 3 J can be dangerous. Shooting at someone else's property, and even more so at people and animals, can be classified as hooliganism, exceeding self-defense measures, causing bodily harm, which will ultimately lead to the imposition of responsibility for the act.
Wire installation
We are considering 2 methods of installing this type of fence:
- forming sections of wire with sharp elements between the posts;
- fastening the wire structure at the top of the fence.
The choice is made taking into account the intended purpose of the object. For example, in areas of special importance, the second option is used - a fence with a canopy made of studded tape; in this case, protection is often enhanced due to the electric current passing through the metal parts of the structure. A wire fence also provides security; this option is quick to install.
Types of mounting brackets
There are several types of fastening elements that differ in configuration, which allows you to fix metal strips of different properties and shapes. Main options:
- Direct. On such products, 1 row of wire with spikes or more is fixed. The function of straight brackets is the same as that of the top of the posts, which rise above the fence more than is customary. For this reason, they are interchangeable, but the fence looks better with special elements.
- L-shaped. One shelf of the bracket is attached to the posts, sections of the fence, and the other is set aside, and not always at a right angle. This type increases the reliability of the entire structure, since it is not possible to jump over or climb over the fence due to the bracket bar extending to the side, on which the wire is fixed.
- U- and Y-shaped, rounded. Designed for fastening spiral cutting belts.
If uncoated products are used, they can be attached to metal poles by welding. This option is possible with independent construction. In most cases, polymer-powder coated brackets are used. Such products are attached using self-tapping screws; they are not intended for welding due to the presence of a protective layer.
Installing a spiral security barrier on a fence
This method is considered the simplest. The result is a reliable and inexpensive fence. You need to prepare:
- wire (tape with a cutting edge);
- brackets;
- screws or welding machine;
- metal staples;
- pliers;
- steel string.
The choice of method for attaching the brackets is made taking into account the type of material from which the poles are made. If they are protected with a polymer powder coating, self-tapping screws are used; if holes are not provided for this, you can make them yourself. The metal strip is attached to the brackets using staples. To prevent it from sagging, the string is tightened. It needs to be passed through the wire rings on the fence. A distance of at least 50 cm from the top edge of the fence is sufficient.
Stages of ground installation
Select the material with the largest diameter. It is recommended to build a fence consisting of 2-3 rows of reinforced tape with thorns. To attach the tape with a cutting edge, a frame is provided - metal posts and logs. They are installed in the same way as with any other type of fence: they are buried in the ground, concreted, and cross members are welded.
Logs are provided for each row of tape with a cutting edge. Moreover, the section is filled gradually when the wire is attached above each crossbar. Brackets are installed at the top of the fence. It is advisable to use U- or Y-shaped elements for this purpose: they will best secure the top row of tape with a sharp edge. Also, a fishing line is stretched between the rows (between the lags), it is important that it goes inside the rings of the tape with the cutting edge. This will prevent the structure from sagging.
Installation of a solid studded fence
In this case, a studded mesh is used. It consists of wire with blades and is produced as a finished product. The mesh needs to be secured between the posts. The principle of their installation is standard: they are placed at a distance of 2.5-3 m, buried in the ground by 0.8-1.5 m (depending on the level of soil freezing).
The mesh is attached between the posts using special elements - eyelets. You can make an individual order for such supports. Up to 20 eyes are provided on each product; they are welded to metal posts at a distance of 10-20 cm. It is easy to weld them yourself. The mesh will be attached to the eyes with metal brackets; it is not advisable to use fishing line. If the barbed wire is pulled tightly, it will not sag. For reliability, you can thread the fishing line only in the upper part of the fence - along the edge of the material.
The procedure for installing the “thorn”
It is very difficult to cope with the creation of barbed barriers on your own. It is necessary to tighten the rigid cable with great force, which serves to secure the structure. The sharp thorns will cut your hands and tear your clothes. The coil must be secured in a certain way so that the spiral does not lose its shape and strength. You should contact professionals.
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Graphic representation of a rack with guide cables
Procedure to make an impenetrable fence.
- Submit a request for the manufacture of a fence.
- A representative of the company arrives, takes measurements and specifies the structure to be installed.
- A project for the future fence is made and a calculation of the consumption of materials, as well as the cost of services, is made. On their basis, an agreement is concluded.
- A team arrives with equipment and materials.
- Dismantling is carried out when the canvas is completely replaced or brackets are immediately installed.
- The spiral is laid and the support wire is tensioned.
- The coils are fixed to the support and at the places where they intersect with each other using clamps.
- The foreman delivers the completed work to the customer.
Companies that install barbed wire provide a guarantee on their work.
The team has special gloves and clothing. Their hands are well protected. At least 3 people work simultaneously. They act in concert, which protects against cuts from sharp edges.
Tensioning and fastening of turns
An amateur with an assistant can install the brackets and attach threads of classic wire or Egoza wire with flat turns to them. The distance between the posts should not exceed 2 m, otherwise there will be a lot of sagging of the spine. Such a structure above the fence will increase the reliability of the fence.
Advantages and disadvantages of such fences
Positive traits:
- high degree of protection, which is important for a fence that is erected to enclose an area;
- reliability, long period of operation of the structure;
- razor fencing is resistant to corrosion due to its protective coating;
- the ability to build a fence with different characteristics: flat, volumetric;
- low cost;
- ease of installation: the barbed wire is attached to the fence using special brackets;
- It is possible to increase the protective properties of the structure - current is passed through it.
The main disadvantage is considered to be low decorative qualities, which is important when installing a fence on a private property. In addition, such a design is transparent, which may be unacceptable if private property is being fenced off.
No lynching
There are many cases when summer residents themselves detain uninvited guests caught in the act. But the main thing here is not to overdo it. It is important here that the force used during arrest is proportionate to the unlawful act.
If a thief comes at you with a knife, then any measures to detain you can be used, even to the point of taking a shovel and fighting off with it.
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If a hooligan climbs into a greenhouse and steals tomatoes, and the owner points a gun at him, then this is already criminal liability for the latter.
It is important to note: you can detain the thief only until law enforcement agencies arrive. You have no right to detain anyone just like that. The police can come, record the data and release the person - you have no right to stop him. And it will be up to the investigation and trial to decide who is guilty and who is not.
"Alarm button"
Fighting for your good is more beneficial for life and health using legal methods. And, as experts advise, the most reliable way to secure dacha property today remains the installation of a security alarm. If there is no technical possibility, you may be offered to set the security alarm without a visit from the Security Department team. If an alarm goes off at such a property, special equipment can show whether a criminal has entered the house. The operational duty service, having reported this to any territorial internal affairs agency, can send a squad to the facility where the alarm went off.
Be aware of dogs!
Another way to take care of the safety of your loved ones if you live in a private house is a formidable dog that will scare away hooligans and thieves. Everyone knows: intruders are instantly sobered up by furious barking and a sign: “There is an angry dog in the yard.” But there are nuances here too. Of course, if in your absence the dog (provided that the animal is vaccinated and registered at the place of residence) moves freely around the site and bites an uninvited guest, the law will be on your side. If, when you see a thief, you command the dog “Fast!”, then in this case you will have to answer to the law.
