The Benefits Of Installing An Electric Fence

Fencing is the first step to securing a perimeter. Next comes the gate, entry doors and windows. Considering there are very few barriers between the outside world and you, it's obvious just how much importance must be paid to ensuring criminals are kept out.

It's not only unsavory characters we want to prevent coming in. If you live in the country where wild animals are part of everyday life you know how frustrating it can get keeping them out. Preventing farm and wild animals from venturing outside the perimeter too is another responsibility fences can take care of.

Of all the types of fences available, none is so effective at keeping intruders out than the electric fence. Simply constructed yet very intimidating, it discharges electricity that's high enough to hurt but low enough not to cause serious injury. Rest assured, your property will be one of the safest in the neighborhood.

It may seem extreme to have electric fences installed when there are alarm systems, high walls and sturdy fences that can be had. The problem is most of them can either be disabled or damaged. If you're living in a dicey neighborhood or just want to keep your property free of unwanted elements then no other system can guarantee the same. Besides, the electrical charge doesn't kill and you can always choose models that emit lower voltages of electricity.

Types of electric fencing

When shopping for electric fences, you're likely to come across three main types. A permanent fence is perfect for long-term solutions where the property is sure to remain under the possession of the current owner and present needs will remain the same. It's also ideal for places that see a lot of wildlife activity which may pose a threat and take on pest-like proportions a few years later.

Then you have the portable fence which is for short-term use and can be set up almost anywhere. It's generally used for animal control and rotational grazing though it may thwart intruders' attempts at getting in. Not all portable fences are cheap and much depends on the type, how much electricity can be discharged and the square footage they have to cover.

Finally, there's the offset fence which is more an add-on than a complete fence. Unlike permanent and portable fences, it's added to an existing fence to protect or strengthen it. The brackets also prevent animals from rubbing against the non-electrified fence and sustaining injury or damage to their pelts.

What to know when installing electric fences

•    Whether you're using permanent or portable, the fence must have adequate earth grounding in the form of long enough galvanized ground rods with clamps. This enables electricity to be discharged properly and guarantees you're getting your money's worth.

•    Avoid mixing two types of metals. This means refraining from hooking up steel wires to copper wires and vice versa. The chemicals contained can cause corrosion over time and lead to unstable electricity discharge.

•    Insulators must be top quality because inferior products don't provide enough protection against UV radiation. Electric fences are under direct sunlight for several hours in a day and must be able to withstand the effects of the sun. Though not expensive, it's an unnecessary waste to replace them every couple of years.

Keep intruders at bay by installing electrical fences around your premises. Contact ADH Fencing today for a custom-designed electrical fence to meet your specific needs. Click here to know more about security fences.