Property
A Good Enclosure System
By Bolaji Yusuf
S
tudies have shown that houses
without gates have a higher
tendency of getting burgled
compared to houses with gates.
Fences are generally distinguished from
walls by the lightness of their construction
and their purpose. Walls should be barriers made from solid brick or concrete,
blocking vision as well as passage, while
fences are used more frequently to
provide visual sectioning of spaces.
Nothing beats a good fencing system
when it comes to keeping your property
free from unwanted visitors. Gates and
fences come in a number of designs and
colors. They can be made of steel or
concrete. There are many advantages to
having gates and fences.
Some of the advantages of a good
fencing system and gate are:
1. ENJOY MORE PRIVACY
With a boundary between you and the
world outside, you can still enjoy the
scenery in your backyard without
necessarily being seen by passers by. You
can sit by the garden and read a book
in peace or have a little get together with
your family and friends.
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2. KEEP YOUR PETS FROM
WANDERING
Sometimes, your dogs or cat
may wander off without you
knowing it. They can get lost or
stolen. Having a fencing
system prevents them from
walking out of the property
without your assistance.
3. PREVENT YOUR CHILDREN
FROM WALKING OFF
WITHOUT GUIDANCE
Children tend to explore far
beyond the boundary of their
homes. The thing is, some kids are just too
young to be left on their own, although
we all know kids do sometimes wander
off without our knowing, especially with
hyper active kids. One way to keep them
from walking off on their own and out of
harm's way is by living in a gated environment.
4. SCREEN PEOPLE AT THE GATE BEFORE
LETTING THEM IN
The problem with just having a door between you and the outside world is that it
exposes you to all sorts of characters. If
you are unfortunate enough not to have a
peephole, an intercom system or a
security man, you are going to have to
open the door to see who is outside. This
is trouble waiting to happen. Some
muggers pretend to be door-to-door
preachers, convincing you to let them in.
Having a gate gives you a buffer. You can
screen people outside without having to
let them in your property, especially now
that we have a high alert security level in
the country.
5. PREVENT TRESPASSERS FROM
COMING IN DURING THE NIGHT
You can sleep more soundly knowing that
you have a gate that would make it
harder for burglars to break into your
home in the night. Supplement your gate
with an alarm system and some
well-trained guard dogs.