Security does not need to be unpleasant looking. These eight wall & fence options are quite trendy this year, so get some inspiration before you build your home’s external wall. You can also draw ideas on how to add additional security features to your wall. These features are tough to breach while looking absolutely sublime.
1. Metal & wood combination
A modern look that’s taking security by storm is a combination of wood slats between metal bars. You can customise the look by choosing your favourite wood and metal colour combinations. The wood slats can be stained & treated, while the metal type can include all sorts of options.
2. Solid concrete walls for your backyard
With solid concrete walls you can add all kinds of engravings and styles. These walls are very hard to climb due to their size and form. It’s a perfect example of a wall that protects while looking stylish.
3. Stone wall (aka gabion wall)
Hold beautiful stones in with a wire shell and impress your neighbours. This style can be created with all kinds of stones. Colours, sizes and shapes are all at your disposal with this trendy option.
4. Slat iron fence
Vertical or horizontal slats make it surprisingly difficult to breach a wall. They also conceal your property from prying eyes. Best of all, your external wall will look incredibly modern with this timeless wall style.
5. Modern steel fence
A modern steel fence is a very high structure made from cast iron. It’s not overly bulky and usually has multiple designs you can choose from. It’s a very effective security measure and won’t allow criminals to see through.
6. Bamboo fences
Don’t think of bamboo as a brittle alternative to wood. This environmentally-friendly material can be processed into a hardy wall that hides & protects your property. Choose from multiple styles—as this is a growing external wall trend in SA.
7. Perforated copper-colour steel fence
Copper is a magnificent looking metal, but it isn’t very strong. Fortunately, cast iron fencing can be made to resemble copper through a staining process.
8. Free-standing iron fences
These fences don’t hide your property, but they are quite difficult to breach. Thin vertical bars are spaced just enough to prevent someone from slipping through. Furthermore, the top of these fences have sharp decorations for added security.