Country Wide Walling

Our Perimeter fence or wall and a motorised gate is our first line of defence in ensuring our home is protected. There are other security measures we can also employ to make sure our home, family and property are protected.

You should also ensure that the area surrounding your gate as well was the garage is clear of any foliage, to avoid supplying a would-be intruder with a nice safe place to hide.

Palisade and electric fencing are very effective and off-putting to anyone wanting to get into your property undetected, as palisade offers no hiding places if the area is kept clean and free of any shrubs where an intruder can hide. Electric fencing is off-putting due to the shock they will receive.

Make sure you always use a professional, like Country Wide Walling, for the erection of your walls or fences, as you will know that you have received the best possible defence for your property, and you will have peace of mind knowing that your property and family are well protected.

You should make sure that burglar bars, alarms, gates and walls or fencing and CCTV cameras are of a good, strong quality which will aid in the protection of your home and family. Speak to the professionals and discuss your requirements before you make a final decision.

They are trained to aid you and guide you to make the best possible decisions regarding your security.

There are many products out there in the market, so make sure to ask questions to enable you to reach the right decision which will also fit into your budget.

Alarm systems in your home must be checked regularly to ensure they are working properly and can be a huge asset to your security. Never become complacent and forget to arm your alarms, as they are an integral part of your layered security.

Alarm systems are the quickest way to summon help, but you need to ensure they are working optimally at all times.

CCTV cameras are also very important as they will detect any movement in your property and you will be able to see whether anyone has breached your property. Remember with all security items to do regular checks to ensure that nobody has tried tampering with any items.

For good advice and guidance, why not speak to one of our highly trained professional consultants today.

Whether you need advice or would like a free quotation, make the decision today to contact us.

It will be the best decision you have ever made.

We all know that fencing your property is not only a good investment, it is also an excellent security asset and off-putting to uninvited visitors.

Your fencing is not complete without a very good access gate. Steel sliding gates are a really good investment as it completes the security of your home and property.

A great advantage too is the fact that you can open and close the gate remotely, and you do not have to leave your vehicle to open or close the gate, making yourself vulnerable to being attacked or hi-jacked when you get home or leave home.

You need to do regular checks to ensure the track the sliding gate runs on is clear of any kind of debris, as even a small stone can prevent the gate from closing, and will result in the gate opening, and leaving your property vulnerable to criminals entering.

Regular checks, especially after bad weather will prevent this happening, and the gate rail can be cleaned easily.

Steel is a really good choice and is strong, sturdy and long lasting.

Steel sliding gates will not encroach on the garden, or get stuck if you have an upward sloping drive-way. Steel sliding gates can be aesthetically pleasing as well as enhancing the value of your property should you wish to sell at a later date.

Steel Sliding Gates are easy to maintain, and can be manufactured to a chosen pattern and can be painted to be pleasing and have great curb appeal.

If you have invested in a good quality fence or wall, it is advisable to round off your security with a sliding steel gate to ensure you have all round security for your home or business.

Sliding gates also take up a minimum of space as the slide to the side as opposed to swinging open and perhaps damaging plants or trees you have planted in the garden.

If you are planning the security of your home or business, and would like a free quotation, or advice, please contact us today to discuss your requirements with one of our highly trained consultants.

Boundary walls and fences must be strategically planned to give you the best security you can get for your business or home.

You need to ensure that boundary walls and fences are correctly positioned. Usually neighbours will share the costs involved in erecting a boundary wall or fence, but there are times when one neighbour will refuse to have anything to do with erecting the wall or fence between the two properties.

Make sure that you then erect the wall or fence on your own property. You may need to bring in a surveyor, as the pegs from the original surveyed land will have been removed.

You will still be able to erect your wall or fence, the only requirement will be that you erect it on YOUR property only. In no way must it encroach on an unwilling neighbour’s property, and that includes the foundation which is wider and longer than the wall itself.

The wall or fence will then belong to you only..

Your neighbour is prohibited from doing anything on his side which may threaten the stability of the wall or fence. For instance, he/she may not dig down next to your wall on their side if it will weaken or threaten the stability of the wall.

Should they wish to do some sort of excavation on their side, they will have to erect a retaining wall, or some other structure that will provide lateral support to the wall. A retaining wall will require plans

Should ownership be shared, then the wall will be erected on the boundary of both properties, and all costs will be shared equally. Ownership will also be shared equally.

The ideal foundation should be 1,5m deep and wider than the wall or fence, so that it can provide a strong support for the wall or fence, and it is also an excellent deterrent to anyone attempting to dig under the fence or wall to breach either property.

It is always better to plan well before implementing, as it helps in avoiding any errors which can prove costly if mistakes are made, and the wall or fence has to be broken down and replaced.

If you need advice, or would like a free quotation, please do not hesitate to contact us today. Our expert consultants will gladly assist you.

Your property is your pride and joy. There is nothing more pleasing than a strong, secure and clean prefab wall.

Over time the walls can become stained and look unsightly and very messy. This gives a bad first impression. No matter how beautiful your home and garden is, your walls must match the aesthetic beauty.

All is not lost.

Though there are many different types of stains, there are ways to remove them and restore the aesthetic beauty of your walls.

It is always best to get trained professionals to assist you in this, as you do not want to damage the walls in any way.

Dirty Walls are very unsightly, and some dirt can be removed by scrubbing with water and detergent, or 1 (one) part hydrochloric acid in 20 (twenty) parts water. Never use acid on a white surface.

Light sandblasting or water-blasting or steam cleaning are also effective methods to remove dirt from your walls.

Sandblasting

If you are considering sandblasting, then it is advisable to get a professional company to clean your walls to avoid doing any damage to the sealants of your walls.

Pressure Washing

A pressure wash can help with grass, dust, dirt or stains, and you do not need to worry about doing any damage to the walls as precast concrete walls are very durable.

Hand Washing

A simple hand-wash is a very effective way to remove dust and grime from walls, and detergent and water are a perfect mixture for this, with the added benefit that it is readily available.

Don’t use commercial products you don’t know. It must be something gentle like detergent, or you could wind up grinding dirt into your walls.

Never hand-wash unsealed surfaces, it could mean disaster for your walls.

Remember, your walls are the first thing people see when coming to your property, and first impressions are lasting impressions. Make it a good impression.

For all your needs regarding concrete or prefab concrete walls and fences, please feel free to contact us today to request a free quotation, or to speak to one of our highly trained consultants.

Retaining walls are designed to keep the area behind the wall relatively dry. The design must route the water away from the back of the wall.

A sloped yard is a gardener’s worst nightmare. A retaining wall with proper drainage is the best option, and will have any serious gardener smiling again.

A build-up of water behind a retaining wall is not only destabilizing, it is potentially downright dangerous.
Weep holes in retaining walls are an excellent way to release water pressure.

Retaining walls leading to drainage ditches generally have weep holes built in right at the base of the walls.

A weep hole or a weep brick is a small opening that allows water to drain adequately. Weep holes or bricks are always located at the bottom of the wall to allow for the drainage and to overcome surface tension.

Weep holes can consist of small diameter plastic, clay or metal pipes extended through the walls to enable water to escape from the backfill.

Hollow plastic or metal tubes can be used for weep holes in retaining walls, keeping the spacing between the tubes to about 41cm apart.

The installation of the tubes must be done at an angle to allow water to drip out. There are other methods, but the tubes are definitely your best option. The holes must not be too small or they may not allow the air to circulate and the moisture will not vent out properly.

As you can see, a retaining wall with proper weep holes is a huge benefit to any gardener and household. Make sure when you have a retaining wall installed that the weep holes are correctly positioned and sufficient to enable them to release all tension from moisture on the wall.

Should you wish to discuss your options regarding a retaining wall, or would like to install or raise an existing wall or fence, please do not hesitate to contact us today to speak to one of our consultants, or to request a free quotation.