Worldwide installations range from the USA and Canada, to Australia and New Zealand, so you can be sure that it is suitable for use whatever the environment. Flat Roof Edge Protection Next, you need to clean your fence — especially if it's an older fence. Use a stiff hand brush or wire brush to remove any dirt and debris from the surface. The rain and cold (5°C and below) are your enemies when painting a fence; ergo, the spring and summer months are the best time to paint outside. The plastic color is still a bit ugly. Metal options in other colors for upscale fences might be nice.

Cat containment rollers and toppers are specifically designed to work with traditional solid garden fences. They are suitable for installation in smaller gardens, especially urban spaces with close-board fencing, where the roller can be added to the top of the fence to stop the cat climbing up and over the fence to exit the garden. To make best use of a cat fence topper or roller the garden fence has to be solid and in good repair. In rural situations where a hedge or post and rail fence is used to mark the boundary, a topper or roller cannot be installed. A cat fence roller can’t be used to protect an open area such as a driveway and may be difficult to install where the garden space is irregular in shape. Hidden cat fence barriers Lastly, we’ll include containment kits. The name sounds intimidating but fears not. It’s just a fence extension that curves inward preventing your cat from climbing over. Instead of spending thousands of dollars to redo the fence, the roll bar on the top of the fence is intended to keep your pets in by making it difficult for them to grab the top because the roll bar makes them fall off with its spinning capabilities (much like how a rolling-pin works). The added benefit is that it also keeps other animals and/or predators like coyotes from entering your yard. First, you will need a 4-5 inch brush and maybe a smaller brush, too, for hard-to-reach areas. Make sure you have protective sheets on the floor to catch drips. Cut a length of 1″ PVC and 3″ PVC to match this section. Remember not to go past 4 feet long. The cable may droop or the weight of it makes it less effective the longer it is.

If your fence has been stained or painted before, you might need a little extra prep. If stained, just clean, rub down and test the new stain on a small, out-of-the-way area to see how it looks and how well it goes on. If painted, scrape off any flakes with a decent paint scraper and give it a good rub down before painting. The most important point to remember when installing Oscillot® is that your cat needs to be jumping from the ground to the top of the fence in a single motion with no help on the way up in the form of "ladders or platforms". "Ladders and platforms" are objects next to the fence such as trees, trellis, sheds and garden beds etc.

Did you know that if an intruder injured themselves while climbing over anti climb spikes fixed to your walls, or fences, you could find yourself being prosecuted? Rinse and repeat these sections side by side along the top of the fence until the entire fence is topped with rollers.Finally, if you have concrete – or non-wood – posts that you don’t want to get paint on, mask off with tape and paper. A simple tip if you have slotted concrete posts is to lift out the panel completely and paint it in a separate prepared area. How to Paint a Fence: A Step-By-Step Guide Start by painting the hard-to-reach areas and edges with a brush. Work in sections from top to bottom, so you can see where you have painted. Make sure you keep as much tension as possible on the whole thing to keep the PVC up and spinning free above the fence. A single fence panel should take you around 10-20 minutes to complete using this method, depending on how many edges you have to paint. With no spikes to cause injury, many local authorities now specify this versatile anti-climb device as the anti-climb system of choice for use in and around: schools, public & historic buildings, parks & gardens, car parks and many more locations.

Learn more about our anti climb Roller Barrier system from these Roller Barrier videos. Why Choose Roller Barrier? Being a pet parent is tough! There are so many options out there for everything pet related that the decisions we have to make on behalf of our pets can sometimes feel endless. But the one thing pet owners can all agree on is that safety for their pets is important, and so is access to the outdoors for nearly all animals, including cats. Many cat parents commonly search for ways to cat-proof their yard so their feline family members can spend time safely outdoors - Because why should dogs get to have all the fun!? Developed to provide a SAFE but EFFECTIVE barrier to stop unauthorised persons from gaining access to flat roofs, or to premises or grounds by climbing over fences or gates. When installed above a gate for instance, the spinning cups also offer a brilliant way to protect alleyways. Anti Climb Roller Barrier Gateway Installation Irregular shaped gardens are not a problem – hidden cat fences are easily able to cope with unusual garden layouts Make sure to put them snug against each other as you go along the top of the fence. Each space between rollers is a weak point for cats or coyotes to take advantage of. You can also use other features like the spikes shown above around these junctions to protect them further.There are several options to consider when painting a fence. We take a closer look at each one, its pros and cons, and how best to apply. Both types of product usually contain anti-mould elements and an ingredient that will help waterproof your fence panels, to stop any moisture from getting in and rotting the timber. When Should You Paint Your Fence Panels? Twin row Roller Barrier Installation protecting a low perimeter wall, fence or gate. Double Row Roller Barrier Raising a Boundary Wall Height

Slide the 3″ PVC over the 1″ PVC. The 3″ PVC will spin over the 1″ stopping a cat from escaping or a coyote from coming in. A panel should take around 15-30 mins to paint, depending on how precise you are. This is the slowest method but also the simplest, as you only need a brush. For this, you will need the best paint rollers, preferably a 4-inch product, a paint tray, and a 2-inch brush for areas that a roller can’t reach. Next, get your roller — start at the top of a section and work across and down. This will help smooth out any drips that might land below where you are painting.The 115mm (approx 5") diameter unbreakable Roller Cups are purposely sized to prevent even the largest hands from getting a grip on and where possible, are manufactured from recycled polycarbonate material (helping local authorities to meet their recycling targets). UV Protected They are great last-ditch deterrents for larger, smarter animals – dogs, coyotes, and cats. Turn to these when your animal has outwitted all the other cheaper options above.