Exploring the range of fence toppings available

Among the most simple and affordable options to ramp up security levels for your site, fence topping comes in many different forms. In the following sections, we’ll run down a list of just some of these innovative additions available so you can select which might be a fit for the fences at your secure location.

Barbed wire toppings

Designed to defend important assets, barbed wire provides both a physical and visual deterrent to trespassers. Barbed wire topping can be used in conjunction with Y-shaped brackets and should ideally be fixed at a height at least two metres from ground level.

Concertina razor wire toppings

Concertina razor wire is among the most commonly adopted fence topping and is manufactured from galvanised metal for strength and durability. A wide variety of blade choices is on offer, including harpoon profile and T-spec to bolster security fencing.

Electrical fence toppings

Finally, engineered to provide a physical and psychological barrier, electric fence toppings are a premium solution for sites seeking advanced security levels.

These systems include a fully monitored detection barrier that can issue high-voltage pulses as an active deterrent. Highly flexible, these electrified options allow the site operator to arm different detection zones individually.

The clever construction of electric fence protector barriers is designed to effectively repel unwanted intrusions and make penetration exceptionally difficult to attain.

Experts in onsite security measures

At Zaun, we specialise in providing premium security fencing solutions designed to defend against the most determined and skilled intruders. Our extensive range of security fence toppings is ideal for further enhancing the stopping power of your firm’s perimeter. Contact our specialist team today for guidance on the best security solution for your business.

About Zaun

Zaun Limited is the only British manufacturer of welded and woven mesh fencing systems that manufactures the entire system in the UK.  Zaun makes the mesh, fencing panels, posts, clamp bars and fixings at its state-of-the-art five-acre production facility in Wolverhampton in the West Midlands.  Products have been tested and approved by testing organisations including NPSA, LPCB and Secured by Design.

Zaun works very closely with all stakeholders within the business including employees, local, national and international suppliers and a long-established customer base of fencing contractors to design, manufacture and supply high-quality fencing systems, increasingly often providing expertise in integrating PIDs and other systems into holistic security solutions.

Zaun was founded in 1996 and in 2025 became part of the Fastline Group of Companies. They are certified to the ISO 9001 quality standard. It is also a member of the Perimeter Security Suppliers’ Association (PSSA).

Zaun is a proud British manufacturer and founder member of the Made in Britain campaign, a key player in the UK fencing market and one of the fastest-growing companies in an increasingly competitive industry.

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