Essential Roller Barrier Guidance Videos

Our Roller Barrier anti climb system has become the goto solution wherever perfectly safe, non-aggressive anti climb protection is needed. In our latest collection of videos we provide essential guidance on how to carry out a site survey, the components of the Roller Barrier system and how to maintain the anti climb protection after installation.

Roller Barrier, designed and developed by Insight Security, is now providing reliable and safe anti climb protection wherever it is needed. From prisons to parks, homes, hospitals, commercial premises, schools, railways, public buildings and many other locations, Roller Barrier is providing safe and effective anti climb security.

They key difference between Roller Barrier and many alternative forms of anti climb defence is how the unique rotating Roller Barrier cups present an unstable barrier that prevents climbers from gaining a hand hold, but the absence of nasty spikes means there is no possibility of causing injury or harm. And the non-aggressive appearance of Roller Barrier has meant the system is highly effective in situations where nasty looking, spikey anti climb prevention would be inappropriate.

Roller Barrier is easily installed and continues to provide effective anti climb protection for many years without any demanding maintenance. We now have records of successful Roller Barrier installations that continue to provide robust anti climb protection after more than 15 years. If you have any questions about our Roller Barrier anti climb system please don’t hesitate to contact our team.

Roller Barrier Components

In this video we clarify exactly how to work out what Roller Barrier components are needed for any installation. The Roller Barrier system is incredibly simple consisting of just three primary components:

1. Roller Barrier cups.
2. Central shaft.
3. Mounting brackets.

To determine how many of these components are needed requires some site assessment, which we cover in detail in our next video. Basically, you need to determine how many separate Roller Barrier runs are required and the length of each run. A Roller Barrier run is simply a straight, linear length of Roller Barrier that doesn’t deviate in height or direction. Many simple installations require just a few linear lengths of anti climb protection, perhaps around a boundary wall, along a fence or the edge of a rooftop.

For some installations, drafting a dimension site plan is recommended, along with visually assessing the site to determine where any changes in height or direction might be needed. The site plan will provide the exact dimensions of each straight Roller Barrier run along with any special requirements such as custom mounting brackets.

Ten Roller Cups are needed for each metre of single-row Roller Barrier. Central shafts, on which the Roller Cups are mounted, are supplied in 2 metre lengths. So for a Roller Barrier run of 5 metres 50 Roller Cups and 3 central shafts are needed. The central shafts are easily cut to whatever length is needed and then joined together using hammered-in spigots. To create the required 5 metre length would take two shafts of 2 metres and one cut down shaft of 1 metre, all joined together using 2 joining spigots.

Roller Barrier mounting brackets are designed to attach the Roller Barrier shaft to various structures. Typically these include walls, fences and building fascias. If you take a look at our store you will see the wide range of galvanised Roller Barrier mounting brackets offered to suit most installation requirements. And we can create custom, bespoke Roller Barrier mounting brackets for any installation that might need them.

The maximum distance between Roller Barrier mounting brackets is 2 metres. So, for our example 5 metre Roller Barrier run, mounting brackets would be needed at each end and then another two, evenly spaced along the run. In areas of higher vulnerability and for Roller Barrier installations at lower heights, mounting brackets spaced at 1 metre or 1.5 metre intervals are recommended to ensure robust protection.

In summary, for any Roller Barrier installation the number of Roller Barrier cups along with the number of 2 metre lengths of central shaft and the number and type of mounting brackets, need to be determined. The number of central shaft joining spigots, required to join central shaft lengths, must also be assessed. The number and type of security fastenings to attach the mounting brackets must also be determined. The installation can be neatly finished off with appropriate end security fixings. Its also important not to overlook the need to display suitable warning signage wherever anti climb protection is installed. 

See all Roller Barrier components in our store.

How to Conduct a Roller Barrier Site Survey

Our ‘How to Conduct a Site Survey for Successful Roller Barrier Installation’ provides guidance in what needs to be assessed, examined, measured and recorded in order to ensure a Roller Barrier installation is entirely successful. Its important to remember that we are here to help, so if you provide us with clear site details, including images and possibly video, we can make certain your anti-climb protection objectives are fulfilled.

Both single row and double row Roller Barrier installations are very popular for protecting sites and properties from unwanted climbers. Double row Roller Barrier is particularly useful for high security applications and safely increasing the height of boundaries while triple row Roller Barrier is very useful for protecting low level structures that might otherwise attract unwanted climbers.

Roller Barrier is already providing reliable, long-term anti climb protection in a wide variety of applications. But there are likely to be some sites and locations where combined usage with other forms of security protection would be beneficial. This is one of the reasons why a site survey is recommended along with consultation with our experienced experts who can help devise a foolproof property protection strategy.

When devising an effective site or property security plan it makes sense to record a video of the site and capture images, if permitted. These visual records are invaluable when determining exactly what’s needed to prevent unwanted climbers and intruders.

Identifying the primary access points is an essential first step. If a property has experienced previous issues with intruders or climbers, the routes they have taken may be well known. These specific areas of vulnerability should be examined to identify what intruders might be using to scale a wall or climb where they are not wanted. Its also important to be aware that when security protection is established in one area it can prompt determined climbers or intruders to find alternative access points so its worthwhile considering where they are likely to go.

As described in our ‘Roller Barrier Components’ video, a Roller Barrier installation requires an appropriate number of:

1. Roller Cups.
2. Central Shaft lengths.
3. Mounting Brackets.

The number of these components is determined by the number and length of Roller Barrier runs required. For example, a perfectly square site with each side measuring 5 metres would require 50 Roller Cups for each of the four sides, totalling 200 cups. Each 5 metre run would need two and a half lengths of 2 metre Roller Barrier shaft. The total number of two metre shafts needed would be 10, two of which are then cut in half to create four 1 metre lengths, one for each of four sides. Each side would involve 2 shaft joints requiring a total of 8 joining spigots. And each side would need supporting brackets at either end along with 2 mounting brackets to support the run making a total of 16 brackets. In addition, each run would require terminating end security fixings at either end making a total of 8 end security fixings. Suitable security fastenings, to attach the Roller Barrier mounting brackets, would also be needed.

Double row Roller Barrier is particularly useful for higher security installations and sites where its beneficial to increase the height of a boundary wall or fence. Trigard or triple row Roller Barrier is typically used on lower level structures that need to be protected from being used as route toward higher access points. Double and triple row Roller Barrier runs obviously require more Roller Cups, shafts and appropriate mounting brackets.

Capturing some clear, appropriately named photographs can help in determining and remembering exactly what`s required in specific areas of a site. As part of the site assessment its worthwhile identifying climbing hazards and any awkward areas that may need special consideration.

We offer a wide range of galvanised Roller Barrier mounting brackets from our store but don’t worry if you are not certain which is right for your needs. Providing us with details of your proposed installation, along with some photographs, will help us determine the right brackets to use. And we can also offer custom, bespoke Roller Barrier mounting brackets along with brackets with a black powder coat finish, if this is preferable.

As recommended in our video, drafting a simple line drawing of your site with each of the identified, straight Roller Barrier runs clearly numbered with measurements, will help us calculate exactly what’s needed.

Roller Barrier Maintenance

People naturally want to know how long their Roller Barrier installation will last and what they need to do to look after it. Roller Barrier is supplied with a full three year warranty on all Roller Barrier components, from Insight Security. And purchasers should be pleased to hear that proven, in-use performance data confirms that Roller Barrier has an estimated life expectancy in excess of 15 years.

Another important Roller Barrier attribute is that the system has been carefully designed to be entirely maintenance free. Once installed there is nothing needed to ensure ongoing anti-climb protection for 15 years or longer.

The plastic Roller Cups incorporate UV stabilising additives that prevent the material from degrading over time due to constant exposure to the sun. So the plastic material doesn’t become brittle or sticky. The Roller Cups also includes an additive that prevents pigments in the cup plastic from fading over time.

Rotating all of the cups through 90 degrees every 3 to 4 years can help to minimise any UV induced surface fading but constant exposure to the sun and weather extremes will never have any negative impact on the structural integrity or performance of the rotating Roller Cups.

And when the day finally comes to dismantle the Roller Barrier system all of the materials used are entirely recyclable.

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