Jacksons Fencing has launched the UK's first timber fencing range certified to LPCB LPS 1673, offering homeowners, developers and estate managers a new way to enhance perimeter security while maintaining an attractive appearance. In addition, because these products are certified to LPS 1673, they also achieve Secured by Design accreditation; the official UK police initiative that awards its Police Preferred Specification to products that meet rigorous, independently tested security standards.
For years, projects requiring higher levels of certified protection often faced a difficult choice: prioritise security performance or preserve the visual appeal of the landscape. As expectations around both safety and design continue to grow, there is increasing demand for solutions that can successfully deliver both.
Drawing on decades of experience in timber fencing and perimeter protection, Jacksons Fencing has developed a collection of attack rated timber fencing systems that combine independently tested security performance with the natural look and character of premium timber. This range is designed to help create safer residential environments without introducing the harsh appearance often associated with security-focused boundaries.
Why Attack Rated Fencing Matters
As demand for residential security continues to grow, homeowners and developers are increasingly looking for solutions that help protect occupants without creating an unwelcoming environment.
The LPCB LPS 1673 standard evaluates how effectively a product can resist and delay a forced entry attack. The aim is not to make a perimeter impenetrable, but to provide valuable extra time during an attempted intrusion. Even short delays can allow occupants to seek safety, raise the alarm or deter an intruder from progressing further.
For landscaping professionals, this creates opportunities to incorporate tested security measures into schemes without compromising the visual character of a site.
Bringing Security and Timber Together
One of the biggest challenges in residential security design has been finding products that offer meaningful protection while still complementing gardens, housing developments and countryside settings.
The new timber range addresses this by combining independently tested attack resistance with the natural appearance of premium timber fencing. Rather than introducing an industrial-looking perimeter, the products retain the character and warmth that timber is known for.
This makes them particularly relevant for:
- High-value residential properties
- Private estates
- Gated communities
- Rural homes
- Luxury housing developments
- Locations where security is required without an overtly defensive appearance
Understanding the Ratings
The collection includes fencing tested to either A30 or A60 ratings under LPCB LPS 1673.
An A30 classification indicates that the fence can withstand at least 30 seconds of attack during testing, while A60 products provide at least 60 seconds of resistance.
Some systems also achieve an additional "E" classification, demonstrating resistance to attacks involving a fire extinguisher, a method sometimes used to compromise security products.
Although these timings may appear relatively short, they represent rigorous testing conditions and can provide crucial additional moments during a real-world security incident.
Products in the Range
The launch includes attack rated versions of several established Jacksons fencing systems:
- Shadowline® A30E
- Vertical Tongue and Groove A30E
- Convex Tongue and Groove A30E
- 12k Envirofence® A30E
- Jakoustic® A60E
Notably, some products deliver multiple benefits beyond security. Jakoustic®, for example, combines attack resistance with acoustic performance, making it suitable for developments located near busy roads or other noise sources.
What It Means for Landscapers, Garden Designers andSpecifiers
For landscape professionals, security requirements are increasingly becoming part of project briefs, particularly within residential developments and private estates.
Historically, achieving enhanced security often meant introducing steel fencing systems that could clash with a carefully designed landscape. Attack rated timber fencing offers an alternative approach, allowing designers to maintain a softer, more natural appearance while still addressing security concerns.
In addition, it makes product specification easier. Fencing products that hold LPS 1673 certification or Secured by Design accreditation have been independently tested and verified, giving specifiers confidence that they are selecting products with proven security performance and recognised third party certification.
As planning authorities, developers and homeowners continue to place greater emphasis on both safety and design quality, products that successfully combine the two are likely to attract increasing interest.
A New Direction for Residential Perimeter Design
The introduction of LPCB LPS 1673 certified timber fencing represents an interesting development for the fencing and landscaping sector. It demonstrates how modern security requirements can be incorporated into residential settings without sacrificing visual appeal.
For contractors, developers and landscape architects, it adds another option to the specification toolkit, particularly where projects demand a balance of appearance, privacy and independently tested security performance.
As expectations around residential security evolve, solutions that integrate seamlessly into the landscape rather than dominate it may become an increasingly important part of perimeter design.
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