Security Gates and Grilles for a Safe Home
More effective policing and community watch have done much to reduce burglaries and break ins in the Midlands but the fact is if you want a really safe home for your family you have to take care of things yourself by installing security gates and security grilles. These highly effective items, also known as window bars, window grilles, and window security gates, form shields against intruders while allowing in light and air.
Buildings with no extra security measures are much more likely to be targeted by thieves. Statistics show that houses with simple security measures such as locks on windows and deadlocks on doors are ten times less likely to be burgled than those with none. Imagine, then, how much protection proper security gates and grilles can give you.
Manufactured from high-strength aluminium alloys to a special security design, security gates are either fixed or retractable. In your home they can be fitted to the door or window surround and be hidden behind curtains. A pelmet can then hide the top track. For shops, you can also display your merchandise around the clock and be sure it's well protected by the security grille on your shop windows.
Another plus for security gates is that they're easy on the eye. You can get them in a range of designs including cross lattice and diamond shapes, and in a range of colours. Most are coated with ultra violet resistant polyester powder for durability and ease of cleaning. That's another great thing about these security gates - their easy to use and require almost no maintenance.
So what should you look for when shopping for security gates and grilles?
You can choose security gates and grills in various types depending on the level of protection you need.
• Premium items with hardened steel rods in the profile of the grille and hardened steel links can withstand attacks from hacksaws or drills. Multi-point locking is another feature that offers enhanced security.
• High security window grilles offer effective protection against intruders and are best used in together with other systems such as alarms and security cameras.
• Medium security grills are effective against opportunist intruders and are suitable for lower risk areas. Again they should be used in conjunction with other types of security device.
When choosing security grilles for your home and business premises, be sure to get models with no external rivets. These make the gates easier to tamper with. Security gates and retractable grills offer your home and commercial premises a high level of protection against intruders. These devices have been approved by the official police security initiative and so are recommended by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
So if you want an attractive barrier to keep intruders out and let in as much air and light as possible, look into installing retractable security gates and grilles into your home or business.
About the Author
Michiel Van Kets writes articles for Crime Shield, provider of security gates and retractable gates.
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