SECURITY GRILLES INSTALLATION FOR SAFETY PURPOSES

Shweta Jaiswal
Feb 23, 2017 · 3 min read
Harman Shopfitters Ltd

Placing security grilles on windows and doors can be the enhancement of security that is needed. Security grilles are heavy duty but collapsible barriers that put a person either in front of or behind doors and windows. Homeowners may also be attracted to security grilles installation in London and other places because of their basic functionality. They are easy to use and very durable that even shop owners trust it for their own assets. Not only are they additional security measures but also, they can be customized in terms or color, size, portability, etc. Accordingly, security grilles can be used in a residential setting and not make the home look like a prison. Complimenting the alarm system with these can give any naive burglar second thoughts about robbing a home.

One of the main points of entry for a home intruder is the home patio door. Installing security grilles on the patio doors will greatly reduce the chance of a burglar attack. Furthermore, they can be customized to retract when a person wants to access the patio or clean the windows, only expanding when one is out of the house and need that extra safety. There are many security grills on the market nowadays, offered by a variety of different companies, so choosing which model to opt for as well as the right provider can be tricky. One will need to make sure that the security grills are manufactured from a material that is strong enough to withstand attempted break-ins and therefore keeps burglars out of a property. At the same time, these items should also allow enough light to penetrate the premises.

While installation, the bars shouldn’t be placed on the windows of small kids’ rooms. If the bars are to be placed make sure that an alternative means of exiting a room is devised so that kids can be rescued in the event of a fire when the main door may be blocked. Most small children under 10 will not be able to operate the bars’ unlocking mechanism so it’s better not to install bars here. When purchasing bars always make sure that they are dense and broad so that cutting through them or bending them is not easy. One may want to consider titanium bars which add an extra level of security mainly because they are very hard to cut through. But they can also be very expensive and difficult to purchase.

Many people just install window grilles as the doors are already secured with built-in locks. a window security grill can add effective security while not taking away any of the attractiveness of the home. These are made out of a steel mesh that can not be pushed or pulled out of the frame and they are also resistant to cutting. Much like a security steel door, the steel mesh on them is permanently mounted in a heavy duty steel frame. The frame is welded on all four corners and installs over a window using tamper resistant bolts or screws. One side of the grill will be hinged so that it can be opened from the inside of the house. Building codes or fire codes in most cities throughout the Unites States require that no windows be permanently blocked. Because they are designed to keep intruders out, there is a quick release mechanism located on the inside of the security grill that will allow the grill to hinge open in the event of an emergency.

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