Clear polycarbonate burglar bars for windows are more popular than ever. This is mainly because they’re hardly visible but are a strong, neat solution to creating a safer home. They have earned their place in a home security plan but here’s what you need to know about them as fixed security.
What Exactly are Polycarbonate Bars?
Polycarbonate burglar guards like Poly Guard are transparent bars made from a high-impact-resistant thermoplastic polymer. It is installed next to windows to deter intruders. The bars blend seamlessly into the home, which is one of their main attractions. They’re also weather-resistant, UV-stabilized, and require minimal maintenance.
In South Africa, polycarbonate bars are often installed next to windows to keep monkeys out of homes. Monkeys can create havoc once inside, but they can’t get through these bars and even their babies struggle to get through them if the slats are properly spaced.
Trellidor Poly Guard units are popular in housing estates because they usually comply with estate rules about what can or can’t be fitted next to windows. This is due to the fact that polycarbonate bars are virtually invisible, so they help to maintain the desired uniform appearance of homes in complexes.
The Reasons Why Homeowners Prefer Polycarbonate Bars
Polycarbonate bars are popular in other types of home too, such as apartments, homes in gated communities, free standing homes, and beautifully designed high-end properties.
In certain circumstances, clear burglar bars are the perfect combination of safety without the clutter of steel fixed security. They are strong, durable, quick to install, and suitable for many areas of the home. And as burglar bar prices go, they are very affordable.
1. Strong Protection
Polycarbonate is stronger than glass and well able to resist a forced entry attempt. When fitted to windows, it gives burglars a double headache – they have to break the window glass as well as try to get through the clear guard burglar bars. This is a noisy, time-consuming process that attracts attention and becomes too risky for criminals.
With polycarbonate bars on windows, a home becomes a harder target for criminals. How effective a deterrent it is depends on how well made the burglar bars are. Trellidor Poly Guard panels have added stability and strength because they are fitted with a full frame. This frame stabilises and strengthens the installation, creating added protection against threats.
2. Quick Installation
The fitting of custom-made polycarbonate burglar bars is fast and non-invasive. Each framed Poly Guard unit is mounted into the window reveal with tamper-proof screws. It is installed by an experienced technician who makes sure the burglar bar unit fits tightly into the space.
There are cheap DIY versions of Polycarbonate bars on the market, but their strength does not compare favourably to framed, customised designs. They are mostly just polycarbonate strips that are attached by the homeowner to the window frame. They don’t have the same impact resistance as professionally fitted fixed security and are a risky choice for high-crime areas.
3. See-through Protection
The biggest attraction of clear burglar bars is the fact that they’re see-through. They don’t block your view of the outside landscape or sea views. Traditional fixed metal burglar bars change the appearance of your home. They can obstruct the view and look too obviously ‘jail’ like, whereas Polycarbonate bars do not.
Of course, you may prefer your burglar bars to be clearly visible. People in medium to high crime risk areas often want potential burglars to be able to see that the home is well protected. Visible security may put them off trying to get inside.
But in areas where crime is less of a risk, clear burglar bars are perfect. They offer protection against petty thieves that may try to reach in through an unprotected window to help themselves to a wallet left lying around. Or anyone trying to sneak inside unseen. They also stop monkeys from getting into your kitchen and creating a mess.
4. Easy Maintenance
Trellidor Poly Guard fixed security barriers don’t need much maintenance. They are protected against rust and corrosion – the frame is made from aluminium and goes through a thorough coating process that protects it against deterioration. Combined with rust-free, UV-resistant polycarbonate bars, this is a long-lasting, low maintenance form of burglar bars.
To keep them looking good, all these clear burglar bars need is a quick wipe with a damp cloth now and then to keep them clean. This makes them ideal for homes in coastal areas, where salty air can wreak havoc on traditional metal burglar guards for windows.
5. Affordable Security
The price of burglar bars is often a deciding factor when choosing between different styles and strengths. Prices can vary considerably based on window size, installation requirements, the risk profile of the location, and the preferred products. But with the right provider, you can discuss all these points and come up with the ideal home safety plan.
Poly Guard burglar bars for windows can enhance both your security and your view without compromising on safety. This of course, will be influenced by the type of crime that’s common in your neighbourhood, what it is that you want to protect, and the site limitations. That’s why Trellidor carries out on-site visits and consultations with all customers. You end up with the right solution at the right price for your unique needs.
6. Multiple Uses
Versatile clear guard burglar bars can be installed in many areas of a home. Some ideas include:
- Windows – fit them to any windows in the home, where they will maintain your view while keeping intruders out.
- Patio doors – reinforce any windows next to exit points like sliding doors, bi-fold doors, or French doors without obstructing light.
- Bathroom windows – allow airflow and light penetration without compromising privacy or safety.
- Dormer windows – fit them to dormer windows at the top of the house where you don’t need extra strong burglar bars.
- Housing estate windows – Poly Guard burglar bars provide virtually invisible protection and won’t violate any estate rules.
- Apartment windows – install them on all windows to protect children from accidentally falling out of them.
- Accessible openings – ones that are used by monkeys looking for an easy way inside.
In summary, if you are looking for impact-resistant, long-lasting fixed burglar bars with minimal visual obstruction that are reasonably priced, look no further than Trellidor Poly Guard. These fully framed Polycarbonate burglar bars are effective in protecting your family from a variety of threats, especially if your home is in a housing estate with peripheral security measures.
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