Remote working went mainstream during the COVID lockdown years, and many are reluctant to give it up. Whether you work full time from home or a blend of home and office hours, South Africans need to give serious consideration to work-from-home safety. Here’s why Trellidor security shutters should be on your home office security upgrade list.
Visual Appeal
The strength of your door and window protection should be the first attribute you look at when deciding on home security shutters. But there is nothing wrong with choosing a product that is beautiful too. After all, it will be a permanent feature in your work space.
Trellidor security shutters are an attractive addition to any home office. They are stylish aluminium louvre shutters with no external clutter. Sleek and upmarket, they are equally at home in modern and traditional interiors. Whether your home office space is clinical or cosy, home security shutters blend in well while providing the security benefits of traditional burglar bars.
What adds to the charm of Trellidor security shutters is the smooth, corrosion resistant surface of the louvre panels and the frame. They are treated with a corrosion resistant coating before they’re powder coated in the colour of your choice. There are no rough edges or unsightly pit marks to spoil their appearance.
Enhanced Security
The main functions of home office security shutters are to keep you safe inside your home office while you concentrate on work, and to protect your equipment from theft when you lock up your office after hours. The barriers you choose should be designed to withstand forced entry by burglars and intruders. Construction needs to be robust and locking mechanisms difficult to breach.
Trellidor shutters tick all these boxes. They are made in the same factory that produces one of the strongest security gates in the world. The same manufacturing attention to detail is applied to security shutters. These security barriers give remote workers the peace of mind they need to relax enough to get on with their jobs and be productive.
The Trellidor security shutter range has gained a reputation for being some of the best home and office security shutters on the market. The Shutterview SS design is the most popular due to the fact that it is well priced. The performance of the newly upgraded version, called Trellidor Shutterview SS II, has been improved by adding new features at no extra cost.
The first of these new features is that the single walled louvres have been replaced by a double wall construction. A double walled louvre is much stronger than a single walled one. So if anyone tries to break through these security shutters, they will have a tough time doing so.
Stronger double wall louvres are more durable and robust than single wall designs. They tolerate more wear and tear. This translates to many years of reliable home office protection and excellent value for money.
Strong Locks
Locks are a vital component of strong security shutters. Trellidor shutters are fitted with a patented bump and pick resistant locking system. Each lock has a unique key and serial number for added security. Locked shutters provide dependable protection even when the louvres are tilted in the open position for air and light.
The Trellidor security shutter lock is accessible from both sides. This means you can lock the louvre shutters when you’re inside your office to prevent any unwelcome intrusion, and the shutters are also lockable from the outside. This makes the shutters are a good security choice for entry doors as well as windows.
Light Control and Ventilation
Unlike traditional shutters or curtains, Trellidor security shutters allow for precise control over natural light and airflow. You can adjust the angle of the slats to keep your workspace well-lit while preventing glare on screens. They also promote ventilation, helping to keep the room comfortable without compromising security.
Building on these aspects of security shutters is the second feature in the upgrade of Trellidor Shutterview SS II home security shutters. Fine bristled wool pile has been added to the edge of each louvre. The wool pile creates a soft closing, so there is no slamming when you tilt the louvres to the closed position.
The wool pile edging has the added benefit of limiting light penetration when the louvres are closed. This is an important innovation because many home office workers prefer to have just louvre shutters on their windows, with no fussy curtains or blinds.
Noise Reduction and Privacy
The solid construction of well-made security shutters can help reduce outside noise. This is particularly helpful if your home office is located in a noisy neighbourhood or near a busy street. Reduced noise creates a more focused and productive work environment.
The shutter louvres can be adjusted to control visibility, allowing you to maintain privacy in your home office. This is particularly important if you’re handling sensitive information or work in a location that may be visible to passersby.
Trellidor security shutter louvres are tilted by hand to open or close them. There are no fiddly handles or rods. Hand tilting lets you adjust the angle of the louvres to the precise position you need to avoid anyone looking into your office. Or to prevent potential robbers from seeing what sort of electronic equipment you have that may be worth stealing.
Durable and Low Maintenance
Trellidor security shutters are made from strong, weather-resistant high quality aluminium. They can withstand weathering and require minimal maintenance to keep them in good working condition for years. As with any home office fitting, they need to be wiped clean of dust and grime regularly and easy cleaning instructions can be found on the Trellidor website.
Flexible Installation
Your home office may be inside your home, in a separate outside building, or in an extension to the main house. No matter where it is, security shutters are custom-made and installed to suit the type and size of your windows and doors.
The shutters can be fitted in the window or door reveal or face-on to the wall. They are suitable for either an internal or an external installation. The patented S-shaped louvre design makes sure that the panels are upright when closed. If your security shutters are fitted externally, the louvre shape ensures there is improved water run-off when it rains.
In summary, Trellidor security shutters are a worthwhile investment for the home offices of remote workers. Fitted to doors and windows, they provide a protective, durable additional layer of protection to your home office. They add an element of style to your workplace and keep you safe from burglars and intruders.
If you need financial assistance to upgrade your home office security, Trellidor has several finance options that make this easier. Find out more here