The windows in a home are for looking out into the world, not for worrying about who can get inside through them. The best way to keep out danger is to protect windows with burglar guards. Whether you live in a secure estate or a free-standing home on a remote property, Trellidor has a burglar guard design to do the job for you. Here are the ways they provide you with peace of mind.
1. Physical Barrier Against Intruders
Burglar guards are a strong visual deterrent to intruders. If they can see your window burglar proofing from outside your property, criminals will know that your home will not be easy to break into. They may decide to move on to easier targets.
Not all burglar guards are created equal, however. Some are much stronger than others. Some are see-through so that your view is completely visible at all times. Some are a solid wall of slats to shut out intruders as well as weather.
If you didn’t know that you had such a wide choice of window burglar guards, take a look at this list of options designed, manufactured, and fitted by Trellidor:
- Retractable Gates – can be fitted to windows as well as doors. They slide open for easy cleaning and to provide an emergency escape route.
- Fixed Security – these look like the sliding security gates but they are fixed in place and don’t open.
- Burglar Guard – these are very affordable, competitively priced semi-framed burglar bars in three distinctive styles, fixed in place so they don’t open.
- Cottage Guard – a premium quality cottage pane design with in-built reinforcing that is hard to beat in terms of strength under attack.
- Poly Guard – polycarbonate panels with a full frame that makes these burglar guards more than just ‘monkey bars’ in secure estates.
- ShutterView Louvre Shutters – gorgeous window louvre blinds that double up as burglar guards and an all-in-one window solution.
- Security Screens – neat, fully framed woven mesh screens in two price options, one a high-strength design for vulnerable homes, the other a more affordable version.
- Motorised Rollerstyle shutters – choose solid panels, vented panels, or punched panels, depending on preference and location.
2. Enhanced Safety Without Compromising Ventilation
Burglar guards allow you to keep windows open for fresh air without compromising security. This is a useful feature for warm climates like most parts of South Africa, or homes without air conditioning or fans. With burglar guards in place, you’ll never be caught by surprise by intruders that creep in though open windows.
All the Trellidor window barriers allow fresh air to flow into your home. They do it in diverse ways, of course, but air circulates through all the ranges. Trellis-style gates, Burglar Guard, Cottage Guard, and Poly Guard all encourage airing through the window bars or panels.
Roller shutters can be opened up completely to refresh the air in a room, and louvre shutters are tilted by hand to create the right amount of airflow. Even Clear Guard screens that are made from woven steel allow ventilation through the mesh.
3. Passive 24/7 Protection
Alarms need activation and security cameras need monitoring. But burglar guards on windows offer constant protection. They keep you safe day and night, even when you’re not home. You don’t have to do anything – they’re just always there keeping guard.
However, this is not strictly true of burglar guards that can open up. If you have sliding trellis gates protecting your windows, remember to keep them closed and locked. Remove the keys from the locks and keep the keys in a safe place where you have easy access to them, but out of sight of burglars.
Mesh security screens can also be opened, so keep these closed and locked too. The same applies to roller shutters. They can only protect you if they’re locked down, not when they’re rolled up into the shutter box.
Louvre shutters are usually kept closed and locked by homeowners because there is no need to open them. The shutter unit remains locked while louvres are easily hand tilted to allow in the preferred amount of light, airflow, and privacy.
4. Peace of Mind
In a country where crime is a constant worry, it is a relief knowing your home is secured against intruders. Windows that are protected by burglar guards help you relax, whether you’re at work, asleep, or away on holiday. It’s a simple, effective way to protect what matters most.
Burglar guards serve another purpose too – they can stop children from accidentally falling out of windows. This is a bonus if you live in a high rise apartment or have a multi-storied home. Adventurous children can be prevented from harming themselves by installing the right type of burglar guard on all windows, keeping them safe inside. Talk to your Trellidor supplier about the best products to choose for this purpose.
5. Added Value for Homeowners
Professionally installed burglar guards can increase property value because they enhance the safety of anyone that lives in the well-secured home, whether it’s the homeowners or tenants. This type of burglar guard is custom-made to fit the window opening and fitted with tamper-proof fixings. The installation is strong, dependable, and keeps people far safer inside than any attempt at DIY burglar proofing.
There is added value if you sell your home, too. Home buyers often notice a lack of security in a property they’re interested in and may deduct the potential cost of burglar proofing to their offer. Having security measures in place can potentially make your home more attractive to buyers.
What Will Burglar Guards on My Windows Cost?
If you’re starting from scratch with your home security, the price of burglar guards for all the windows can be off-putting. For all the above reasons, however, burglar guards on windows (and doors) are a worthwhile exercise.
Trellidor prices vary depending on which burglar guards you choose, so ask your supplier for multiple quotes on assorted designs. This way, you can make an informed decision.
There are several ways to secure your home even if finances are limited. Here are some to consider:
- Secure a designated safe zone first and move on to making the rest of the home safe when finances allow this. The safe zone could be the bedroom area so that you at least have peace of mind when you go to bed at night.
- Choose a mixed bag of security barriers to reduce the cost. For example, fit more expensive (and stronger) burglar guards on the most vulnerable windows and doors and less expensive options on the least accessible openings. Tie them together visually through powder coating in the same colour.
- Use finance to secure all windows and doors. Trellidor burglar bars can be purchased through a six-month, interest-free loan. If you don’t qualify, there is a 24 month payment option as well as 6-months Layby. The process is quick and easy if you qualify so find out about this option here
Trellidor burglar guards have never been an afterthought, second in value to security gates. They are equally important in any attempt to keep families safe at home. They have a valuable role to play in locking out the worry of crime, giving you peace of mind in your private space. Whatever type of home and lifestyle you have, get as much information as possible from your Trellidor supplier before making that final home security decision.
