Criminal teams planning to rob a business want to get in and out of the building as quickly as possible. Obstacles that cause any delays increase their risk of being discovered and caught. For this reason, security experts recommend installing several layers of security, including burglar bars on all windows. Read why business owner are choosing Trellidor burglar bars for doors and windows ahead of other options.
Burglar guards were once seen as a ‘nice to have’ rather than a necessity for business premises. Many businesses were protected with alarm systems and 24-hour security guards. Burglar bars were seen as only necessary on vulnerable, accessible windows.
The rise in more organised crime, however, has seen a change of attitude. More business owners are searching for ‘wrap around’ physical security for their buildings to keep these teams of criminals out of the premises. This means fitting security barriers on all windows and external doors.
Here are the reasons why businesses prefer Trellidor Burglar Guard
- Competitively priced
Purchasing physical security barriers for all the windows in a commercial building can be expensive. However, not all buildings are in high crime areas, so it may not be necessary to install premium strength burglar proofing on every window.
For these buildings, Trellidor Burglar Guard is the answer. It offers excellent protection because its most important feature is built-in strength. It’s second most important feature is that it is available at an affordable price. This allows business owners to make the entire building safer behind this burglar proofing.
For high crime risk buildings, an alternative approach to making budgets stretch is to install a premium strength barrier like Cottage Guard or one of the internationally certified trellis-style options to the most vulnerable and easily accessible windows. Then Burglar Guard can be used in the less accessible and highly visible windows, spreading costs but making sure the building is protected.
- Dependable Strength
Burglar Guard burglar bar prices may lead you to think that this barrier lacks strength. But this window burglar bar design is tailor-made to fit securely, without weak points for criminals to use to their advantage. They are semi-framed for stability and strength. And they’re installed by experienced technicians using tamper-proof fixings. Once in place, Burglar Guard is a strong physical barrier that helps prevent criminals from breaking into the premises.
- Custom made
One of the most attractive features of Trellidor Burglar Guard is the choice of patterns, installation options, and colours. There are three different patterns: single trellis, double trellis, and flat bar.
The burglar guards can be fitted:
- In a horizontal or vertical format.
- On the inside or outside of the window.
- Either face-on or in the reveal.
Colour choice will be guided by personal preference, the colour of the window frames, and the décor colour palette. Most business owners opt for white, but charcoal and black are also popular. Companies with a strong corporate identity may choose a colour that matches the company’s logo and other features associated with the business.
- Corrosion resistant
Security barriers are an investment in the safety of the people and the protection of the assets within a building. Business owners expect their investment to last a long time. Trellidor security barriers are known to have a long lifespan, which adds to their attraction for budget conscious business owners.
The long lifespan is the result of a world-class anti-corrosion treatment and powder coating process. It creates a smooth, durable exterior surface on all Trellidor security barriers.
This process ensures that if the barriers are well-cared for, they will last far longer than other types of burglar guard. ‘Well-cared for’ means that the barriers should be cleaned regularly according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Corrosion resistant burglar guards should not deteriorate and weaken quickly over time. They will provide dependable protection for the occupants of a building for many years, making them a worthwhile investment.
- Warranties
A warranty is a promise or guarantee that the maker of the product will repair or replace a defective product or its parts. The SA Consumer Protection Act also protects consumers against defective goods. So nobody has to make unrealistic promises to assure the public of good service.
Trellidor provides realistic warranties. These are regularly audited by the Loss Prevention Certification Board that also tests the strength of certified Trellidor products. A company that has gone through this process offers warranties that are believable and reliable.
There are some too-good-to-be-true guarantees on offer in the security barriers sector. Business budgets have to be spent wisely, so before accepting these guarantees at face value, make sure that:
- The language of the warranty or guarantee is simple enough to understand. This is a right in terms of the Consumer Protection Act.
- You understand how the warranty is applied. Thereb may be a difficult process to go through to enforce the warranty.
- The product you’ve ordered qualifies for the advertised guarantee.
- The salesperson has informed you whether or not the guarantee applies to corrosive environments if you live at the coast or a polluted area. The fantastically long guarantee may not apply to your particular purchase.
The best way of deciding what type of burglar guard to purchase for your business is to see all the options available first-hand. Visit your nearest Trellidor showroom to see the range of designs on offer or contact Trellidor for an appointment with an expert consultant.
