Homes in secure estates generally don’t need the same level of door and window protection as free-standing homes. The type of threat that residents usually face range from petty theft to monkey invasions. This is why polycarbonate burglar proofing has become popular in these homes. Read why Poly Guard clear burglar bars are the number one choice for South Africans.
Full four-sided frame for strength and stability
Clear burglar bars are all made from polycarbonate panels. Where they differ is in quality and the way they are attached to windows. Trellidor Poly Guard is unique in that it has the benefit of a full, four-sided frame.
Homeowners in residential estates love the slimline extruded aluminium frame. It makes the Trellidor Poly Guard units look well designed, elegant, and tidy. It also makes these burglar bars for windows stronger than similar designs. The polycarbonate panels are tightly locked into the frame. The frame increases the stability and strength of the entire burglar bar unit.
This is very different to other types of transparent burglar bars. Most polycarbonate panels are individually rivetted or fixed into the window frame. Or they are fitted into side channels inside the window frame.
The Poly Guard frame is fitted into the wall around the window, not into the window frame itself. It requires far fewer fixings because you don’t have to attach each transparent bar to the window frame. The fixings are tamper proof to further increase the strength of the burglar proofing.
Another attraction of Poly Guard is the frame’s beautifully smooth finish. During the manufacturing process it is given a coating that provides corrosion protection and UV resistance. This is followed by a high-quality powder coating that is of the same standard as that used to paint new cars. This creates the elegant, easy to clean outer surface.
One of the favourite features of Trellidor Poly Guard is that homeowners can choose the colour of the frame. It can be matched to the colour of the window frame so that the frame blends in beautifully. Or it can be a neutral tone such as white or black. Or perhaps a contrasting colour to create visual interest.
High-quality, long-lasting polycarbonate panels
Poly Guard transparent panels or slats are made from high viscosity polycarbonate. This means the slats are stable, strong, tough and flame retardant with a high impact resistance. The slats are snugly connected into the frame to provide a rattle-free finish.
Even with all these attributes, these see-through burglar bars are light weight and hardly noticeable once fitted into windows. The polycarbonate is UV resistant, so it won’t go yellow over time. These aspects make them very appealing for residential estates. This is especially true in estates where there are rules banning burglar bars. These rules are there to avoid metal bars that clutter up windows or ruin the carefully thought-out signature style of the homes.
Virtually invisible access control
Homes in complexes and secure estates seldom need heavy burglar bars and security gates to keep people safe. This is because there are other security measure in place. These are usually guards at boom gates, high fencing, electric fences, and regular guard patrols.
What clear burglar bars do is stop easy access into a home through windows. They offer protection in several different ways:
- They are always in place, so you don’t have to remember to close and lock them.
- They are a humane way of blocking monkeys and baboons out of a home.
- They stop opportunists from stealing reachable items through open windows.
- They are transparent, so they never block the view once they’ve been installed.
- They allow nervous people to feel more comfortable about leaving windows open for fresh air.
Clear burglar bars prices
Transparent burglar bars like Poly Guard are cheaper than steel or aluminium window protection. The price varies depending on quality, strength, and how long they’ll last once installed. Off-the-shelf polycarbonate panels that you fit as a DIY project will never be as strong or long lasting as specially made burglar bar units.
Trellidor Poly Guard is framed, high quality, and fitted by an expert technician. But the price is surprisingly affordable. The units are custom-made to fit each window because no window is ever completely ‘standard’. They all differ in size even when they look similar.
Custom-made burglar bars that fit tightly are more difficult to attack and loosen. Trellidor sales consultants measure each window to give you a price for transparent burglar bars that fit perfectly into your window space. They offer this service for free, so it is worth calling your local Trellidor outlet for a quote.
