Window Security Grilles - Is it really necessary?

It’s a sad fact of life that break-ins and theft are all too common in this country today, with the risk of this happening both to our business premises and homes. Whilst alarms and surveillance systems can help secure buildings and contents, often, if used alone, they do not prevent criminals from accessing the premises. Burglars know they have several minutes’ leeway after the alarm goes off before anyone responds – plenty of time to carry out the crime.

The most common way a burglar will gain access you a property is through a door or window. They will either smash the glass, or even remove the outside beading and lift the glass out, in order to get in. The best way of preventing them from doing so is to install a physical barrier – a grille -either inside or outside the property. If fitted inside, the burglar would first have to break the glass before being able to tackle the grille itself, making the task doubly difficult because of the shattered glass - and, because the security alarm will have been triggered leaving little time.

Window security grilles are a highly successful visual deterrent against potential break-ins as well as providing a stalwart physical barrier to burglars. Grilles are particularly helpful in premises which have goods on show, for example in shop windows and in offices where expensive computer equipment can be viewed, offering a great deal of temptation to criminals. Always Locksmith are experts in the field of security grilles and can advise you as to whether grilles would be the best option for you.

The great thing about window grilles is the fact that, as well as offering you a high level of security, they need not detract from the overall aesthetics of your property. Indeed, they can be customized in terms of color to match the outside of your house or office, and can be retracted out of sight when you are at home or work to provide you with full visibility when you need it. Grilles can also come in a number of pleasing designs from curved lattices to cross pieces. Always Locksmith can access any type or design of grille and can help you make a decision too.

Other benefits of window grilles are that they tend to be corrosion resistant, are strong and durable and last a long time with low maintenance requirements. Grilles come in a variety of strengths – the range grille is the type commonly used in domestic properties. It’s important to check with your insurance company as to whether they have a specification which you must comply with before selecting your grilles – this will mainly apply to commercial premises.

For a discussion about how security grilles could help you secure your property, why not call Always Locksmith today – we will be happy to provide you with a non obligatory quote.