A guide to window guards

Home owners today worry that even with electronic alarms, most burglars are in and out of their homes well before someone responds to the alarm. With door and window guards and other options, you can now keep burglars from entering your home altogether.

Window guards, bars, mesh and grills

Besides keeping burglars out, window and door guards also ensure the safety of little children. Installing security bars for windows prevents children falling out. It is useful to determine which feature works best for your house, whether window mesh, window grills or window bars.
Window bars These can be either fixed or removable, and installed either vertically or horizontally. They resemble the traditional prison bars and provide an effective deterrent to burglars. The removable bars can be installed in areas where there is less of a security risk.
Window mesh Perforated window mesh guards are ideal as they provide the effect of tinted glass windows and have zero maintenance. They are also very strong and provide effective protection against vandals.
Window grills The lattice-design window grills provide very strong protection owing to the nature of the design and welding. These are available as two kinds: fixed and folding.

Where to buy from

In the U.K., there are a number of suppliers and installers of quality security products. Home owners should consider their security needs before deciding on the option which works best for them.
Securitydirect.uk.com This supplier has a large range of options in door and window security, offering grills, meshes and bars. There is also a price guide and an option to get a quick quote.
Windowanddoorsecurity.co.uk This supplier was the first to offer perforated security grills in the U.K. market and have two systems to offer in this area: Security Shield Intruder and Security Shield Vandal.

Security for children

Child window guards should be installed in homes where there are small children. A number of websites offer specialised security systems specifically designed for children.
Babysecurity.co.uk This company offers window guard locks for low fitting windows to prevent little children from venturing outside them. You can also order custom-made window guards.
Homeguard Homeguard makes child safety window guards conforming to all safety standards. Their guards are simple to fit and easily sit across the front of windows.

In conclusion

Protecting your home against vandals and ensuring the safety of your children is no longer difficult with the variety of options available. Choose the best option depending on your need and rest easy.