When it comes to protecting your

family or your business, you need the best security systems available. But

there is no need to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a massive,

state-of-the-art alarm system. What you may not know is that so-called

"passive security systems," including window bars and security gates,

are actually more effective at safeguarding your property than alarm systems.

Passive security systems are

designed to prevent entry, keeping intruders out of your building by blocking

windows and doors with security screens. And unlike burglar alarms that only

activate after a prowler has entered your home or business, passive security systems stop them from getting into the building at all! Also known as burglar

bars, passive security systems provide residential safety in marginal

neighborhoods, protection for business inventory and infrastructure, and

defense against theft, vandalism, and other crimes.

Most security experts recommend security

bar installation for both windows and doors, especially those on ground

level. These security precautions work best when all possible access points

have burglar bars installed. Components of a passive security system may

include some or all of the following:

·          Window bars

·          Security gates

·          Window well grates

·          Burglar bars

Keep in mind that security bars and

grates don’t have to be ugly or utilitarian in appearance. There is a wide

selection of ornamental window gratings and door gates available to protect

your home or business without compromising aesthetics.

Some homeowners have concerns about

window burglar bars preventing exit during an emergency (like in the event of a

house fire), but by law, all window security bars installed on sleeping spaces

must have emergency releases. This enables you and your family to escape in an

emergency, while still keeping intruders out of your house. Visit a local home

security store or talk to your local burglar bar installer for

information on the various window bar models and their

emergency escape features.

One passive

security measure that building owners frequently overlook is boarding up

windows. Ideal for unoccupied properties such as foreclosed homes and

vacant commercial spaces, window board ups prevent entry as well as broken

windows. Be sure that you contract a professional

window board up service, though; some contractors actually screw plywood

directly into your window sashes, irreparably damaging them. A reputable window

covering service will take measures to prevent injury to your windows for a

safe, correct board up.

As our nation struggles through these

difficult economic times, don’t let your home or business become a target.

Protect your family, belongings, and business by taking security precautions.

By having security bars and window grates installed on your home or business,

you’re preventing thieves and prowlers from entering your building, unlike with

traditional burglar alarms. Passive security

systems are affordable and effective; stay safe and sheltered with security bar

installation.