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Door and Window Security - 5 Great Reasons to Secure Your Home and Business with Security Shutters by Kathryn Dawson

Door and window security is at the heart of keeping your home and business safe from vandals and intruders, and installing security shutters is one of the best things you can do to protect your property. Adding security roller shutters to your doors and windows will deter thieves from even approaching your property and keep them at bay even if they try. But that's not all. Here are five great reasons why you should install security shutters.

First, let's take a look at what they are.

Security roller shutters are essentially flexible door and window barriers. They're formed from joined strips of metal such as galvanised steel or aluminium. This renders them strong but flexible. These barriers are then wound round a drum. The drum is turned either by hand or motor causing the shutter to unfurl to cover and protect the door or window. One great plus is that they roll open and close without the need for oil or grease lubricants. And they're extremely quiet in operation.

Some shutters have gaps built into the slats. These are suitable for retail outlets where you want to display your products while keeping them well-protected. Obviously, these types are not as secure as the ones without gaps.

As for materials, galavanised steel is strong but very heavy which can make your gates unwieldy. Aluminium, in contrast, offers the perfect blend of strength and lightness.

You can also choose from a range of specialized shutters. These include roller shutters with enhanced fire resistant properties and rapid-action doors. The former should be installed if you store inflammable materials. Rapid action doors are effective for high traffic areas and cold storage facilities. With regard to cold storage facilities, the shutters need to close quickly to maintain an optimum temperature. In this case, you could also choose shutters with special insulating properties.

Now let's look at the reasons to install them and all the benefits they bring to your home and business premises.

The first and most important reason is for security. Roller shutters can protect your property against all but the most determined intruders. As they're more flexible than standard wood doors and windows, they are more resistant to brute force attack.

What's more, you can set up a system with motorized barriers that allows your shutters to be opened by a key switch, code or special card you give to family members or employees. This means that only authorized parties can gain entry. You can also set up a system that allows them to be opened remotely allowing you to check the person seeking admittance via a security camera or through a secure window. You can also install a master control to operate of all of your shutters from one central point.

Modern security roller shutters are not only highly effective for protection; they're also easy on the eye. Crafted from aluminium, they look sleek and stylish while offering the strength you need to really protect your premises. You can get them in a range of colours and finishes. Roller shutters can give your property a touch of continental style while keeping you safe.

Another great thing about roller shutters is that they're durable and easy to maintain. One popular option that helps with this is anti graffiti coating. This type of finish allows you to quickly remove any graffiti or other stains daubed or sprayed on by vandals.

Roller shutters also help protect your property against the weather. Even if you live in Nottingham and not in Barbados where hurricanes rage, it's still nice to know your property is storm proof and can stand anything the weather can throw at it.

Finally, security roller shutters offer effective sound and heat insulation. In other words, they don't just keep out intruders; they also keep out annoying noise and heat or cold. They'll help keep your interiors warm in the winter and cool in the summer. For extra insulation you can obtain shutters padded with CFC-free foam for quietness and high energy efficiency.

Security roller shutters are not only highly effective barriers to crime and vandalism, they also look good and are easy to maintain. Look into installing roller shutters in your residential or business premises today. And don't forget they'll add to the resale value of your property, too.

Kathryn Dawson writes articles for Crime Shield, a well established UK Midlands company that supplies and fits door and window security> for homes and commercial buildings, offering protection from unauthorized access, crime and vandals. Client’s security risks are assessed individually by a network of highly trained specialists before providing bespoke advice for a range of solutions such as anti-vandal security roller shutters and security shutters, helping customers save money from increased insurance premiums or loss.

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