How Easy Is It To Make Your Own Window Burglar Bars?
With crime on the increase every homeowner should consider fitting burglar bars to windows in their home and we offer a solution to make your own window burglar guards.
11/07/2023
Crime statistics are increasing on a daily basis, and even more so with the current load-shedding schedule that we have to bear with on a daily basis. In line with this increase in crime, homeowners need to take every precaution to ensure that their home security is up to the task and that includes covering all windows with some form of security system since this is the easiest point of access for home burglaries.
Burglar guards or burglar bars are the most common home security installation in South Africa. Burglar guards can be fitted on the exterior or interior of windows to provide a level of security against break-ins. Not all homes have window burglar bars fitted and this can be due to a lack of funds, insufficient knowledge, or lack of know-how. And while there are ready-made burglar bar solutions that you can buy at hardware stores such as Builders, you still need to ensure you get the right size for your window/s and have them fitted.
Window Burglar Bar or Guard options
Steel burglar bars have been a South African staple for protecting a home for decades and are a trusted solution that is reasonably affordable if you have them custom-made but cheaper if you look at buying a read-made product and installing it yourself. And there are plenty of sizes to choose from at Builders, as well as instructional videos that take you step-by-step through the installation process.
The downside of ready-made burglar bars is that they are only available in a small range of standard sizes and if your windows do not fall into the size range, you will have to look at having custom burglar bars installed.
As a result of the need for increased home security via window burglar bars, manufacturers have taken the incentive to offer South African homeowners a window security solution that is not only just as strong as the steel burglar bars but also far less intrusive or visible. Let's be honest, steel burglar bars are not attractive and have the ability to make you feel like you are locked up. For this reason, polycarbonate window security guards are definitely an alternative option and this is where it becomes easy for the DIY enthusiasts out there, or any homeowners looking to add window security, to be able to afford the materials and do it themselves - and at a reasonable cost.
Do-It-Yourself Window Security Guards
Polycarbonate window security guards have proven themselves to be an effective deterrent and one that is more attractive than the usual steel burglar bar option. Despite the fact that many see this product as being inferior, there is supporting information that shows how effective polycarbonate window security guards actually are.
Take a look at the video below that shows a test attack being done on the Trellidor Polycarbonate Window Bars.
What do you Need to Make Window Security Bars?
There are a few items that you will need to purchase for this project, all of them available at Builders or larger hardware stores and the video below will advise on what you need and how to install polycarbonate window security bars.
Now you can have peace of mind that you home is even more secure and have an added level of security by installing polcarbonate window bars at a cost that you can afford.
