Think of a burglar who makes their way down a street as an ordinary pedestrian, discreetly checking properties for weak entry points. The first things he or she will notice are your doors and windows, followed by potential back entry points and any first floor entrances above the ground. They will calculate how long it might take to break through and use that entrance to access your home and its contents. Stop burglars short at this stage with highly visual, prominent security tools such as security doors, lighting, and signs.

Visual and Physical Deterrents at Entry Points

Highly visual deterrents that also act as physical barriers around entry points are a crucial element in deterring burglars before they make a choice about the properties they want to break into. Security screens are one of the most effective ways to make sure all potential entry points – such as windows and doors – are well secured and appear intimidating to would-be intruders.
(more…)