Most security devices are designed to be effective as a deterrent, as a way to record a crime (security video cameras) or as a way to alert homeowners of an intruder. Home security bars are one of the few security measures designed to actually prevent a break-in as well as acting as a powerful deterrent to burglars.
Window bar installation is a simple and inexpensive way to protect your property as there are no rolling monthly residential security monitoring costs, and no complex technical equipment to manage. While the security benefits of installing window bars is obvious, there are serious health and safety considerations regarding their placement. So, should you install your security bars inside or outside the house?
Interior Vrs Exterior Window Bar Installation
Installing bars on the outside of the window poses a serious health risk to anyone in the building. If there is a fire or other emergency in the building, windows may be the only way to make and exit to safety. In this type of scenario you do not want to be faced with bars fixed to the exterior of the building, making it impossible for you to escape harm.
Security bars should be fixed on the interior of the window and be easy to open in case of an emergency. This feature is critical and required for health and safety purposes.
Installation Notes
Home security window bars can be custom made to order ,or purchased in some security/hardware stores. The product often features a frame, which is screwed to the wall, and a hinged gate with bars, with a catch that can easily and quickly be released from the inside so that the gate can be opened.
While it is important to take measures to secure your property against intruders, it is essential that you consider the safety of the people living in the building too. Properly installed and tested for safety, home security bars can help prevent break ins without creating undue risk to the inhabitants of the property.
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