Security: paramount for any homeowner. A burglary, or even an attempted burglary, takes more of a toll on your thoughts, feelings and emotions than you might think and you often will not know the impact it can have until it happens. Preventing burglaries is certainly possible and there are various security solutions you can employ to protect your property as thoroughly as possible. Few are as thorough and as versatile as residential security grilles. Strong, resilient, and perfect in acting as a visual deterrent to potential burglars, security grilles do a lot of jobs in one.

One of the main objections to security grilles is their appearance. People assume that they are mainly a commercial or industrial product, used to protect shops and warehouses from break ins. What place would unsightly bars have on the windows of a beautiful home? In actual fact, security grilles for homes have come a very long way and are highly advanced. They offer a modern, aesthetically appealing solution and they do not have to be unsightly at all. Despite being minimalist, they are strong and tough, adding a great deal of protection to a home wherever they might be fitted (to doors, windows and other entrances, as grilles can be made for all entrances).

These are some of the top reasons to consider installing residential security grilles:

• They come in a range of colours. Most grilles from quality manufacturers come in various prefinished powder coated colourways. You can choose the colour that is most appropriate for your property. Lots of homeowners choose light colours like white, which will not look severe or imposing, instead looking light and bright within windows or doors.
• Security grilles can be full retractable. Do note that not all models are retractable so be conscious of this when making a purchase. If you want a versatile and attractive option that is more aesthetically pleasing, then a retractable security grille is the way to go. They can be folded back in full, to the point that you can barely see that they are there. This will let in natural light and will not spoil the appearance of your property.
• They act as a deterrent. One of the key benefits of a security product like this is that they will deter potential thieves and burglars, putting additional barriers in their way to make gaining entry more difficult. In many situations, this will mean they decide not to break in at all because the risk for them is much higher. If you can deter thieves in the first place, this is the perfect scenario. It protects you property by stopping potential break ins in the first place.
• If a break in is attempted, then they provide additional protection. Should someone still try to gain unlawful entry to your home, the security grilles will put an additional barrier in their way. They can make it much more difficult to gain entry through a door or a window as they are made from tough, resilient materials and will withstand attempted break ins very well. Even if someone was able to damage a window or door sufficiently to get inside, they would still not be able to gain easy access thanks to the security grilles themselves.
• They give you more time to react to the crime. It takes longer to gain entry through a window or door that is protected by a retractable security grille. You are more likely to hear or see something, or a neighbour is more likely to be alerted to it. You might also have window and door sensors that will sound, or other types of alarms. This extra time can make all the difference and give you time to react and contact the police.
• They give you the benefit of peace of mind. This benefit absolutely cannot be underestimated. As previously mentioned, you simply cannot put a price on peace of mind because it is so important that you feel safe and comfortable inside of your own home. Having additional security in place at your home’s weakest spots – the entrances – can make you feel more comfortable and reassured that a burglary or break in is far less likely to happen. This feeling of protection is invaluable, and feeling comfortable and relaxed while at home will improve your everyday life immeasurably. It will also give you more confidence to go out, feeling safe in the knowledge that your home is adequately protected and you have done all that you can to deter, interrupt and ultimately keep out any criminals.