It’s essential to provide a secure screen for windows (and doors) at your residential or commercial property to help protect your people and your possessions. But which security screen is the right option for you?
In this article, we discuss the leading solutions on the market so you can make your choice wisely.
Invisi-Gard: benefits
When you’re looking for a formidable barrier to keep intruders out, while still keeping a stylish look to your home or business, Invisi-Gard security screens are up there with the best on the market.
While the primary purpose of Invisi-Gard is to provide a tough protective shield to your windows that will resist high levels of force caused by intruders trying to break their way in, these screens are considered to be multi-purpose and have a range of other features and advantages as well.
They’re perfect for Australian conditions because they are rated to be both cyclone and bushfire resistant, helping secure your home from the elements and protect your family and possessions. Cyclone-rated Invisi-Gard screens can withstand blows from debris travelling at 44m/sec which is well above 35.2m/sec which is the requirement for extreme cyclone events.
Invisi-Gard is also rated to protect windows from falling under Australian Standard AS5203-2016 which improves your home safety and the risk of windows collapsing and falling onto small children or pets.
The best part of Invisi-Gard window and door protective screens? They can be custom sized to suit any potential entrance point at your home or business for optimal protection.
Diamond Grille
If you’re looking for another durable protective screen option, the diamond grille coverings provide a visual deterrent that has been used in Australia since they were first invented in Adelaide in 1970.
They feature a sturdy design including 7mm thick aluminium and your choice of security locks. This metal grille is highly visible so not only will they resist attempts to break in, opportunistic thieves are not even going to try in most occasions.
While mesh protective screens like Invisi-Gard have been the more popular choice since it was invented in the late 1990s, there are still many benefits to be had with diamond grille solutions.
They can be customised to suit any window or door opening, are a more cost-effective option, are 100 per cent recyclable and their visual appearance makes them a preferred choice for many people – in particular businesses – for the deterrence qualities that they offer.
Generic flyscreens
While generic flyscreen does not offer a lot in the way of protection, it can still serve a purpose on the premises you are looking to secure. For example, in many homes and businesses, there are small windows that are inaccessible to residents, workers and intruders. These windows are usually designed for aesthetic purposes or to help create ventilation.
Given that these small windows are located in places that are near impossible to reach coupled with the fact they are too small for a human to fit through, installing security screens on them would be a waste of money. Generic flyscreens mean you can keep pests like flies and mosquitos out, allow airflow through your premises and unify the look of these windows with the rest of your doors and windows – all at a fraction of the price.
Contact Us
Would you like to learn more about security screens for the windows at your property? The expert team at Alpha Screens & Glass is happy to help. Just give us a call on (07) 5493 9875 or email us at alpha@alphascreens.com.au.