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COVID-19 Driving Increase in Home Security

Why COVID-19 has led to an increase in home security on the Sunshine Coast There’s never been more of a need to increase your home security than now – here’s how! According to the ABC Sunshine Coast, while there’s been a drop in alcohol-fuelled assaults, there’s been a spike in property crime during the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistically, Australian homes are broken into with a rate of one burglary every three minutes, and during the last few months, new figures released show these numbers are on the rise. While the Gold Coast has seen a more significant spike with offences increasing to 6 per cent from 2017-18, across the whole of Queensland the increase has been 3.7 per cent. Alpha Screens & Glass Director Lance Bucknall believes there are a few mistakes residents make where they can be targeted by home invaders and right now is the time to tighten up

Why You Need Security Screens Installed In Your Commercial Building

When thinking about design ideas to modernise your commercial building or shopfront whilst also improving the overall quality at the same time, you can’t do much better than a series of professionally installed security screens. It might not be something that you have thought about until now, but here at Alpha Screens it is our job to let you in on all of the secrets about why we think it’s an absolute must for offices both old and new. With that in mind, here are a few of the best reasons why you should be thinking about installing security screens on the Sunshine Coast for your commercial property. Top 5 Reasons The first benefit is, of course, an increased level of security for your commercial space. Security screens might be more expensive, but what you are getting for your extra money is a far greater level of protection. This can

How to Clean Your Security Screen

Security screens on the Sunshine Coast are a great addition to your home because they offer an extra layer of protection and allow you to enjoy fresh air inside your house. You may have noticed that your security screen can get pretty dirty, especially during wet weather. To keep yours in good shape, the experts here at Alpha Screens and Glass suggest using these tips to clean it regularly! Firstly: DO NOT Remove the Screen unless assisted by a security screen professional. Once removed, you can follow the tips below. For general maintenance, vacuuming and general cleaning will suffice. Our Top Tips Vacuum the Door If you see a lot of dust and debris on your security door, start by vacuuming it off. This ensures that you get a quality clean when the door is wet. Once you’re done vacuuming out the dirt and debris, you can move on to

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What Doors Are Best For Security?

Security doors are your first defence against intruders. Choose well and your security doors will be the only defense you’ll need… against human, as well as insect invaders. But it turns out, not all security doors are created equally.

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Does Your Home Need Security Doors?

When you want to address the security features of your home, your attention may turn first to access points like windows and doors. Keeping uninvited people out of your home is made much easier by the installation of strong security doors in your Sunshine Coast house. Also known as fly screens, screen doors are a common feature in Australia, but thieves may break through them quite easily. To make sure that you get the best security screen doors, you need to speak to Alpha Screens and Glass. Why is a security door a good idea? A security door is there to help protect you and your family from intruders. You need to have a system in place which will prevent people from breaking in, and this often means having a screen door which is resistant to cutting, or that can be easily unscrewed at the sides. A security door is

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Why Diamond Grill Security Screens Are Great Value

You want to protect your home and make it as secure as possible, and adding security screen doors to your Sunshine Coast property is one of the best ways to keep out burglars and intruders. If you want to make sure that you have the very best in security, then Alpha Screens & Glass recommend that you choose to have diamond grill screens. There are several reasons why this is the best value screen for your home. Our top reasons Strength in the grille The problem with screen doors is that they are usually very easy to cut open with a knife. If the intruders can gain access to your home by simply cutting a hole through your door, then the screen would not be much use. Diamond grill screens have a unique pattern that makes the screen stronger, and can be used to deter unwanted intruders from your home.

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