Security screens are a key defense against home invasions, offering protection for families seeking peace of mind. Unlock the secret to family safety: how security screens can be your fortress against home invasions. Dive into our comprehensive approach to not only safeguard your family but also to empower you with knowledge and tools to prevent potential invasions. With Securelux, learn to turn fear into fortitude through proactive defense measures.
How to Make Your Home More Secure
Without a doubt, the best home security measures are those that involve creating a physical barrier against intruders.
While CCTV security cameras, alarm systems and spotlights can all help to deter criminals, they do not have the capacity to physically stop them from entering your property.
The ideal solution is to install security screens on all doors and windows at your home. This can be done in addition to other security measures for utmost peace of mind, but also work very effectively on their own.
Are Security Screens Really That Effective?
The old security screens seen on front doors all over Australia have been greatly improved upon since their introduction decades ago.
While grille screens featuring a diamond or geometric design with a fly screen fitted behind do offer a measure of protection, mesh screens are the gold standard.
Crimsafe security screens use high-tensile steel mesh fixed into a high-strength aluminium frame using screw clamp technology.
These screens are then securely fixed into place and in the case of doors, utilise a triple locking mechanism that sees the door latched into three separate places in the frame
The combination of all these factors means that these screens are virtually impenetrable. They cannot be pulled, pushed, cut or torn from your home’s access points.
This means that in the event of an attempted break-in, your family and home remain secure and you are given precious time to escape and call the police.
Why You Should Create A Family Home Security Plan
Just as you are encouraged to have a fire safety plan for your family home, having a security plan in place is also recommended.
To better understand what this should include and what to discuss with your family, we have provided a step-by-step guide below on what to do in a security emergency.
What to Do During a Home Invasion: A Step-by-Step Guide
If the worst occurs and you do experience a home invasion, it is important to do the following:
Remain Calm
As hard as it is, you must remain calm as this will allow you to make better and safer decisions for yourself and your family. Panic can cloud your judgment and put you at further risk.
Call For Help
The first thing you should do is call for help. Remember in Australia this means calling 000, do not call 911 like they do in the movies!
Law enforcement call operators will dispatch help immediately and may stay on the line with you until the police arrive.
Follow their instructions as best you can as they need you calm and want to help you as much as possible to stay safe.
Hide, Stay Quiet & Avoid Confrontation
If an intruder is already within your home, it is best to hide and stay as quiet as you can. You should always avoid confronting intruders as this is more likely to lead to injuries or even fatalities.
No possessions are worth losing your life over, so wherever your family members remain safe and hidden, you should too.
Escape If Safe
If an opportunity presents itself to leave the property unseen while the intruders are inside, you should do so, so long as it is safe.
Crimsafe security screens, while designed to keep intruders out, also come with a Safe-S-Cape mechanism. This allows you to release the screen in an emergency and get out of a chosen window.
Remain Compliant
If confrontation does occur with an intruder, it is recommended to remain as compliant as possible.
Confrontation will only inflame the situation and has the potential to lead to far more serious outcomes than theft of possessions or damage to the home.
Once help arrives, remember to continue being calm and compliant, it may not be immediately obvious to police who the intruder is, so listen carefully and do as asked until safety is assured.
The Importance of Family Security in Preventing Home Invasions
If you find the idea of navigating a home invasion terrifying, you’re not alone! Thankfully, taking proactive, rather than reactive steps towards your home security measures can help you avoid this.
This may look like updating your home security as well as taking practical steps such as locking gates, moving ladders or bins away from windows and keeping trees and shrubs trimmed for better visibility.
However, as seasoned experts in this industry, we believe security screens are the best solution against home invasion. Able to last for decades and perform at their optimal capacity with minimal maintenance, they represent a great investment in your home’s long-term security.
The Many Benefits Offered By Security Screens
Installing security measures, such as security screens delivers a host of benefits including:
- Creating a strong physical barrier against intruders
- Acting as a visual deterrent that may stop intruders from ever trying to gain access
- Priceless peace of mind that your home and its occupants are safe and secure
- Protection against damage during extreme weather events such as hail, cyclones or high winds
- Enhanced privacy
- Boosted energy efficiency
- Protection of your possessions against fading due to UV rays
- Keeping out unwanted intruders of the insect variety
- Reduced insurance premiums
- Increased property value
- Seamlessly blending with your home’s aesthetic and more.
A well-rounded security solution, these screens are guaranteed to not only keep your home and family safe but make your home more comfortable too.
Securelux – Keeping Our Community Safer
Dedicated to improving the security of homes all over Brisbane, the team at Securelux combines exceptional customer service with unmatched expertise.
Unlike many of our competitors, we measure, custom manufacture and install every security door and window screen ourselves, ensuring maximum security benefits from your investment.
It is this attention to detail and commitment to quality that has seen us become a leading security screen provider across Brisbane.
To discuss security screens for your home and protect yourself against the possibility of a home invasion, call Securelux today at 1300 11 51 51.
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