Security Shutters – What are the advantages of Grilles?

Security is fast becoming top of the agenda for many local residents and business owners as levels of crime in Southampton show no signs of declining. If like many you are considering the various options to enhance the security of your home or business, Britannia security shutters are adept in providing clients with the most robust and flexible security shutters. Southampton City Council recorded 2,457 counts of burglary in the city between November 2017 – November 2018 and by 2020 it is estimated that the UK’s entire police force will consist of around 100,000 personnel. In the face of such diminished capacity to deal with small crimes, many have decided to take a preemptive and preventative approach to vandalism and burglary by installing security shutters and grilles.

We have been serving Southampton for 25 years and in our experience, there are huge benefits to be had from installing security grilles.  

They Don’t Trigger An Alarm

Security grilles provide a robust security solution without having to trigger a disruptive and unreliable alarm system. Traditional forms of home and premises security often rely on alarm based systems which will trigger whenever an unauthorised entry is made. Although an alarm trigger will alert everyone in your surroundings they can be easily hacked.

The average home alarm/security system consists of a number of sensors which are placed on doors, windows and perceived weak points which a burglar may use to gain entry. When an intruder tries to gain entry, these sensors will detect movement and send a signal to a control unit located within the house which will then trigger the alarm. There are two problems with this system. Firstly intruders are incredibly good at keeping up with technology and have found ways to compromise the control unit using wave transmitters to effectively disable the system. By relying on an alarm system with no protection, you are effectively allowing an intruder close to your property at which point they may have caused damage or even made away with some valuables before setting the alarm off. Security shutters and grilles actually represent a physical deterrent which protects your property.

They Act As A Physical Barrier 

We see that many clients looking for security shutters in Southampton are after a reliable, strong and dependable security solution that works all year round and can withstand manipulation from even the most determined thieves or vandals. Shutter grilles act as a formidable barrier between the outside world and your home or business. The key thing to remember about 90% of burglaries is that they are opportunistic and arise from someone spotting an easy weakness that can be overcome with little risk to deliver a maximum reward. If a potential thief spotted something valuable behind an alarmed glass window, a rapid smash, grab and moped extraction could be easily feasible. The alarm may go off but above all, it is a quick shock raid and the perpetrators would have long exited the area. With security grilles, there is no such chance to be as opportunistic. It would require the work of multiple individuals with either plasma cutters or industrial saws to be working for an extended period of time to even partly compromise a solid grille shutter. Any element of surprise would have been lost thus making security grilles a formidable deterrent to burglars.     

They Can Help Reduce Your Insurance premium

If you are a business owner with a premises full of high-value equipment then you are bound to be paying a high price to insure the building and its contents. Every business owner knows the importance of keeping costs to a minimum and creating a lean expenditure plan. Not only can security grills safely secure the contents of your building, but they can also help lower your insurance premiums.  At Britannia Security Shutters we offer a range of security grill options which are independently verified and certified by many insurance companies.

Can retract

Folding security grills are flexible as that they can retract to reveal the architectural qualities of your home’s facade or the front of your business. This means that whilst there are occupants present, you don’t have to be confined by the constant presence of permanent window bars which can feel imposing and oppressive. Security grilles essentially offer you the best of both worlds: a solid dependable barrier which guarantees protection but with the flexibility to remove them out of site when required. At Britannia Security Shutters our side or top collapsable designs are made from high-quality components to ensure a succinct and smooth movement that will last a lifetime. We find that security grilles tend to be very popular with commercial and domestic clients who occupy period buildings as it allows them to retain their property’s unique charm without leaving them vulnerable to break-ins.

Custom colours

In addition to the ability to integrate unintrusively with even the most delicate of visual surroundings, security grilles are completely made to measure. At Britannia, not only will we install a shutter system completely tailored to your requirements, but we also offer a wide range of colour and finishing options. This means that even when your grilles are closed shut, they will tastefully match the colour of the building and fully integrate into its architectural appearance. Our state-of-the-art powder coating facility allows us to electrostatically bond your security grilles with the colour pigments of your choice giving you colour coated grills that are completely chip, scratch and fade proof.    

Strong

The robustness and strength of security grilles in terms of design is undoubtedly a huge strong point. If you are interested in purchasing security shutters in Southampton then you can rest assured that our grille sashes are made of the finest galvanised steel which is layered multiple times to create an unbreakable barrier between your business/home and the outside world. The shutters themselves are made to fold in a lattice structure which creates an extremely stable and strong formation also capable of folding away neatly.   

 

Contact Britannia For Security Shutters In Southampton

Unfortunately, in this day and age, it is becoming more necessary to take security into our own hands by employing solid preventative measures to protect our homes and businesses. We take great pride in helping our local community secure their property and maintain their safety. Our experienced consultants and fitters are more than happy to discuss any requirements you may have no matter how big or small. Security shutters in Southampton are becoming more popular and hopefully, this post has provided you with some key takeaways and outlined the benefits of security grilles.

Are you interested in protecting yourself with security grilles? Call Britannia Shutters today on 01962 713443. Or send us an enquiry form