Security screen doors & windows

[Shopclicks]

Here in Australia, I'd estimate that 90% of houses have some form of security screens on doors & windows (mostly aluminium / some steel). They virtually all have fly screen mesh incorporated because in summer the flies get bad. When you open an Australian door, you have a mesh grill between you and whoever is knocking. Thieves will generally move on from houses with door and window screens, because it's just too hard.

From what I remember of the UK and from a more recent trip, I couldn't help but notice that the vast majority of people don't have any sort of mesh security on doors or windows. Over here, unless you live in the outback, you have security screens.

Can some of you share the reasons that people don't feel the need for security over there. Is the crime level so low that it just not necessary? Is it because security screens are considered ugly? Don't the flies get bad over there too in summer?

Is this a business opportunity for someone? Or, would it never 'take off'? From what I see on Google, it's really only businesses that go for security screens.

 

[Root 66 Woodshop]

The main problem with Security screens is that they tend to block out the light... ours doesn't reduce light by that much, it actually makes the windows look tinted - but getting people to understand how it works is a nightmare at times lol

Here's a sheet of metal we're going to put over your windows for security purposes...

Arghhh Noooo!!!



At the company that I work for (Security from Locksmiths - Security Screens/Grilles - Alarms & CCTV) we get asked for grilles most of the time for domestic properties...

We installed Optiguard some 10+ years ago at a local business - last year new tenants moved in... and took them all down - within 3-4 weeks of taking them down - lo and behold while they're moving in they're robbed of about 40 computers... because they had no alarm installed.

The third reason is cost... it's not megabucks, it's actually quite affordable... but again people are really fickle over here

another census that applies with security is people see security being upgraded - and "some" people go down the lines of... hmm what are they trying to protect... let's take a look!

We're selling more and more safes to people these days though...

 

[Shopclicks]

The main problem with Security screens is that they tend to block out the light... ours doesn't reduce light by that much, it actually makes the windows look tinted - but getting people to understand how it works is a nightmare at times lol

The more expensive screens we have (one in particular called 'Crimsafe') do have that 'tinting' effect but there are far more open mesh types that don't block the light at all.

I just did a Google streetview trip down a UK road full of terraced houses and not one had a security door. That would be unthinkable over here.

 

[Root 66 Woodshop]

Hi,



As I said - Optiguard which is what we tend to go for - is somewhat of a better system...

it's made from a single sheet of steel - which is then perforated with little hexagon holes to keep the strength of the steel

 

[Shopclicks]

This is the most common type over here. Not the prettiest but does the job.

 

[obscure]

Burglars in the UK don't tend to walk up to the front door and try to bash their way in. Most houses are close together and neighbours would see and call the police. Burglars tend to hope over fences/through back gates and then are free to take their time forcing open a window or a patio/back door.

 

[Shopclicks]

Burglars in the UK don't tend to walk up to the front door and try to bash their way in. Most houses are close together and neighbours would see and call the police. Burglars tend to hope over fences/through back gates and then are free to take their time forcing open a window or a patio/back door.

Yep, we have security screens on all the doors & windows. It's been pretty much standard on new builds for the last 30+ years.
Wouldn't it be good to be able to leave your doors and windows open in summer?

 

[obscure]

Wouldn't it be good to be able to leave your doors and windows open in summer?

No.... it pisses down with rain and it's cold all summer