When it comes to protecting your home, the doors are the first and last line of defence. If you do not have a good set of doors in your home, you are asking for trouble. I discovered this the hard way when my home was broken into. The doors were old and wooden and not very strong. As soon as I had reported it to the police, I called in a contractor who could recommend some strong quality doors to protect my place. The contractor was great and I learnt an awful lot from him. I hope you enjoy my blog.
Whilst good security for your home once meant having frightening-looking electric fences or large bars attached to the windows, those days are fortunately in the past. Today, your home can be safe without standing out from the neighbourhood in a bad way. Roller shutters serve multiple purposes today, including protection from inclement weather, extra insulation, and shielding against Australia's all too frequent brush fires. However, their ability to keep your home safe -- whilst still looking attractive -- may be one of their best qualities. Here's what you should know about roller shutters and home security today.
Lock the Home Up -- Without Doing Anything
The majority of roller shutters are equipped with auto-locks. This adds an extra measure of safety and allows you to enjoy worry-free safety. When you close the roller shutters in your home, there's no need to check twice -- they're locked safely.
Use Remote Operation for Added Convenience
Can't be bothered to close the roller shutters in your home manually? You may not need to. Many roller shutters are now electric. You'll receive a remote control that allows for the raising and lowering of the roller shutters from many areas within and around your home.
Protection for More than Just Windows
Many Australian homeowners don't realise that roller shutters are useful for more than just windows. They're increasingly being used as garage doors and even as sun room protection. In fact, most areas of the home that are at risk for exposure -- both environmental and otherwise -- can be fitted with attractive roller shutters.
Customisable Security
Roller shutters offer a level of customisable security that other options like metal bars or electric fences can't touch. Roller shutters are available in a wide range of colours and styles. If you're worried about the home becoming too dark when the roller shutters are closed, specialised options like punched slats and perforated slats allow for a great deal of natural light to enter. You'll also have the option of several materials. The most popular roller shutter materials today are aluminium and steel. Whilst the aluminium is lighter in weight, the steel offers a higher degree of security.
Not sure whether roller shutters are the right choice for your home? Speak to a local roller shutter specialist about the security needs for your windows, doors, garages, and other exposed areas. You might just find that roller shutters are the protection that you never even knew your home needed.
Share6 October 2017
