Security Screens Vs Grilles and Bars

So you want to improve your home security but don't want the hassle or expense of installing an alarm? Do you feel that security screens or other types of barriers would do the trick? Then you need to get up to speed on what your options are.
It can be overwhelming when considering your security options for your home.
After all, you want to have the peace of mind that your loved ones and your hard earned processions are always safe and sound.
The most common forms of home security are security doors and screens, grilles and bars.
Choosing which one is best for your needs shouldn't be a nightmare and can be worked out quite easily if you way up the pros and cons.
  Security Screens - are they the better option? Mostly made from stainless steel or aluminium, this material can either be woven into a mesh, or have holes made into the sheet to give the illusion of mesh.
Although these screens can sometimes look like fragile fly screens, an intruder is bound to get a shock if trying to kick it in, as they are a lot stronger than they appear.
The good thing about security screens is that they aren't visually imposing and blend in quite nicely with the rest of the house.
You also don't get that 'closed in' feeling with this type of security option.
Mostly designed for doors and windows, there are also options to have them fitted with escape mechanisms to allow easy opening from the inside, in case of an emergency.
Nowadays, security screens must meet the Australian Standards and usually come with a ten-year warranty to ensure continued safety for you and your loved ones.
  Security Grilles and Bars - not quite the prison bars they used to be.
Affixed to your doors or windows, grilles and bars are designed to provide improved security levels to your home - either on their own or in addition to security doors and screens.
Grilles and bars are instantly a visual deterrent for a potential intruder, looking impossible to get past.
Although providing impenetrable security to your home, grilles and bars can be a little harsh on the eye.
Rest assured that you now have options.
You can now get grilles and bars in an array of designs and colours to suit your personal style, while still being highly functional.
It's important that they are made from aluminium or steel, and that they are designed to be protected from the elements and harsh weather that isn't uncommon in Australia.
Don't forget to look into options that allow easy opening from the inside so you can easily leave your home in case of an emergency.
  Ultimately the choice is yours.
Both the security screen option and the grilles and bars option will provide improved security to your home.
You can never be 'too safe', so do your homework, work out your budget and ensure whichever product you choose meets the Australian Standards and is installed with this standard in mind so your home is as secure as possible.