When it comes to securing your business’ premises, there are many options available to you to ensure that your property is as safe as possible, but here at Safe and Secure Roller Shutters, we often hear from confused business owners who don’t know which option is best for their property – security shutters or security grilles? To help you out, the team here at Safe and Secure Roller Shutters have put together a guide on the two, so you can decide which is the best solution for your business.
Security Shutters
Security shutters roll down to conceal windows, doors and garage entrances to provide protection against vandals and thieves.
Pros
- Prevents vandals smashing windows and causing damage to your premises
- Physical barrier between thieves and your property
- Available in many colours and styles
- Offers thermal insulation to your property
- Reduces noise pollution
- Offer weather protection
- Available manually or electrically operated.
Cons
- Can look unattractive or intimidating
- When used they block out all light
- More expensive option
- Require regular maintenance
- The surface of roller shutters can be seen as a blank canvas for graffiti artists
- Can’t access windows when shutters are down.
Security Grilles
Security grilles are fitted internally to protect windows and doors from would-be intruders, and to secure easily accessible valuables inside buildings.
Pros
- Attached to the inside of windows so intruders would have to break glass and risk drawing attention to themselves before even attempting to get past the security grilles
- Can be retracted when not in use so don’t affect the appearance of your property
- Manual, so less electronic components that can be broken
- Very low maintenance
- The latticed design allows your property to still receive natural lighting without compromising security
- Can still open and close windows when grilles are in use
- Allows you to monitor the outside of your property from within the safety of your premises
- Can be fitted to secure certain areas within a building – a place valuables are stored, for example
- More affordable than shutters.
Cons
- Allows thieves to see into your property, so they can scope out where your valuables are
- Can hinder emergency services entering your property in an emergency situation
Whether your preference is roller shutters or security grilles, both provide robust and long lasting protection against thieves and vandals and can increase the security of your premises and the safety of your staff.
Safe and Secure Roller Shutters supply custom-made fire doors, grilles and shutters to customers across North Wales and Northern England and have 30 years’ experience in the industry, which has allowed us to build up an esteemed reputation as a trustworthy and reliable company. All of our products are made out of strong, robust materials to ensure longevity and will be fitted by highly trained and qualified fitters to ensure a high quality product. Get in contact today for more information, we’ll be happy to help in any way we can.