A TRANSPARENT APPROACH

Clear and unobtrusive burglar bars have become increasingly popular in the past couple of years. While there is a misconception that it’s easy to cut through these types of bars, it is important to note that they are much stonger than you think. Ricky Walton of SheerGuard South Africa offers the following advice: “Makrolon polycarbonate is the world’s strongest polycarbonate,” he says. “And we have exclusive rights in distribution in Southern Africa.

“But it’s important to remember that a well-equipped burglar can gain access through any security barrier given enough time, hence we offer full security assessments to educate the public on layers of security.” Advantages of transparent burglar bars include: • They’re strong, safe, durable and maintenance-free; an effective, attractive alternative to traditional steel burglar bars; and they’re compatible with wood, aluminium and steel-framed windows.

• Transparent security solutions won’t block any light entering your home and since they’re 100% optically clear, they allow for unobstructed views. SheerGuard’s products are maintenance-free and don’t corrode like steel, which makes this kind of installation ideal for coastal homes.

• Ricky says one of the common mistakes that homeowners make is to use cheaper security solutions with no after sales service and inferior products installed by unqualified technicians. “In addition to security measures at home, it’s important to join your local security groups or police forums – and always be vigilant.”

CONTACT 010 823 6352, sheerguard.co.za