1. To protect your home windows.  

Retractable gates work very well as home window protection. Many people have them fitted for extra security when they go away on holiday or if they have to leave their house empty for a prolonged period of time. Others just like to have the peace of mind of being able to close them in the evening.

2. As shop front shutters.

One of the biggest advantages to retractable gates is that they are more aesthetically pleasing than your average physical security product. This makes them ideal for use as shop front shutters as they don’t compromise the exterior appearance of your property.

3. As bar shutters.

As there are licencing requirements for the sale of alcohol at certain times it may be necessary for a bar area or an alcohol fridge to be shuttered off. We have supplied retractable gates to restaurant’s and party venues who only open their bar periodically and want it secure the rest of the time.

4. To secure storage areas.

Many businesses have a stock room or somewhere where they keep their cash, tools or equipment. Retractable gates can be installed to create a secure storage area for all such items.

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We have all been shocked and saddened by the events of the last week. After a peaceful demonstration in London about a young man’s death a number of riots started in Tottenham. The unrest quickly spread to other London boroughs like Clapham, Hackney and Enfield. The riots became completely disjointed from the original aim of the peaceful protest that had taken place and instead turned into five nights of violence and looting.

The damage done in London and other cities in England is said to be running in to tens of millions of pounds and the people that have been hardest hit are the smaller independent retailers. For a lot of businesses like this the initial outlay for physical security products such as roller shutters and steel doors can seem daunting but in light of these recent events you can see that they are extremely worthwhile.

Whilst premises with security shutters installed were damaged they were targeted on a much smaller scale that those with no shutters. Shops with unprotected windows and doors made easy pickings for the vandals and looters. The riots of the last few days in London, Manchester, Nottingham and other cities have helped to shake many business owners out of a false sense of security and they have started to take the necessary precautions to protect their livelihoods.

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Concertina Grilles stand the test of time!

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The concertina grille has been in use for nearly one hundred years in many different shapes and forms. Probably the most recognisable being the elevator gate of the 1920’s and 30’s. The gate was used to stop people falling out after a number of accidents occurred in open elevators at the turn of the century. The concertina grille was easy to use and operated by either the person traveling in the elevator or the elevator assistant depending on the kind of building that you were in.

In recent years the concertina grille has been developed as an excellent physical security product and is widely used in the areas of retail and warehousing. Shop owners who want something that is secure without compromising the exterior look of their property are using concertina grilles in place of traditional shop front shutters.  These kinds of grilles offer excellent visibility into the shop even when they are closed. This is great for those retailers who have interesting and eye-catching window displays. Concertina grilles can also be used to secure storage areas within garages, homes, factories and IT comms rooms.

Unlike many other products the concertina grille has really stood the test of time and it is not hard to see why! They are strong, durable, easy to operate and extremely affordable.

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1 hour that could save you thousands!

It is very important that businesses regularly review their physical security plan. Times change, businesses change and managers and employees change and your physical security plan should reflect these changes. It is no good relying on a plan and products that were implemented years and years ago.  Now is the time to reassess the physical security needs of your commercial property and here is a basic plan of how to do this.

Firstly you should carry out a review of all policies and products that are currently in place. Check to see what state they are in, if they need maintenance and how well you’re building has been protected by them so far. Check the pages of your incident book from the last few years and ascertain facts about any previous security problems or situations that occurred. You may find that there is a hot spot in your building or a particular product that is commonly targeted.

Get a couple of your colleagues to accompany you on walk around your premises. Take in every room, corridor, alley way, gate and fence and make notes on what measures are currently in place or any other noteworthy thing  like holes in fences,  a broken alarm system or broken locks.

The next step should be to talk to your employees and get their thoughts and feedback. At the end of the day they are the ones who use the building day in day out which means they will probably know what kinds of things need to be in place. Write down everything that is said when you talk to them and compare it with your previous research.

Next you need to analyse everything that you have done so far. You should be able to draw some fairly quick conclusions just by evaluating your notes. It is a good idea to make a list of problems in one column and then a list of the actions to be taken in the other.

Make sure that you specify a time by which you will accomplish these things. Set reminders in your calendar and review them a few weeks after implementation. It will probably take you about an hour to draft this plan but it will save you thousands of pounds by protecting your IT, tools or stock from thieves!

As in the list above you will probably find that you need to invest in some new security equipment such as security cages, security doors and roller shutters. If this is the case, maintain these things well and review your security plan on a regular basis!

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Roller garage doors beat the thief!

Statistics show that there are over 1 million burglaries and attempted burglaries every year in the UK. Whilst we definitely should not let such statistics worry us or create a culture of fear we also need to be wise when it comes to protecting our homes and commercial properties.

Did you know that the garage door is one of the first points of call for many burglars? More and more robberies are being reported in which the thief gains access to the garage and then gets in to the house or office area through the adjoining door.  Many property owners overlook the safety and security needs of the garage area but slowly things are beginning to change. This may be down to the fact that there are a lot more physical security gadgets being produced for this particular area of the home and business. However, the old saying ‘catch them at the first hurdle’ is very true. This is why having a good garage door is essential.

Many people may not immediately think of a roller garage door as a physical security product but they are actually one of the best. This is because they can offer first rate protection without being intrusive or unsightly. Having a roller garage door installed may even stop a thief from trying to break-in to your property. They have deterred many would-be robbers in the past and their reputation for being hard to crack has quickly become known.

Roller garage doors are usually insulated or ‘double lathed’ to make them extra strong and durable. They fit tightly to the perimeter of the garage opening leaving no gaps. This means that anyone trying to wedge or jammy open the door will have a very difficult time as they will have no point to work from. Our roller garage doors also come with a patented locking system that makes the door extremely difficult for third parties to open once activated.

Maybe after reading this you know that it is time to have a long, long look at your garage area with security in mind. Choose a roller garage door and beat the thief!

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The many uses of security cages

The use of security cages in the UK is on the rise. This may be because of the increased use of expensive computer technologies in business over the past few years. Security cages are popularly used to protect computer router systems, especially in the communications industry, but you will also find them installed in IT companies, Universities and warehouses amongst other places.

It is not only computer equipment that security cages protect but also other goods such as chemicals, shop stock, air conditioning equipment and expensive tooling and machinery. Many supermarkets now have security cages installed in their stock rooms to protect their higher priced electrical goods. A lot of building firms will also have a security cage on site to store all of their building materials and tools.

Security cages can be used not only to protect what is inside of them but also what is on the outside. In a factory a cage may enclose an area of moving machinery to protect the factory workers from injury. Doors can be installed on to cages used for this purpose to allow for maintenance to take place.

There has also been a rise in demand for cages in storage areas of apartment complexes. Many new build blocks will have a storage basement with a cage allocated to each flat or apartment. This allows the tenant to store any surplus possessions close by.

If you run a commercial business and you use or store any kind of expensive equipment then you should consider a security cage!

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You can’t put a price on security!

The temptation to skimp on security is always a powerful urge. Why spend good money on something that might not provide a return for years, if ever! It’s actually a very reasonable argument, but I’ve got some equally reasonable answers that I’d like to share:

• Insurance – many insurance policies actually insist on a certain level of physical security, and you may find that by having high security roller shutters for your windows you can actually negotiate a reduced insurance bill.
• Reduced likelihood of break-in attempts – perception is everything, and if your premises has taken visible steps to up its security, then would-be burglars are considerably less likely to try their luck in the first place!
• Reduced likelihood of attempts being successful – should someone still attempt a break in despite the security measures, then you can rest assured the likelihood of the attempt being successful is significantly reduced. And even in the worst case scenario of it being a success, you know the insurance company will have no choice but to pay out!
• Peace of mind – For me I believe this might just be single most important benefit; you can sleep easy at night, secure in the knowledge that you have done all you could to protect your property.
• Increased property value – as we have said, perception is everything, and never is this more the case than during property valuations. Not only is the physical security such as the roller shutters on windows an asset in itself, but it also reinforces the notion that the property is one worth protecting in the first place!

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Baltic Britain

Our roller garage doors offer a range of benefits, but one of those all too often overlooked is the additional insulation they offer in comparison to traditional garage doors, but following the coldest Christmas in several decades, people are now taking using this Spring and Summer period to prepare ahead of next year.

With an average temperature in December of -1 degree, it is little wonder that great numbers of houses experienced frozen pipes in their garage, as well car engines struggling to find life in the early mid-winter mornings.

This is one of the interesting things about global warming; while the overall global effect is of course a significant rise, the temperature of the UK is actually set to drop. You see the UK is a lot warmer than it should be given its latitude. We are actually in line with the likes of Canada and Nothern Russia, but due to the gulf stream sending warm water northwards towards the UK, we experience artificially high temperatures. It is believed that one of the effects of global warming could actually be to disturb the gulf stream, thus resulting in greatly reduced temperatures in the UK.

In colder countries it is far more common to install high quality insulated roller garage doors, as people know only too well the importance of trapping in warmth and keeping out the unforgiving elements – a lesson that we too may have to learn in the not too distant future!

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It is often assumed that it is only the commercial sector that requires a high level of physical security. However, as home owners become increasingly security conscious, we receive an ever growing number of domestic requests for our steel security doors.

It’s no surprise that people want the best when it comes to security. After all, your home is your castle and nobody’s going to defend it but you. Recent statistics from the Home Office have shown that whilst crime on the whole has been steadily falling, burglaries in England and Wales have actually risen. It’s the second time that burglaries have increased since the recession took hold, and that is surely no coincidence. As people across the UK become increasingly short on cash, more and more seem to be turning to desperate measures as a means of getting through these tough economic times.

This “credit crunch crime wave” has highlighted the importance of taking any measures available for tightening up the security of our homes. The head of home insurance at confused.com, Darren Black, explained “It’s not surprising to see an increase in burglaries; it’s one of the more unfortunate and sinister affects of the recession. It is essential that all homeowners take whatever steps they can to protect themselves.”

By taking all recommended measures to increase the security of your home, you not only reduce the likehood of attempted break-ins being successful, but such attempts are considerably less likely to occur in the first place as potential purpurtraitors will see the heightened security and know they are better off chancing their luck elsewhere.

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For most of us the sheer fact it is inside a garage is more than adequate, but for the fanatic that isn’t even close to enough. What about dirt, dust and, even worse, children?! It’s only a matter of time before a scratch or corrosion occurs, and that just won’t do! Well that need no longer be a concern as the clever girls and boys of CarCapsule, based in the USA, have developed what they term a “vehicle protection bubble”. Designed to keep all of the aforementioned dangers a safe foot from the car, the clear vinyl bubble is surely destined to be a big hit amongst obsessive petrol heads everywhere.

Absolutely nothing is left to chance, with even the zipper manufactured out of heavy duty nylon to avoid any life shattering scratches. As for the base material, don’t you even worry about it – state of the art Heculite impervious to all fluids, even oil and antifreeze. Needless to say it is also abrasion, fire, mildew (and no doubt everything else) resistant, but without question the pièce de résistance is the in-built, high pressure fan designed to provide continuous airflow and a steady internal temperature.

Of course you could skip the need for all this by investing in a slightly less pretentious but equally brilliant insulated roller garage door. It’ll prevent dirt entering the garage in the first place and if you keep the key safely hidden, then the kiddies and pets won’t ever get close enough to threaten harm. As for the steady airflow and temperature? Well why not take 10% of the small fortune you saved by not buying a car capsule, and employ an out of work student to fan the car with palm leaves, thus saving money, preventing the onset of rust and helping the struggling economy!

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