Should You Install Door and Window Security Screens at Home?

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, over a million households in Australia experienced one or more household crimes between 2019 and 2020. Specifically, the Bureau reported that:

• 238,100 households experienced a break-in
• 185,800 households experienced an attempted break-in
• 62,800 households experienced motor vehicle theft in their property
• 448,800 experienced malicious property damage

While there was a decrease in household crimes overall compared to data from a decade ago, there’s no denying that there’s still too many of this type of crime occurring all over the country. As such, homeowners must be more diligent in keeping themselves, their families and their homes safe.

One of the ways you can do so is by fortifying your home against intruders. You can do this by adding alarm systems and locks on your windows and doors. Another option worth considering? Security screens for your home’s doors and windows.

Is It Necessary to Install Window and Door Security Screens?

If you want to deter burglars and other intruders from getting into your home, window screens and doors make for good physical security measures against them.

Consider the following benefits of security screens for your windows and doors:

1. Security screens obscure the inside of your house from the outside

Most security screens are made from stainless steel mesh that, viewed from the outside, obscure your home’s interior even when your windows and doors are open. From the inside, though, the screen doesn’t block your view at all, allowing you to see outside.

This feature affords you better privacy. Apart from being able to see if anyone suspicious lingers outside, you’re also preventing random people on the street—including possible intruders—from looking or spying into your home.

2. Security screens are difficult to penetrate with sharp objects

Security screens from trusted suppliers like Safeway Security Screens are made from marine-grade stainless steel. These are individually tested to ensure their strength and quality. Some of the tests they undergo are knife shear tests, impact tests and pull tests.

As a result, security screens become basically impenetrable by sharp objects. This means you don’t have to worry about burglars destroying your door or window screens to gain forced entry into your home.

3. Security screens child- and pet-proof your windows and doors

Apart from keeping unwanted visitors out, door and window screens are also effective in keeping kids and pets in. Toddlers and pets often get curious about things they see outside the window or an open door, which puts them at risk when unattended.

This is why security screens are perfect for homes with pets and little ones. They are strong enough to withstand the force of scratching from pets and sturdy enough that your child won’t fall through a window.

4. Security screens keep insects out

As mentioned earlier, door and window security screens are made from stainless steel mesh. These are finely woven panels with gaps so small mosquitoes and most other insects can’t get through.

With the country’s high humidity, the over 300 different species of mosquitoes are year-round problems. But you can protect your family from mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue fever and Australian encephalitis by installing door and window screens that prevent disease-carrying insects from entering your home.

5. Security screens prevent glass from breaking

Intruders are not afraid to break glass windows or door panels to gain entry into your home. In fact, breaking doors and windows are the second most common way burglars break into homes, after unlocked doors.

But since security screens for doors and windows can withstand force, your glass windows and doors are safe.

Apart from that, in case you experience winds strong enough to lift objects or tree branches outside and slam them into your windows like projectiles, security screens will prevent the glass from breaking.

6. They improve ventilation

Security screens don’t just provide security benefits, but practical ones, too. Better ventilation is one of them. Plenty of people don’t like to leave their windows or doors open for security purposes, but that means sacrificing natural light and fresh breeze.

With door and window screens, you can still keep your home secure while enjoying great views and fresh air from open windows.

7. They increase the value of your home

With all the benefits mentioned above, there’s no doubt that installing security window screens and door screens add value to your property. Apart from that, these screens come in many colours and designs, so they can complement your exteriors and boost your property’s curb appeal.

Whether you’re looking to sell your home or not, security screens make for a great investment.

Protect Your Home With Security Screens

Safeway Security Screens is a leading provider of home window security screens in Perth. Tough and versatile, our security screens can be fitted to windows of all shapes and sizes, and for a reasonable price.

Request a quote today.

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This post was written by Safeway Security Screens