Spring is the time of year when almost everyone loves to get outside to do their planting. Many homeowners each year add some trees and shrubs to their grounds, but when doing so they may not be considering their security.
Most of us like privacy and we like to utilize nature whenever possible to provide this for us. It is not uncommon to plant large shrubs in front of our main windows to give us this, yet still allow us a beautiful view from our windows. At the same time this can also create a safe atmosphere to allow a would be thief to hide behind this shrubbery while trying to gain entrance to the home.
It can be frustrating to think that you are limited to what you can do around your home simply because you have to consider the actions of some other person. There are security steps that you can take that can thwart the attempts of a burglar in this case, and allow you at the same time to utilize those high shrubs where you want.
What you will need to focus on is window protection that is partially being obscured from view. There are a few choices for this. You could opt for window bars. As we have talked about several times in the past these do not have to be unsightly. There are many choices of styles that really will enhance the overall decor of your exterior.
Another choice is to have screen alarms installed. This way not only are you protecting your home from the potential hidden intruder, but you can leave the window open and enjoy the fresh air.
These types of screen alarms are available at Pre-lock and can even be custom made to suit your window size. The alarm is woven into the mesh and is hardly visible, so anyone tampering with your windows where this has been implemented is in for a big surprise when the alarm sounds at their first attempt to break through it or remove it.
Don’t let the potential acts of some unscrupulous individual dictate as to what you can do around your home. If you want to do some exterior landscaping and are concerned about security issues regarding it, then call the Toronto locksmith security experts at Pre-lock for some great security advice and possible solutions to allow you to go ahead with your gardening project as planned.