| A basement with a window is like candy to a | | | | several manufacturers that offer decorative |
| burglar. Often times they can not resist the | | | | security. There is a wide range of different styles |
| temptation of an unsecured basement window, | | | | and designs to choose from. Most manufacturers |
| especially when that window is obscured by | | | | also allow a homeowner to custom order |
| shrubs. Some basements contain the furnace, | | | | basement security bars in any color so that they |
| water heater and other appliances, while other | | | | match the colors of the home. For homeowners |
| basements may be a livable room that is part of | | | | that are concerned with the appearance of the |
| the house. No matter how a person uses their | | | | bars can purchase decorative basement ones. |
| basement, an intruder only sees it has one thing, | | | | Basement bars are a great way to add security |
| a great place to gain entry into your home. | | | | without taking away from the attractiveness of |
| Many homeowners choose to install basement | | | | the exterior of the home. While they are designed |
| security bars over the window. There is no doubt | | | | to keep intruders out, occupants need to be able |
| that security bars are sturdy and effective | | | | to quickly escape in the event of an emergency. |
| towards spooking off would be intruders. When | | | | Most building and fire codes require all bars to be |
| correctly installed, it can take a burglar a great | | | | fitted so that they can open for evacuation. |
| deal of time to get past the bars. Burglars want | | | | Manufacturers sell basement security bars with a |
| to break-in as quickly as possible and without | | | | quick release type mechanism so that the bars |
| making any noise. Pounding, prying and cutting all | | | | will hinge open. |
| make a great deal of noise that an intruder wants | | | | A homeowner has a couple of options when |
| to avoid, resulting in them looking at the bars and | | | | purchasing them. The easiest option that a |
| then moving on to a house that is not secured as | | | | homeowner can choose is to have a company |
| well. | | | | that sells security bars come out and measure |
| One of the first thoughts a person thinks when | | | | for the window bars, then professionally install the |
| considering basement security bars is that it will | | | | security bars. For the do-it-yourself person, you |
| be an ugly eyesore. Unlike the windows that are | | | | can measure the size yourself and install the |
| in front of a home, basement windows are often | | | | security bars. The important thing to remember is |
| either on the side of the house or located in the | | | | that in order for the bars to be fully effective, |
| back. Because basements are below ground level, | | | | they have to be installed correctly. Purchasing |
| the windows are much lower than standard | | | | basement security bars is a small investment |
| windows and are often times hidden by shrubs. | | | | when it comes to protecting your property and |
| Basement security often times go unnoticed | | | | more importantly your family. |
| unless you are looking for them. There are | | | | |