Re: barrier bars for finished basement?

["R.H.Campbell" <rh.campbell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Opinions ? Ok.....

It's possible that your installer couldn't properly install conventional
contacts due to the construction of the window itself. Some types of window
construction don't lend themselves very well to installing conventional
contacts. In that case, the "barrier bar" arrangement would at least provide
some protection to this high risk point of entry.

Of course, they don't offer the same real protection as a proper set of
commercially available steel window bars (with a lock built in) since they
do nothing to actually prevent young thieves from entering. Best would be
both; a real physical barrier PLUS the electronic protection.

If you don't like the look or presence of a physical barrier, then they are
certainly better than no contact at all !! Don't forget to ensure there is a
company decal on the windows as well warning of the presence of a monitored
alarm. Should you choose some form of bar arrangement, you can also put up
blinds which cover their presence from inside view.

Oftimes, the price of increased security is a bit more inconvenience.....

R.H.Campbell
Home Security Metal Products
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
www.homemetal.com

"Kremlar" <kremlar@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Our alarm installer is recommending barrier bars for our finished basement
> windows.  He says they are superior to typical window sensors for basement
> windows, but it is a finished basement so we'd rather not have an ugly
> white bar across our window.  If it truly is superior for that purpose,
> however, we'll accept it.
>
> Any opinions?
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