Re: barrier bars for finished basement?

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Kremlar wrote:
> 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?
>
>
>


What kind of barrier bars is he installing, and where are the windows
located?  I figure if they're well hidden (not visible from the street
or the neighbours house, a perp would have plenty of time to work the
bars loose.  http://www.micronsecurityproducts.com/ sell and distribute
window bars that are tied in to your alarm system.  They're very easy to
remove (lift and pull) in the event you have to escape a fire, but
they'll also activate your system's siren.  The alternative is custom
fitted security screens (also discussed on their website).