Category: Advice

Victims of Vandals: School Security

Posted 1st August 2016 by Helen Leach

It’s appearing more and more frequently in the news headlines – schools being targeted by vandals and causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

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Vandalism at Glasgow Primary School causes £100,000 of Damage

Posted 13th July 2016 by Helen Leach

St Catherine’s Primary School in Glasgow has been the victim of multiple attacks by vandals which have caused £100,000 of damage.

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Summertime Business Risks

Posted 21st June 2016 by Helen Leach

We’ve been experiencing plenty of sunny skies and hot weather the past few weeks – meaning our summertime is in full swing. But with the lighter nights comes a wave of security dangers that commercial property owners should be wary of.

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Security in Schools has Never Been More Important

Posted 9th June 2016 by Helen Leach

Schools (primary, secondary and further education all included) have changed a lot in the last 10 to 20 years. Buildings and facilities have improved methods have advanced and above all else, the use of technology has increased.

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Home Security: How Secure are your Doors?

Posted 31st May 2016 by Helen Leach

For the majority of us, our home is probably the one asset that we need/want to protect. Home is somewhere, where you and your family can relax, eat and sleep, and it isn’t somewhere you want to invite unwelcome visitors too. The external door is a great place to start when looking to improve your line of defence.

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Things to Consider when Moving Offices

Posted 4th May 2016 by Helen Leach

When a business decides to move offices it becomes a monumental task on a par with moving home. In fact, it can be even more complex, as businesses need to consider factors that homeowners do not, such as security and safety.

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Window Security Myths & Why Insurance Won’t Pay Out

Posted 17th April 2016 by Helen Leach

When it comes to contents insurance for your home and business, it’s extremely important to read the terms and conditions carefully. There are a number of reasons that insurers cite when they refuse to pay out an insurance claim and these are often based around window security.

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Which Window Security Product Should I Choose?

Posted 6th April 2016 by Helen Leach

This is probably one of the most common questions our security experts are asked by home owners, shop owners, office managers, school managers and other property owners and managers, who have been or could be victims of crime and vandalism.

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How Does Window Security Affect Fire Regulations?

Posted 16th February 2016 by Helen Leach

A question we’re asked a lot by customers looking to bolster the security of their business premises, is how do our window security solutions affect them in terms of fire safety and regulations?

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Victims of Vandals: The Cost to Commercial Property

Posted 21st January 2016 by Helen Leach

Five years ago, riots exploded on high streets and urban areas across the UK, with criminal activity, particularly vandalism, running out of control. Commercial property in these locations was disproportionately affected.

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