Three Concerns with Security Gates and the Reality
There are a number of advantages to installing security gates at your property. Whether have an office, a retail store, a warehouse or just about any type of property, you can greatly improve the safety of your location by installing security gates.
However, some people worry about what it means to have security gates installed on their properties. They have different concerns about using gates. This is understandable. We’d like to take a moment to discuss some of the common concerns that we hear about security gates and explain a bit more about the reality of gates. Hopefully, this will give you the information that you need and make you feel more comfortable about installing security gates at your property.
Concern: Security Gates are Expensive
Reality: Security gates actually save you money. How? Security gates end up saving you money because they drastically reduce the likelihood of a smash and grab robbery taking place at your property. While there is an upfront cost to having security gates installed, the cost of being robbed is many times greater.
For example, consider a retail store that has its windows smashed and a lot of product stolen from inside. Not only does this store lose the valuable products, but the store owner also now needs to spend money repairing or replacing the storefront windows. Plus, he or she will likely end up shutting the store down, at least for a little while, in order to conduct the repairs. This results in lost sales opportunities.
As you can see, despite their upfront cost, security gates actually end up saving you money over time.
Concern: Security Gates are Difficult to Use
Reality: Modern security gates are very easy to use.
Modern security gates can be very easily opened, closed and locked. One option to make security gates even more convenient is to get a locksmith to change the cores of the gates so that they are keyed-alike with your front door. This means you won’t have to worry about a separate key for locking and unlocking your security gates.
Another option is to use our Slam Lock security on your gates. This means that you don’t even need to worry about locking your gates. You’ll simply slam the gates closed and you’re done!
Concern: Security Gates Look Bad
Reality: Modern security gates come in a variety of styles and colors – and they easily fold away! One major concern that many people have with security gates is they fear that the gates will make their property look like a jail or a fortress. They want to ensure that their store continues to look inviting to customers. The good news is that modern security gates come in a variety of styles and colors so you can be assured that your gates will match your property’s décor.
Plus, security gates roll, slide or fold out of the way easily, making them barely visible while your location is open. In fact, security gates easily fold back to about 15% of their opening size.
At night, when your business is closed, security gates act as a visual deterrent, letting criminals know that your property is protected.
Helpful tips on layering security, download our 10 Critical Points to Securing your Shop, your Employees, and your Goods eGuide.
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