Using Folding Security Gates to Protect your Business
Business security is important. Smash and grab robberies, shoplifting, vandalism, and various other crimes are becoming increasingly common in nearly all areas of North America. It’s crucial that business owners take steps to protect their properties from criminals.
One of the most effective ways to do this is by having folding security gates installed at your property.
There are several benefits to folding security gates. The main advantage is that they serve as a physical barrier. Unlike alarm systems and security cameras (which are primarily useful after a crime is already underway), physical security gates prevent criminals from gaining access in the first place. This makes them a powerful business security tool.
However, some business owners may be skeptical of installing security gates. One main concern is that the gates will be too difficult to use. However, this isn’t true. The reality is that folding security gates are incredibly easy to lock and unlock.
How to Use Folding Security Gates Effectively
Folding security gates are simple to lock, unlock, and rotate for storage. To lock our folding security gates, you simply pull the gate across the floor or window sill. You can then engage the slam lock with the receiver gate or strike to lock the gates in place. No key is required to lock your window gates.
Our security gates are designed to open and close smoothly and easily without damaging floors, whether they be hardwood, carpet, or tile.
To unlock the gates, you simply insert the key and the lock will separate from the receiver. You can then easily compress the gate and even rotate it out of the way as necessary. Our security gates can be keyed alike so that you only require one key to unlock all of your gates.
How Folding Security Gates Maintain Your Property’s Appearance
Another issue that some business owners have is that they worry that having security gates installed will take away from the appearance of their business. After all, most businesses spend considerable time and effort on making their properties look welcoming and attractive to passersby. They want to attract customers to their businesses, not scare them away.
The good news is that folding security gates, when unlocked and folded, are barely visible. They can easily be compressed and rotated out of the way so that they do not detract from a property’s appearance at all.
When you have folding security gates installed, you can ensure that your business remains welcoming during business hours. You can then quickly and easily lock the gates when your business is closed. When they are locked, they don’t just prevent criminals from accessing your location, but they also serve as a strong visual deterrent.
Any criminal who approaches your property will be able to see that you have security gates installed. Since criminals know how effective security gates are, they often avoid locations that have them. They would rather strike other businesses where they have a better chance of successfully gaining access.
