Plan Your Security Upgrade This Fall in 4 Steps
Important security decisions for any property entrance must be thoroughly considered, and you might be surprised how many high-end options there are on the market today that can improve the safety of your home or business. This is why early…
Why You Should Upgrade Your Gate from Manual to Automatic
Many high-value homes, as well as some businesses, still use gates at their entrances that could have been made a century ago. And there’s nothing wrong with a strong, old-school gate to let people know they are entering your property….
4 Misconceptions Keeping You From Getting Better Gated Security
If you’re stalling plans to modernize the entrance to your property, some misconceptions about gated security are probably getting in the way. With a million burglaries being reported yearly and most retailers experiencing losses due to theft, it pays to…
How to Combine Beauty and Security in Your Gated System
Your property doesn’t have to resemble a citadel to keep out undesirable elements. Today’s homeowners are right to expect their automated entry system to be beautiful and inviting as well as reliable and secure. When it comes to the entrance…
6 Trends in Building Security to Look Out for This Summer
Interest in safety picks up as temperatures rise, both in residential and commercial environments. This is in part because people are more willing to take on outdoor projects this time of year. But property owners and managers are also reacting…
Are Gated Security Systems Common and Who Uses Them?
The public’s perception of automatic / electric gates is changing, and so are the people who use them. They were once considered a feature of Hollywood homes, gated communities, and business compounds. In reality, the use of automated gated entrances…
How Security Impacts Your Curb Appeal
The entrance to any home or residential space needs to be more than just attractive. It needs to convey a strong sense of safety and security to compel prospective buyers to put down top dollars to live there. External, top-notch…
Key Fobs Versus Codes: What Are the Differences?
To use key fobs or access codes: that is the question that building security managers must ask themselves at some point. Technology is always improving, and along with it a number of accessories included in the automated security systems that…
What Type of Maintenance Does Your Security System Need This Winter?
Signs a security system is in need of service or an upgrade can pop up at any time, and you may not notice them without routine inspections. Planning annual examinations of your property’s security system, starting with your property’s exterior…
Outlook for Industrial & Commercial Security in the New Year
As we enter a new year, improving building security is a top concern for all types of business entities around the country. Some existing security elements will remain the same. However, as customizable, tech-focused solutions become available, more properties will…
The Risks of Hanging Wreaths on Automated Gates – and What You Can Do About It
Families and businesses throughout the Midwest enjoy the ritual of putting up holiday decorations – including at their gated entrances. Wreaths, ribbons, garland and string lights are beautiful ways to brighten outdoor spaces and welcome guests in celebration of…
How to Know Your Security System Needs an Upgrade
Are you responsible for the safety of a home, commercial property or other type of property and its tenants? If so, it is vital to look for signs that the security system in place – or any key aspect of…