Security is big business in South Africa – no surprise given our high crime rates. But with so many burglar proofing companies out there – each claiming to market superior, quality products, how does the consumer know which one to choose? Here, we unpack what goes into making really great security products, so that you know just what to look for when investing in your home security…
Made from Hardened Aluminium
For super strength, burglar proofing for windows and doors needs to be made from strong, sturdy materials. Aluminium is just the ticket – it’s easy to work with in manufacturing processes, and is durable and corrosion-resistant. Through a heat treatment process, this metal can be further strengthened, creating a product known as hardened aluminium.
Wonder Bars security products are made from hardened aluminium and are epoxy-coated for a smooth finish.
No Plastic Components!
A nightmare scenario: a trellis gate sticking on its tracks when a home owner tries to shut it in the face of an assailant. This can happen when plastic roller bearings become worn. Steel roller bearings are preferable to plastic ones on retractable security gates and window trellis fixtures. The former are not only more durable, but also glide more easily on the gate tracks, allowing the user to shut the gate quickly and with ease.
Wonder Bars trellis gates and window trellis fixtures use SABS-approved steel roller bearings, and work on a slam-lock system.
Flush Fittings
Sophisticated cat burglars aside, most home invaders gain entry by brute force – for example, using crow bars on leverage points to bust security gates or window burglar bars. By ensuring that all fittings are flush, these leverage points are eliminated, thereby greatly reducing the chance that would-be thieves can break in.
Wonder Bars security products have no unsightly screws or bolts, which not only makes for a more aesthetically pleasing product, but makes it more burglar-proof, as well.
No Welding Joints
Welding joints provide an ideal spot for rust to take hold, and this can be especially problematic in coastal areas. Rust spots weaken the structure of the security product, rendering it more easily breakable. Eliminating welding joints means that corrosion points are similarly eliminated.
Wonder Bars cottage pane burglar bars installation method requires no welding, helping preserve the integrity of the structure.
Polycarbonate Clear Bars
Some home owners question the strength of ‘clear burglar bars’, but these products are made from polycarbonate – a material which provides high impact resistance. In technical terms, the molecular structure of polycarbonate is very firm, requiring a lot of energy to tear the chains of molecules apart. As a result, polycarbonate is able to withstand a high force or shock applied to it, over a short period of time – for example, a person bludgeoning polycarbonate burglar bars with a heavy implement.
Wonder Bars Crystal-Clear burglar bars are made from resistant polycarbonate, and are attached to the frame of the windows, offering a perfect solution in lower-risk environments where preserving the view is important – for example, gated estates and hospitality establishments.
Cost-Effective Pricing
Wonder Bars gives the consumer what they want – value for money! Not only are our products well designed and as unobtrusive and as aesthetically pleasing as possible, but we endeavour to keep product prices and installation costs as reasonable as possible. And that’s not all, we pride ourselves on providing excellent customer care from the very first phone call. But don’t take our word for it – check out what these happy customers have to say!
Five Year Guarantee
Companies that offer guarantees are pledging their commitment to their products or services – known in marketing circles as the ‘guarantee advantage’.
Why Wonder Bars security products are made to last! And we because we believe in our products, we offer a five-year guarantee on workmanship and materials – contact us today to find out more…
Loved our latest blog post? Take the next step in securing your home with Wonder Bars! Explore our range of services, including Cottage Pane Burglar Bars for timeless protection, Crystal-Clear Burglar Proofing for unobstructed views, and Swing Gates for Doors to add elegance to your entryways.
Looking for flexibility? Check out our Retractable Trellis Doors and Retractable Windows for adaptable security solutions. Protect against wildlife with our Vervet Monkey Proofing, or customise your security with Custom Door Security and Window Security Solutions.
