{"id":18686,"date":"2023-08-14T07:13:26","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T07:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearway.co.uk\/?p=18686"},"modified":"2024-04-05T11:12:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T11:12:02","slug":"all-about-steel-security-screens-and-steel-sheet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clearway.co.uk\/news\/all-about-steel-security-screens-and-steel-sheet\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Steel Security Screens and Steel Sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"

While we\u2019re not in the business of alarmist statistics, we know that the facts speak for themselves.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the previous 12 months, figures from the 2022 Commercial Victimisation Survey show from gov.uk<\/a> show that an estimated 28% of business premises experienced some sort of crime, with 9% of this percentage being victims of burglary and vandalism, and 3% subjected to robbery and vehicle-related theft.<\/p>\n

Your commercial property, if left vacant \u2013 even for a relatively short period \u2013 is a compelling prospect to burglars, intruders and squatters. Highly compelling, in fact. Whether it\u2019s offices, shops, warehouses, factories or any other type of business, commercial properties can be good news for criminals.<\/p>\n\n

Why exactly?<\/h3>\n

A key reason is that thieves know and understand the value of copper pipes, for example (in fact, we\u2019ve already written about this: link\u00a0https:\/\/www.clearway.co.uk\/news\/is-copper-the-new-gold\/<\/a>\u00a0), aluminium (heating and air conditioning systems), and in lead flashing from roofs, particularly in older properties. Equally, it almost goes without saying that this type of harvesting can cause extensive damage.<\/p>\n

Plus, there is an ever-present risk of arson, general criminal activity, wilful damage and inhabitation by squatters.<\/p>\n

To mount a robust, forceful defence, Clearway offers a range of highly effective services for powerful physical and visual deterrents to anyone considering your building as an accessible option.<\/p>\n

However, we\u2019re narrowing our focus here.<\/p>\n

This article concerns\u00a0steel screens<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0steel sheets<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a practical commentary on how and why they could meet your needs.<\/p>\n

First, some facts that may surprise you:<\/p>\n

The Most Common Entry Points for Burglars Are\u2026<\/h2>\n

\u2026Not necessarily the ones you may think.<\/p>\n

You may think that the front of a property is a lower risk. It\u2019s more visible, yes? The problems lie with the hidden points at the back, or perhaps even a scalable fence.<\/p>\n

Actually, not so. According to Nimble Fins<\/a>, nearly 59% of burglars enter through the front, either through an unsecured window or door. That\u2019s nearly two-thirds. The figures also show that doors are destroyed in only 1.1% of cases, with just 0.6% smashing the glass to gain access. You can read more about common entry points for burglars here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It appears that locks are simply not enough. Deadbolts can be stronger, and pin locks are more secure for windows, but most properties come equipped simply with the original locks provided. Also, most criminals snap the lock, rather than pick them.<\/p>\n

According to current figures from Estate Agent Today, 14 per cent of retail unit space and seven per cent of office space is vacant.<\/a><\/p>\n

To maintain the terms of your commercial insurance \u2013 often much higher for vacant properties – viable security measures are a must.<\/p>\n

The answer is clear:<\/p>\n

Steel Screens and Steel Sheets<\/h3>\n

What Are They?<\/p>\n

Steel screens<\/strong> are made from high-quality, zinc-coated, perforated steel that is folded to create a rigid box shape.<\/p>\n

Cut perfectly to size, Clearway fits them to the outside of your commercial property to cover completely its windows and frames. As they\u2019re secured to an internal steel frame, they cause very little, if any, damage to the property.<\/p>\n

Where possible, steel screens are fitted within the opening. Otherwise, they sit over the opening and flush the building so that there are no openings or gaps for objects to be pushed through. It\u2019s extremely difficult to remove them. So, fire-starters are a non-starter.<\/p>\n

In addition, anti-tamper screws play a key role in limiting attempts from intruders.<\/p>\n

Security screens<\/a> are relatively quick to install, so they\u2019re an obvious solution in an emergency \u2013 far more secure than wooden boarding, and perfect for longer-term requirements because of their extreme resistance to weather.<\/p>\n\"vacant\n

Regarding\u00a0steel sheets<\/strong>, there\u2019s a slight difference. The prefabricated, painted \u201cbox-folded\u201d screens are made from the same 3mm galvanised, perforated sheet steel. But where required, the sheet steel is hand-cut to fit difficult or awkward openings, such as arched or lancet windows in churches.<\/p>\n

Where the opening is larger than a standard sheet size, they are riveted together to create a rigid steel sheet. Only the largest pieces possible are used rather than a patchwork of smaller pieces \u2013 this increases the sheet\u2019s integrity and strength. Re-used steel sheets from another de-installation are avoided where possible for this reason, too.<\/p>\n

The Steel Screen Solution<\/h3>\n

They\u2019re impressive, impenetrable barriers.<\/p>\n

In security terms, they\u2019re a pre-emptive strike in the war against trespassers and can make a vulnerable building significantly less susceptible and exposed.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth knowing that steel screens and sheets blow conventional timber boarding out of the water. With the latter, using the right tools, determined intruders can often quite literally lever them out of the way. With grit and determination, it\u2019s really not too difficult to do this.<\/p>\n

Wooden boards also add fuel to the risk of arson.<\/p>\n

Where wooden boards can be removed and damaged easily, steel screens are super-strong and almost impossible to take off; timber is often fixed with removable fittings, as opposed to the anti-tamper type ones used with steel.<\/p>\n

Typically, the prefabricated steel panels are fitted with bolts that attach to a steel framework from the\u00a0inside<\/em>\u00a0of the building. So, it\u2019s impossible to undo them from the outside. Steel sheet is typically attached to a handmade wooden frame with anti-tamper or irreversible\/clutch head screws.<\/p>\n

The construction and fitting of steel screens make them a winning choice; resilient to corrosion, steel screens and sheets can be a temporary or permanent option, and they\u2019re resistant to arson, too. In the case of hand-cut steel sheets, they can be customised to fit your windows, and as they\u2019re perforated, they let in light and ventilation, which reduces the risk of damp and mould.<\/p>\n

Importantly, they\u2019re a visual deterrent. They put criminals off. Timber boards, well – not so much.<\/p>\n

And, consider your neighbours and the wider community: a properly secured empty property makes everyone\u2019s lives more comfortable. Quite simply, it makes people feel safer. Not to mention dramatically reducing the risk of attracting criminal activity, and other anti-social behaviour.<\/p>\n

In other words, everyone wins.<\/p>\n\"laminated\n

When Would Steel Security Screens Be Used?<\/h2>\n

The following scenarios are ideal, offering peace of mind \u2013 and security in more than one sense of the word:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Vacant rental properties<\/li>\n
  • Empty properties between tenancies<\/li>\n
  • Sites awaiting demolition<\/li>\n
  • Buildings about to be sold<\/li>\n
  • High-risk sites during events or disturbances<\/li>\n
  • Properties undergoing renovation or re-development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Recap on the facts<\/h2>\n

    Property crime is not going away.<\/p>\n

      \n
    • 28% of business premises experienced some sort of crime<\/li>\n
    • 9% of this percentage being victims of burglary and vandalism, and 3% subjected to robbery and vehicle-related theft<\/li>\n
    • Nearly 59% of burglars enter through the front, either through an unsecured window or door<\/li>\n
    • Doors are destroyed in only 1.1% of cases<\/li>\n
    • Most properties come equipped simply with the original locks provided<\/li>\n
    • Most criminals snap the lock, rather than pick them<\/li>\n
    • 14 per cent of retail unit space and seven per cent of office space are vacant<\/li>\n
    • Steel screens are an excellent visible deterrent to criminals<\/li>\n
    • Steel is resistant to arson attacks and is tailored on-site to fit almost any shape and size opening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      And\u2026 Did you know?<\/h2>\n

      Greener Security is Here<\/h2>\n

      Steel screens are an environmentally-aware option. How, exactly?<\/p>\n

      In line with European-wide targets, the UK is trying to reduce the amount of resources that end up in landfill every year.<\/p>\n

      Steel does not biodegrade, therefore, it can be re-used and continually recycled \u2013 and it never deteriorates in performance or quality. This reduces the need for primary resources to create new steel, and the amount of energy used as a result.<\/p>\n

      The steel security screen that protects your vacant property today can be melted down and incorporated into other steel products or components in a year\u2019s time. Perhaps even a different size screen to protect another business, or who knows \u2013 one of the properties that make up your expanding property portfolio of the future.<\/p>\n

      If you\u2019d like to know more about steel screens and sheets,\u00a0get in touch<\/strong>\u00a0with Clearway for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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