How Does a Security Bar Make a House Safer?
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What is a Security Bar?
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A security bar is an instrument that is placed next to a window or a sliding door that prohibits that window or sliding door from being opened. Most security bars simply wedge themselves between the window or door and the wall, running parallel to the sliding track upon which the door or window normally opens. If anyone attempts to open the door or window while the security bar is in place, the force involved transfers from the security bar into the relatively immovable wall. Security bars can be made out of any hard substance, but wood, metal, and plastic are most commonly used.
How Does a Security Bar Make a House Safer?
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Security bars make a house safer in two major ways. To begin with, they deter potential criminals. A criminal who is looking for a home to invade, whether for robbery or with violent intent, is more likely to choose a home without security bars simply because it will make the job of gaining entry to the house much easier. The other way in which security bars make a house safer is the simple fact that it is extremely hard to open a door or window that has been properly secured with a security bar. Although a criminal could still smash a window to gain entry, doing so often alerts the homeowner or neighbors, and most burglars try to avoid breaking glass whenever possible.
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Are Security Bars Dangerous?
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Security bars are not dangerous, in and of themselves, unless they are used improperly. Unfortunately, however, enough security bars are misused that they pose a significant societal danger. The problem arises when security bars are installed in a permanent fashion, or when they become totally immobile due to rust or lack of use. Such security bars pose a serious fire hazard, particularly to children, the elderly, and those with limited physical capacities. Security bars should never be fixed in place permanently and should be checked often so that the homeowner can be secure in the fact that they are working properly.
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