• Lighter – this is especially relevant for self-installation. Aluminium grilles are nearly three times lighter than steel grilles.
• Rust – aluminium doesn’t rust, whereas steel will eventually, no matter how they are pre-treated against rust. This is a problem especially if grilles are fitted in bathrooms and kitchens or anywhere else where the grille could get wet like patio doors, front and back doors and externally fitted grilles.

Even pre-treated steel can rust

• Stronger – aluminium is flexible and in the case of an attack or forced entry, it will absorb most of the force. Because steel is rigid, most of the force would go on the fixing points, which are usually the week point. Our uprights are attached to the track using special nylon mouldings – so they cannot be pulled off, unlike some of our competitors who use wheels.
• Environmental – aluminium is 100% recyclable. Aluminium recycling is the process by which scrap aluminium can be reused in products after its initial production. Recycling scrap aluminium requires only 5% of the energy used to make new aluminium. For this reason, approximately one-third comes from recycled scrap. Used beverage containers are the largest component of processed aluminium scrap.

Aluminium Foil is prime for recycling

• Finish – the paint finish is much better than steel. This is especially important in domestic situations.

Aluminium can provide a much better finish than steel

Car manufacturers are increasingly using aluminium. Jaguar Land Rover are world leaders in the area of aluminium body construction for automobiles. The use of aluminium in an automotive application brings many benefits in terms of weight savings, improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, increased crash safety and even better vehicle dynamics.

The use of aluminium across JLR range of cars is growing – from the all-new Range Rover and Range Rover Sport to the new Jaguar F-TYPE sports car and Jaguar XJ saloon. By introducing aluminium body structures to the Jaguar line initially, the weight of the cars was reduced by around 40%, using aluminium stamped panels, castings and extrusions. The same principles are now being applied to the new Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models – with weight savings on both cars in excess of 400kg.

The aluminium sheets used to form the body panels are made of recycled material. Jaguar is developing an all-new advanced aluminium monocoque vehicle architecture, on which an exciting range of future Jaguars will be built. High-strength, lightweight and extremely stiff, the modular and scalable architecture will enable flexible high-volume production without compromising the unique character, dynamics, performance and luxury that Jaguar is famous for.

Aircraft are made of aluminium because the metal resists corrosion, some airlines don’t paint their planes, saving several hundreds of kilogrammes in weight. Aircraft manufacturers use high-strength alloys to strengthen aluminium aircraft structures.

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Domestic burglary cases presented on the news have become more and more distressing in the last few months. We can’t help but feel worried about our safety, but at the same time, breathe a sigh of relief that it wasn’t our home that was targeted. Unfortunately, this is not the case for some Asian families living in the UK. With all the disturbing news about houses being ransacked for Asian gold, you only have one question on their mind: What if we’re next?

A mother of two children returned home from work only to discover that their house had been ransacked, and thousands of pounds of Asian gold were stolen.

Another victim, Vikram Sinha, who resides in Cardiff, had around £30,000 worth of gold stolen, as well as hundreds of pounds worth of cash when his house was burgled earlier this year.

What is even more concerning is that the police are doing their best to prevent such burglaries and catch the thieves when they do strike, but gangs are increasingly operating in a very organised way. One particular group were targeting Asian households in North Wales, Shropshire, Merseyside and Cheshire – they were arrested following a thorough investigation, but only after more than 40 burglaries were carried out, with the stolen gold worth over £100,000.

Asian gold burglaries don’t just happen at night!

It is clear that the Asian gold remains the primary focus of thefts, considering its high purity and great value. However, owning such treasure means that Asian families’ day-to-day lives have changed completely. According to the victims of break-ins themselves, these burglaries mostly take place during the day rendering them fearful that something may happen to their house while they are at work, or running errands.

One particular robbery involving the mother of two occurred sometime between 8am and 4pm while she was at work and the children at nursery. Another victim felt that it was too much of a coincidence that all of the burglaries in her neighbourhood were being carried out at the same time, usually when people attended various religious functions.

In most cases, burglars will take their time in getting to know the surroundings and people’s daily routines before planning a strike. The gangs that target Asian families for their gold are sure to be monitoring their victims’ movements, houses and the entire community, sometimes for weeks before they ransack their homes.

Can people recognise patterns beforehand?

It’s possible to research the crime statistics for your area, or even try to walk in a burglar’s shoes for a day to check your home for potential weaknesses. However, police reports show that there is no pattern in the thieves’ modus operandi. One of the victims, a 45-year-old hospital consultant declared that a couple of days before burglars raided his house, he received a visit from two men asking if he wanted work done to his driveway. In another case, the victim told the police that his neighbours had seen a silver Mercedes car dropping off three smartly dressed men at his house; because of their appearance, the neighbours thought they were his friends and didn’t take any action.

When it comes to avoiding certain patterns or routines that can attract thieves’ attention, you would be advised to be more wary of the way you display your lifestyle. You may think that nobody cares about what you wear, or what kind of things you own, but this is not the case with potential thieves. You should never brag about a holiday on social media, as you can never know who will see it and take action against you. Last but not least, if you own an expensive car, try to keep it in a garage when not in use.

What can you actually do to protect your home?

One thing that most of the burglaries mentioned in this article had in common was that the thieves made a relatively easy break-in through a window or a door – it seems from the victim’s declarations that their home wasn’t physically protected.

In the robbery case that involved the mother of two, the burglars broke in through the rear patio doors of the property, leaving broken glass on the floor. In the second case, the thieves used the downstairs window to enter the property. The police also reported that in a more recent example, the burglars went through the back of the property, where they used a crowbar to lift a door off its hinges, after failing to force open the front door of the house.

It is now widely accepted by crime prevention officers and the insurance industry that the only way to stop domestic burglaries is to physically protect the doors and windows.

Paul Warner, the managing director of Safeguard Security, explains that people need to be more proactive when it comes to their safety – they need to act before something happens in their neighbourhood or, in the worst case scenario, to their homes.

“People need to pay more attention to what is going on around them, especially when they own such a treasure like Asian gold. Undoubtedly, it would be easier for them to remove the jewellery from their house altogether and keep them in a safety deposit box, but that’s not always an option.”

Therefore, the most straightforward and cost effective option is to physically protect the doors the windows of the house, by installing an extra barrier. Domestic security grilles are fixed in all four corners to form a continuous frame, for added protection against forced entry. Furthermore, security grilles are usually fixed closed behind the window frame, while other security systems are generally installed externally, which means they can be more easily removed.

Paul urges Asian gold owners to be “extra vigilant” about suspicious individuals that could be sizing up properties, or about any unusual activity in their neighbourhood.

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Many domestic burglars operate systematically, and whilst there are some opportunists out there, most will do their homework before attempting a break in. This is why you need to make sure you don’t become complacent; and with our practical steps to ramping up security, you can keep your home safe and secure.

Hover over each section to discover more about stepping up your security.

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You can trust Safeguard Security as we have been market leaders since 1996. Our recognition as market leader has been gained because we provide comprehensive customer service and highly secure products and a manufacture and fitting warranty lasting 5 years.

At Safeguard we supply you with the most effective security solution without the hassle of false alarms and constant maintenance. If you want to fit your property with security grilles in Yorkshire, it is important to mention that all of our grilles are manufactured and installed by us at affordable, ex-factory prices.

If you have any questions please call 024 7647 0600.

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You can depend on our service because we have been the UK market leaders for 15 years. We have earned this title by providing an un-compromised customer service during the whole manufacture and installation process.

We offer to our customers a comprehensive security solution as they protect the most likely points of entry for intruders. If you are ready to find out about security grilles in York, please note all of our grilles are manufactured and installed by us at affordable, ex-factory prices.

If you would like to know more just dial 024 7647 0600.

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You can trust Safeguard Security as we have been market leaders since 1996. Our recognition as market leader has been gained because we provide comprehensive customer service and highly secure products and a manufacture and fitting warranty lasting 5 years.

We offer to our customers a comprehensive security solution as they protect the most likely points of entry for intruders. If you are ready to find out about security grilles in Wrexham, please note all of our grilles are manufactured and installed by us at affordable, ex-factory prices.

To find out more you can call us on 024 7647 0600.

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You can trust Safeguard Security as we have been market leaders since 1996. Safeguard Security are recognised as number one because we deliver brilliant customer service underpinned by a five year manufacture/fitting warranty.

Safeguard provide our customers with the strongest security measure without the hassle of planning permission. If you are looking to install security grilles in Worthing, please remember that our products are manufactured and installed by us at affordable, ex-factory prices.

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You can count on us because we are recognised as the UK security grille market leaders. Our recognition as market leader has been gained because we provide comprehensive customer service and highly secure products and a manufacture and fitting warranty lasting 5 years.

At Safeguard we supply you with the most effective security solution without the hassle of false alarms and constant maintenance. If you are looking to install security grilles in Worcestershire, please remember that our products are manufactured and installed by us at affordable, ex-factory prices.

When you are ready to make an enquiry you can contact Safeguard on 024 7647 0600.

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You can depend on our service because we have been the UK market leaders for 15 years. We have earned this title by providing an un-compromised customer service during the whole manufacture and installation process.

We will provide you with the best choice of security measure and once installed require little to no maintenance. If you are ready to find out about security grilles in Woodford Green, please note all of our grilles are manufactured and installed by us at affordable, ex-factory prices.

When you are ready to make an enquiry you can contact Safeguard on 024 7647 0600.

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