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Retail security is an absolute must for everyone in the business. These kinds of premises are among the most exposed in terms of opportunistic crime, due to the fact that retail businesses quite literally succeed by advertising what products are on offer inside the shop.
One of the main concerns will be how to secure large, exposed openings when the shop isn’t open. Here, we take a look at why vertical roller security curtains remain the go-to option, exploring some of their key benefits.
They protect delicate glass fronts
A common issue for retail businesses is having their front windows smashed in. Often, this isn’t even due to an attempted burglary – it might be a drunken fight, some bored teenagers on a vandalism spree, or any number of other random events.
Vertical roller shutters are a great way of reducing the risk of these kinds of issues. In most cases, you won’t need to go for a thick, heavy steel option – some lightweight aluminium roller shutters will be more than enough.
They’re an excellent deterrent
The majority of burglaries – especially in the retail sector – are opportunistic. Someone will spot a valuable item in your shop, determine how easy it will be to force entry, and then based on a split-second cost-benefit analysis, decide whether it’s worth it or not.
Roller security curtains add to the ‘cost’ side of that, making forced entry a lot harder and less rewarding. As a result, in most cases they will prevent would-be intruders from even trying to get into your premises, saving you in terms of both shop-front damage and stolen products.
Ease of use
Vertical roller shutters are also very easy to use. In most cases, they’ll be remotely operable – especially with larger models – and can normally be linked up to your pre-existing security system.
With lots of security measures, ease of use can have a big impact on how effective they are in the long run, and it’s important not to overlook their importance when choosing a solution. Simply put, if a system is easier to use, it’s more likely that people will use it consistently, eliminating those small but significant security gaps that can result in serious issues.
Convenient to install
In many cases, you’ll want a strong, compact security solution that can fit into small and unique spaces. Roller security curtains absolutely fit this brief, and can fit into tiny spaces that they’re custom designed for.
If you’re concerned that they won’t fit into the space you have designated for your security solution, it’s absolutely worth contacting a specialist provider to see if they can work something out. They have a surprisingly small profile, and can be tacked onto most buildings with a bit of skill and creative thinking.
Security is one of those areas that constantly needs to be returned to. You’ll never find an approach that’s perfect for both your current and future risks, but you can adapt versatile solutions that make your life easier: roller security curtains are one of these.
Disclosure – this is a collaborative post.
