Today you will learn why Steel Security Mesh Screens are a great way to secure your shop doors.
In New Zealand, retail crime is estimated to cost businesses up to $1 billion per year. With instances of retail crime spiking, this could even rise, leading to increased costs for business owners as lost product costs and property repair costs continue to grow.
The low upfront investment of installing Steel Security Mesh Screens on shop and business doors helps reduce the chances of retail crime significantly. Not only does this save you money, but it can also provide some much-needed peace of mind.
In today’s blog post, we’re breaking down the long-term benefits of installing Steel Security Mesh Screens on your business premises door. Read on as we cover everything you need to know about these low-cost, high-return installations.
Enhanced Security
The first and most obvious benefit of installing a Security Screen Mesh Screen on your door is enhanced safety. Steel Security mesh is designed to be installed alongside any existing door on your premises, meaning you can easily add an extra layer of protection around what is usually a vulnerable entry point. (so long as its not a framless glass door)
Aside from stopping actual entry attempts, screen doors also act as a visual deterrent. In other words, they discourage criminals from attempting to break into a business, because the mesh screen demonstrates the store owner is committed to their security and may have other measures in place.
Increased Durability and Longevity
For ground-level or on-street business spaces, mesh screens can also provide a valuable way to increase your existing door’s durability. The mesh screen is manufactured from steel (rather than softer aluminium, which most other companies use). Not only does this allow it to stand up to more punishment in a burglary attempt, but it also combats the long-term wear and tear all shopfronts experience.
New Zealand is a place known for its varied and sometimes aggressive subtropical weather patterns. This can wreak havoc on a shopfront. The additional layer of security provided by a mesh screen will also minimise damage to your storefront, keeping it looking great for longer.
Versatility in Application
As a company in the physical security industry, one of the most important things we look for when expanding our range is versatility. While custom-made or purpose-built physical security products are important for niche applications, versatile products are important because they allow businesses of all kinds to access the security they need.
For your money, security mesh screens are one of the most versatile options you can choose as a retailer. Whether bolstering your front entrance, securing a side door, or marking a staff entrance as ‘Staff Only’, these screens have their place all around your retail premises.
Plus, they’re incredibly non-disruptive for our team to install. That means no hassle or fuss for you.
Better Ventilation Needed?
For some retail spaces, such as grocery stores, laundromats, plant stores, or other high-humidity environments, ventilation is key. Without the ability to regularly ventilate your shop, you run the risk of growing mould or encouraging dampness in your space, which can present major issues down the line.
Most shop owners simply choose to leave their side doors or windows open to encourage this kind of ventilation. Or, they consistently run an HVAC system throughout the day. However, there are some problems with this. For one, a door left open throughout the day is a major security risk, especially if you can’t keep an eye on it.
Running an HVAC system all day is effective, but the costs can add up very quickly. Plus, this approach won’t work if you need to leave your front entrance open.
If you need to do this, our other mesh product may be a good solution for you – Our Steel mesh Doors. A Steel security mesh door solves both problems. While fitted onto a side or back door, these Mesh Doors provide all the security of a well-manufactured steel barrier while letting air and light pass into your space. This is a fantastic solution to increase ventilation and fight mould.
Increased Property Value
Finally, if the time comes for you to sell your retail property on to the next owner, pre-fitted security can have a massive impact on your final bottom line. Security improvements boost the value of a retail property in the real estate market, making the property more appealing to potential buyers.
Why? Because prospective buyers won’t have to make that investment for themselves once they purchase the property. It saves them time – which is money in the retail world – as well as a lot of stress as they get their new place up and running.
Overall, there are many long-term benefits to installing security mesh screens on your property. While they do create a small upfront cost, that cost is returned, and then some, when you consider the time, stress, and peripheral costs potentially saved by the installation.
When choosing Steel Security Mesh Screens from Xpanda, you also have a huge choice of colours available, we can make it any Dulux powder colour
Ready to upgrade your retail security with Steel Security Mesh Screens?
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