Top-hinged protector security screens on McKee Hall at Penn State Main Campus |
In this three-part blog series, we'll discuss the nine ways security screens prevent criminal activity at higher education facilities, while saving the institution valuable time and money in replacement screens:
1. Security Screens Eliminate Non-Student Access to Residence Hall Rooms
Controlling access through windows is the primary function of security barriers and screens. Security screen requirements differ from level to level, with the screen's strength determined by its frame, hardware and infill. Note that the degree of access to university facilities by non-students will often depend on the location of the university and the type of security measures that have already been put in place.
Security screens protect non-students and intruders from entering ground floor windows |
Even the best-laid plans can be compromised if students leave
doors, security barriers or windows open and unlocked. Security screens installed over residence hall windows are a smart solution to this problem.
3. Security Screens Reduce Window Breakage
Window breakage can become a maintenance headache, whether the cause is horseplay, sports activities, or vandalism. An added benefit of
installing security screens is the elimination of broken windows when they are
installed at least 1 1/2 inches from the glass.
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