Browse Forums Building A New House Re: security options for a corner house 3Jun 04, 2013 10:45 am Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: security options for a corner house 5Jun 04, 2013 11:20 am Really coarse, prickly thorned bushes along the fences... nothing like the thought of landing in thorns to deter you from jumping over! Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66299 Slab: 16/6/14 Frame: 4/7/14 Roof: 22/7/14 Lock Up: 20/8/14 Fixing: 26/8/14 PCI: 9/10/14 Handover: 20/10/14 Re: security options for a corner house 6Jun 04, 2013 11:59 am jj1 Not dog people BUT love the idea of a croc filled moat.... a bit concerned who I could get to feed them when we're on hols. ? - could put a sign up "intruders welcome " I suppose. ....and the crocs are free to feed I'm full of good ideas Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: security options for a corner house 7Jun 04, 2013 12:12 pm Sorry to derail the conversation regarding feeding the crocs ... ... but how about security glass for the ground floor? We haven't specified it because we're going double-glazed and we didn't want to confuse things any more than they already were, but we were told a while ago that security glass isn't that expensive. I think they just apply a really tough untinted laminate, and it takes a lot of effort to get through it. Re: security options for a corner house 8Jun 04, 2013 12:26 pm Great idea! So the burglar stands around longer trying to break the glass which gives the crocs more time to snap him up - pardon the pun. Sorry, couldn't help myself Seriously though, I've never heard of security glass. Do you know if it can be retro fitted into a normal window frame? I'd consider this for downstairs at the new house. Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: security options for a corner house 9Jun 04, 2013 12:47 pm LOL.... Have heard of Security glass, but know nothing about it. Sounds like a good idea, but I'll bet you will need your Bank Manager with you when placing the order ! It really is a damn shame all this security business...when we lived on our farm, we went to town once a week to stock up...and left the house unlocked, keys in the trucks and tractor etcetc. No good dwelling ! Re: security options for a corner house 10Jun 04, 2013 12:53 pm Yep. And being exposed to a few sides of the industry I can tell you at the end of the day if someone wants to break into your house they will. The best we can do is make it more difficult for them as a deterrent and hopefully catch their mugs on camera whilst they do it. Reminds me if a saying I heard once "locks and security measures only keep the honest people out". Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: security options for a corner house 11Jun 04, 2013 1:45 pm HomeAngels Yep. And being exposed to a few sides of the industry I can tell you at the end of the day if someone wants to break into your house they will. The best we can do is make it more difficult for them as a deterrent and hopefully catch their mugs on camera whilst they do it. Yeah, I think the theory is that if it's a PITA after they try a few times with their tyre-iron and the glass cracks without shattering, they go next door instead because that's easier. Whereas the alarm thingy really only works if they believe anyone's going to bother doing anything about the alarm going off. Neither is the total deterrent, but both help a bit. One or more large-sounding & angry-sounding dogs is probably best at that. Quote: Reminds me if a saying I heard once "locks and security measures only keep the honest people out". While sort-of true, all this stuff also keeps lazy people out; and most thieves are just downright lazy, if they weren't they'd be running banks & robbing us for much more with the full weight of the law behind them. *edit* In this country, at least ... Re: security options for a corner house 12Jun 04, 2013 1:49 pm Yep I agree 120% Make it so difficult/annoying to burgle your house so they'll move onto the next one instead. Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: security options for a corner house 13Jun 04, 2013 2:01 pm Large dogs are usually considered the best deterrent. Large fences around the property aren't. Whilst they offer a barrier to have to climb, once behind them, they are protected from view from any passer by and free to investigate methods to enter your house at their leisure without fear of being seen. Burglar alarms that make noise only are not much use. Most people simply ignore them when they go off and burglars know this. A silent alarm system that is monitored and dispatches security guards to your home is far more effective if you want to actually catch them. But as others have said, it's more about making your house less of a target so they'll move on elsewhere. There's not really anything you can do to stop a determined burglar. Completed a knock down and rebuild in northern Melbourne. Handover completed 27/09/2013 and now moved in. Re: security options for a corner house 14Jun 04, 2013 6:08 pm We have half of our boundary on a corner reserve - we have a monitored security system and we have advertised that with stickers on all of our doors and windows. We were going to go down the cctv path also - however after meeting with a few places it just didn't seem viable, the cameras don't really stop people and if they are going to break in they will most likely have obscured their appearance.... rendering your footage useless. Touch wood.... we have had quite a few neighbours broken into and they didn't have alarm systems at the time - we have been here 2.5 years without incident. With monitored security 24 hours 7 days a week you have the faith knowing that the cops will go to your place if needed (police will not attend an alarm call out if it is not a monitored system) and if you cannot attend your property a security guard will come out (approx $80 for the call out) $25 month for monitorig is well worth it, along with contents insurance... there really isn't much more you can do - if they're gonna get in, they'll get in! Sleven Moved into our Atlantique MkII 36 by Carlisle Homes Re: security options for a corner house 15Jun 05, 2013 3:32 pm are we allowed to have prickly thorns (don't know exactly what it is called) on a wire (not electric wire - but sort of metalic wire), on top of fence? I have seen this sort of thing at the boundry fence of a school. Re: security options for a corner house 16Jun 05, 2013 5:12 pm Barbwire or Razor-wire ... need to be careful you don't set yourself up to be sued by a poor unfortunate, who gets some kind of injury (wouldn't that be a shame) whilst attempting to enter your premises !!! Re: security options for a corner house 17Jun 12, 2013 10:47 pm jj1 Barbwire or Razor-wire ... need to be careful you don't set yourself up to be sued by a poor unfortunate, who gets some kind of injury (wouldn't that be a shame) whilst attempting to enter your premises !!! how come schools are allowed to have barbwire or razor wire? it is shame that schools can have these wires and not residential houses. Re: security options for a corner house 19Jun 13, 2013 7:55 am Forg It's because the schools are keeping the undesirables in ... LOL...ain't that the truth....... Had to turn our doorbell off (again) last night. The little mongrels going past (in the dark mind you) ringing the bell and running. Re: security options for a corner house 20Jun 13, 2013 8:19 am jj1 Forg It's because the schools are keeping the undesirables in ... LOL...ain't that the truth....... Had to turn our doorbell off (again) last night. The little mongrels going past (in the dark mind you) ringing the bell and running. Just wire up he doorbell to 240v power and make the button live. That'll soon stop them! 4 15100 Dear all, Requesting your help in relation to a CDC code. We are building a new home in NSW on a corner lot (500m2, 15m wide) following Greenfield CDC code. Our design… 0 6491 It's all about wireless, self install now. The cost/benefit of wired setups for the house are no longer what they used to be. Lots of wireless options. Eufy, Arlo and… 2 10478 |