Collection: Security Guards

Security guards are available in several designs depending on the required security level, appearance, and building application. They can range from simple deterrent protection to reinforced high-security systems.

Fixed Bar Security Guards

Manufactured from solid steel bars welded into a perimeter frame.

Options include:

• Vertical bar layout
• Horizontal bar layout
• Combination or cross-bar patterns
• Square or round bar profiles

Commonly used for residential and commercial window protection.

Welded Mesh Security Guards

Constructed using heavy duty welded steel mesh panels within a reinforced frame.

Options include:

• Different mesh aperture sizes
• Heavy gauge mesh for higher resistance
• Flat or recessed fixing

Suitable for plant rooms, schools, and higher risk openings.

Reinforced / High-Security Guards

Heavy duty construction with thicker steel sections and reinforced frames.

May be specified where increased resistance to forced entry is required, including configurations tested to LPS 1175 Levels 1–4 (where certified).

Suitable for infrastructure, utilities, and commercial sites.

Decorative Security Guards

Security guards incorporating shaped bars or decorative detailing.

Often used in:

• Residential properties
• Heritage style buildings
• Listed properties (subject to approval)

Provides protection while maintaining aesthetic character.

Internal vs External Security Guards

• Internal installation – Fitted inside the building envelope for a higher level of security.
• External installation – Visible deterrent fitted externally

Selection depends on risk level and design preference.

Security guards can be specified as bar or mesh systems, standard or high-security, internal or external, providing permanent protection tailored to the specific risk profile and building style.

Security guards can be tailored to suit the required security level, architectural style, and structural conditions while maintaining strength and durability.

Security Level Specification

Available as:

• Standard deterrent protection
• Reinforced heavy duty systems
• LPS 1175 security-rated configurations (Levels 1–4) where certified
• Secured By Design

The chosen level influences steel thickness, bar spacing, frame reinforcement, and fixing method.

Bar Design Options

For bar style security guards:

• Vertical bar layout (most common)
• Horizontal bar layout
• Cross-bar or grid patterns
• Square or round steel sections
• Variable bar spacing

Spacing may be restricted where certification applies.

Mesh Panel Options

For mesh security guards:

• Welded steel mesh panels
• Different aperture sizes
• Heavy gauge mesh for increased resistance
• Reinforced perimeter framing

Mesh size can be selected to balance visibility and security.

Made to Measure Construction

• Custom built to exact opening dimensions
• Suitable for rectangular or shaped windows
• Designed to suit masonry, steel, or timber substrates

Ensures accurate fit and maximum structural strength.

Finish & Coating

• Polyester powder coated finish
• Wide RAL colour range
• Internal or external colour matching
• Corrosion resistant finishes for exposed locations

Allows integration with window frames and building façade.

Installation Method

• Face fixed onto external wall surface
• Reveal fixed within window recess
• Internal or external mounting

Fixing detail may vary depending on structural conditions and required security level.

Anti Tamper Fixings

• Security rated anchors
• Concealed fixings
• Tamper resistant bolts

Critical for higher-security installations.

Security guards can therefore be customised in layout, finish, security level, and fixing method, from simple bar designs to reinforced, high-security systems, ensuring they meet both protection and architectural requirements.

Security guards are installed where permanent protection is required for vulnerable glazing or openings, particularly at ground level or in exposed locations. They are suitable for residential, commercial, public, and infrastructure environments.

Residential Properties

Commonly fitted to:

• Ground floor windows
• Basement windows
• Rear or side elevations
• Alleyway-facing openings

Provides visible deterrence and physical resistance against opportunist intrusion.

Commercial Buildings

Used to protect:

• Office windows
• Rear service areas
• Stock rooms
• Storage facilities

Helps reduce the risk of forced entry outside business hours.

Schools & Public Buildings

Installed on:

• Classrooms
• IT suites
• Community centres
• Sports halls

Protects valuable equipment and reduces vandalism.

Industrial & Warehouse Facilities

Fitted to:

• Plant rooms
• Machinery areas
• Warehouse windows
• Service yards

Heavy duty or security rated guards may be specified in higher risk environments.

Utilities & Infrastructure

Used to protect:

• Substations
• Telecom sites
• Water treatment facilities
• Energy centres

Often specified with reinforced or LPS 1175 rated systems where risk levels are elevated.

Communal & Residential Developments

Installed in:

• Bin stores
• Car park windows
• Basement areas
• Shared service rooms

Provides long-term protection with minimal maintenance.Security guards are best suited to applications where a robust, static security solution is required, offering permanent protection without the need for retractable or removable functionality.

Security guards provide a permanent, heavy duty solution for protecting windows and vulnerable openings. Designed as fixed steel barriers, they offer long term security with minimal maintenance.

Permanent Physical Protection

Manufactured from solid steel bars or reinforced welded mesh panels.

Benefit: Creates a strong physical barrier against opportunist intrusion and forced entry.

High Security Options Available

Can be specified as reinforced or LPS 1175 security-rated systems (Levels 1–4) where required.

Benefit: Provides independently tested, graded resistance for higher risk commercial and infrastructure environments.

Maintains Light & Ventilation

Open bar or mesh construction allows airflow and natural light to pass through.

Benefit: Improves security without fully enclosing or darkening the protected area.

Heavy Duty Steel Construction

Reinforced perimeter frames and anti-tamper fixings.

Benefit: High durability and long service life, even in demanding environments.

Low Maintenance

No moving parts or mechanical components.

Benefit: Minimal servicing requirements and reduced long-term maintenance costs.

Customisable Appearance

Available in powder coated finishes across a wide RAL colour range.

Benefit: Can match window frames or building façades for a discreet or coordinated finish.

Made to Measure

Custom-built to suit specific openings and structural conditions.

Benefit: Ensures precise fit and maximises security performance.

Suitable for a Wide Range of Applications

Applicable across residential, commercial, education, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

Benefit: Scalable protection from standard deterrent systems through to high-security installations.

Security guards offer a cost effective, long-term security solution where permanent protection is required, delivering strength, durability, and visible deterrence without the complexity of retractable systems.

Security guards (fixed window or opening protection systems) must comply with relevant security certification, fire safety, building regulation, and structural safety requirements, depending on where they are installed.

Security Certification (Where Specified)

• LPS 1175 (Levels 1–4)
• Secured By Design

Where enhanced protection is required, security guards can be specified to:

• LPS 1175 Levels 1–4
• Independently tested by LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board)
• Certification applies to the grille design and fixing method

Installation must follow approved fixing detail to maintain certification.

Fire Safety & Means of Escape

• Approved Document B – Fire Safety

If security guards are fitted over:

• Escape windows
• Windows required for firefighting access
• Openings forming part of a means of escape

They must not obstruct safe escape.In residential dwellings, designated escape windows must remain usable, or alternative compliant escape provision must be confirmed.Security must never compromise life safety.

Accessibility (Approved Document M)

Where installed along accessible routes:

• Must not reduce compliant opening widths
• Must not create impact hazards
• Installation must avoid creating protrusions that obstruct access

Structural Safety & Installation

• Must be securely fixed into structural substrate (brick, concrete, steel)
• Fixings must be appropriate for load and substrate type
• Installation must resist leverage and attack
• No reliance on non-structural finishes

For LPS security rated systems, fixing must match tested specification.

Workplace Safety (Commercial Premises)

In business environments:

• Installation must not create sharp edges
• Staff must understand locking arrangements
• Guards must not interfere with emergency exit hardware

External Performance

For externally installed guards:

• Corrosion resistant finishes required
• Weather resistant fixings must be used
• Structural integrity must be maintained in exposed environments

When correctly specified and installed, security guards can meet graded security certification requirements while maintaining compliance with fire safety, accessibility, and structural safety standards.

Security guards must be securely installed to ensure long term structural integrity and, where specified, maintain compliance with LPS 1175 security certification.

Installation Requirements

Structural Fixing

• Must be fixed into structural substrate (brick, block, concrete, or structural steel)
• Correct anchor type and fixing centres must be used
• Opening must be structurally sound
• No reliance on render, cladding, or non-structural finishes

For LPS 1175 rated systems (Levels 1–4), installation must follow the approved fixing detail used during testing.

Alignment & Fit

• Guard must be level and square
• Minimal perimeter gaps to prevent leverage
• Frame must sit flush to substrate (unless reveal-fixed)
• Bar or mesh spacing must match approved specification

Incorrect alignment can reduce security performance.

Anti Tamper Fixings

• Use of security rated anchors where required
• Concealed or protected fixings
• Weld integrity checked prior to installation
• Essential for higher risk or certified installations.

Fire & Escape Considerations

If installed over windows that:

• Form part of an escape route
• Are designated as emergency egress windows
• The installation must not obstruct safe escape unless alternative compliant provision exists

Life safety compliance must always take priority.

Supply Only Considerations

If supplied without installation:

• Installer assumes responsibility for structural suitability
• Installation must follow technical drawings precisely
• LPS1175 certified guards must be installed in accordance with tested fixing method

Professional installation is recommended for high security systems.

Maintenance Requirements

Security guards are low maintenance due to their static design, but periodic inspection is recommended.

Routine Inspection (Annually Recommended)

Check for:

• Secure fixings
• Frame stability
• Signs of corrosion
• Damage or bending of bars or mesh
• Weld integrity

Higher risk or coastal environments may require 6 monthly checks.

External Maintenance

• Inspect powder coated finish
• Touch up any chipped or damaged areas
• Check for rust or corrosion
• Ensure fixings remain secure

Security Integrity

For LPS1175 rated systems:

• Confirm no unauthorised modifications
• Inspect anchorage and fixings
• Replace damaged components promptly

When correctly installed and periodically inspected, security guards provide long-term, reliable protection with minimal maintenance while maintaining compliance with applicable security and safety standards.

(Indicative UK pricing – excludes VAT unless stated)

The cost of security guards depends on size of opening, bar or mesh design, security level (standard or LPS 1175 rated), finish, and installation complexity.

Standard Fixed Bar Security Guards

Suitable for residential and low to medium risk commercial applications.

• Supply only: From £140 – £280 per window
• Supplied and installed: From £300 – £600 per window

Based on a typical ground floor window up to approx. 1200mm x 1200mm.

Standard Welded Mesh Security Guards

Heavy duty mesh panel within a reinforced frame.

• Supply only: From £180 – £350 per opening
• Supplied and installed: From £400 – £750 per opening

Mesh gauge and aperture size will influence cost.

Reinforced / High-Security Guards

For higher risk commercial or industrial environments.

• Supply only: From £400 – £800 per window
• Supplied and installed: From £750 – £1,400 per window

Pricing varies depending on steel thickness and frame reinforcement.

LPS 1175 Security Rated Guards (Levels 1–4)

Independently tested high-security systems.

Level 1–2

• Supply only: From £600 – £1,000 per opening
• Supplied and installed: From £900 – £1,600 per opening

Level 3–4

• Supply only: From £900 – £1,800+ per opening
• Supplied and installed: From £1,400 – £2,800+ per opening

Higher levels require reinforced frames and certified fixing methods.

Larger Commercial or Industrial Openings

For larger plant room or warehouse windows:

• Installed from £900 – £3,500+ per opening(depending on size and security level)

What Affects Final Pricing

• Opening size and shape
• Bar vs mesh design
• Security level (standard vs LPS 1175 Level 1–4)
• Powder-coated finish
• Internal vs external installation
• Structural substrate condition
• Site access and installation complexity

Getting an Accurate Quote

Security guards are made to measure, and pricing depends on exact opening dimensions and required security rating. A site survey is recommended to confirm structural fixing suitability, escape compliance, and final installation cost.