This article was prepared for publication in the South Coast Herald 18 February, 2011

The heat is on – but make sure that you’re security is too

Whew!  That’s what most of us are saying now in this summer heat and invariably we’re all opening our windows and doors to let the cooling cross breeze into our homes.  February is so humid that even at night, we find it necessary to let the natural ventilation in.  But this means that we have to ensure our homes are fully protected against intrusion.

“Window, door and gate security is one of our core specialities,” says Geoff Howard-Tripp, managing director of long-established local firm Margate Engineering.  “We pride ourselves in being able to secure our clients while at the same time complementing their homes with stylish security.  Burglar guards can be done in various attractive styles and can either be internally or externally installed.  Our security gates are also well-known for their durability and effectiveness.  And we hot-dip galvanise all of our steel meaning that it will stand up well in our local corrosive climate.”

Margate Engineering supplies a whole range of security installations including burglar proofing, garage doors, window shuttering and security automation. Visit them today at their factory in Manaba Beach or on their informational website at www.margateengineering.co.za

Margate Engineering Sales Consultant Jason Howard-Tripp with some of his firm's tailor-made internal burglar guards that offer a high level of protection relatively unobtrusively. Margate Engineering also offer window blinds that are compatible with burglar guards (as shown in the picture).