Security Bars

Choose these when the view is the point of the window.

Robo Clear

Solid transparent polycarbonate bars, 32 mm wide and 5 mm thick, cut to any size and laid out to suit your window. The product specification puts it at about 200 times tougher than glass, and it suits inside and outside windows in all climate conditions.

Econo

Fixed steel bars with a slimmer look than the fixture range, powder coated (see the warranty page).

Choose by risk, not only looks

Frame type and how exposed the window is matter as much as the view. Fixed bars do not open, so keep one window free of them as an escape route. For steel options, compare Fixture Burglar Bars and Welded Burglar Bars.

Products: Robo Clear Burglar Bars and Econo Burglar Bars.

Cleaning: wipe Robo Clear with a soft cloth and mild soapy water. Never use abrasives or ammonia-based cleaners.

The light and impact figures are on the Robo Clear data sheet (PDF). They describe the polycarbonate itself, not how the fitted bars resist forced entry, which also depends on the frame and fixings.

Which burglar bars do you need?

• A plain, permanent barrier inside the window: fixture bars, in four grades from Econo to Deluxe.
• A pattern that suits the house: welded bars, in Spanish, cottage pane or your own design.
• Bars you can see through: Robo Clear, for inside or outside windows.
• The lowest price for a plain steel bar: Econo Burglar Bars.

Fixed bars do not open. On rooms people sleep in, keep one window clear as a way out. Burglar bars start from R1,000, including VAT.

Read more: How clear burglar bars work.