Keep Vacant Property Secure after Fire or Flood Damage
Fire and flood damage can displace businesses and families alike. There’s nothing worse than being forced to stay away from your home or business while you think it’s being taken care of by insurance adjusters and contractors, then being told that the property was broken into or vandalized while it was vacant. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your property when it’s being rehabbed after a disaster.
Types of vacant property security
Depending on your insurance company and the contractors working on your home as it’s being repaired, as well as the type of damage that is being repaired, you should consider some form of vacant property security.
While some companies may prefer to set up cameras or hire security guards to stand by, the hard truth is that these tactics are not as efficient as they need to be to fully protect a property. Another method often used, especially when dealing with fire damage, is boarding up windows with plywood. This poses its own problems—in addition to being a fire hazard, it can also attract termites, which can cause more damage to the already-damaged building. Furthermore, if it gets wet, it can rot and mold. With that in mind, you should consider a type of vacant property security that stands up to the elements, like steel security window covers and a door guard system.
Why Use Window and Door Guards?
Steel security window covers and door guards are best for protecting homes and buildings when they’re vacant for several reasons. First, they’re available for rental, which means you’re not stuck with expensive equipment after you’re finished rehabbing. They can also made to allow light and air to flow through the building, which is especially useful in the case of a flood—additional aeration is always desirable.
They are made to fit over doors and windows perfectly—the modular design used by DAWGS, for example, accommodates whatever size your building requires. Finally—and perhaps most importantly—they are designed and built to provide the ultimate security. That means that the locks are tamper-proof. You can rest easy when you protect your vacant home or building with steel security window covers and a door guard system.
