DAWGS has long touted the advantages of steel door and window guards to secure vacant properties over its plywood/board-up counterpart and other alternatives like alarm systems and fencing. Here, we tell you why securing windows and doors with DAWGS is the better choice when considering property preservation.
Steel is More Cost-effective than Board-up
Not only is steel more cost-effective over time.
Steel is a superior product to board up to prevent break-ins and stop theft. DAWGS also adds a nice curb appeal to properties versus unsightly plywood.
The pandemic has added yet another reason why property preservation specialists prefer steel to secure vacant properties over board-up: cost.
Plywood prices have skyrocketed over the past year, increasing over 250% during the summer of 2020 – the pandemic’s peak. The increase was due to the dramatic rise in the demand for new home construction and remodeling.
Raised plywood prices have led to a substantial increase in the cost of board-up. Often touted as a cost-effective option to secure, this is no longer the case. Not only is board-up less effective than steel door and window guards, but now it is also more costly in most circumstances.
With DAWGS’ rental services to secure windows and doors – including installation, maintenance, and removal – safeguarding properties is easier and more financially rewarding than ever.
The DAWGS Difference
Open, vacant, and abandoned buildings attract criminal intentions. Hence, they must be protected at all times.
Here are the reasons why you should secure windows and doors with DAWGS:
- Unlike other security systems – like alarms, fences, and armed guards – DAWGS steel door and window guards are a reliable physical and visual deterrent for intruders.
- Board-up houses and buildings lure trespassers because they look unkept and easy to target. In comparison, DAWGS heavy-duty steel door and window guards grant an impenetrable barrier that dissuades squatters from even thinking about getting close to the property.
- The DAWGS keep every kind of intruder at bay – including animals that could get into the empty building, causing damage to your values – and protects against inclement weather.
- Your contractors and real estate agents will fill secure once they lock the DAWGS behind their backs, and they won’t need to worry about leaving their equipment inside through the night. Plus, DAWGS allows air circulation within the building, so everyone inside will feel comfortable while keeping the warmth in colder weather.
- Our products are rented – not bought – and reusable, making our DAWGS an attractive and cost-effective solution to secure windows and doors for property preservation specialists.
- DAWGS designs are meant to protect and add a nice curb appeal to the vacant property. You won’t need to worry about your building’s aesthetics because our door and window guards are installed on the outside from the inside using a unique mechanical system that keeps them in place without damaging the structure.
- Nuisance abatement warnings will never be a problem with DAWGS on the scene because our products keep threats away from your property and the community surrounding it.
- DAWGS helps you keep your vacant property project timeline on track and within budget, ensuring greater revenue from your investment.
With DAWGS on the scene, you can secure windows and doors to manage your empty buildings with confidence that they will be well-kept and safeguarded by the best vacant property security systems.
