Every now and then, there will be reason for an organization to temporarily close their buildings. For example, if a school is being closed for interior construction over the summer, it will consequently sit vacant for a few months, leaving it vulnerable to criminal damage unless the building owners or construction group takes action to protect the structure with a door guard system or protection for the windows—or both.
A Brief Period of Vacancy
When businesses close their doors, the space they occupied is typically not torn down. However, there may be a period of vacancy between the time one company leaves and another takes its place. For that reason, the building owners should consider implementing either a door guard system or using a vacant property window screen on windows where vandals or thieves could enter the premises. Protecting property, even if it’s empty inside, makes neighboring businesses well as customers feel safer, and lets people know you’re watching and taking care of your property. Even if the vacancy will just be for a few months, it’s still very important to make sure no one is able to get into the building if they’re not supposed to be there.
Long-Term Lockouts
Other times, buildings stay vacant for much longer—schools close but need to be preserved for their next use, homes go into foreclosure but obviously need to be protected for future owners, and commercial space may not find tenants for a long time. For all of these, as well as similar situations, a vacant property window screen on each window as well as a door guard system will help ensure that a building doesn’t fall victim to crime. Protecting the property you manage or own means you can avoid the hassle of having to file police reports due to crime, and it also means your buildings will be ready for the next owner or renter when the time comes.
To learn about the types of door and window security systems available, contact DAWGS to see what’s offered.
