burglar bar

Security window barrier

A burglar bar is a metal bar installed across a window or door to prevent break-ins.

Usually appearing in the plural, burglar bars form a protective grid that allows light and air while blocking entry: The apartment had burglar bars on every ground-floor window.

Common in urban areas with high property crime rates.

security

intruder

Unauthorized person present

deterrent · protection · anti-theft · forced entry · home invasion · prowler · safeguard · barrier · prevention · vulnerable

installation

window

Glass-fitted wall opening

  • grilleProtective metal grating
  • frameSupporting outer structure
  • ironworkObjects shaped from heated metal

mesh · lattice · grid · bolt · mounting · welding · reinforcement · screen · shutter · bracket

design

decorative

Serving to beautify

black · white · steel · aluminum · aesthetic · custom · pattern · style · visibility · curb appeal

safety

fire escape

Outdoor emergency exit route

fire code · release mechanism · hinged · key release · fire hazard · entrapment · rescue · building code · compliance · fire marshal

Categories
Opposites
security approach

burglar baralarm system

Automated threat detection network

security camera · burglar alarm · surveillance system · smart doorbell · motion detector

openness/access

burglar baropen window

Unsealed wall aperture

welcome mat · unlocked door · open door policy · revolving door · French doors

access restriction

burglar baropen window

Unsealed wall aperture

unlocked door · welcome mat · open door policy · easy access · free entry

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G