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Home Invasion News: Highly Effective Residential Security Advice From Global Security Experts

Probably no event is as scary and potentially fatal as an violent home invasion or robbery. Though the daily risk of these crimes upon citizens and their dwellings is not typically tracked by law enforcement, news headlines tell the true story—vicious home attacks are now, sadly, part of our everyday lives.  Because criminals have no regard for human life, violence and murder are simply a means to achieving an evil goal—robbing you of valuable assets, cash, and sense of security.

Americans want to believe home invasions or burglary will not happen to there family.  But as an expert in the security industry and Founder of Global Security Experts, I can tell you firsthand that criminals don’t discriminate.  No matter if you’re white, black, male, female, wealthy, or poor, you and your loved ones could be the next victims of a burglary or violent intrusion.

 Today’s troubling statistics on home invasions and burglaries say it all:

Approximately 1 out of every 5 homes encounters a burglary or violent home intrusion
Up to 79% of home invasions are done forcibly through a “locked” door
Home burglary takes place every 14 seconds in the U.S.

 As you can tell from the troubling stats, burglaries and violent home intrusions occur every 3-4 seconds across our nation.  You never know when you might be next.  So don’t make the awful mistake of depending solely on an alarm system and locked doors as your only barricaonly deterrent for criminals.  Instead, make sure to add varying levels of security such as premium dead bolts, window protection films, and security door stops to make it exceedingly difficult for thieves and possibly violent criminals to enter your home.

 One such affordable and highly effective residential security device is the patented door security brace by OnGARD.  This revolutionary door brace is composed of a space-age polymer, the same substance found in U.S. fighter planes and transportation bridges worldwide.  The OnGARD door stop is remarkably durable and stands firm against:

Thrusts and strikes from a heavy sledgehammer
Vigorous kicks from a 250-lb man
Powerful side, shoulder and full body slams.

 A  non-obtrusive, two-piece mechanism installed at the base of the door, this particular door stop works by combining the strength of the existing door, door frame, and the OnGARD door stop itself.  These combined strengths enable the door to endure the most forceful of blows. Although a criminal may kick and thrust himself against the door multiple times, it usually does not take long before his fear of being seen or heard sets in, causing him to give up on the attempted break-in and the unexpected security measures.

 By no means can you completely eliminate the chance of a home invasion, but you can certainly reduce your chances of becoming a victim by heeding my advice.  Remember—the key to lowering your risk is adding layers of protection to your home so that any attempt to enter it is extremely problematic for the intruder.

 

 

OnGARD Security Door Brace – simply said stonger then any other Other similar device. Design by security professionals. See a live demo at http://vimeo.com/8509039

 

Global Security Experts, Inc. founder, Jordan Frankel, develops and implements revolutionary products that save and protect lives. Countless agencies and companies such as NASDAQ, the US Military, and law enforcement entrust Mr. Frankel with their security and safety. 

Mr. Frankel is a frequent media speaker on international security, addressing the personal and financial consequences associated with home invasions and other serious threats. His ability to outsmart the proverbial bad guys – coupled with his commitment to making security an affordable reality for all consumers – is also the key to Mr. Frankel’s success.

Mr. Frankel is a proud member of the American Society for Industrial Safety and Security and the International Association for Counter Terrorism & Security. www.globalsecurityexperts.com


Ducted Air Conditioning ? Residential Installations

What is a ducted air conditioning installation?

A ducted air conditioning system basically means your air conditioner or heat pump is hidden away in your roof space, or under your floor. Ducting carries air from your home to the air conditioner and is then heated or cooled to keep your indoor air temperature constant. One central unit can serve most houses.

Air vents are cut into your ceiling or floor, which are then connected to the air conditioner via the ducting. This enables one air conditioner to serve your whole home.

Air conditioning for multi-storey homes

If your home is on two or more levels, it is still possible to have ducted air conditioning installed. You have the option of going for two or more smaller units, or having duct risers installed.

A duct riser is a vertical duct that connects two levels. This allows you to then transfer air from the air conditioner in the roof space to a downstairs level through a duct hidden away in a cupboard or boarded in with a false wall.

The benefits of air conditioning

Air conditioning has many benefits. If you live in a hot and humid climate, it can provide cooling and dehumidification. In colder climates, air conditioning can provide you with very energy efficient heating for your home.

As well as keeping your home at a constant temperature, excess moisture is removed from the air by the dehumidify mode, and dust particles and allergens are removed from the air by the use of advanced air filters.

For asthma sufferers, air conditioning or a heat pump can be of great benefit. Reducing the relative humidity level inside your home and filtering out dust particles can make it easier to breathe and much more comfortable.

How air conditioning works

At the heart of most air conditioning installations is a heat pump. A heat pump, according to the dictionary, is a mechanical device for moving heat energy. What this means is that instead of converting electricity into heat energy directly (like an electric bar heater for example), the electricity is used to move heat energy. Heat energy is transferred to or from the air in your room by use of refrigerants inside the heat pump.

In summer, excess heat energy is transferred from the air indoors to the air outdoors. This has the effect of cooling your room down. As the air is chilled below dew point, excess moisture is removed from the air as well (dehumidification).

In winter, heat energy is transferred from the outside air to the indoor air (the complete opposite of the summer example). By simply transfering or moving heat energy into your room by this method, you can gain up to 4kW of heat energy from each 1kW of electricity that is consumed. Compared to other forms of heating, a heat pump is the most energy efficient way of heating your home.

More information

For more information on ducted air conditioning, please contact a local air conditioning company. They will be able to advise you on the correct sized air conditioner and ducting installation suitable for your home. Always seek professional advice.

James Walton is an air conditioning and heat pump engineer in Auckland, New Zealand.


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