A: Absolutely. Every bar installed by HomeGuard Security is manufactured from premium-grade LEXAN™ or NAXEL™ polycarbonate—the exact shatterproof material used to make police riot shields and bullet-resistant enclosures. It has an impact strength 250 times greater than glass and is designed to flex and absorb severe physical force without breaking or snapping.

A: That is where our patented advantage comes in. If you choose our flagship Armed Bars, the material is integrated with View Protect's patented Smart Bar Technology. A micro-thin, invisible wire runs through the bars carrying a constant electrical pulse linked to your alarm panel. If an intruder attempts to cut, melt, or physically force the bar, the wire breaks, and your house alarm triggers instantly while the criminal is still outside.

A: No. Cheap, unbranded plastic bars used by amateur contractors will yellow and degrade rapidly. HomeGuard uses only top-tier, ISO-certified polycarbonate engineered with advanced, dual-sided UV-stabilized protection. Because of this premium material science, our LEXAN™ installations come backed by a written 10-year factory warranty against UV discoloration.

A: Not at all. Traditional outdoor security beams are easily triggered by moving trees, wind, rain, or roaming pets. Because our active pulse wire is mechanically sealed inside the solid polycarbonate bar itself, the circuit can only be broken by direct physical destruction of the bar. It is 100% immune to false alarms caused by weather, birds, or domestic animals. 

A: Yes, this is one of the greatest lifestyle benefits of the HomeGuard system. Our technicians configure your Armed Bars onto a permanent, 24-hour perimeter zone. You can leave your windows wide open for fresh air day or night; the physical bars keep intruders out, and the electronic alarm shield remains fully active.

A: Yes. Every single bar we install features mechanically rounded edges straight from the factory. They are completely smooth to the touch, making them entirely safe for your family, children, and pets. 

A: Not if you choose our premium AluRail Fitment System. The AluRail uses a specialized, extruded aluminium profile that clamps the bars securely into a single structural unit. This entire system is anchored cleanly into the window reveal, meaning all wiring and tension fixtures are completely hidden, and zero holes are drilled into your window frames. It also increases overall fixing strength by up to 28% (tested by the University of Stellenbosch). 

A: Yes. You do not need to buy a brand-new alarm system. Our certified technical team fits specialized end-of-line resistors in our Smart Bar System, ready for your alarm company to connect directly into your existing alarm panel, mapping them to a dedicated perimeter zone. It functions flawlessly with all major alarm brands and local armed response transmitters.