FBS Articles - Sanctuary vs. Panic Room
Building a Safe Room vs. a Sanctuary
One of the most common inquiries we receive from potential clients is the feasibility of building a safe room in their house. We don’t mean to brag, but yes — of course we can. We can design anything you want. However, we’re not going to recommend a safe room (or a panic room) in your house. The reason we say this isn’t because we think you don’t need it. We’re not passing judgment on your security situation — especially when we don’t know all the details yet. Plenty of our clients legitimately need a safe place where they can go in the event of an emergency. Many of them have used their designated safe place during actual emergencies. The issue we take with safe rooms or panic rooms is that — among other things — they’reRead more
Comprehensive Security Service: Doors, Windows, and Planning
You’ve probably heard us say it dozens of times: we’re not a just door and window company — we’re a security company that provides security services by making really incredible doors and windows. Sure, we can make you a gorgeous, completely custom bedroom, fire, or front entry door, but no matter what we make for you or what coverings you choose, each and every one of them will be a high security door. We believe that your home should be a place where you can fully relax, and in order to do that, you have to believe that you are completely safe. That being said, we also feel it’s critical for your family to plan in the event of an emergency. While we’re unshakably confident in the quality of our doors and windows, sometimes there areRead more
How a Bedroom Security Door Can Help You Get Better Sleep
Many people choose to protect their homes with security alarms, complete with cameras and motion sensors. They’re certainly not a bad idea, but they’re definitely not a guarantee of your safety. At least, not in the same way a bedroom security door can be. What ends up happening with home security systems is that they’re used improperly, which makes them less effective. Residents set them off accidentally by venturing outside a specified zone, opening the door before disarming the alarm (because they forgot), or the dog is tripping the motion sensors. For all of these reasons (and more), homeowners tend to turn the alarm off when they’re home, leaving them entirely unprotected. Before long, the alarm is only used when the residents leave for the day, or the evening, or when they’re on vacation. And ifRead more
Why You Need Custom Security Windows in Your Home
We talk mostly about high security doors in our office. After all, that’s what our clients are primarily interested in. And to be fair, they offer the most options for customization, from covering options to state-of-the-art technology to larger than life pivot doors. There’s no shortage of ways we can create one-of-a-kind security doors for our clients. What is sometimes overlooked in the initial discussion with potential clients is custom security windows. It doesn’t seem nearly as exciting or enticing to discuss windows. To most homeowners, windows are merely a necessity — something to keep the weather out and let light into the house. They’re just panes of glass, right? Why bother putting much thought into them? While that’s a perfectly understandable thought process, we don’t entirely agree. Windows vary greatly in terms of features, energyRead more
Insider Look: How Home Security Doors and Windows are Made
When you talk to us about your home security door needs, you’ll probably hear us mention Italy a few (dozen) times. We talk about it a lot because that’s where our doors are physically made — at a massive factory in San Martino Buon Albergo, Verona. It’s where all the magic happens. The artisans who build our products in Italy have decades of experience creating custom security doors and windows that are elegant and inspiring. We guarantee they’re unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. We’re so proud to work with them, we wanted to highlight why we love their work so much — and why we’re sure you’ll love it, too. Old World Craftsmanship Meets Cutting Edge Technology Like any other country in the world, Italy has its own unique culture. While the country as weRead more
