FBS Articles - Sanctuary vs. Panic Room
How to Make Your Home Bulletproof with BallistiCrete
When we talk to our clients about creating fortified (and at times, bulletproof) homes, they typically ask about windows and doors. They want to know how they can keep intruders (whether random or specific) out of their homes and keep their families completely safe. We tell them about how our windows are made — how they’re triple-layered and bulletproof, but still beautiful. We show them galleries full of gorgeous fixed and casement windows that add elegance and grandeur to any space. We discuss our high security doors at length because frankly, there’s a lot to talk about. While most of them are made from steel at their core, there is an endless combination of coverings our clients can choose from to create a look as unique as they are. We can do single, double, pivot, orRead more
Why Alarms and Security Cameras Don’t Make You Safer
When homeowners think of protecting their homes, they typically think of security systems. At this point, there are plenty of home security alarm options available, from a simple doorbell with a camera to a complicated system filled with motion sensors, multiple cameras, spotlights, and most importantly, an automatic line to the alarm company if something (or someone) trips the system. Regardless of how effective home security alarm systems actually are, they have become a standard on homes across the economic spectrum. You can assume most houses have some sort of alarm on them, but home invasions are still a common crime. According to the FBI, over 7 million property crime offenses were committed in 2018, totaling $16.4 billion in losses. This amount includes stolen property, as well as damages incurred by the criminals in question, suchRead more
Why You (Probably Don’t) Need a Panic Room in Your House
Given the nature of our business, we work with a lot of high-profile clientele. Some of them are looking for panic rooms in their homes, while others are looking for ways to fortify both the interior and the exterior, essentially turning the entire home into an impenetrable fortress. We’ve designed custom security doors and windows for Hollywood A-Listers, professional athletes and musicians, as well as lesser-known people on the Forbes 50. The common thread among all these people is simple: they’re in the public eye, they’re wealthy, and they have a desire to protect themselves — but most importantly, their families — from anyone who may be targeting them. People in the public eye deal with a level of scrutiny and attention that is far more intrusive than ever before. They’re chased by aggressive paparazzi, stalkersRead more
