FBS Articles

How to Make Home Security Invisible and Elegant
There’s no doubt that the most important aspect of any home security component is that it’s effective. Perhaps the second most important aspect is that it’s hidden. People with traditional home security alarm systems often put that little sign out in front of the house to signal that the home has an alarm on it, which has varying degrees of success in diverting intruders. And perhaps if you’re a regular person who doesn’t live in the limelight, and petty thieves are the only people you’re worried about breaking into your home, that’s enough. But if you live your life in the public eye, or you have other reasons to be concerned about your personal safety, that little sign may not be sufficien...

Covering Your Home Security Doors with Platinum Level Service
People often see us as a door and window company, but that’s not actually the case. Sure, we make security doors and windows for luxury homes, but we’re a security company that sells doors and windows. Our top priority at all times is making sure your doors and windows are 100% secure 100% of the time because when they’re not, lives are at risk. We understand the gravity and the importance of the products we create, and given that our entire reputation is banked on our doors and windows being completely functional and secure, we want to make sure our customers are satisfied with their purchases for many years to come. To that end, we’ve decided to expand upon a program we’ve had in place for...

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 ensure the absolute safety of their families in the unfortunate event of a home invasion. 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 cre...

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 to build panic rooms or safe 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. View our FBS Safe Room 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 targetin...

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 com...