FBS Articles
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...
Architects: Here's What You Need to Know About Pivot Doors
If you haven’t yet encountered a client looking for a pivot door during your architecture career, you will at some point — probably sooner rather than later (and if your clients haven’t asked, you should definitely suggest it). Pivot doors are perhaps the hottest item in luxury home design. Whether they’re internal or external, they add an air of elegance and style that no other door can possibly bring to a home. Every architect we’ve met who incorporates pivot doors into their work loves them. They work in nearly every space, and the clients are always happy with the final product. If you’re less familiar, here’s what you need to know about pivot doors. Contact Us What Makes Pivot Doors So ...
Have a Yacht? Here's Why You Need to Upgrade Your Security Doors
Yacht owners have unique security needs. You’re not protecting a stationary object — you’re trying to keep a moving target safe in a place where 911 isn’t a phone call and a few minutes away. It may seem as simple as locking your doors and windows, but there’s a lot more to yacht security than just making sure you pull the latch shut. You might not think you have anything to worry about on your own private vessel, but that is simply not true. There are plenty of reasons to consider your safety on board a yacht or a superyacht, but those concerns will be unique to your specific situation. Why You Should be Concerned with Superyacht Security It may seem unnecessary to worry about things like p...
Incorporating Home Security Doors into Luxurious Home Design
When designing the luxury home of your dreams, you may be looking into security alarms, cameras, and fortified doors and windows. You might also be getting discouraged by how unsightly most of your options are. After browsing through numerous ugly options, you’re probably convinced that you have to choose: you can either have security, or you can have a beautiful home. We’re here to tell you that there’s no compromise necessary. You truly don’t have to sacrifice your aesthetic for security. Yes, you can build yourself a fortress that doesn’t look like a prison cell. In fact, it will look and feel more like a modern palace than anything else. Welcome to modern, secure, gorgeous luxury home de...
Parkland Anniversary - FBS To Donate Safe Room To Schools
Parkland Anniversary Upon Us, South Florida Based Security Company Pledges to Donate Safe Rooms to Schools South Florida based security company, FBS - Fortified Ballistic and Security, announces plan to protect schools in honor of the one year anniversary of the Parkland shooting. For years, FBS has been perfecting their safe environments, or The Sanctuary™, for luxury homes, and the time has come to give back. It would be difficult to dispute that our country faces a grave security crisis when it comes to protecting children in our schools. What is often up for debate is how to solve this emotional conundrum. The general pattern looks something like this: a school shooting occurs, debates b...
