I know this video was 8 years ago, but this video help me a lot, I have been racking my brain and searching for 3 days now for exactly what you did here, a swing away type of security window bars that mount on the inside with not a lot of work, this is very doable compared to the one I was going to use,, which reqiured mounting on the outside and massive drilling through the house for a foot pedal type of release on the inside, with cables and pedals and all kind of nonsense involved, and I did not want to drill through my vinyl siding and make that into a mess, yes these are a little more money not much more, but the install process is way easier . I actually have already a Mr. Goodbar door grill on my back door, and it fit great!!!
Thank you for this!!! It's very good to see what install is like for the average consumer. This is the only review/video I've been able to find other than the advertising ones. I appreciate it!
Great Video. My bars should be here today. My window is similar to yours. It is 70 tall x 45 wide. So the bars I ended up getting can fit horizontal or vertical. To find the right fit, I got the one, and the hinge will be at the top and lock at the bottom. My window is about the same height off the floor as yours.I appreciate the instruction - that will help a lot.
This is a useful instruction video, better than the one the company itself produces. Also, the printed instructions that come with the product are not clear. They make reference to parts like "left guide rail," and "grille," and "lock end bracket" without a diagram that shows what parts these terms refer to. Also, no Robertson drill bit came with the set I bought, so make sure you have one on hand before you start.
I decided to put in the exterior rolling shutters on my windows, makes the room dark if you need it, protects the glass, makes it near impossible to enter without cutting tools. The shutters can be operated even without power because I chose the manual crank. Even if someone managed to get in the house I can place all the shutter crank handles in the safe making it impossible to open the shutters.
Those are about the best protection you can get... I know people who have them. They were just out of my price range at the time. They also help with climate control too. Congrats... You are now more secure.
Hi Goinggoinggalt, I am worrying that the burglar can use something to pull on the quick release if they know the system well. May I know if you have finally decide what to use to lock it? Thank you.
I would rather install bars between blinds and window. I don't want bars on the inside like this one. My reason is I want crooks to see the bars before they attempt to break window.
Everything is a matter of personal preference, of course. You could put these outsude of the blinds i think, depending on the configuration of your windows. My logic with keeping them hidden was to not make the house look extra secure, thus not telegraphing that there might be much inside worth burglarizing it for. Glass is cheap, though a hassle to replace. Best of luck in your research & decision!
Xiao Zhang I would have had to install two sets of bars in each window to avoid that gap. I didn't think it was necessary to do. An intruder would have to smash the entire window, and then climb a ladder to get in over those. Then they would set off the alarm, while meeting the dogs, and if they were unlucky enough to have me home at the time, they would also meet Mr. Smith & Mr. Wesson & their six hollow pointed cousins. The bars are only one layer of security... many are needed for a complete defense. I have others that I do not show here.
+GoingGoingGalt: Smart man! LOL.....we've been working on our layering as well!! Here's another layer for you to consider for your windows. It is on the pricey side, but there is the option I believe to save a lot of money with self install. That's the 3M window security film. It's still possible to break your windows but it takes a lot more time and effort & a thief would need to have a decent cutting tool with them. It's all about slowing them down and discouraging them & giving you time to react.
I don’t think they’re $20-$50 apiece because the guy in the video said he put in seven windows and they cost over $1600! So I think you may have miss calculated they can’t be $20-$50
Good question; i would talk to an RV mechanic about that. They have knowlege about the construction of the walls that i don't have. I've never done anything for structural work on my RV. Great question!
The best solution are those security windows with a metal mesh inside the window...the ones that are pretty much impervious from breaking in they would need to try and pry the whole window open... expensive but it's a option.
I have steel security screen doors of expanded metal on both of my entrance doors. That was the first security upgrade that I made to the house. Mine cost me about $200 apiece. The more decorative and appealing, the more they will cost. You can leave your weather tight doors open in beautiful weather, even overnight, and feel secure. You can open the door to strangers (or police) and speak with them and feel secure. I recommend them to everyone.
MM2 0 "legal" or not, if anything, would be a local or state issue, but I've never heard of them being prohibited anywhere. These indoor systems may be allowable where HOA's prohibit exterior bars. They make a quick release system that should be used in any rooms that could have other exits blocked in case of fire. Thanks for watching!
Dude - thank you for the video but you got to work on your video skills man ... I got dizzy just trying to watch it ... Turn your lights up - video is way too dark ... And hold the camera steady or get a second person to do the video or camera stand ... Try watching your own video and you will know what I am talking about ...
No... But my house is a bit isolated. I only have one neighbor. There is crime everywhere, even celebrities in their mansions get burglarized. The more layers of protection you have, the safer you, your family, and your property will be.
SHIFTER SLAYER If he knew where i lived, and wanted to risk meeting mr shotgun while he tried, he would then find that removing or breaching them would be quite difficult without some pretty large and loud power tools. Every security feature is only a time delay. Nothing is impenetrable. You just have to make your neughbors house easier to rip off than yours is.
I had to add one fixed bar across the top to prevent any possible entry even by a skinny shitbag. There was not a size option that worked perfectly for my size windows.
Lots of people, since that is all this company manufactures. Who the hell watches & comments on videos on subjects they have no interest in? Ohhh... Idiot trolls...
@@GoingGoneGalt he probably just wants to come right in lol, on a side note the only drawback I see to this what if u gotta get out of a shitty situation and get out of the Windows. Keeping on the inside is a good option altogether because first, they gotta break the window, then look through the blinds then they have to pretty much somehow get through the security bars which I just don’t think is even possible without power tools and we both know criminals don’t have those hanging around lol. I suggest you use 3 inch 1/2 wood screws it’s overkill but it’s still a very good option.
@@spiritualjosh129 They have an optional kit for a kick release, but it wouldn't work for my application. Fire exit is always something you have to consider. I keep the bedroom windows unlocked when we are home, only lock them when we leave.
Well, I didn't get paid for it. And I checked those out... they seemed pretty cheaply made, just like the Sterlings. Light duty safety bars, not security. Unless you have a link to something that I didn't see. If so, please post it. And how do they look in your house?
Pretty cheaply made? You think a bad guy is going to sit outside your house with a saw making all sorts of nose? Bad guys don't wanna be seen or heard, when he smashes your window hes already going to be in for a shock that there's bars on the other end anyways. (assuming you still conceal with the blinds). You wasted over a grand for a couple metal cylinders in the casings. Waste of money.
Well, I'm still waiting for that link to the $100 bars that fit my windows.. I haven't seen it yet. Never underestimate the desperation and perseverance of a tweaker who needs a rock to smoke... they'll do about anything. If these slow him down by a few minutes, it's worth a little more. And I mean a little. You talk about a thousand dollars as if it's a huge amount of money... it isn't. I've got microphones and guns that are each worth more than that in my house, and a lot more.. so a few more bucks to help protect it all, and my family? F'ing pocket change. And when you say "over a grand"... your math sucks. You must be a millennial who was taught common core. And lastly... I really have to know... why in the hell would you care? Are you an heir to the Grisham fortune or something? Good lord, little troll...
$100 bars? No, not $100 bars, even less. You can get Grisham interior window depending on what size you want/ need for under $40 bucks for the biggest size ! When i said "a thousand dollars" i underestimated, you actually wasted even more. On your video you go on to say i believe you bought seven of those bars and then you go on to say your total was "around $1600 dollars". Gee, golly, let's do some math $40 x 7 = $280 for Grishams tallest and widest interior bars. The materials are exactly the same, except for some flimsy metal rod you claim is between the metal casings. I dunno who you are or why you insist on blowing money but that would have been $1,320 you could have invested and bought a brokered CD at TD Ameritrade or Fidelity and made over 3.5% interest. Instead of getting duped by some Canadian company that just made a killing off of you. Good day.
Okay, Mr. Wonka. And to paraphrase another classic film; I will now speak slowly and use small words so you will be sure to understand. Post. Your. Links. Show me these magical security bars that are a mere $40 (and yes, the total included shipping) that will cover a 58"x 45" window opening. And now, since you've made another absurd claim, you can also post the link to where one might get a 3.5% CD these days. Most are under 1%, with a select few nearing 2%, and that's usually only if you are going to plop in over $25K committed to 60 months. I think your financial memories are stuck sometime in the mid 90's. Best of luck.
I put these through my whole house. I will say if you don't have basic common sense you will fail. Basically you need to know how to use a tape measure, impact gun etc. Just get them square and make sure they are centered.
I know this video was 8 years ago, but this video help me a lot, I have been racking my brain and searching for 3 days now for exactly what you did here, a swing away type of security window bars that mount on the inside with not a lot of work, this is very doable compared to the one I was going to use,, which reqiured mounting on the outside and massive drilling through the house for a foot pedal type of release on the inside, with cables and pedals and all kind of nonsense involved, and I did not want to drill through my vinyl siding and make that into a mess, yes these are a little more money not much more, but the install process is way easier . I actually have already a Mr. Goodbar door grill on my back door, and it fit great!!!
Thank you for this!!! It's very good to see what install is like for the average consumer. This is the only review/video I've been able to find other than the advertising ones. I appreciate it!
+Kris Ryan I'm glad I could help. Thank you for the feedback!
Great Video. My bars should be here today. My window is similar to yours. It is 70 tall x 45 wide. So the bars I ended up getting can fit horizontal or vertical. To find the right fit, I got the one, and the hinge will be at the top and lock at the bottom. My window is about the same height off the floor as yours.I appreciate the instruction - that will help a lot.
This is a useful instruction video, better than the one the company itself produces. Also, the printed instructions that come with the product are not clear. They make reference to parts like "left guide rail," and "grille," and "lock end bracket" without a diagram that shows what parts these terms refer to. Also, no Robertson drill bit came with the set I bought, so make sure you have one on hand before you start.
I decided to put in the exterior rolling shutters on my windows, makes the room dark if you need it, protects the glass, makes it near impossible to enter without cutting tools. The shutters can be operated even without power because I chose the manual crank. Even if someone managed to get in the house I can place all the shutter crank handles in the safe making it impossible to open the shutters.
Those are about the best protection you can get... I know people who have them. They were just out of my price range at the time. They also help with climate control too. Congrats... You are now more secure.
I am a super paranoid mom. I am researching what is the most secure for my children's room. What do either of you recommend?
@@amandamay8450 I can recommend a whole bunch of nice options for you
To bad we don’t have the interior bar Europe has there fancy looking cool designs . I love bars on inside of house instead of outsife
Why are there brown stains in the corners of the bar frame?
Of course,..... rust!!
Remember , he presents a brand new product..😈😈
That appears to be dust probably from friction with the packaging, concentrated in the corners due to electrostatic attraction.
Was there any reason why the gates look discolored in the corners and would you still reccomend them?
Hi Goinggoinggalt, I am worrying that the burglar can use something to pull on the quick release if they know the system well. May I know if you have finally decide what to use to lock it? Thank you.
I would rather install bars between blinds and window. I don't want bars on the inside like this one. My reason is I want crooks to see the bars before they attempt to break window.
Everything is a matter of personal preference, of course. You could put these outsude of the blinds i think, depending on the configuration of your windows. My logic with keeping them hidden was to not make the house look extra secure, thus not telegraphing that there might be much inside worth burglarizing it for. Glass is cheap, though a hassle to replace. Best of luck in your research & decision!
That would also work backwards, itd tell crooks you have valuables and they need something a bit more heavy to get in.
I'm guessing your washers are causing the problems. You're adding to each side.
I don't know what problems you are talking about. This was many years ago. They worked fine then, and they work fine now. Thanks for watching.
How big of a gap did you have at the top and bottom.
Great video tutorial. Helped me out a lot. THANK YOU !!
RoR AUB Anytime... that's why we're here!
Never saw these before
Same
why u left a big opening at the top? isn't u installed the bar to protect the outside intruders?
Xiao Zhang I would have had to install two sets of bars in each window to avoid that gap. I didn't think it was necessary to do. An intruder would have to smash the entire window, and then climb a ladder to get in over those. Then they would set off the alarm, while meeting the dogs, and if they were unlucky enough to have me home at the time, they would also meet Mr. Smith & Mr. Wesson & their six hollow pointed cousins. The bars are only one layer of security... many are needed for a complete defense. I have others that I do not show here.
+GoingGoingGalt: Smart man! LOL.....we've been working on our layering as well!! Here's another layer for you to consider for your windows. It is on the pricey side, but there is the option I believe to save a lot of money with self install. That's the 3M window security film. It's still possible to break your windows but it takes a lot more time and effort & a thief would need to have a decent cutting tool with them. It's all about slowing them down and discouraging them & giving you time to react.
+Kris Ryan I've been looking at that... it's a very interesting product. Thanks for watching & chiming in!
Did these have the lead balls to hammer into the screw head?
Yes, they did. I did not use them, as I didn't want lead all over my house. I used JB weld instead.
Well how much are the window bars please?
I don’t think they’re $20-$50 apiece because the guy in the video said he put in seven windows and they cost over $1600! So I think you may have miss calculated they can’t be $20-$50
Can i install these bars on my travel trailer for my winnebego rv ?
Good question; i would talk to an RV mechanic about that. They have knowlege about the construction of the walls that i don't have. I've never done anything for structural work on my RV. Great question!
The space above that window looks too big, they can just climb over that.
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Yea, but that's a huge hassle to a thief. And if you have security cameras and alert systems in place. You could have been called cops by then
The best solution are those security windows with a metal mesh inside the window...the ones that are pretty much impervious from breaking in they would need to try and pry the whole window open... expensive but it's a option.
how do you put bars on widow on the door.metal door
I have steel security screen doors of expanded metal on both of my entrance doors. That was the first security upgrade that I made to the house. Mine cost me about $200 apiece. The more decorative and appealing, the more they will cost. You can leave your weather tight doors open in beautiful weather, even overnight, and feel secure. You can open the door to strangers (or police) and speak with them and feel secure. I recommend them to everyone.
Is it illegal here in U.S and what if there is a fire inside a house?
MM2 0 "legal" or not, if anything, would be a local or state issue, but I've never heard of them being prohibited anywhere. These indoor systems may be allowable where HOA's prohibit exterior bars. They make a quick release system that should be used in any rooms that could have other exits blocked in case of fire. Thanks for watching!
Oh I'm about to get these right now. And hide them behind curtains. Oh yea
too big gap above his security bar,
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Only for iron double gate sliding
so... do you know what "Persianas" are?
Nice video. Thank you.
IMPACT WINDOW ,LESS NOISE AND A MISSION TO CRACK ,READY FOR HURRICANE WEATHER TOO .
Is that the swing away model
Dude - thank you for the video but you got to work on your video skills man ... I got dizzy just trying to watch it ... Turn your lights up - video is way too dark ... And hold the camera steady or get a second person to do the video or camera stand ... Try watching your own video and you will know what I am talking about ...
Do you live in a bad neighborhood?
No... But my house is a bit isolated. I only have one neighbor. There is crime everywhere, even celebrities in their mansions get burglarized. The more layers of protection you have, the safer you, your family, and your property will be.
@@GoingGoneGalt that’s true
To man thank you
Excellent!!!!👍
Thank you checking it out & chiming in!
Thanks
the burglar can just watch this video and remove the bars before breaking in
SHIFTER SLAYER If he knew where i lived, and wanted to risk meeting mr shotgun while he tried, he would then find that removing or breaching them would be quite difficult without some pretty large and loud power tools. Every security feature is only a time delay. Nothing is impenetrable. You just have to make your neughbors house easier to rip off than yours is.
@@GoingGoneGalt yep fresh kill can't rob your home..
Get one way screws and mess up the groove ... or look up screws with locks... I'm sure they have .... just removing them will be a pain in the ass
That is not big enough for that window.
I had to add one fixed bar across the top to prevent any possible entry even by a skinny shitbag. There was not a size option that worked perfectly for my size windows.
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Who the hell installs window security bars on the inside of the home??
Lots of people, since that is all this company manufactures. Who the hell watches & comments on videos on subjects they have no interest in? Ohhh... Idiot trolls...
@Bill Dauterive not really just dont want someone coming In
Condos don’t permit an outside modification to the building by an individual unit owner. Inside bars are a good option....
@@GoingGoneGalt he probably just wants to come right in lol, on a side note the only drawback I see to this what if u gotta get out of a shitty situation and get out of the Windows. Keeping on the inside is a good option altogether because first, they gotta break the window, then look through the blinds then they have to pretty much somehow get through the security bars which I just don’t think is even possible without power tools and we both know criminals don’t have those hanging around lol. I suggest you use 3 inch 1/2 wood screws it’s overkill but it’s still a very good option.
@@spiritualjosh129 They have an optional kit for a kick release, but it wouldn't work for my application. Fire exit is always something you have to consider. I keep the bedroom windows unlocked when we are home, only lock them when we leave.
i seriously hope/ think you got paid for this. 1600 bucks lol... Just go grisham... 100 bucks for the quick release plus interior exterior window bars
Well, I didn't get paid for it. And I checked those out... they seemed pretty cheaply made, just like the Sterlings. Light duty safety bars, not security. Unless you have a link to something that I didn't see. If so, please post it. And how do they look in your house?
Pretty cheaply made? You think a bad guy is going to sit outside your house with a saw making all sorts of nose? Bad guys don't wanna be seen or heard, when he smashes your window hes already going to be in for a shock that there's bars on the other end anyways. (assuming you still conceal with the blinds). You wasted over a grand for a couple metal cylinders in the casings. Waste of money.
Well, I'm still waiting for that link to the $100 bars that fit my windows.. I haven't seen it yet. Never underestimate the desperation and perseverance of a tweaker who needs a rock to smoke... they'll do about anything. If these slow him down by a few minutes, it's worth a little more. And I mean a little. You talk about a thousand dollars as if it's a huge amount of money... it isn't. I've got microphones and guns that are each worth more than that in my house, and a lot more.. so a few more bucks to help protect it all, and my family? F'ing pocket change. And when you say "over a grand"... your math sucks. You must be a millennial who was taught common core. And lastly... I really have to know... why in the hell would you care? Are you an heir to the Grisham fortune or something? Good lord, little troll...
$100 bars? No, not $100 bars, even less. You can get Grisham interior window depending on what size you want/ need for under $40 bucks for the biggest size ! When i said "a thousand dollars" i underestimated, you actually wasted even more. On your video you go on to say i believe you bought seven of those bars and then you go on to say your total was "around $1600 dollars". Gee, golly, let's do some math $40 x 7 = $280 for Grishams tallest and widest interior bars. The materials are exactly the same, except for some flimsy metal rod you claim is between the metal casings. I dunno who you are or why you insist on blowing money but that would have been $1,320 you could have invested and bought a brokered CD at TD Ameritrade or Fidelity and made over 3.5% interest. Instead of getting duped by some Canadian company that just made a killing off of you. Good day.
Okay, Mr. Wonka. And to paraphrase another classic film; I will now speak slowly and use small words so you will be sure to understand. Post. Your. Links. Show me these magical security bars that are a mere $40 (and yes, the total included shipping) that will cover a 58"x 45" window opening. And now, since you've made another absurd claim, you can also post the link to where one might get a 3.5% CD these days. Most are under 1%, with a select few nearing 2%, and that's usually only if you are going to plop in over $25K committed to 60 months. I think your financial memories are stuck sometime in the mid 90's. Best of luck.
I put these through my whole house. I will say if you don't have basic common sense you will fail. Basically you need to know how to use a tape measure, impact gun etc. Just get them square and make sure they are centered.
Above all, take your time. I hope they came out great.