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Securing Your Home’s Exterior
By Robert Hessel
I am amazed by how many extraordinary homes in which
we have been asked to provide risk assessments that the
homeowner and/or their security system provider had not
covered the exterior area of the residence. Most homeowners
in this area have invested heavily in their new homes’ exterior
areas to make the outside of them as inviting as the inside.
They have built magnificent pools with whirlpools and spas
to entertain their family and friends at get togethers, or to just
beat the heat on a lazy Sunday. They have also installed bars
and kitchens that rival some of the areas nicest public bars and
restaurants. They often have big beautiful boats on their lifts,
yet no one has ever discussed what can be done to help protect
these expensive items.
If you are not aware that you can install electronic security
in these areas, I can assure you that advancements in wireless
technology have made protecting these types of assets both
easy and effective. Motion sensors can alert you if you have
unwanted guests having a party in your pool while you are
away on vacation, or are attempting to remove something of
value from your property. In addition to being alerted by alarm
if someone approaches your boat or other possessions, you
can have video clips sent to your smart phone to determine
if you need police involvement or assistance. The possibilities
are limitless, so don’t fail to take the time to design a security
system that protects an incredible part of the investment you
have made in your home.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Robert Hessel at Source 1 Solutions can be
contacted at (727) 538-4114 or www.source1security.com.
116 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015