ABOUT HOME SECURITY

There are three main categories of home security system: Alarms, Surveillance Systems, and Physical Security. Alarms include smoke, carbon monoxide, fire and burglar alarms. Surveillance systems use cameras to detect potential intruders, and to identify intruders for subsequent legal action. Physical security includes security fencing, security gates, security shutters, and door and window locks. Greatest security will be achieved by using a combination of all these methods. But much can be achieved at low cost. For example smoke alarms are a very cheap way of reducing the risk of death from fire, and good window and door locks will do much to deter a burglar.

We describe below leading suppliers in each of these three areas of home security, Alarms, Surveillance, and Physical Security. For further information, please visit our related Product Guides on: Burglar Alarms, Fire Alarms, Smoke Alarms, Security Cameras, Door Locks, and Security Shutters.

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LEADING USA HOME SECURITY MANUFACTURERS

The following home security suppliers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of home security, including online catalogs and specifications for home security systems, and care and maintenance of home security systems.

Securitys: Security Cameras. Securitys, based in Lewis Center, Ohio, is a leading online retailer of security equipment including surveillance cameras. Its website is organized into the following product categories: Cables & Connectors, Backups & Power Strips, Mounts & Brackets, Multiplexors & Accessories, Security Cameras, Security Systems, Security Furniture, Security Monitors, Security Tools, Security System Records, and Wireless and Wired Systems. The Security Cameras section covers: Black & White Cameras, Camera Housings, Color Security Cameras, Dome Security Cameras, Night Vision Security Cameras, and Pan Tilt Security Cameras.

Norco Alarms: Burglar Alarms. Norco Alarms, based in Riverside, California, is a leading online supplier of burglar alarms. Its main product ranges are: Alarm System Kits, Hardwire Alarms, Security Cameras, and Wireless Alarm Systems. Other product categories include: Motion Detectors, Glass Break & Audio Detectors, Photoelectric Detectors, Sirens Speakers & Strobes, Video Surveillance Cameras, Door & Window Contacts & Control Devices, Smoke Heat & Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Driveway Alarms, Wireless Door Chimes, Dialers & Pagers, and Hardware & Accessories for intruder alarms.

Yale: Door Locks. Yale is part of the Assa Abloy group, operating in over 100 countries worldwide. It carries a wide range of door locks, door handles, and other door hardware. Yale manufactures 12 types of deadbolt door lock. They are available in single or double cylinder form, and with plain or decorative design. Finishes include: Textured Black, Gun Metal, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Polished Chrome, Satin Nickel, Antique Nickel, Satin Chrome, Polished Brass, Antique Brass, and YaleGuard Gold. Yale also supplies other matching door furniture, including Handlesets, Knobs, and Lever Door Handles.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO HOME SECURITY

Central Station Alarm Association

Consumer Electronics Association

National Association of Electrical Distributors

National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Security Industry Association

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

Publisher: Abacus Construction Index is a professionally edited directory of recommended construction websites, published by Extonet Ltd which also publishes a directory of the world's best websites. It is financed only by Google advertisements; no payment is received from included websites.