Window Bars & Grilles

AdaptaBar - Practical Low Cost Window Bars & Grilles
 
Ideal for D.I.Y or professional installation, the AdaptaBar window bar and modular security grille system offers a practical solution to protecting vulnerable windows where the cost of a made to measure grille would be prohibitive.

Each telescopic bar set is made up of a solid steel bar section and a robust steel tube section. This versatile modular grille system is available off the shelf in flatpack form. You choose exactly what you want - install bars only, alternatively you can turn the system into a customised grille by adding lateral spacer bars - practical protection for almost any window or door. 

AdaptaBars are available in five standard lengths and with a choice of Face Fixing  (F) or Reveal Fixing (R)
:
GR AB18(F/R)  - 18" (457mm) 
                         ...extends to 30" (762mm)
GR AB30(F/R)  - 30" (762mm) 
                         ...extends to 42" (1067mm)
GR AB42(F/R)  - 42" (1067mm) 
                         ...extends to 54" (1372mm)
GR AB54(F/R)  - 54" (1372mm) 
                         ...extends to 66" (1676mm)
GR AB67(F/R)  - 67" (1702mm) 
                         ...extends to 79" (2007mm)

Adaptabar window security bars offer protection for any window or aperture from 18" to 79" (300 mm - 2,007 mm) in height and of any width. Their adjustability means that even if you get the measurements slightly wrong when you order, the bars you should still be able to complete the installation safely and easily (unlike trying to install a fixed grill system that is 2mm too tall for the aperture it was ordered for!)

How many bars will you need?

It is easy to work out how many bars you need - simply mark the horizontal centre of the window aperture then mark the sill at appropriate bar centre intervals. Note; for security applications bars should be fitted at 5" (125mm) centres (BS8220) whilst for child safety applications, building regulations recommend 4" (100mm) between bar centres. 

Adaptabar security bars are finished in a durable, attractive brilliant white paint, and tube ends are sealed to prevent infestation by insects, spiders, etc.  

Typical AdaptaBar installation

AdaptaBar components - choice of bar lengthsa and spacers

For maximum security, use of security fastenings is recommended when installing bars and grilles.

Lateral spacers are available as an option in order to foil attempts to prize the bars apart and add significantly to the overall grill security for larger apertures. They can be installed as a single strip (as shown) or can be formed into attractive geometric patterns and their use is recommended where longer bars (e.g. those over 42" (1067mm) are used.

For security applications bars should be fitted at 5" (125mm) centres (BS8220) whilst for child safety applications, building regulations recommend 4" (100mm) between bar centres. 

Centre fixings are recommended where longer lengths are used

Use of lateral spacer links upgrade the bars into a security grille

Bars are available with Face or Reveal fixing options as shown and this must be specified at time of order.

Face Fixing is where the window bars fix over the face of the aperture as shown

Reveal Fixing is where the window bars fix into the aperture as shown here

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