Ontario Guide to Home Window Security Bars

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When you think “security bars,” do you picture rusted jailhouse metal and a basement window that hasn’t opened since 1983?

That image is outdated — and so are your builder-grade window screens.
Modern window security bars are sleek, custom-fit, and designed to stop more than just curious raccoons.

Whether you live in downtown Barrie or own a quiet little cottage near Orillia, adding bars to your most vulnerable windows might be the most practical upgrade you’ll ever make.

Why Ontario Homeowners Are Reconsidering Window Bars

Let’s be honest — break-ins don’t always look like movie scenes.
Most happen in broad daylight. Through a window. In five minutes or less.

Security bars are back in style because:

  • They work 24/7, no batteries or apps required.
  • They’re permanent, unlike that “Beware of Dog” sign.
  • They protect the most common entry points: basement and ground-floor windows.
  • They’re ideal for cottages, especially during the off-season when no one’s home.

Styles That Won’t Embarrass You

No, you’re not turning your house into a detention center.
Today’s bars are low-profile, and even—dare we say it—nice-looking.

Types of bars available:

  • Fixed Bars – Best for small basement windows. Permanent and sturdy.
  • Quick-Release/Hinged Bars – Great for bedrooms. Designed to swing open from inside in case of emergency.
  • Decorative Bars – For people who like a little flair with their function. Think scrolls, matte black, or minimalist lines.

We custom-fit all our security bars to your window style and home aesthetic.
It’ll look like you planned it. Because you did.

Best Places to Install Them

LocationWhy It Matters
Basement windowsEasy targets for thieves and animals alike.
Side and rear ground-floor windowsHidden from street view = more vulnerable.
CottagesUnattended for months at a time = prime real estate for break-ins.
Sliding windows and patio door sidelightsThin locks + poor visibility = weak spots.

What About Fire Code?

If you’re putting bars on a bedroom window, it has to open from the inside.
We follow Ontario fire code and offer quick-release bars that are easy to open in an emergency — even half-asleep, barefoot, and panicked.

You don’t have to trade safety for security.

What Do They Cost?

Ballpark pricing in Ontario:

Bar TypeInstalled Price (Estimate)
Fixed Bars$350–$700 per window
Hinged/Quick-Release Bars$550–$1200
Cottage or Full Home Setup$6,000–$20,000 depending on size and complexity

Our pricing includes measuring, custom fabrication, and pro install. No guessing. No janky screws from the hardware store.

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Final Word: Quiet Protection That Actually Works

Security bars aren’t loud, flashy, or trying to be smart-tech for the sake of it.
They just do their job — protecting your home and everything in it.

And if they’re done right? You won’t even notice them.
But the guy thinking about climbing through your side window? He will.

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