security mirrors

All About Security Mirrors

Some people think that all mirrors are the same. You will be surprised to know that they selection of mirrors that you can choose from for your bathroom, or just to have on the wall in any room of your home is huge. You will find that knowing about security mirrors is good too.

Ever went rushing around the corner and run square into another co-worker? Have you ever entered an office supply room and wondered if there was already someone there? Have you ever entered the parking area and been startled by someone approaching from behind. These are all workplace situations where security mirrors can make a difference.

Security mirrors are very common - you find them in the malls, banks, corner stores, gas stations, and pretty much any other public place. Too often they are not included in office buildings and they should be because they provide an element of safety for employees.

They provide a lot of functionality. They deter crime, they allow for safe operations, and they make blind spots visible to other human traffic. When trying to decide what type of mirrors you need consider size, material, and shape.

Material

1. Plexiglas are a good choice in areas where glass is not allowed such as in psychiatric facilities. They can also be purchased with a scratch resistant coating.

2. Polished steel mirrors are an excellent choice because they are virtually indestructible. They are especially useful in locations where vandalism might be a problem.

3. Shatter resistant glass is a great choice because there is no worry about dangerous shards from accidental breakage.

4. Tempered glass uses a heat treatment that makes it three times stronger than regular glass when it comes to breakage.

5. Acrylic Mirror are unbreakable and lightweight.

All of these material types are available in both outdoor and indoor security mirrors. Next you need to consider shape.

1. Circular convex mirrors provide good viewing of areas that need to be continuously monitored....

Page 2: All About Security Mirrors

Related Articles

Guide to Bathroom Mirrors

Avoid heavy frames that will only crowd the small bathroom space even more. Size The size of your bathroom mirror will depend upon the size of the room and the size of the vanity or tub you will put it over. Never allow the mirror to extend over the edge of the vanity or tub because it will cr...

Guide to Car Mirrors

So before you head out you need to do your pre-start routine which includes is adjusting all of your mirrors and fastening your seatbelts. Your mirrors need to be positioned so that you do not heed to move your head to see. You may have to move your head slightly but if you have to crane, scru...

The Guide To The Contemporary Mirror

Round contemporary mirrors can provide a contrast to the straight lines or flow into any curved lines created by the furniture and other accessories. Some contemporary mirrors are now in irregular shapes. With curved outlines the mirrors can have a pear shape or a shape of a liquid that has spill...

---