About Us Our Mission To benefit both lenders and communities by increasing the marketability of a property while simultaneously fighting community blight and securing the asset long term. We're committed to changing the face of vacant and abandoned properties. At SecureView, we've created a revolutionary way to secure vacant and abandoned properties without exposing their vacancy to onlookers. We have created an alternative board up system that is designed to look like traditional windows, concealing vacancy and increasing safety. SecureView is also virtually unbreakable, which means it has the wherewithal to protect property from intrusion, and reduce the crime and squatting so often associated with plywood and steel board ups.
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Let s Compare Plywood Steel SecureView Contributes to community blight. Invites crime & graffiti. Reduces neighborhood property values. Material rapidly deteriorates; i.e. mold, loses strength. Requires multiple re-boards. Flammable. First responders, neighbors and contractors are UNABLE to see inside the property. Lack of natural light. Contributes to community blight. Invites crime & graffiti. Reduces neighborhood property values. Monthly rental fee equals continual cost over the life of a vacant property. Difficult to escape in the event of a fire or emergency. First responders, neighbors and contractors are UNABLE to see inside the property. Training required for vendors to install. Lack of natural light. SOLUTION to community blight. Looks like a traditional window, concealing vacancy. One time installation. Maintains property values. Virtually unbreakable and with stands inclement weather. First responders, neighbors and contractors are ABLE to see inside the property. Positive feedback from first responders. Simple installation, minimal training required. Use the same vendors you have been using for plywood Reusable and made from recycled materials Made in the USA. Positive Press, good corporate citizen.
Why SecureView? Significantly reduces community blight and supports community stabilization. One time installation avoids multiple costly re-boarding. Appears as traditional windows to conceal vacancy. Allows neighbors, first responders and contractors to see inside the property. Virtually unbreakable, preventing entry from unauthorized visitors. Reduces instances of crime and squatting while mitigating the amount of complaints from stakeholders. Eliminates the stigma associated with boarding a property. Increase a property s marketability due to improved curb appeal. Which house has SecureView? SecureView is Durable.
Code Enforcement Code Enforcement guidelines are easily meet using SecureView. SecureView has worked with local governments around the country to rewrite local ordinances to include our system. Chicago Cleveland Fort Lauderdale Phoenix Code Enforcement Officials point to SecureView s safety and durability for why they prefer it over plywood. Our systems also satisfies HUD guidelines for securing properties.
Installation Double Hung Window Tools and Hardware Requirements: 120 VAC circular saw with a high tooth count blade (carbide recommended) 3/8 carriage bolts (Length determined per window ) Washers Nuts Instructions: 1. Measure window opening (width and height). This will be inside of brick or inside of the window casing/brick mold such that the SecureView panel, when cut, will fit snuggly and not permit a tool to be placed behind the panel. 2. Cut the SecureView panel using a circular saw with a high tooth count blade. 3. Remove window sashes or slide the sashes to the center of the window frame so that 4 bolts can be placed near the four corners. 4. Measure interior casing of window from outer edge of casing to the other so that the crossbar will rest squarely on the full face of the window casing. Cut the crossbar material. Under this scenario, a minimum of two crossbars shall be used per window. 5. Measure the clear window opening width and subtract 1. Measure up from the window sill and down from the top panel location. Transfer these measurements to the SecureView panel and drill four 1/2 holes. 6. Drill 7/16 holes through the crossbars to match the pattern in the SecureView panels. 7. Place a 3/8 carriage bolt through each of the holes in the SecureView panel, set the panel on the window sill and position the panel into its proper location. 8. Screw one nut and washer onto each of the carriage bolts. Place the crossbars onto the bolts and screw another security nut on each of the carriage bolts. Tighten the outer nut, by hand, until the SecureView panel is squeezed into a compression fit. Tighten the inside nut against the crossbar and torque the outer nut with a ratchet or other tool so that no person can loosen them by hand.
FAQ s What is the turnaround time for ordering? Within 24 hours from placement of order. How does the ordering process work? All orders will be placed through SecureView s ecommerce website. What size sheets do you manufacture & how many bracing systems are included in each sheet? 48 x96 includes one 8ft bracing system per sheet 60 x96 & 72 x96 include two 8ft bracing systems per sheet. Is some kind of specialty bit necessary for drilling the product? No, all standard drill bits will work. What kind of saw & blade is required to cut SecureView? A circular saw with a high tooth count, carbide blade for clean cutting. I noticed in the installation video that the installer was handling the product with suction cups like glass installers use. Is this how it must be installed? It s not necessary but always helpful. Is installer certification required? No, however we strongly recommend all installers to follow our best practices as indicated in our installation manual & video. What sectors does SecureView serve? New Construction, REO/Asset Management, Commercial, Government & Municipalities, Public Housing, Schools & Hospitals. Can I reuse the product? Yes. How thick is the material? ¼ inch thick.
Pilot Programs SecureView was initially piloted in Chicago but since our launch we have created a national presence. Below are a few cities where we have pilot programs. Atlanta Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Des Monies Detroit Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Las Vegas Los Angeles Milwaukee Minneapolis Miami New Orleans Orlando Phoenix Rochester St. Paul Sacramento Toledo
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