CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE CHECKLIST TO PREVENT SQUATTING If you’re a property owner or manager, from time to time it’s fair to expect your property to be vacant for a lengthy period of time at some point, especially if you are redeveloping it and awaiting planning or preparing it for sale. One of…
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE CHECKLIST TO PREVENT SQUATTING When you own or manage a property that is going to be vacant for a longer period, one of your first concerns is likely to be how to secure the building’s openings, such as the windows and doors. When it comes to ‘boarding up’ your…
Owning or managing a property that’s become vacant isn’t without its challenges. And when that property remains empty for an extended period of time, you will have to give thought to its security. One of the first considerations is how you’ll secure your building’s entry points from the threat of vandals, thieves and squatters. And…
Whether residential, commercial, or industrial, when you have a vacant property to protect, securing all accessible openings, such as windows and doors, is a must. Traditionally, openings were covered with plywood or OSB (oriented strand board), and this is still practiced today. The term ‘boarding up’ is still commonly used, even though sheet steel is…