When deciding if you should invest in security grilles or shutters, the main thing to consider is the level of security you are trying to achieve. Security grilles are an excellent choice for pharmacies, counter pass-throughs, concession stands and indoor retail spaces ( such as inside a shopping mall), offering protection without obstructing visibility in and out of the area. Security shutters, on the other hand, offer no visibility but a more substantial security aspect. These work great for outdoor storefronts, alcohol and tobacco cabinet enclosures, cannabis shops, jewelry stores etc. Security shutters are also a great way to protect your home/cottage from intruders and thieves, severe weather and storms. Both fixed and retractable awnings have excellent qualities; however, when it comes to front door awnings, fixed awnings are the superior choice. Most front doors and windows lack in width for retractable awnings to be installed; another significant benefit of fixed awnings for front doors and windows is the fact that they are much smaller in width and projection, making them more stable in extreme weather conditions and less likely to get blown off by high winds.