donhow

Hi Alison, I apologize for causing you offence, it was certainly not my intention. The analogy between bars on doors and windows, and a prison like environment was the only one I could think of at the time. I had mistakenly assumed the grilles were fitted to stop people getting into the flat, whereas you are informing me that it is to stop children falling out. I stand corrected. Thank you for the information, I can now cancel my order for window grilles, as I have no small children living with me. Don

My Wife and I are in the middle of renovating (Ho Bee) our resale 3S Serangoon flat. During the reno, the existing windows and grilles have been removed and new Alu sliding windows fitted. We were surprised how bright and airy the flat looks without any grilles being fitted. My contractor is now asking what type of grilles I want to fit. I am a foreigner, and do not understand the apparent desire of Singaporeans to live in a prison-like environment with all windows and doors fitted with bars, and I am considering the alternatives. My main questions are: - 1. Is there a high risk of robbery if I don't fit grilles, bearing in mind that the old grilles would not have posed much of a barrier to a determined thief. I always assumed that Singapore was a relatively crime free country. 2. Are there any types of removable grilles available. By this I mean easy and quick to install when we are away and remove when we are living there. Alternatively a concertina folding type of grille might be the answer if available. Sorry for not using any Singlish, but the only word I know is "La" ( and a couple of unrepeatable Hokkien words). Don