Q.01Why does Burlington's housing era matter for break-in risk?
Older Aldershot homes (1940s-70s) often retain their original door frames and single-pane glass — both weaker than what current building standards require. Brant Hills and Tyandaga homes from the 1960s-90s introduced attached garages and larger rear glass, which bring a different entry profile. We assess both types differently because the primary vector differs by era.
Q.02What is the most common entry point on older Aldershot homes?
On 1940s-70s bungalows, the door frame and strike plate assembly is usually the weak point — the deadbolt is often adequate, but the frame it locks into was built to a much lighter standard than modern builds. ARX Guard reinforces the existing frame with structural screws that anchor into the wall framing behind the jamb, without replacing the door.
Q.03Do you serve Aldershot, Brant Hills, and Tyandaga?
All of Burlington — Aldershot, Brant Hills, Tyandaga, LaSalle, Millcroft, Headon Forest, and the downtown waterfront corridor. We also cover Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills through our Halton Region dispatch.
Q.04What does the free assessment cover?
A technician walks every main-floor entry point — front door and frame, garage man-door, rear patio slider, ground-floor and basement windows — and notes which carry the most exposure. You receive a written, fixed quote within 48 hours. No obligation, no pressure.
Q.05How long does a Burlington install take?
Most Burlington homes are completed in a single day. A typical scope covering rear patio slider, main-floor rear windows, sidelights, and door fortification on one or two entries runs 5-8 hours with a two-technician crew. Tyandaga estate homes with larger glass footprints may run a full day.
Q.06Does security film work on the older single-pane windows in Aldershot?
Yes. Clear Guard Security film is compatible with single-pane glass — it bonds to the interior face regardless of the pane type. On older single-pane windows, the film also holds the glass in place under minor impact, reducing incidental breakage alongside its primary security function.
Q.07What about lakeview properties on Burlington's south edge?
Waterfront and lakeview properties are a specific focus for us. Lake-facing glass often includes oversized sliders and picture windows that face away from the street — out of sightlines from neighbours and passing cars. We spec film accordingly and account for UV exposure on south-facing glass.
Q.08What warranty comes with a Burlington install?
10-year manufacturer warranty on the film, parts and labour. Lifetime workmanship warranty on Clear Guard installation. Service calls are handled directly — no deductible, no middleman.
Q.09What does XPEL Prime XR Security window film actually do?
It is a high-strength laminate bonded to the interior face of your existing glass. When the glass is struck — by a hammer, brick, crowbar, or boot — the film keeps the shattered shards bonded together. The pane no longer separates, so the hand-through reach an intruder needs simply isn't there. Optically clear, blocks more than 99% UV, compatible with tempered, laminated, single-pane and double-pane residential glass.
Q.10What does the ARX Guard door fortification system include?
A heavy-gauge strike plate anchored with structural screws into the wall framing (not the trim), the multi-point ARX hockey-stick locking system that engages multiple points along the jamb at once, structural reinforcement on both the lock-side and hinge-side jambs, and reinforced hinge plates with longer screws. Tested in our Oakville facility to absorb repeated kick loads that split standard residential door assemblies on the first strike.
Q.11Do I need both products or can I pick one?
Most homes benefit from both. Forced-entry attempts almost always exploit either glass or doors — and often both in sequence. Door fortification stops the kick-in path; window film stops the smash-and-reach path. Doing both gives you layered defence: an attempt fails at the first vector, the intruder either gives up or moves to the second, and the film/fortification on that vector buys the homeowner the same delay. We will scope both during the assessment and give you a written quote with each line itemised.
Q.12Will the film be visible from outside?
No. Most homeowners forget the film is there within a week of install. It is bonded to the inside surface of your existing glass and trimmed close to the frame. Your windows look exactly the same from the street.
Q.13Does ARX Guard work with my smart lock or keypad?
Yes. The ARX Guard system reinforces the framing and strike zone around your existing hardware. Smart locks, keypad locks, and traditional deadbolts all stay in place and continue to work. We are not replacing the lock; we are reinforcing where the door frame fails first under kick force.
Q.14How long does a typical install take?
Most homes are completed in a single day. A typical 10-15 window film install runs 6-8 hours with a two-technician crew. Door fortification adds 60-90 minutes per door. No drywall work, no painting, no door replacement — most customers are back in the house by dinner.
Q.15What is the warranty?
10 years on the XPEL film against bubbling, peeling, and delamination. 10 years on the ARX Guard hardware components. Lifetime workmanship warranty on the installation itself. All warranties are written, transferable on home sale, and honoured directly by Clear Guard — no middleman.
Q.16Can it be installed on tempered or laminated glass?
Both are compatible. We assess each opening on site and spec the right film grade per pane. Some openings benefit from 14-mil interior security film; others from 8-mil interior or 7-mil exterior. The right answer depends on the glass type, the opening size, and the vulnerability profile.