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I do have Safety Nets in every window and balcony in my apartment and I truly recommend it for those who are really concerned about their children’s safety.
Stratas seems to be worried about the visual and the negative impact those nets would have in the build facade, but why would they recommend the installation of steel bars in windows, considering they have to be concreted in the window sill and will never be removed again unless a major renovation take place. The nets aren’t invasive, they don’t disrupt the view and from the outside they are very discrete and blend into any facade. There is no reason for Stratas denied the installation of the product.
The fixing structure of the nets does not compromise the property in any way, as the hooks needed aren’t long enough to reach the waterproof of the level above. The Safety Nets are easily removed once you don’t need it anymore. It is a quick, clean and affordable solution. For those who thinks of appearance and maybe a barrier in case of emergency, clearly you haven’t seen Safety Nets installed at all.
Families with kids are leaving in high rise buildings more than ever and those numbers will only increase in the forthcoming years. If it is obviously the total acceptance of the Safety nets is just a matter of time, why not have a look at it right now and allow the families to decide if it is suitable or not for themselves. Again, Stratas should be glad such product came on the market.