By Ricky Walton | Founder & Franchisor | SheerGuard South Africa
Choosing the Right Material Is One of the Most Important Security Decisions You’ll Ever Make
When I started SheerGuard, I made a promise to myself.
We would never build our business around the cheapest material available.
In the security industry, it’s easy to compare products by price alone, but I believe that’s the wrong place to start.
The material you choose today has to perform not only on the day it is installed, but for many years afterwards—often in the harsh South African climate.
That’s why, before choosing the material for our clear security bars, we asked ourselves a very different set of questions.
Why SheerGuard Chose Exolon®
Instead of asking,
“What’s the cheapest option?”
we asked:
- Will it continue performing after years of exposure to the South African sun?
- Will it retain its clarity and appearance over time?
- Can we confidently stand behind it with our Lifetime Warranty?
- Will it deliver the same consistent quality whether it’s installed in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban?
- Most importantly…
Would I install it in my own home?
Those questions ultimately led us to Exolon®, engineered and manufactured in Germany.
Exolon® offered the combination of exceptional impact resistance, outstanding optical clarity and long-term weather resistance that aligned perfectly with the standards we wanted for every SheerGuard installation.
It wasn’t simply about meeting a technical specification.
It was about choosing a material that reflected the values of our business.
According to the Exolon® UV product data sheet, Exolon® UV incorporates UV protection on both sides and is backed by long-term weathering warranties from the manufacturer when used in accordance with their recommendations.
Our Commitment to Quality
At SheerGuard, quality has never been about doing what is easy.
It’s about making decisions today that we will still be proud of ten years from now.
Every installation carries our name.
That’s a responsibility we take seriously.
For us, choosing Exolon® wasn’t simply selecting a premium material.
It was choosing consistency, reliability and long-term performance for every customer who trusts us to protect their home or business.
A Message from the Founder
People often ask me why we don’t use cheaper materials.
My answer is always the same.
“We are not in the business of selling security. We are in the business of helping people make better security decisions.”
At the end of the day, my name is on every installation that carries the SheerGuard brand.
I have to be able to look a customer in the eye and know we’ve supplied something that I would be happy to install in my own home.
That’s why we chose Exolon®.
It’s more than a material specification.
It’s part of the promise we make to every customer.
Ricky Walton
Founder & Franchisor
SheerGuard South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Exolon®?
Exolon® is a premium engineering-grade polycarbonate sheet manufactured in Germany and used in demanding applications requiring exceptional impact resistance, optical clarity and long-term weather resistance.
Why does SheerGuard use Exolon®?
We believe our customers deserve a material that offers consistent quality, long-term performance and the confidence to stand behind every installation.
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Does Exolon® perform well in South Africa's climate?
Exolon® UV grades are specifically designed for outdoor applications and include UV protection to help maintain their long-term performance and appearance.
Does SheerGuard offer a warranty?
Yes. SheerGuard backs its clear security bars with a Lifetime Warranty, reflecting our confidence in both the material we have selected and the quality of our installation
Final Thoughts
Choosing clear security bars isn’t simply about selecting something that looks good.
It’s about understanding the material behind the product, the values of the company installing it and the confidence they have in what they supply.
At SheerGuard, we’ve built our reputation by helping customers make informed security decisions.
Choosing Exolon® was never about following the market.
It was about setting the standard we wanted our business to be known for.