Window Security Buying AdviceWindows are just as important as doors when it
comes to home security issues, but unfortunately, many people
leave their windows vulnerable to break-ins. For most of the
times, windows were left unlocked and even left open at a much
higher rate than doors. An open window, which is easily
visible from the street or alley, may be the sole reason for
your home to be selected as an easy target by a burglar.
Ground floor windows are more susceptible to break-ins for
obvious reasons. Upper floor windows become attractive if they
can be accessed to from a stairway, trees, fences, or by
climbing up to balconies. |
 |
Windows that has latches not locks and therefore should have
secondary blocking devices to prevent sliding them open from the
outside. Inexpensive wooden dowels and sticks work well for
horizontal sliding windows and through-the-frame pins work well for
vertical sliding windows. For ventilation, block the window open no
more than six inches and make sure no one can reach in from the
outside and remove the blocking device or reach through and unlock
the door.
In sleeping rooms, these window-blocking devices
should be capable of being removed easily from the inside to comply
with fire emergencies. Like sliding glass doors, anti-lift devices
are necessary for ground level and accessible aluminum windows that
slide horizontally. The least expensive and easiest method is to
install screws halfway into the upper track of the movable glass
panel to prevent it from being lifted out in the closed position. As
a deterrent, place highly visible decals on the glass door near the
latch mechanism that indicates that an alarm system, a dog, or block
watch/operation identification system is in place.
You can
begin by examining your windows in more details. This includes the
careful examination of all the windows in your house ¨C in the
basement, garage, and even on the second floor if they can be
reached from the ground level with the help of fences, trees or
other stuff. Make a list of all the windows and note their type and
lock. Most homes require new locks after such an inspection. So if
you have decided that your current devices are too weak to keep
house safe, replace them with safer alternatives.
Windows
that is more susceptible to a break-in than others may require more
than just good locks. If this is the case, install windows with
impact-resistant acrylic or polycarbonate glazing, or with
high-security glass. If you care more about safety than appearance,
a metal grille on the outside of the window or a scissors-type
security gate on the inside can provide a great amount of
protection.
Buying Advice and Tips:
You can
choose secondary blocking devices for all your windows that are
accessible from ground level. Outside steel protection may be better
choices cause if the burglar thinks it causes a lot of trouble to
deal with the steel protection they would rather give up. It is a
visible deterrent to criminals. Also high security glasses are used
in big amount these days. With the help of inside window locks, you
window would be much safer. Try to gather different information from
your friends or relatives see what they have already got to
reinforce their window security and may be there will be things
could help. You may also seek professional help from an interior
design office. They will be more appropriate to help people to
safeguard their houses.
|
|
|
