Diminishing window openings need to be dealt with so that you don’t become a burglar’s next victim. Budget has put together this guide to help you improve window security and get the last laugh.
It covers costly mistakes that people make with their windows, advises of a key industry standard, and provides easy-to-implement ideas – one of which is to purchase high-security window replacements from us.
Familiar Window Security Errors
- Don’t be tempted to leave windows open when your house is empty, because you never know who’s watching.
- Don’t let locks become worn-out, as weakened locks are vulnerable and easily broken.
- Don’t be swayed by looks alone, as elegant windows are not much good if they don’t provide attack-resistance.
- Don’t forget about ground-level windows, as they’re often a burglar’s first target.
- Don’t put off an upgrade or repair, especially if you can clearly tell that frames, hinges and locks are on their way out.
Explaining Secured by Design
Secured by Design is an industry scheme that shines a light on window products that have shown in testing an extreme resistance to break-ins and consequently enhance home security.
Supported by the Police, windows with the SBD accreditation feature enhanced locking mechanisms, reinforced hardware and a series of robust components.
Window Locks and Restrictors
One obvious step to bolster window security is to boost lock protection and it can be done relatively cheaply and easily. Adding inline locks involves very little window overhaul.
Amongst the locks you can get for the vast group of windows include sash jammers, pin locks, keyed locks and hinged wedge locks.
Explore window restrictors if you have young children as they will prevent windows being opened wide enough for them to fall through designs.
Window Hardware and Frame Construction
To minimise the chances of a forced entry, locks and glazing need complementing with durable window hardware and frame construction. This refers to components like friction hinges, security brackets and internal glazing beads.
The possible threat of windows being levered open is eradicated by hinge-side security brackets, which secure the outside of a window sash on the hinge side. Internal glazing beads stop the removal of glass units from outside.
Budget Windows only stock window offerings that satisfy British Standard Window Security requirements, confirming an effectiveness at blocking attacks and magnifying protection.
Getting us to fit out your home with any of them will be the best method of realising prolonged security – check out what windows we sell here.
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We have a fantastic range to choose from so whether it’s a modern style or traditional timber effect windows – we are confident that we will have windows to improve any home to give it the finished look with elegance.
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