If they don’t seem secure, you must take steps to bolster window security, which is what this guide is intended to offer advice on.
We’ll share common mistakes that homeowners make with their windows, provide background information about Secured by Design, and tell you how window security can be enhanced, such as with our window replacements.
Window Security Errors To Avoid
- Leaving windows open when the house is empty, and this applies to occasions when it’s only briefly unoccupied.
- Ignoring worn-out locking systems, as once they become worn, they also become more easily breakable.
- Overfocusing on looks rather than security, as designer windows won’t necessarily always possess secure mechanisms.
- Disregarding ground-floor windows, as they are in easy reach of thieves.
- Failing to upgrade or repair, especially when frames, hinges and locks are clearly past their best.
About Secured by Design
Secured by Design is the only industry scheme that has the approval of the Police and signifies that a window product has what it takes to resist crime and enhance home security.
Windows permitted to display the SBD logo contain a series of high-security components, including enhanced locks, reinforced hardware and more proven constituents.
Window Locks and Restrictors
An inexpensive approach to uplifting window security is to improve lock protection. Inline locks don’t cost much to buy and can be assimilated into existing window designs without difficulty.
Locking options for the vast league of window types consist of sash jammers, pin locks, keyed locks and hinged wedge locks.
In households with young children, it’s sensible to have window restrictors so that the risk of anyone falling out of a window is eliminated.
Window Hardware and Frame Construction
Locks and glazing can’t prevent forced entries on their own, as they also rely on window hardware and frame construction. Friction hinges, security brackets and internal glazing beads are just some of the essential components.
Levered openings won’t occur if hinge-side security brackets have a presence within a window, as they secure the outside of a window sash on the hinge side. Internal glazing beads also rule out glass being removed from outside.
You can have full confidence in windows sold by TradeMark protecting your space as they meet British Standard Window Security demands and will therefore withstand attacks.
It would make sense to have them fitted for long-term peace of mind – place an order here.
LOOKING TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS?
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.
LOOKING TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS?
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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