Window Security

The highest proportion of home burglaries are made by the thief entering through a door. Burglary via a window however comes a close second. Usually the window is at ground level, but upper floor windows are also at risk. Often there is no widow security employed to deter the burglar.

An open window is an open invitation to a burglar. It is too easy to rush out and leave your home with a window open.

Make it a habit to check all windows are closed and locked before you leave home, don't present a thief with an easy opportunity.

Many older homes still have original windows installed. These original windows, if well maintained, can make a very striking feature.

Unfortunately older windows were not fitted with locks, only with latches. At the time it was thought that these latches were sufficient to secure the window against unlawful entry, they are not, even a thief with moderate skills can defeat them. Replace latches with window security locks.

Make sure that all your windows are closed and locked before you leave home. An open window is an open invitation to a burglar.

Home protection measures that are highly visible do double duty. They guard your home in the way that they are designed to do and, by being visible they will put many a would-be burglar off trying to break in to your home.

There are very few security measures that are more visually apparent than window bars.

Alarm screens can be fitted an alternative to window bars. If you want the option of leaving your windows open for ventilation (when you are at home,) and yet still want your windows to be protected, alarm screens might suit you.

If you have a home security system, it will be protecting your windows as well as other possible entry points. Use your security system to protect skylights and other windows that you might think that a burglar would not be able to enter by.

Glass is wonderful. It helps to protect our homes from wind and rain and at the same time allows light in. It does break rather easily though.

Thankfully burglars prefer to avoid breaking glass. For one thing the sound of glass breaking is rather distinctive, it does tend to attract attention. This may not be much of a concern to the thief if your home is in a remote location but in most cases he would rather not run the risk.

Another reason burglars avoid breaking glass is the risk of cuts. Blood from a cut can positively pin a suspect to the crime.

But if you are concerned by the possibility of a thief entering your home by smashing a window, you could increase your window security by replacing glass panes with (virtually unbreakable) polycarbonate panels, laminated glass, or attach security film to your windows.

Remember to give full attention to your basement window security. You may think that a burglar would have little interest in your basement but if he gets in to your basement he has access to the rest of your home. Security for Basement Windows

Installing good window security will go a long way in protecting your home from intruders, but always keep in mind the need for an adequate escapement in the event of fire.

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