While most home owners invest in expensive doors and door locks to increase their home’s security, many forget about their home window security. With our economic downturn many burglars and intruders are busy finding alternative ways of getting into your home other than through the door. While windows are added to a house to increase natural light in a home, view the flower garden or to watch what is going on in the neighborhood – having a lot of windows also provides burglars easy access to your privacy and property. Police reports recorded that 30% of intrusion and burglaries are done through the windows. This has become one of the unwanted intruders’ favorite points of entry as access is easily gained by either breaking the window or have no locks on the window. A standard home contains at least two or more windows which provide thefts and intruders options for their planned intrusion. Bushes and shrubs commonly thriving near the windows provide intruders the privacy and luxury of time to perform their deed without the fear of being seen. With the alarming and rapid increase of intrusion cases, residents are become more aware of installing home window security.
Before you invest in upgrading or installing additional security for your windows, conduct an assessment of your current home window security from a theft’s point of view. Survey your house and check for possible points of entry. Do not underestimate smaller spaces of your home as intruders can still gain access. Examine all your locks and frames. Are they too rusty, broken, loose or rotten? If yes, then definitely you need to invest in an upgrade. Evaluate the quality of the glass you’ve used for your windows. Make sure that they are not easily broken. A lot of companies now offer modern double glazed glasses that are difficult to break. Ensure that you secure the outside of the glass in your wooden windows with a wooden beading and security screws. Do not leave any windows unlocked, not even skylights or fanlights. Choose locks that are fitted securing the frame as handle locks are easily broken.
Once done inspecting the existing security status of your windows and other points of entry, it is time for you to check the market for security equipment or devices that are available for any of the upgrades you want to do on your home’s security. A lot of companies now offer a variety of options that you can choose from and of course it will depend on your budget. Some common and less expensive options for home window security is the use of security bars. These are guaranteed to discourage intruders from targeting your home. If you are not crazy about having bars over your windows there are also laminates and films available that can strengthen your window glass and eliminate shattering shards of glass in case of breakage. As an added bonus they can also serve as protection against sun’s harmful UV rays.
There are many different options available on the market to secure your depending on your budget and how handy you are at installing some of the products however when choosing the right home window security & locks ensure that you consult a home security expert.