Essentially, if you?re looking to secure your home against potential thieves, there is only one real option.
Guard dogs may ward off paperboys and canvassers, but if you?ve got old, tired and badly constructed window frames, they will be targeted.
In terms of window security, double glazed windows are fantastic, as they come fully equipped with features such as multi-locking mechanisms.
Double glazing can also come with double locking handles and hinged security measures, to further protect your home from intruders.
Old, single paned windows can be easily removed from their frames, allowing easy access into the home. This is just simply not the case with double glazing, as the added pane gives thieves a headache, especially if internally beaded.
In the UK, double glazing has to be installed to strict guidelines and manufactured to British Standard BS 7412. This is because it makes double glazing even harder to force open from the outside, giving your home the security edge.
Your porch or conservatory can also benefit from added glass security measures. Laminated glass is super strong and great for adding security to your property. Glass cutters are also ineffective against laminated glass.
While double glazing does not come cheap, it will certainly give you peace of mind at night and when you?re out of the home.
Doors are an essential cog in your home?s security and should not be bought cheaply to save a few pounds.
Thieves targeting a property will pinpoint two possible entry points ? the windows and the doors.
Therefore, it is of upmost importance that both areas are fully secure, to protect you and your belongings. So don?t choose something that will not fit your property?s needs.
For windows, it?s very easy to find great solutions to improve security. Double glazing is the most popular choice, with the added pane and stronger frames suitable for warding off potential thieves.
However, some people choose the stronger, more durable laminated or toughened glass to fit in their windows. They both resist impacts much better, but are usually fitted into a conservatory or porch.
But all of these types of glass can be fitted into an uPVC, wooden or aluminium door just as easily.
This means the door?s panes are very secure. Some doors, especially uPVC, come with other locking mechanisms too. This heightens window security even more and keeps your mind at peace.
If you skimp on the costs and go for something less durable, you will be more at risk of a break-in. So, always ensure that your windows and doors meet the security measures that will keep your home secure all year round.
Picking a new front door for your home is a decision that shouldn?t be taken lightly. It?s the first thing you see when you enter the property and the last thing you see when you leave.
Therefore, you want something that fits in well with the style of the rest of the house. You also want to ensure that any panes are double glazed and it comes with a locking mechanism to provide the upmost door security.
uPVC front doors tend to be the most popular and when you have one installed, there is normally a variety of security measures on offer.
This helps to keep your mind at peace and ensure you feel safe in your own home.
Obviously it?s not just you that sees your front door, and it will become something that gives visitors their first impression of your property.
This is particularly important later down the line when you want to sell up, and any potential buyers could be put off by an ugly front door.
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Let?s face it, if someone is determined to break into your property there?s not a lot you can do to stop them. Your windows and doors at the natural points of entry into your home and therefore prime targets for potential thieves.
The latest generation window locking technology is impressive, not to mention unobtrusive and doesn?t require you going around at night boarding up and applying padlocks. Commonly fitted Espagnolette locks and SAC (Security And Compression) shoot bolt systems, provide substantial protection and when combined with added deterrents such as internal beading, designed to prevent the frame being broken into from the outside, reinforced hinges and toughed glass, you can be sure you?re going all you reasonably can to protect home.
Prevention is always better than cure, so it?s also a good idea in install a prominent and easily recognisable burglar alarm and if available, sign up to a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.
If in doubt, ask the opinion of your double glazing supplier. They are usually experts in this field and can give you honest advice as to the best security options for your property. Know precisely what you are getting; be sure to check what comes as standard and the price of any upgrades, together with the added value they would provide before you sign on any dotted lines.
On the frontline defence of any home security setup is the front door and back door.? If you think about it, door security can be a tricky area to get right.? On one hand, it?s a real inconvenience having to waste time unbolting a number of ugly locks, but then again you don?t want to compromise on safety.
Fortunately, with the advent of new home security technology, front door security and patio door security has improved significantly without having to compromise on design aesthetics.
To review the very latest in double glazed doors for home security, follow the link and see what the industry experts have to say on Door Security.
It is common sense that old, non-double glazed windows are a lot easier to break into and allow entry into your home. Windows and doors are the prime entry points for potential thieves so be sure to consider the locking devices carefully when installing new double glazing.
Internally beaded windows are thought of as particularly tricking for burglars as they have been designed to make them very hard to remove from the outside.
It?s also a good idea to consult with your double glazing installer; find out which locking system is fitted as standard and the cost of possible upgrades ? it?s often not as costly as you would think.
Three of the most effective and popular locking systems to look out for are:
- The ?shootbolt system? with a Sac Bolt added to the rear of the opening vent
- The ?high security shootbolt lock? that has a 10 point locking system
- The standard Espagnolette roller lock system
Ventilation is a key necessity for porches. In the summer especially, the sun will heat it up like a parked car.
Also, remember that security should not be ignored and your inner front door will require high security.
In particular, the main benefits for having a porch built are:
- Increased door security
- Increased insulation
- Good looks
- Extra room for bikes, wellies, brollies and other items.
What many customers underestimate is the cost asssociated with porches. They are, after all, a luxury.
Porches rarely add the same sort of value to your property as they cost, so don?t expect to generate revenue later down the line. Therefore, if you?re considering moving house in the near future, it would probably be a waste of both time and money.
However, if you intend to stay put for years to come, porches will add to the ?curb appeal? of your home with their aesthetically pleasing look.
To see the first part of this article, follow the link: Is Double Glazing Needed For A Porch? – Part 1
