When burglars look for ways to access your home, the first place they look are your windows. Burglars are looking for windows that are either already open or easy to break. If you haven't included your windows in your home security plans, you may be putting your home and your family at risk. Here are three ways to increase the security of your windows and make them less inviting to burglars.
Reinforced Glass Windows
Outdated, single-pane windows are easy to break. In fact, one blow with a rock or a hammer will bust glass wide open. To protect your home, consider reinforced glass windows. Here are two types of reinforced glass you should consider.
Tempered Glass
Tempered glass is stronger than ordinary single-pane glass. During the production process, heat and chemicals are used to increase the strength and durability of tempered glass.
Laminated Glass
Laminated glass windows provide excellent security for your home. The windows consist of two layers of glass with a vinyl sheet placed between the layers. This type of glass will require a great deal of effort to break.
Security Bars
If you want to ensure that burglars will never be able to gain access to your home through windows, security bars may be your best option. Security bars are installed directly over your windows. Burglars may be able to smash through the windows, but they won't be able to squeeze through the metal bars. Once the bars are installed on your home, they cannot be released from the outside - which ensures that burglars will not be able to gain access to your home through the windows. A safety latch is installed inside your home which will allow you release the bars from the inside, should you need to exit your home through the windows in the event of a house fire.
Window Locks and Alarms
Window locks and alarms are a quick and easy way to protect your home and family. Removable window locks can be placed directly over the frame. The lock prevents windows from being opened beyond a certain point – which you determine by your placement of the lock. Window sensors can be installed right on the window. The sensors are designed to sound an alert when the glass is broken or the windows are opened. Window alarms are available at most home improvement centers.
You want to be safe and secure inside your own home. When you're planning your home security, don't forget about your windows. The tips provided above will help improve the security of your windows.
Contact a service like Jesse's Tri-City Glass & Mirror Inc for more details.
