Window and door security is an essential part of protecting your home. They are the first line of defence from unwanted visitors when you are home or away.
According to the Metropolitan Police, your home is only as secure as its weakest point of entry. This is why it is important to make sure your windows as well as your doors are secure to prevent intruders from gaining access.
But how do you ensure your windows and doors and secure enough against intruders?
Read on to find out the importance of window and door security and how to ensure your them are secure enough for your home.
How Important is Window and Door Security?
Window and door security is extremely important to your home. Burglars can access your home through your windows and doors if they aren’t secure enough.
Burglars will look for houses that have compromised window or door security. Whether that is a lack of security features such as cameras and alarms or old window and door frames.
Compromised windows and doors can make your home a target for burglars due to how easy it will be to break in.
How to Ensure Your Windows Are Secure
There are many ways to ensure your windows and doors are secure enough for your home including:
Strong Materials
Picking strong, sturdy materials from your door or window frames makes sure your home is protected from unwanted visitors.
For doors, composite doors are one of the most popular options. Composite doors are
Despite what many think, uPVC doors are also a good low budget option. While they may not be as strong as other door materials, they are still a great option to protect your home.
For windows, any frame really will do the job. Again aluminium frames are going to be more secure than UPVC frames, but UPVC frames offer more than enough security and may even hold up better over time.
Double Glazing
Double glazing alone helps improve your home’s security, whether that be in your windows or doors.
Old worn single glazed windows can draw burglars in. Their compromised state can make for an easy target. Double glazing is significantly more secure than single glazing on the other hand, making it more off-putting for potential intruders.
Double glazed window frames contain two sheets of glass instead of one like single glazing. This makes them harder to break and therefore is off-putting for most intruders.
Multi-point Locking System
When it comes to ensuring your windows and doors are secure enough to protect your home you can look for added security measures.
Multi-point locking systems are one of the most secure options available for your windows and doors. They work by bolting the door or window into the frame at multiple points, making it harder to break into.
Proper Installation
While it may be cheaper to take on the job of installing new windows and doors, unless you are a professional you run the risk of compromising the security of your home.
Before choosing a window and door installer do your research and shop around. Pick the best and most reliable business. Don’t be tempted by the cheapest quote!
Improper installation can be costly in the long run. Not only will this affect your home’s security, but it can cause other issues too including reduced energy efficiency, draught and water damage.
So if you are investing in new windows or doors, make sure you get them installed by a professional.
Maintenance
Maintenance is important to ensure their security is maintained.
Most modern windows don’t need a lot of maintenance, however, you should inspect and maintain them every once in a while to make sure they don’t have any damage or cracks that could compromise their security. Check your window frames, glass and locks to make sure they are in good condition.
Carrying out an inspection and maintenance every once in a while on your windows will ensure your home continues to be protected. Any minor damage should be inspected by a professional and repaired accordingly. If a window has more severe damage it may need to be replaced entirely.
Maintaining your windows doesn’t only ensure your home is safe from intruders, but also from heat loss, draught and weather related damage.
Looking for New and Secure Windows and Doors?
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At Homeshield Scotland, we know the importance of home security for homeowners. Our A+ double glazed windows and top quality doors offer the highest levels of security.
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