Burglar protection
If we want to protect our home against intruders, there are a number of elements to consider when choosing a window that will help reinforce its security.
Mushroom-type hardware
They have the shape of a mushroom. This particular shape helps prevent levering from the outside, stopping the window from being lifted.
This makes the action of intruders more difficult and, in most cases, they will end up abandoning their attempted break-in.
Multiple locking points
The more locking points a window has, the harder it is to force. Hinged windows allow locking points around the entire perimeter, while sliding windows only allow locking points on the sides because the upper and lower areas must remain free for the sash to move.
Keyed handles
This type of handle locks the window hardware. As a result, it is practically impossible to open the window, even by levering it from the outside. They are also a good choice if there are children at home, helping prevent them from opening the window and falling.
Laminated glass
Laminated glass prevents access to the interior of the home in the event of breakage, as the small pieces of glass remain attached to the interlayer. This type of glass also helps avoid accidental cuts if the pane fractures.
How can the window be prevented from opening from the inside?
There are other window security elements designed to prevent opening from the inside. These solutions are very useful, for example, to avoid domestic accidents caused by improper handling by children.
Removable handles
If there is no handle, there is no opening. Removable handles and cremone bolts clip directly onto the escutcheon, making them very easy to fit and remove depending on whether or not the opening needs to be limited.
Logical operation hardware
This solution for tilt-and-turn windows allows the casement opening to be blocked, preventing the full opening of the gap. This way, only the tilt opening remains operative for ventilating the home, for example. If access to the outside face of the window is needed for cleaning or maintenance, it can be done easily by unlocking the casement opening with a special key.
A secure window combines suitable hardware, locking points, high-performance glass and blocking solutions adapted to the use of each home.