Securing windows

What are the best designs and materials for a window when it comes to security? How else could I make windows more secure? Thank you for your time, I look forward to hearing your response.

Asked by Carol on 8th Sep 2020
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"Aluminium window are more secure/robust. But obviously you can add security to windows. You can add restrictors etc"
Answered on 8th Sep 2020 - Member since Aug 2020 - report
"you can add extra locks to windows or restrictors of some type but always check that they would fit your windows."
Answered on 30th Nov 2020 - Member since Sep 2020 - report
"Replacing your existing old windows with a Rehau frame windows They are the best by secure and design with a multi point locking system,"
Answered on 13th Oct 2020 - Member since Jan 2020 - report
"Hi Carol, I hope you are well! Alas there is no definitive answer to this as obviously windows are made up of different materials ie Timber , Aluminium, PVC , U and also have the glass element. Various things you can do all with varying degrees of cost .
Intruders will get in if they are desperate to get in regardless its about maximising the noise and effort they have to make /go to to enter . The best deterrent is window and door shutters what which obviously cost a fair bit and can be unsightly in some cases. I hope this has helped.
Best wishes."
Answered on 8th Sep 2020 - Member since Jun 2020 - report
"To be perfectly honest, security comes from multiple aspects of the windows. The frames of course ensuring it has a good locking system e.g (AV2 WINKHAUSE). Next steps in ensuring security would be the glass. For example rather than haven't standard units you would change it to laminated which is much more secure."
Answered on 8th Sep 2020 - Member since Sep 2020 - report
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