Tips on Burglar-Proofing Your Windows

Property crimes in Connecticut are certainly lower than the U.S. average, but you still have a 1 in 55 chance of burglary. Security is important, and many people opt for high-tech alarm systems and keypads. Windows are your weakest point of entry. This year, if you need to install a window, consider adding these burglary-proofing tips for windows:

• Bullet-resistant – This glass costs more and doesn’t provide much more protection than reinforced glass.
• Mesh – Mesh glass is pricey; it doesn’t provide much more protection than tempered glass.
• Polycarbonate, Plexiglas – Acrylic plastic windows have the same thickness as regular glass but are ten times stronger than regular glass. Polycarbonate windows are 250x stronger than safety glass. Both are expensive options.
• Reinforced Glass – Tempered glass is one of the most affordable reinforced glass options. However, you should consider “safety glass,” which is laminated glass secured between two panes. A burglar would need to pound on the glass repeatedly, in the same spot – which would be quite noisy – to break the glass.
• Window Alarms – You can choose from a large selection of window alarms. Some make a loud noise when a window is broken. Others use an infrared motion detector that sounds off if a window is opened/broken. Several types are DIY (do-it-yourself) projects; others require professional installation. Costs vary.
• Window Bars – Customized window bars don’t have to look like your home is a prison; they can be decorative while adding a viable safety feature to your property.

Take Action

Spring is just around a very snowy corner, and it’s not too soon to consider putting your remodeling plans-on-paper into action. Action Windows & Siding, LLC is the Hartford area’s go-to for replacement windows. Our free assessmentfor your 2017 home renovation project can help you budget for safe, sustainable windows that will enhance your curb appeal and increase your property value. You can visit our Windows and Siding Gallery for ideas! It may be freezing outside today, but spring and summer will be here before you know it, so call 860-953-1936 or contact us today.