A burglary occurs every 90 seconds and while the front door remains the favorite point of passage for criminals, they enter through the window in 36% of cases! These installations, more fragile and more exposed than doors, should be addressed by owners who prefer to invest in anti-burglary equipment around their main entrance. And burglars know this…
However, you should know that a burglary only lasts a few minutes and that criminals who encounter difficulties from the break-in phase generally do not insist and flee without asking for their rest. This is why protecting your home is essential. To secure PVC windows, there are a multitude of solutions to adopt. Depending on the budget and the risk of intrusion, we will remind you here of the essential criteria to monitor to protect yourself from any attempt at burglary through one of the windows of the home. Quality of glazing, security accessories and anti-intrusion shutters, we tell you everything so that you can go on vacation in complete safety!
The quality of the glazing of PVC windows to be secured
The first thing burglars notice when they arrive at the scene of their crime is the quality of the glazing used. It is essential to prefer double glazing to discourage them from simply breaking your window and entering your home. Furthermore, to secure your windows , laminated glass is an additional asset that will greatly delay the destruction of your window.
There are different types. From vandal-proof to bulletproof glass, these materials are divided into 8 classes according to their impact resistance. Be aware that a class 8 glass needs to be hit more than 70 times before a man’s body can pass through. A devilishly effective protection, quick to discourage even the most determined! To reinforce an existing PVC window, there are burglar-proof films to apply directly to your installations. Here again, different qualities are available.
Securing PVC windows with accessories
Burglars who attack windows can also make a hole in them to operate the interior handle and thus gain access to your home. To prevent them from doing so, simply install lockable handles that prevent any opening unless you have the key. This solution is inexpensive and even benefits child safety for PVC windows located on upper floors, for example.
There are also keyless anti-intrusion window locks. Generally made of armoured steel, the bolt is fixed directly to the window frame and prevents any break-in without drilling while ensuring great practicality of use. Finally, to secure PVC windows, it is always possible to install a protective grille for the areas most prone to break-ins.
The ultimate security, the burglar-proof shutter
Roller shutters are generally more resistant to break-ins than hinged shutters. However, adding a pre-frame or a force arm considerably increases the time needed to unhinge the shutters and remember that a few seconds lost can discourage many criminals.
You can also reinforce your shutters with steel rods and install security bars (one at the top and one at the bottom) but to secure PVC windows in a completely effective and safe way, the best solution remains the installation of a burglar-proof shutter that will protect your home much longer than any other accessory. These are divided into classes that meet specific resistance criteria. In class 5, they must be able to resist 15 minutes of attacks by criminals. In other words, an eternity…
