Securing Windows with Locks
Securing Windows with Locks is very important to keep away burglars form invading. Since glass can be broken, it is harder to secure windows than doors. window locks would be the best option for people who want to ensure their home is more secure.
Deadbolt Locks for Windows
The most common type of window is the sash frame or double-hung window. Since these windows are easy to pry open from the outside, they should be fitted with a 4-point steel deadbolt that is snuggly secured to the top and bottom of the sash. Another option is pin locks; they can be used in a “hole bored through the bottom of the top sash window and aligned in a hole in the top of the bottom sash window, allowing both windows to be tightly joined”
Sliding Glass Door/Window Locks
Sliding windows (this applies to both windows and sliding glass doors) should be secured with a pin and jam in the slide track to prevent the window from being slid open from the outside. You’ll still want to use a lock for added security.
Other Options for Window Security
Locks aren’t the only means of securing your windows. You can replace the glass in your windows with polycarbonate or tempered glass. Both options are expensive, but they make windows more difficult to break. Some people use security bars to further secure downstairs windows, but this can work against your family in the event of a fire. If you want to feel more secure, you should install a home security alarm system for your home and make sure the windows are hooked up to it via sensors.
Tip: When you’re securing your windows, don’t overlook the air conditioning unit if you have one mounted in a window. Air conditioners should be bolted to the house in a way that ensures the window cannot be raised and the air conditioner cannot be removed by someone on the outside.
