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CRIME PREVENTION TIPS: BURGLAR PROOFING YOUR HOME
Windows are a very common entry point for burglars. They are often left unlocked or even wide open. When closed and latched, windows can easily be shattered with a rock, brick or any other heavy object.
There are several options available to help secure your windows. Even if they are able to break the glass, there is no way to squeeze in through the bars.
The drawback is that some people feel the metal bars make their dwelling
look more like a prison than a home. nearly impregnable. In addition, the film is clear so the window will remain completely transparent. A
burglar won't even know the glass is protected until they try to break
it. Some window panes are even bullet resistant, so a single shot from most guns will not break them.
This type of glass may be more than you need and it is very expensive,
but there are other choices. Burglars will know right away that this will not be an easy window to get through. After breaking the glass, the wires will still be in the way, and would need to be cut before entry is possible.
Criminals will most likely pass on a window like this because getting
through them would be difficult and time consuming. This is done to bring the glass to a melting point, and then freeze it back into a solid piece, which makes it stronger. Tempered glass is far more durable than standard window panes, and very difficult to break. A
burglar can not shatter it with normal tools of the criminal trade, and
will tend to give up and move on to an easier target.
It is transparent so it gives the illusion of being a regular window,
but burglars will find it is impossible to break. so it is essential to secure them. By installing latches, such as those found in a "Casement Window" you can make them very difficult to open. You can also find bolts and locking pins for sliding windows, but burglars are often able to pry
them open if they are determined to get in. that you may need to use the windows as an escape route during a fire or other emergency.
Make sure you have the ability to get out through a window if it becomes
necessary to do so. They look for houses that appear to be easy to get inside, either through a window or a door.
That makes it imperative for every person to make sure their doors are
as secure as possible. There are several ways to do this. it becomes an easy target. A house with overgrown trees and bushes can block the view of the front door, giving criminals a perfect spot to hide behind while they make their way inside.
Keep any type of plant life trimmed back so thieves can not use them as
a hiding place. Make sure there are screws in every hole for each hinge. The more securely a door is attached to the wall, the harder it will be to break down. If the hinges are loose or partially empty, it is important to fix them right away. Create new holes if the wood is rotted out and the screws are barely hanging on.
Once the door is on as tightly as possible, you can include new locks
and bolts. allowing a burglar to open the door and get inside. You can add a Dead Latch door lock quickly and easily
to make the entry way far more secure. These locks can not be pried
open, so they are an inexpensive and very effective device.
It includes a heavy duty dead bolt to make sure criminals can not pry it
open. for a burglar to open the door for easy entrance. When installing any type of bolt, make sure everyone in the house knows how to lock and unlock them quickly. While they work well for keeping intruders out,
they can also lock people inside during an emergency situation if
everyone does not know how to operate them. Don't let them - take precautions to reinforce every door in your house and make sure they do not provide easy access for criminals.
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