Break-ins through windows are easier to prevent if you know the most common methods of burglary. However, modern burglar-proof windows can quite effectively deal with the ingenuity of thieves. The use of appropriate security measures can effectively discourage them from such an act. So what technical solutions does a window need to have to fulfil its protective function effectively?
What is meant by the term ‘burglar-proof window’?
When deciding on which windows to choose that will effectively protect our house or flat from burglars, we must be aware that there is no such thing as ‘burglar-proof windows’. This term refers to windows that have appropriate security features and are therefore more resistant to burglary. The security features installed in the windows are often difficult to break through, effectively discouraging thieves from breaking in. Installing burglar-proof windows is especially worth considering if you are the owner of a detached house and if your flat is on the ground floor or even an upper floor, but with easy access to the balcony. Polish Standards PN-EN 1627 very strictly define the technical conditions that such windows must meet and specify the degree of burglary protection on a scale from CR1 to CR6 (depending on the time needed to force the security). They can be defined as follows: A burglar-resistant window is a complete, functioning element, a product with a full and rigid rotating or sliding sash, which, when built in and secured or secured and locked, acts as a resistance against forcing entry with physical force aided by predetermined tools.
Components of a burglar-proof window
The fact that windows can be treated as burglar-proof is determined by the additional security measures used in them, and the design of the windows must ensure that they are highly resistant to mechanical damage. The most common burglar-proof windows are PVC windows, which have the most design options. Whether or not windows are burglar-proof is not only determined by their design, but also by the way they are installed.
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Insulating glass package
High-quality triple glazing is mostly used in windows with increased burglary protection, as it better protects the window from break-in attempts. It is important that the glass cannot be broken into small pieces. Normally, class P3 or P4 panes are used in burglar-proof windows, which are additionally covered with a burglar-proof film. This protects the pane from shattering, and if it does happen, the glass shards remain in place, preventing the intruder from getting in.
Fittings
Fittings were usually the weakest point of all windows. Burglars knew this very well. That is why special anti-theft catches and bolts all around the window are used in windows with increased resistance. The sash of a window secured in this way is very difficult to pry open, especially if anti-drill inserts are also installed in them.
Securing handles
This solution eliminates the risk of accidentally leaving a window open. This feature is especially useful if there are elderly people or small children in the house.Installation of a burglar-proof window
By choosing to install security windows, we can effectively increase the security of our home. However, it is worth remembering that the use of special window security features alone does not make it burglar-proof. In order for it to fulfil its protective function, it must be installed correctly, strictly according to specific installation procedures, and have the appropriate certificates. Only then can such a window be called burglar-proof.
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