Crucial Ways to Burglar-Proof Your Windows

Your home is your safe haven, the place where you can feel most at peace. So if you have experienced a robbery or home invasion, you know that you lose more than just your cash, jewelry, or electronics - you lose your sense of security. 

 

There are approximately 2.5 million burglaries in the United States each year, which means three home invasions every minute. So how can you insulate yourself from a home invasion and burglar-proof your windows?

 

Window Maintenance 

Start by making sure your windows are functioning properly. Cracks in the window frame or glass are invitations to burglars to pop in. Keeping up on maintaining your windows will not only deter thieves but also save you money on your energy bills.

 

Eliminate Entry Options

Avoid giving intruders an easy path into your home by checking the exterior of your home. You create perfect hiding places for burglars if you have overgrown trees outside your windows. Cut back your bushes or even consider planting thorny shrubs outside your ground-level windows. 

 

Lock Your Windows

First, check to make sure the locks on your windows are functioning properly. From there, use those locks to keep burglars out. This is especially important for basement windows and windows on the home's first floor.

 

Install a Security System

A home security system protects only 17% of homes in the United States. Installing window sensors can give homeowners the peace of mind that they will be alerted when a window is opened in their home. Even a well-placed home security sign in the yard can deter potential thieves.

 

Use Quality Glass

If you are replacing the windows in your home, consider upping your home security game with more secure glass. Double and triple pane glass will make it much harder for a smash and grab situation to happen to you.

 

Don't Forget the Lower Level

Basements are a go-to entry for burglars, so take those options off the table. You might think the entrance is too small, but thieves are willing to squeeze through incredibly tight spaces to access a home. Make sure your basement windows are always closed and locked to eliminate this entry point for potential burglars.  

 

Trust The Window Depot's expertise to make sure your windows will keep your family safe. We are an exterior home remodeling company based in Tampa Bay, Florida, offering the best in windows, doors, siding, and more to update our customers' homes' beauty, value, energy efficiency, and safety. We specialize in enhancing a home's beauty, making it as energy efficient as possible, and helping you feel safe at home.

 

Our goal is to provide a clean, prompt, and professional home improvement experience from start to finish. That is The Window Depot difference. Contact us to get a free online quote or call us at 813-901-5555.

 

 

Sources

https://www.thewindowdepotllc.com/

https://www.windownation.com/blog/post/6-crucial-ways-to-burglar-proof-your-windows/

 

 

 
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