Want to help burglar proof your home? Secure your windows and doors.
With an average of 20% of homes across the country being broken into at some point, home security is an important issue for homeowners. Here’s how you can improve the security of your property.
Home security: the facts
Research in the UK has shown that, on average, a home is broken into every 50 seconds. It’s been shown that 44% of these crimes occur during daylight hours. With this information in mind, now is as good a time as any to think about improving the security of your home.
Vulnerable entry points around your home
The two main entry points around your home are, you guessed it, your doors and your windows. Here’s why.
Doors
The primary entrance and exit point for intruders, it’s vital that doors are secured effectively. This means investing in adequate locks and security fixtures. The police recommend that your door is at least 45mm thick, is fitted with a 5 lever mortice deadlock and that its frame is strong enough to withstand sustained attack.
Windows
Another easy entrance and exit point for burglars, windows are often targets for opportunistic intruders. As well as breaking the glazing to gain entry, many thieves will attempt to undermine the window frame to gain access. This means you need to ensure your entire window can offer adequate protection. The police advise installing high quality double glazing or toughened glass to improve security, as well as fitting window locks and not leaving valuables on display.
Secured by Design products: the best deterrent
There’s a handful of ways you can improve the security of your home but the most effective is by investing in Secured by Design products.
Products that have been accredited Secured by Design have been put through a rigorous series of security tests by the Police, in order to ensure that they offer the highest levels of protection to a property. A product that has been rated Secured by Design is one in which you can put your complete trust.
We supply a full range of Secured by Design windows and doors here at Majestic so that you can enhance the overall security of your home easily, quickly and affordably. Upgrading your windows and doors is the best way to boost the security of your home fast.
Majestic: specialists in Secured by Design products
If you’re looking to improve the security of your home, Majestic are the perfect company to choose. With a large range of Secured by Design windows and doors, we’re sure to off a product that suits your needs. To find out more information, please give us a call on 01934 741 294 or send us an email.