Old windows are vulnerable to intruders because of their age. It could be because they no longer open and close, have weaker frames and glass, or no longer fit properly. But as a homeowner in Goshen, IN, getting replacement windows can improve your home’s security.
How? Continue reading.
Better-secure window styles
Changing your windows allows you to switch to a more secure window style. Not only do window styles have varying levels of security, but the most secure style differs for each space. The most secure style for a bathroom is not necessarily the same for the living room.
For instance, a picture window is the most secure style because it doesn’t open or close. It’s an excellent style for over the kitchen sink or dining room. But on its own, it’s not a good fit for a bedroom.
Improved locking mechanisms
Replacement windows come with modern locking systems with improved materials and designs. Thanks to better regulations, every new window in the market has passed forced entry tests, making them inherently more secure than their older counterparts.
Everything from the hooks and bolts to locking pins is stronger, including the frame material that holds them together.
Furthermore, there are different locking systems for different spaces. Some systems have lever-action locks that require manual setting, and others latch automatically. Some windows also have a window operating control device that only opens four inches unless someone manually unlocks the device from the inside.
Safety glass
Glass technology has come a long way, and residential home windows have benefitted. One of the ways is in impact resistance. They no longer break easily and can better resist brute force. Different manufacturers use different methods to achieve this, but the result remains the same.
Modern window glass composition is also sturdier and, thus, more durable. Manufacturers use a minimum of two panes of glass fused with polyvinyl butyral interlayer, a bonding plastic that binds glass together. Even if one side of the glass breaks, the window will remain largely intact.
Privacy glass
Buying a replacement window with privacy glass also improves your security. Instead of applying privacy film on older windows, etched glass on new windows offers dual benefits: improved energy efficiency and a permanent way to block intruders.
It also keeps Peeping Toms out, and the etched design adds extra aesthetic value to your home.
Don’t want etched glass? Newer windows are available in special coatings that obscure the inside from the outside.
Stronger frames
Modern window frames are superior to older ones. One, they are available in different materials: vinyl, wood, fiberglass, and aluminum. Two, there are composite materials too that offer even stronger value.
The frames have improved impact resistance and can better weather an attack. They are also more durable too. Even if the glass breaks, you will only have to replace the glass.
Contact us if you want to improve your Goshen, IN’s home safety and security of your home by getting replacement windows. Call us now to set up an appointment in our showroom or schedule a free in-home consultation.
