Best Home Improvement Security For Windows And Doors

Best Home Improvement Security For Windows And Doors

At Ecostar, we believe that you should be safe and secure in your own home. When considering buying a new home, one of the first things you should consider is how safe it is because there is nothing worse than getting your possessions robbed by intruders. But how do you make your windows and doors more secure? Read on to find out more.

It is essential to consider your windows’ security because burglars target them easier than doors. A window that doesn’t have any protection will be susceptible to break ins. In Australia, most properties are single glazed, which are easy for intruders to break through.

Double glazing is a good way to keep your home secure because the extra glazing panel will deal with robust knocks. This will ensure your home will be safe. What’s more, it will be suitable against tough weather conditions because tough winds won’t be able to break through them.

If you want to upgrade your security even further, you can add triple glazing, which adds a third pane of glass. Although more expensive than double glazing, it will increase the protection in your home. This will make it a nightmare for burglars to break through, while the weather prevents cold air from entering your home while trapping natural heat in. Double glazing and triple glazing are worthy investments that will raise the security value of your home as potential buyers will see its security benefits. 

Adding multi-point locking systems and anti jacking techniques on the inside of your windows is an added layer of security extending to the door’s full height. They are three times more secure than a single deadbolt, so you and your family can be safe for much longer. Moreover, they can be attached to other security measures to further increase your safety and privacy.

Installing a burglar alarm on your front or back door might seem the obvious choice, but it is effective. Once a burglar comes close to your home, the alarm will sound, and the intruder will be deterred. It is very important to activate it at night after you have gone to bed.

Burglars like to operate in the dark because they know they won’t be seen. One of the ways you can improve your home is to add outside lights on your property because this will ensure that when the intruder gets to your door, the light will turn on. This will deter them and make navigating the area safer for your visitors. An effective solution is a motion activated security light, which can be installed in the front or back of your home.

Another way that you can improve your home is to increase your fence and gate security. A garden gate the same height as the adjoining walls will make it impossible for intruders to break through, and you should also install two different locks on the gate. You must also check that the hinges and gate are secure.

Installing a Smart Video doorbell will help you safely monitor who is at the door. The doorbell will notify you whenever there is movement around the area. As a result, it will help tighten security even further. What’s more, install a door chain that helps you speak to the person at the door without fully opening it, while a spy hole lets you instantly identify the person at the door.

Another more subtle way to bolster your home’s security is to place pricky hedges or thorns outside your property to stop intruders from breaking in. These plants include Osmanthus, Berberis, or Chaenomeles as a good starting point.

You can even invest in a security screen on your front door on top of the double glazing because it will add a secondary barrier to your property. This will create an extra boundary to ensure that intruders won’t break into your home easily. Choosing a security frame with a steel or aluminium frame and a high-quality locking system is important. A solid mesh screen will give your home a better security layer.

When you are ready to take your home to the next level, reach out to Ecostar today. We are knowledgeable on security, so if you have any questions, we will be on hand to help you. All you have to do is fill out our online contact form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.