ARE YOUR WINDOWS SECURE ENOUGH TO KEEP INTRUDERS OUT?

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ARE YOUR WINDOWS SECURE ENOUGH TO KEEP INTRUDERS
OUT?
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• Its of course a good idea to ensure that all the
  doors to your property are fully secure and that
  they protect you, your family and other
  inhabitants of your home from unlawful entry by
  criminals, but what about your windows?
• Often neglected, criminals may favor windows as
  an entry point as homeowners typically pay less
  attention to securing them than they do any other
  point of entry to their home, and may even leave
  them open during the summer months. With this in
  mind, its important to evaluate the security of
  your entire home thoroughly, and make sure that
  your doors and windows (especially any on the
  first floor), are as secure as they can possible
  be.

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• Installing window locks
• There are several different types of window lock,
  but they should be the first thing you have
  checked or installed by a licensed locksmith when
  assessing the security of your home
• Pin window locks
• These prevent windows from being lifted from
  outside or inside, and when engaged, can be a
  good security measure for ground floor windows in
  particular.

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• Sash locks
• Allowing you to open a window and lock it in
  place, these locks are generally used for
  double-hung windows that open from both the top
  and the bottom, and are great for those who like
  to have their windows open while they sleep.
• Hinged wedge locks
• Only useful for double-hung windows, these stop
  the window from being opened at all, and if you
  do want to be able to partially open the window,
  the lock can be placed higher up on the window
  frame to allow it to be opened by a certain
  amount.

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• Reinforcing the glass in your windows
• Smashing windows to gain unlawful entry to a home
  is certainly not unheard of, but there are things
  that you can do to minimize the risk of this
  happening, or limit the damage should someone try
  to break in that way
• Tempered glass
• A lot stronger than annealed glass up to 4
  times as strong, actually tempered glass
  crumbles when broken instead of shattering.

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• Plexiglass
• Made of acrylic, plexiglass is very similar to
  regular glass, and is both up to 10 times as
  strong, and impact resistant. If youre seeking
  to discourage burglars from breaking in through
  your windows, this should do the trick.
• Polycarbonate windows
• Stronger even than plexiglass, this type of
  window is a good choice for any window thats
  particularly vulnerable to break-ins, and while
  you may not be able to afford this on all
  windows, its a viable option for some,
  ground-floor windows if you live in a high crime,
  or isolated area.

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• Upgrading your security system
• While you may already have a burglar alarm fitted
  for your home, outdoor security systems are also
  useful to help deter criminals in the first
  instance, and prevent them from getting anywhere
  near your windows and doors. The two options
  below could give you added protection against
  intruders
• Motion sensing lights
• Lighting up an area when motion is sensed within
  a predetermined range, these serve to illuminate
  any criminal activity and compromise their cover.

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• Security cameras
• A worthwhile addition to your exiting home
  security system, these can be placed exactly
  where you want them, and can of course act as a
  deterrent for criminals, while also being able to
  provide you with important evidence in the event
  that a crime does take place.
• If youre concerned about the security of any of
  the windows in your home, dont leave it until
  its too late schedule a consultation with a
  licensed locksmith in your locality, today.

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• Golden Locks Inc is a local licensed emergency
  locksmith in Anaheim with years of experience and
  trained staff skilled in locksmith services for
  both residential and commercial clients and
  having an online store for high security locks,
  and mul-t-lock, MT5 High Security keys etc. We
  also specialize in automotive lock repair
  services for cars, bikes and trucks and
  installation, servicing and repair of high
  quality security systems, access control systems
  and CCTV systems. If you are looking for security
  systems in Anaheim or any other locksmith
  services in Orange County, call us at (714)
  841-0141.