Should I be worried about security ?

In today’s world it is important for windows and doors to be secure against the opportunistic burglar. In order to provide a measure of whether a window is secure or not, the window and door industry developed standard tests based on high loads being applied in various ways to simulate the attacks an opportunistic burglar would carry out. In addition, attempts are made to manipulate locks and glazing beads to gain entry.

These tests and requirements are given in two standards; BS7950 for casement and tilt/turn windows and PAS24-1 for single doors. If enhanced security is important to you it is essential that windows and doors are made in accordance with these standards. Ask your installer for evidence.

It is important, however, that increasing security does not compromise the ability to escape in case of fire. If you lock a window or a door that is intended to be an escape route in case of fire with a key that is subsequently removed, then make sure everybody in the house knows where the keys are kept.

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