How to Secure Your Aluminium Windows Against Burglary

Securing your home against burglary is always important. Naturally, a strong aluminium door and a robust set of locks should be your first line of defence against unauthorised entry, but the best home security should always use a blended approach. 

This is sometimes referred to as WIDE(N), or:

• Windows: have good residential windows and locks;
• Interior: lights to give the appearance that someone is home;
• Doors: strong doors with good locks;
• Exterior: motion-sensing lights, CCTV surveillance, and/or landscaping features;
• Neighbours: trustworthy neighbours that watch out for one another.

Most burglars want the easiest entry possible with the minimum amount of resistance, so a door left open or a door with a poor lock will usually be their first place to try. Some determined burglars, however, might look for alternative points of entry if the door is too tough to crack open, usually a window.

Here’s what you can do to secure your aluminium windows against burglary:

Use a Multi-Point Locking System

Any windows located near the ground level or within relatively easy reach from someone at the ground level can be prime points of entry into your home. A multi-point locking system helps to secure the window frame against attempts at prying or leveraging the window by distributing any force evenly across the frame.

Look for custom-designed aluminium windows with multiple lock points or install a sash jammer. Your window locks don’t need to be as strong as door locks, but even a simple sash jammer can be enough of a deterrent.

Choose a Reinforced Frame Made of Aluminium

Well, this point is practically a given since we specialise in aluminium windows, but your choice of frame really does matter. Aluminium windows Melbourne can be considered when choosing aluminium-framed windows for homes, particularly where frame strength and durability are important considerations.

Aluminium doesn’t warp or bend under impact, weaken over time, or become more susceptible to burglary – it always remains tough and durable.

It’s also important to ensure that your aluminium windows are fitted by a professional installer. That means installing them flush and ensuring there are no gaps or areas that can be exploited.

Opt for Security Glazing if Available

An optional step for added peace of mind worth considering is to purchase laminated safety glass for your windows. “Normal” window glass is tempered glass, which shatters into little shards under heavy impact, much like your side passenger car windows.

Laminated safety glass is essentially the same as your windscreen. It consists of two panes of glass sandwiched over a thin vinyl layer. This sustains impacts far better and prevents shattering, which also makes it harder for a burglar to enter, even if the glass has been damaged.

Keep Lights On or Use Timed Lights

We’ve already touched on this in the introduction (under WIDEN), but it’s a cheap and effective way to bolster home security altogether. Keep your lights on when you’re away at the shop, for example, or invest in timed lights that occasionally turn on and off to give the impression that someone is home.

Integrate Your Windows with a Home Burglar Alarm System

A burglar alarm can be invaluable for home security, and monitored alarm systems are becoming increasingly popular, giving peace of mind. You can have your alarm system rigged to your windows so that unauthorised entry is immediately detected and sets off the alarm.