Which windows are most often broken into by burglars?

Burglars are quiet and fast people. Their goal is to enter the apartment as quickly as possible without attracting the attention of neighbors and passers-by. It takes a professional burglar no more than a minute to open a window sash. If there is a hitch, then, most likely, the thief will immediately abandon his venture. But opening most types of window shutters is not difficult for burglars. How can ordinary citizens protect themselves from theft and what kind of doors should be installed so as not to be afraid for the things left in the apartment?

Leader in Vulnerability

Manufacturers of plastic windows lure buyers with the strength of materials and the invulnerability of shutters. But standard modern windows have simple sashes that even a child can open. To do this, you don’t need any special tools - just a regular screwdriver, with which you press the window sash next to the latch. As soon as the sash is released, you need to press the latch and the window will open.

There are other methods for breaking PVC windows. Mounts, rulers and other available tools are used. Sometimes thieves twist the handles, and sometimes they just break the glass. Surprisingly, old glass windows that close with a regular latch are much more resistant to burglary. Moreover, glass cannot be broken silently, while plastic can be punched or squeezed out almost imperceptibly.However, there are ways to protect yourself from burglars without replacing PVC with outdated glass.

Methods of protection

There are many ways to protect yourself from burglars. The most expensive of them is the purchase of an alarm system, the presence of which will immediately scare off an ordinary burglar. And the oldest and most proven method is the installation of metal gratings.

Another variant - buy special window fittings. So, today stores offer a large assortment of handles with locks that can be locked with a key. There are also more complex mechanisms with a higher safety class. WK3 class fittings are considered the most reliable. It’s easy to install additional accessories yourself, and you can choose the appropriate parts from the manufacturer.

An interesting point for those who are planning to buy plastic

Contrary to misconceptions, protective fittings increase the cost of a PVC window by only 5-10%. You need to check with the seller whether there are models with additional protection available. Often sellers offer cheaper options because they don’t want to scare off buyers with high prices. However, installing secure windows can protect against theft, which will bring a much greater loss than paying extra for special fittings.