How to secure your windows and doors: why it’s essential

publication date: Oct 3, 2014
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author/source: Kate Faulkner, Property Expert and Author of Which? Property Books
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Secure your windows and doors this Autumn...

It’s an unfortunate fact that it takes a burglary or personal attack at home before many people think about home security.

Domestic burglaries increase by around 20% in the autumn and winter, and continue at a higher-than-average rate right through the winter, most particularly just before and after Christmas.

So now is a good time to consider how to make your doors and windows more secure; even small, cost effective, changes can be enough of a visual deterrent that a casual burglar will think twice about attempting a break-in.

And if you are thinking of installing new windows or doors in your home, security should be uppermost in your mind when choosing their design features. New doors and windows fitted with high security cylinder and handle combinations are likely to put off intruders before they lay a finger on them.

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What to choose for your windows
Whether you decide to install basic cylinders and window locks, or choose the most advanced digital door security systems, bear in mind that quality materials will always last longer.


They should not only comply with British standards and building regulations, but also need to be the appropriate fitting for the type of window or door, and tough enough for regular use and, possibly, weathering over long periods. 

There are plenty of choices available to you to improve your window security:

What to choose for your doors
Security features differ according to the type of door that you already have, or are having fitted. Here are a few examples of security devices that ensure you’ll be safe in your own home:

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Innovation keeps you one step ahea
Manufacturers such as Yale are pouring considerable investment into research and development. This means there is a constant flow of new and innovative products onto the market, such as the new Yale Blade revolutionary window technology, which, they claim, overcomes some of the common problems with window locks and is longer-lasting, tougher and reduces maintenance/breakage call-out costs for customers.


Keyless digital door locks, once more common in the realms of hotels, are also becoming a more popular choice amongst homeowners. For more information, go to:-

Anglian Home and Yale

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