Sash Window Security

January 25, 2014

Burglary is something nobody wants to face. There seems to be a lot of discussions via local blog sites including; Nappy Valley, Twitter and Facebook. Customers have been emailing us, wanting to know if there is anything more that can be done to secure their sash windows. We have listed some points below:

1. Ground floor sash windows- Common sense tells us to keep hedges trimmed don’t give a thief an easy hiding place to work on breaking in.
2. Fit an alarm! Stating the obvious but it all helps. Sash Smart have seen many windows fitted with window tamper devices.
3. A good working sash window can’t be beaten for ventilation. Having your windows draught proofed will help with the cold and windy days of winter (and some British summers!). When Sash Smart overhaul sash windows it’s a standard part of the service to fit new sash fasteners- that’s the piece of window furniture that stops the window being opened from the top and bottom. In most cases it’s located in the middle of the meeting bar. For more information on the parts of a sash window please visit our 101 Section on our website.
4. The sash stops or sash locks supplied and fitted by Sash Smart add to the security of your sash windows. They add a good visual deterrent. It’s also a great way to have your sash windows open a small amount but also have them secure. Nobody wants unwelcome visitors. Equally, it adds safety for adventurous little ones. Having a securely open setting is great if you want to keep your pets inside but still air the rooms. For more information please view our locks video.

For more information please view our video. Need a quote for fitting sash stops call us on 0333 121 6060 or email info@sashsmart.co.uk

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