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CRK security: improve your home security
Home security and safety is something we all need, to feel comfortable in our homes. But as the evenings get darker earlier and opportunistic burglars look to target homes filled with Christmas presents, security becomes even more important.
This article takes a look at the reasons you should upgrade the security of your windows and doors, as well as some of the factors that put homes at the biggest risk of burglaries.
When to upgrade your windows and doors for security
There are many times that people will look to enhance the security of their windows and doors. For some, there may be a sudden issue, such as a problem with a locking mechanism, or a broken window that makes them an easy target. For others, having outdated doors and windows may mean that their homes are more likely to be targeted, due to wear and tear causing weaknesses that can be exploited.
Whenever you feel that the strength and safety of a window or door has been compromised, it is time to upgrade, as investing in solving the issue can be a lot less costly than a break-in.
Common entry points for burglars
It won’t come as a surprise that some of the easiest ways for people to gain access to someone’s home include through windows and doors.
Here are the most common entry points for burglars.
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Front door
The front door is the most common way that burglars gain access to a home, with 74% entering this way. Of these break-ins, 29% of these happen when the lock is forced. This makes it essential to have a front door that you can trust to keep unwanted visitors at bay.
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Back doors and patio doors
The second most common entry point for thieves is through a home’s back door. These are typically out of sight, and older, less secure versions of these doors can make it easier to break in by smashing glass, or breaking a low-security lock.
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Windows
Windows are another way that many burglars get into homes, by smashing glass, getting in by breaking weak locks, or even through those that aren’t closed at all.
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Gates
Side gates can be easily climbed over, or even walked through if they are not locked. This can provide easy access for burglars to enter the less visible parts of the home and find an entry point.
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Garage doors
Garage doors are another way that burglars can gain access to a home, particularly if there is not a locked door between the garage and the home itself. Once inside a garage, this provides cover for unwanted visitors to break their way into a home, so this is another point to consider.
How to improve home safety
The easiest way to improve home safety is to be aware of potential entry points in your home, check the security of your existing windows and doors, and make improvements when required, before anybody is able to try to get in.
Top tips include:
- Keep windows and doors locked when not in use, even if you’re home
- Invest in quality doors and windows
- Carry out maintenance when needed on windows and doors
- Consider the areas that are less visible to passers by and make sure these are protected
How CRK Windows can improve your home security
Quality control measures and quality materials
Some double glazing companies buy off-the-shelf security solutions. At CRK, we design and manufacture all of our products ourselves, in our own factory in Hemel Hempstead. Strict quality controls and high-specification materials across our vast range mean you can feel safe and secure, no matter which CRK product you choose.
Peace of mind
CRK front and back doors can be fitted with top, centre and bottom locks, plus all of our windows come with three bolts for total peace of mind. You only need to take a look at the image at the top of this article to see some of the ways that our products are designed with safety in mind.
High-security internal glazing
Ask our team about our high-security internal glazing, which can’t be removed from the outside, as well as our state-of-the-art multi-point locking system, giving you extra reassurance that your doors are locked securely.
Safety and style
While we want your home to feel as secure as Fort Knox, we’d also like it to look a little more stylish! Rest assured, we’re a dab hand at design too. As well as being designed with security in mind, our windows and doors are available in an inspiring selection of materials, styles and colours, so your home will not only feel great… it will look great too.
Satisfaction guaranteed
Our fitters are highly trained, polite and tidy workers, who will treat you and your home with the respect it deserves. Our 10-year insurance-backed guarantee means the sense of security their work and our products provide will be with you for years to come.
Upgrade your windows and doors today
The best way to burglar-proof your home is to make security a priority, beginning by updating any doors and windows that are no longer fit for purpose.
Call the CRK team now on 01442 244200 to improve your home’s security, and we look forward to getting your home winter-ready.