Safeguard your home with burglar-proof glass

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Your home is only as secure as its weakest point. And statistics show that windows are among the favorite points of entry for burglars. The good news is that you can guard your home with modern burglar-resistant glass.

Security glass comes in many shapes and sizes, yet not all types are created equal. If you want to effectively thwart forced-entry attempts, the best choice is laminated polycarbonate glass. It is made up of multiple layers with varying degrees of rigidity and toughness, bonded together by thin adhesive film. This intelligent combination of hardened glass and polycarbonate is termed “glass-clad polycarbonate glazing,” and is available in different classes of protection. Depending on the level of security chosen, it is burglar-proof and bulletproof. Even the most aggressive attacks with crowbars, hammers and axes simply bounce off.

One of the advantages of this type of burglar-proof glass is that it guards you and your home safely and yet is completely transparent. It does not have the telltale bulk and greenish tint of conventional armored glass You enjoy the same natural light indoors as well as a crystal clear and undistorted view of the outdoors, and would-be burglars have no idea what they are up against. It is also lighter than traditional security glass, which makes it easier and less costly to retrofit in existing frames.

How to safeguard yourself and your home

The first step is to determine which windows and glass doors are at risk. Generally, potential forced-entry points that are accessible from ground level should be the main focus. Here, it is advisable to consult with local police or other security experts.

Alongside the glass panes themselves, your window frames may be weak points. These should be secured with a special mechanism termed “mushroom head lock,” which guards against intruders by preventing them from prying windows open with a crowbar or similar tool. Specialized service providers can install this technology to secure your window frames. Burglar-proof glazing should also be installed by specialized glazers to ensure the panes are securely anchored.

For additional security, the burglar-proof glass can be equipped with an alarm mechanism. This feature is invisible, and can be connected to a “silent alarm” system for early warning in the event of a break-in attempt or to an alarm that alerts neighbors and scares off intruders.

With or without the alarm function, this type of security glazing guards while allowing natural light indoors and an undistorted view looking outwards. It also has the added advantage of effective protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, which can cause fading in carpets, textiles and artworks.

These security products can be combined with surveillance systems and Smart Home solutions that deliver real-time alerts of forced intrusion attempts to your Smartphone regardless of where you are at the time. These alerts can also be directed to your security service provider.

High security meets high-quality lifestyle

The best home security is technology you can simply forget about. The systems should operate in the background, requiring as little involvement as possible. Fortunately, with today’s security technology – including transparent bullet-proof glass – enables solutions that are highly effective, yet unobtrusive and aesthetically appealing. In addition, professionally designed and installed security technology may entitle you to more attractive insurance conditions. The sum total of these solutions is complete peace of mind you can rely on, so you can focus on the lifestyle goals closest to your heart.