question for window fitters/suppliers please - re safety

touch*my*food*feel*myfork

My mum was broken into last week and they got in through a locked upvc window (window at least 8+ years old)

she is obviously very worried about this and i just need to re assure her.

she is having the window replaced, but because they got in through a locked window, she is wondering if it can happen again. Are upvc windows that are fitted now, more protected ?

many thanks for your time x

Chippy_Minton_2

How did they get in?
Was the window internal or external glazed?
Is it still the same frame?
If external glazed and the same frame used were clips used to prevent the removal of the glass?

touch*my*food*feel*myfork

they used something to force open the window (marks on frame/imprint taken by police)
i believe it is internally glazed
replacing the righthand side of the window, the window that was forced and the small window above with one window, fixed window to right staying. (hope that makes sense)

Locknut

Yes modern windows are more secure but alot of the time you can have the locking system upgraded to a mushroom style rather than a roller bolt style. so it's not always a case of replacing the whole lot.

or as a cheaper alternative fit lockable sash jammers to all the windows.
like these http://www.avenuesupplies.co.uk/index.php?id=581&pid=7396&sid=1

chrisg1985

It is impossible to make a window 100% secure without having total lockdown. Having to break glass is a good/reasonable deterent. Sash jammers as the chap above called them if installed correctly will ensure they have to break glass or make a rediculous amount of noise to enter.

markie1980

With some of the older cheap upvc windows, the only part holding the window closed is a lug on the handle itself.
Most windows have some sort of multipoint locking system nowdays, which the hande moves as you turn it.

What type has your mother got?

touch*my*food*feel*myfork

the window in question has three points of locking i can see - when locking it with the window open, top, bottom and side.