Sash wiindows & child safety????

Dalmation

We're moving in to our new home in a couple of weeks. We went to the property today to measure up etc. In my daughters room (they're 2 & 4) there is a single glazed sash window. It's only single glazed and is on the 2nd floor! We're getting the windows replaced in a couple of months but what can we do to make it safer in-between? Any suggestions will be greatly received, thanks.

da_rule

You can get specific jams which will stop them opening.

In terms of he glass being flimsy you can get double glazing that you can retro fit, but this can be expensive, but if you're only doing it in one room it should be ok. Depending on how much you care about appearance you could just screw a piece of wooden board over the bottom part of the window.

ariba10

If your worry is her opening it, a small wooden block screwed into frame that the window runs in will stop it.

bluebeary

why are the windows single glazed, its not listed property is it ?

Dalmation

bluebeary wrote: »

why are the windows single glazed, its not listed property is it ?

No, it's just ancient!
My concern is them falling through the window. Are there and guards?

da_rule

There are bars available such as this: http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/products/locks_latches_and_security/door_and_window_security/11727/face_fix_window_bar/211511?vat=1&gclid=CJHem87pl70CFSUUwwodRkIAWw

Unsightly but could do the job.

jmhgibson123

there are locks you can have fitted so the window will not fully open should be able to get them from screwfix or mighton http://www.mightonproducts.com/locking-fitch-fastener-chrome?gclid=COvyqtrtl70CFcfKtAodcEEAjA

cattie

You can buy height restrictors. I used to have them on my ground floor sash windows in a property I used to own. My reason for having them was to keep intruders out, but they are great for keeping pets & kids safe inside too.

da_rule

I think the OP's main concern is the children falling through the glass (as it's single glazed) rather than them being able to open it and then fall out.

ognum

da_rule wrote: »

I think the OP's main concern is the children falling through the glass (as it's single glazed) rather than them being able to open it and then fall out.

Gosh how did we manage when all windows were single glazed and we had young children, I don't remember lots of accident caused by children falling through glass window panels!

Just take sensible precautions, put up bars if needed, don't put anything climbable under the window and tell your daughters to stay away from it.

da_rule

ognum wrote: »

Gosh how did we manage when all windows were single glazed and we had young children, I don't remember lots of accident caused by children falling through glass window panels!

I guess in the same way we managed to survive without being warned about slippery floors and not touching hot things and the whole other myriad of things that we now apparently need to be warned about. Who needs common sense.

(OP this wasn't directed at you, things are different when there's children involved, there are some mistakes you cannot afford for them to make)