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Browse Forums Safer Living  25 Oct 2005 380 Auckland, New Zealand Gold Member Re: Security Checklist 2Feb 01, 2006 10:16 pm Hi guest!
"7 Are all external windows secured to restrict unwanted entry? Install key operated locks on all windows to help prevent thieves entering " What about installing secure and modern windows instead of this traditional wooden or aluminium joinery with this stone age hardware  
These ridiculous little latches with these joke handles are not just inconvenient to operate but they also worth nothing when it comes to security.
What are you doing if you need to get out in an emergency and you don't find the keys?. European designed joinery with one hand operated multiple locking systems are not just secure but also user friendly to operate. 
Sadly the traditional joinery manufacturers in this part of the world are at least 30 years behind their time, especially with hardware!
That why business with these inconvenient fiddle additions is booming. Regards   25 Oct 2005 380 Auckland, New Zealand Gold Member Re: Security Checklist 4May 01, 2006 10:59 pm Hi Alto,
there are several manufactures in Australia. Some examples: www.everglaze.com.au www.titane.com.au www.signaturewindows.com.au www.envirovision.com.au Christoffel (Head Office) 3/59 Edward Street Riverstone, NSW 2765 Phone: 02 9627 4811 Fax: 02 9627 4345 Good luck!! Re: Security Checklist 5Mar 23, 2007 7:46 pm Window expert, they were some good links you supplied,and good looking functional windows too. Yes they are just the same windows (or look the same as you get what you pay for? ) as the ones here in England. Only problem being ...... only 1 of those company's you listed mentions insect screens ? (unless I missed it ?) here in Britain there is not a lot of need for insect screens , But in Oz its a different kettle of fish . Anybody who has been plagued by flies or mozzies will tell you that ? Just a thought. cheers "MO" Its better to regret things you,ve done, than things you haven't. BUT Never regret growing old because some people never have the privilege. Re: Security Checklist 6Apr 02, 2007 10:29 am Great links, thanks
I'm thinking of uPVC windows in a Georgian style. The security aspect is of concern to me in windows though.. Does anyone know whether the wide lattice of such (Georgian) windows is actually a solid grid ? By that I mean would the lattice itself be part of the security aspect, or are they more like simple 'placeholders' for the glass and easily smashed away ? Re: Security Checklist 7Apr 22, 2007 10:06 am I'm thinking of uPVC windows in a Georgian style. The security aspect is of concern to me in windows though.. Does anyone know whether the wide lattice of such (Georgian) windows is actually a solid grid ? By that I mean would the lattice itself be part of the security aspect, or are they more like simple 'placeholders' for the glass and easily smashed away ? The colonial bars are not secure. In almost all aluminium windows these are stuck to the glass with silicon. In uPVC they are almost always in between the 2 pieces of double glazed glass but they are only there for aesthetics. It is alomst impossible to buy a locking handle in the USA because they are unsafe - in the case of a fire you could burn to death. Best in my opinion to leave windows unlocked but secure from the outside. If you don't want intruders to break through the glass then you can use laminated glass - but this adds a great deal to the window cost. It seems very clear to me that your contract states that a security account does NOT need to be established so the answer to the builder is NO. If in doubt find a contract… 1 1882 It's all about wireless, self install now. The cost/benefit of wired setups for the house are no longer what they used to be. Lots of wireless options. Eufy, Arlo and… 2 2285 |
