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Security can be a priority when thinking about new windows to install in your home. You keep feeling safe and secure and the windows you select are a big part of that. We are often asked, do aluminum windows keep the building safe? The yes certainly is a yes. Innovative safety engineering of the modern aluminum windows has made them a very strong and secure choice in any property. We can dissect the main factors that make them so safe.
Aluminum Frame Structure for Durability
Any secure window can be based on its frame. Aluminum is a powerful and sturdy metal by nature, although the true power of modern window lies in its design. Compared to other materials that may be warped, rot or crack with time, aluminum is very strong and steady. It is able to endure in the worst conditions of weather without affecting its structural integrity.
This plays a vital role in terms of security since a window can break down first at the weak or ailing frame. The perfect lock may go to waste when it is connected to a frame that can easily be forced or broken. Frames made of aluminum are built to be stiff and firm offering a serious obstacle to forced entry. The security is also preserved over years, and they do not require much repairs and changes as they are long-term.
Multi-Point Locking System and Safety Glass
Although a robust frame is the front line of defense, the locking mechanism and the glazing is what actually closes the deal when it comes to security.
Multi-point lock system is a greater improvement compared to the outdated single-point lock. Rather than being locked in a single location, these systems have bolts that protrude out of the window into the frame in several locations around the sash-usually the top, bottom, and sides. This practically welds the window in its frame all around its perimeter, and it is extremely hard to open at any angle. It spreads out the force, such that an invader cannot push an individual weak point.
Along with this enhanced locking system, there is the utilization of safety glass. Normal glass is easily broken giving easy access after breaking. The contemporary aluminum windows are usually laminated. It is a kind of glass that is provided with a protective layer between two glass panes. The interlayer prevents a hole as the fragments of the glass are held in position even when the glass is hit and breaks. This is a strong deterrent, which would highly slow down or even prevent an intruder to get into the glass.
Extra Security Features for Anti-Pry and Impact Resistance
To offer maximum security, aluminum windows can be fitted with some extra security features that would render them virtually impossible to break.
The anti-lift and the anti-pry blocks are small reinforced blocks and are fitted to the frame and sash. The blocks guard against one type of burglary entry where an item is inserted in order to attempt to lever or pull the window out of the frame. Even when the lock is bypassed somehow, they prevent the sash's movement or disengagement.
In addition, the aluminum frames themselves can be reinforced by use of chambers and increased profiles to enable them to withstand impacts. These fortified systems are capable of offering unmatched security to the properties in the areas that tend to have extremely unfavorable weather conditions or simply require maximum security. Fortified frame and a combination of multiple point locks with glass laminated to safety create a multi-layered level of security system that is highly effective.
