If you're like the rest of the country, then you are just as obsessed with home security as every other man in the United Kingdom. And all for good reason! Crime rates are on the rise, and the incidences of breaking and entering are leading the lot by far. So, what can YOU do to prevent this from happening to you and your family? The answer might be found in the most obvious area of your home--your windows.
Double glazed windows that have been in place for more than fifteen years have a very specific feature which has actually made life even easier for the common crook. With just a base knowledge of how these things work, he could simply go right up to your window and pop the glazing bead out. Older models have been unwittingly designed with the glazing bead on the outside of the window. Though this was a useful outlet for any water that managed to sneak its way into the glass, it became quickly apparent that this was a major factor in the rise of burgulary in the UK. And no wonder! No more need to noisily break glass and risk personal injury. They could just pop the beading out and remove the glass. Easy Peasy.
Modern day double glazed windows have been created with this error in mind and are now fitted with the beading on the inside. Plus, with other new security features like the shoot bolt mechanism with ten points of contact, you are guaranteed to sleep well at night.