In this blog we share ways in which you can gain peace of mind by securing your property, including a look at Jackloc’s best answer to both window safety and intruder prevention.
Top tips for deterring opportunist burglars
1. Trim back your overgrown hedges and trees. Overgrown greenery can act as a hiding place for would-be intruders.
2. Check and service your security systems – do your cameras work? And does your alarm sound when thresholds are passed?
3. Check security lights are functioning as they should on motion detection. If the sensor is dirty, it may not trigger.
4. Do you have good window security? If you have any broken window latches or are in the habit of leaving windows open in summer, you could be giving burglars an easy entry point into your house. Jackloc have a range of window restrictors which are designed to let air into your property, without the intruders!
Thieves tend to target the easiest option. By making your property the hardest one to enter on your street, yours should be passed by for an easier target.
Balancing ventilation with security
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, appreciation for natural ventilation has increased. The WHO brought out guidelines which included proper ventilation in safeguarding against the virus.
However, for commercial and domestic properties alike, opening windows comes with the risk of encouraging intrusion.
This is where leading window restrictor Jackloc’s latest product, the ‘Titan by Jackloc’, comes in handy across a wide range of environments. The Titan is the strongest restrictor available on the market, tested to withstand a force of 4,800 newtons which is the equivalent of the weight of five adult men and the only restrictor in the world to be awarded Bronze status by crime prevention experts Sold Secure.
For those that manage buildings such as schools, restaurants, hotels, and offices; ensuring safety and security is always a priority. Where windows now need to be kept open for ventilation to prevent the spread of Covid, there is a safety and security risk, particularly on ground floors. With the Titan by Jackloc fitted to windows, the restrictors act as a deterrent and are difficult to be overcome by the opportune burglar. Jackloc’s Titan is fully metal, with reinforced steel hinges, tamper-proof screws and no cable that could potentially be cut. This lack of cable, along with its strength, really sets this product apart from other window restrictors on the market.
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For residences, especially ground floor accommodation and bungalows, adding strong and tamper-proof window restrictors gives people peace of mind to leave the window open for a breeze in the summer nights, or to keep ventilation in the house whilst they enjoy time in their back garden.
Security isn’t all – consider safety too
Aside from preventing intrusion, window restrictors are important for protecting people from accidental falls from windows, which is sadly more common than you might expect.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) say more than 4,000 children under the age of 15 are injured falling from windows each year in the UK and the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) says that one child under the age of five is admitted to hospital every day after tumbling from a building.
As hospital and residential care management are all too aware, window safety doesn’t just apply to children, as patients and elderly can also be vulnerable to falls from open windows.
Fitting a quality window restrictor that exceeds BS guidance and are the most safe and secure in the marketplace from the Jackloc range provides peace of mind for businesses and residents alike.
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