Your home is your security blanket. You want to feel safe there at all times. If you’re starting to feel as if your home could be breached, there are a number of things you could do. You could install a security system of some sort, complete with alarms and motion lights. You could get a dog to scare people away with barking. Or, you could get replacement windows in Carlsbad, CA. Replacement windows might not be first on your list of items to help you increase your home’s security, but maybe they should be. Here are a few reasons why they can keep you safe:  

Replacement Windows Are Hard To Breach 

Your old windows might be hard to open and close because they are warped and rotting, but that just makes them all that much easier to breach. If an intruder wants inside your home, a crow bar is all they really need. Plus, they can break the glass with ease if there’s no one around and that will do the trick as well. Replacement windows, on the other hand, come with extra security measures. First of all, the glass is at least double pane and sometimes even triple pane, which is much harder to break than single pane glass. Second of all, the locks are top of the line and impossible to open from the outside. As long as you remember to close and lock your windows, your home is safe and secure.  

The Right Windows Help You Avoid Accidents 

You certainly don’t want anyone to get hurt on your property. Since your family members are there the most often, they would face greater risks of injury than would visitors. And older windows could very well be the cause of such accidents. If you have young children who are curious about everything they see outside, for example, they could fall out a window by pushing on the screen. This could easily happen to a pet as well. When you get replacement windows, you will want to think about the style that will help you avoid as many accidents as possible. Consider double hung windows wherever children are present or at least on the second floor so you can open the top portion and keep the bottom closed. Don’t place casement windows so they’ll hang out over a patio so someone might run into them. A little forethought helps you avoid accidents that are inevitable otherwise.  

When you need Carlsbad, CA replacement windows for your home, you have a lot to think over. You’ll want to think about style, maintenance, color, price, and many other items. Don’t let those things take over the security of your home. Feeling safe and secure in your home should be a huge priority as well. The professionals at Window Solutions want your home to be both energy efficient and secure. Call us at (619) 258-0515 with your window security questions or stop by and see options in person at 11632 Riverside Dr Lakeside, CA 92040.