How to Secure My Aluminum Windows
The most common form of unwanted entry into a house is carried out through unlocked doors and windows, making it important to have secured windows and doors. Since windows are easier to open than doors, it is even more important to make sure they are secure and tamper proof. The process of securing your aluminum windows is fairly simple, but is slightly different from securing wooden windows in your house. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Screws
- Drilling machine
- Long screws/deck screws/security screws
- Security bars
Instructions
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Take measurements of your entire aluminum window with some allowance for the security bars placement in plaster or brick as the aluminum windows do not have a frame to allow for a bar fitting.
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Visit the nearest store for customized security bars. The security bars should be the right length and width in order to fit between the screen and the window.
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Mark the places where you are going to drill holes in order to insert the bars for securing your aluminum windows.
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Drill holes in the top sash of your aluminum window and align the bars with your aluminum window.
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Ensure that your security bars are well aligned and then drill the long screws all the way into the frame. Check to make sure the security bars are securely attached before moving on to the next window.
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Repeat the process for all the aluminum windows you have in the house for security.
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Tips & Warnings
Have your security bars customized according to the design style of your windows. You can even get the security bars in contrasting colors in order to give the windows an attractive look.
Make sure that every member of the family is familiar with the release process of the security bars in case the window is the only escape available for emergency purposes.
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