Basement Window Replacement

Basement Window Security

The trend in home decorating is to make the most use of all spaces including the basement. Basement windows are low to the ground and therefore easier for thieves to break into.The homeowner needs to balance the need for more light in the basement with Basement Window Security. When shopping for new windows for a basement renovation, be sure and specify the need for home security. There are a number of ways to secure basement windows that allow full benefit of the windows. Some window designs are easier to secure than others. The homeowner also has to balance security and cost.

Basement windows come in materials like wood, aluminum and vinyl or vinyl clad. you can choose different styles like single, double hung, sliding or casement. You can get a number of different styles of window wells to allow for bigger windows below grade. The window wells are located outside each window in a hole dug in the ground. They have drainage built in so they don't fill with water. Many have grids at ground level so they don't fill with debris. Window wells can be made part of the security system, making it more difficult to reach the window.

Once you have the windows purchased for your basement, you can have an alarm system or other security features installed at the same time. There are many security features available for Basement Window Security. You can go as low tech as bars on the outside of the windows, or as high tech as an elaborate alarm system with cameras and local police notification. Windows come with locks that if used go a long way toward keeping intruders out. There are bars for both horizontal sliding and single or double hung casement windows. They are usually adjustable to fit different sizes.

There are other ways to achieve Basement Window Security that don't cost much. Having good lighting near windows is important to deter intruders.  Shrubs and trees should be trimmed so there is no hiding place for intruders. Window treatments that block the view from the outside are a good security feature. Getting to know your neighbors insures that they will notice if something out of the ordinary is happening at your house. Having a dog that barks when strangers are near is always good for security, assuming that you like dogs. Home security involves all the above measures and a little common sense. No alarm system will work if it is not turned on. No lock will work if it is not engaged.

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