The John Lewis advert is back on TV, snowmen are popping up everywhere, and the weather is getting colder. It can only mean one thing… winter has arrived! But while this time of year represents excitement for most, criminals and thieves regularly use it as an excuse to target even more homes. However, if you want to enjoy complete peace of mind this winter, we at Halstead are more than happy to help. Here’s our top three tips for winter proofing your household.
1. Integral blinds that help remove temptation
It might initially seem a bit silly, but “out of sight, out of mind” really can be one of the most effective methods of home security. That’s why we always recommend Essex and Suffolk homeowners invest in integral blinds for all their front-facing windows. It closes off the inside of your home from sight in an instant and doubles up as a way for you to control the amount of natural light able to penetrate the property. We at Halstead install integral blinds to be complete hassle-free, too, guaranteeing you an increased sense of privacy, and increased security from potential invaders as a result.
2. Wholly dense composite doors keep your entrance defended
Ask anyone which door material is the toughest, most secure on the market, and 95% of the time composite doors will be their entrance solution of choice. This is because composite doors tout a solidly thick 40mm core that is made up of multiple dense materials – such as foam, timber, uPVC and Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) – which helps give any budding thief an incredibly hard time entering your home. Combine this with PAS 24:2012 certification and integrated multi-point locking fitted to every composite door as standard, the only people walking through your front entrance will be those you invite.
3. Toughened glazing act as the ultimate window defence
While our first recommendation would be for homeowners suffering from draughty single-glazed windows to upgrade to double- or even triple-glazing ASAP, odds are your windows are already enhanced. However, another way to enhance the security factor of your frames is to integrate what’s called toughened glazing. Because not only will the addition of a secondary window unit reduce heat loss and any outside noise, but it also offers yet another layer of defence against any unwanted house guests. The aesthetic effect is minimal, but in practice toughened glass makes a huge contribution.
Enjoy complete peace of mind this winter with security solutions from Halstead
If you want to enjoy the winter months knowing you’ll be completely safe, contact a member of our team today for a free quote. We’d be happy to discuss the effectiveness offered by any of the above security methods and welcome any additional questions you might have.