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Important Tips About Window Security

One of the most important considerations when choosing home window replacement products is security. While many modern window designs put security and defense on high priority, some shady individuals can still find new and clever ways to get around the usual measures.

Here’s some advice on how to improve window security and protect your home from would-be trespassers.

Visual Inspections

Take a walk around your house, and give every single one of your replacement windows a closer look. Check for cracking and breakage in the frames and glazing. Wiggle the handles and hinges a little bit to see if they’re still pretty firm. Inspect the locks, and make sure that they’re still holding the window safely and securely. Pay special attention to the windows that are at an accessible height like the windows on your first floor. If you suspect any vulnerability in your windows, call your local window company for some repairs or a replacement right away.

Locks and Pins

Renewal by Andersen® windows come fully customizable with many different window accessories, including locks. Give your windows some security locks to keep your home secure even if you’re away. Additionally, installing window sensors adds another layer of defense against potential intruders as well. For windows like double-hung windows, there are security pins that allow the sash to open up slightly, allowing fresh air to still come in without sacrificing your home’s safety.

Grilles

Finally, our window replacement services also offer grille options to fully upgrade your security. Grilles are a great way to help a window maintain its operability and secure it. As an added bonus, these grilles can also be decorative, contributing to your home’s curb appeal.

At Renewal by Andersen of Southwest Missouri, we are your leading provider of safe and secure replacement windows and doors. Give us a call at (417) 351-2801, or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation and request a free estimate today.

Reviews

"Quality product, quality workmanship. Everyone I interacted with at Renewal by Andersen of SW Missouri had pride in their work from sales to financing to project oversight to installation. It must be a great company to work for because that shows in the professionalism of the staff. Best of all, they want happy customers and go out of their way to make sure that happens. Yes, I love my windows (but I knew I would--it's a great product). Friendly, helpful, easy financing, and yes--they pass costs on to the customer for this, but it meant that I was able to get the windows I wanted and needed for my creaky, lopsided old house. Couldn't be more pleased."

Keren
Aug 11, 2023

"The company representative who met with me initially was very direct, told me how the process would go, explained about why Anderson windows are of such good quality and how they stand by their products and their workmanship. My 3 windows arrived when they said they would, & the men who installed them were very professional, polite, & efficient. They showed me how the windows work and left the room as tidy as it was before they did the installation."

Judith Peavey
Aug 14, 2023

"We just had our windows done by Renewal. They kept us informed about the progress of manafucture & installed at the approximate date. Good qualtity & if you didn't know that there were screens on the windows you would think they were missing. Very clear view. Great in this hot weather, the house stays cool."

Jerry C
Aug 22, 2023

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