Security shutters
and burglary protection
Most burglaries occur between October and February, when the days are shorter and dusk sets in early in the afternoon. Whether in apartments or houses, burglars usually break in through windows or apartment, balcony, and patio doors. However, you can effectively protect yourself from unwanted visitors with just a few security measures. We have put together a few tips for you:
Burglar-resistant
shutters and doors.
You should therefore invest in modern security technology. This should be taken into account when planning new buildings, but various measures can also be implemented retrospectively:
- Front door locks with protected profile cylinder
- Second lock with locking bar
- Mushroom head cone fittings with lockable handles for windows
- Burglar-resistant shutters
The combination of folding shutters, frames, and special hinges makes EHRET’s burglar-resistant window shutters stand out and offer increased security. The window shutters act as a deterrent because they make it difficult for burglars to break in. Any attempted break-in would take longer and the risk of being caught would increase significantly. This means that the security models not only withstand physical force much longer than normal folding shutters, but also offer effective protection against simple tools such as pliers or screwdrivers.
Additional protective measures
for classic window shutters
His goal is to get inside the house as quickly and unseen as possible—he cannot do this with multi-part security systems. Security bolts and hinges with retaining rings on the outside and burglar bars, bar locks, and bolts on the inside of the shutters offer additional protection against break-ins. You can have these installed individually to suit your needs.
Further tips
on protecting yourself against burglary
A well-secured front door and modern security technology for windows and shutters are effective protection against burglary, but the basement door and access to the house via the back terrace must also be secured. Good outdoor lighting and timers are suitable additional security measures that do not cost much but still act as a deterrent. Here are a few general tips to make any house unattractive to burglars.
Tip 1:
The detour through the passageway from the garage to the house is often overlooked when taking security measures. An unlocked garage is almost like an invitation to burglars. Electric garage doors can be closed remotely from your car, ensuring that burglars have no opportunity to break in.
Tip 2:
Good outdoor lighting also helps to deter burglars. All entrances should therefore be equipped with lights and motion detectors.
Tip 3:
Even when you are traveling, you should make it look like you are at home. Ask neighbors to open and close roller blinds or shutters regularly. You can also control home functions using home automation or a timer switch. If you program these for different times each day, your home will still look occupied while you are on vacation.
Tip 4:
Social networks are a popular source of information for burglars. Young people in particular are very communicative and like to post where they are currently on vacation. If the profile also contains complete personal details and lots of photos, burglars can find out where the person lives and then seize their opportunity. Parents should therefore make sure to educate their children about this danger.
Tip 5:
When you leave the house, you should always lock the front door. Windows and balcony doors should never be left open, even on the upper floor.
All measures for securing and retrofitting doors, windows, and shutters should be optimally coordinated. Let the EHRET specialists advise you and get in touch with us.