ᐅ What would you do differently in your next house build?
Created on: 17 Feb 2018 09:44
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What would you do differently in your next house build? (For us, there won’t be a next time, but I think beginners can benefit from our experience.) Please stay on topic and avoid lengthy discussions (feel free to start a new thread for that)!
I’ll start:
* Electrician: A network connection in every room isn’t necessary; nowadays everyone uses Wi-Fi, which is perfectly sufficient.
* Us: OK, then we’ll install one network connection per floor where the TV is going, you have to save somewhere.
* Result: At the network outlet, we get 50 Mbit/s, Wi-Fi with a repeater around 20, sometimes only about 5, Powerline adapters around 25. It’s enough for me, but the kids are disappointed. I followed all the usual advice.
I’ll start:
* Electrician: A network connection in every room isn’t necessary; nowadays everyone uses Wi-Fi, which is perfectly sufficient.
* Us: OK, then we’ll install one network connection per floor where the TV is going, you have to save somewhere.
* Result: At the network outlet, we get 50 Mbit/s, Wi-Fi with a repeater around 20, sometimes only about 5, Powerline adapters around 25. It’s enough for me, but the kids are disappointed. I followed all the usual advice.
Nordlys schrieb:
The window handles are also available with locks. Costs extra. I wouldn’t get them, you’ll just lose the keys.... and anyone who wants to get in will get in anyway.
KarstenPerfect, our reaction was similar.
It was also recommended to us, our answer was: Anyone who wants to get in has to get past a 50kg (110 lbs) dog.
For the gangs looking for a quick break-in, our only neighbors without a fence and dog are more interesting, and for real professionals, we poor fools are not worth the trouble anyway ^^
There is no fence or dog either. Still, I sleep well.
What really works here is being watchful. If a couple of gypsies wander through town, or a car with some shady people drives through the neighborhood, someone immediately calls the police station, and they come to check it out. That scares them off. Thankfully, very little happens here because we care about each other. K.
What really works here is being watchful. If a couple of gypsies wander through town, or a car with some shady people drives through the neighborhood, someone immediately calls the police station, and they come to check it out. That scares them off. Thankfully, very little happens here because we care about each other. K.
When it comes to burglary protection, the goal is to increase the time it takes to get inside.
Without any protection, a screwdriver and ten seconds are enough. Anyone can do that after an hour of YouTube tutorials.
The objective is to prevent this through the windows. And it works. And it's worth it.
On the topic: although this is a renovation of an older building, the additional conservatory lacks internet. Annoying to have no connection for music at a party.
Otherwise, I should have made all the blinds electric from the start. Simply didn’t think of it.
Without any protection, a screwdriver and ten seconds are enough. Anyone can do that after an hour of YouTube tutorials.
The objective is to prevent this through the windows. And it works. And it's worth it.
On the topic: although this is a renovation of an older building, the additional conservatory lacks internet. Annoying to have no connection for music at a party.
Otherwise, I should have made all the blinds electric from the start. Simply didn’t think of it.
sven.conzi19 Feb 2018 07:29blaupuma schrieb:
Great idea for this thread!
Quick question.
I’m not at the window stage yet, but I thought standard protection would be enough since I’m planning to install an alarm system anyway.
Is that a wrong assumption? Professional burglars can open any window if they want. And if it opens, the alarm goes off. So wouldn’t a simple window be sufficient?
I always thought:
Better to have standard windows plus an alarm
Instead of no alarm and the most secure windows.
The police advisory service has actually recommended mechanical security, meaning certified RC2-rated windows are best. You can see in videos on platforms like YouTube what these windows can withstand. When it gets too difficult, burglars tend to move on to the neighbor’s house. In that case, the alarm system can be considered optional. After all, by the time they are inside, even if a neighbor spots them (putting themselves at risk) or calls the police, the intruders will likely be gone by the time authorities arrive. Even notifications sent to your phone, possibly with photos, are of limited help since you can’t do much from the office (calling the police, driving there). The perpetrators are often masked, so photos are rarely useful either.Similar topics