ᐅ Burglar-resistant windows?

Bobby_maestro schrieb:
Although this thread is a bit older, I’ll add my input! If you need advice, you can also go to a locksmith. I ordered a security check myself, and after looking into it, I decided to secure the windows and doors additionally with mushroom head locks. The front door has a 5-point bolt lock, and I might also add an alarm system, but I still need to think that through carefully.

You are absolutely right. There are plenty of companies specializing in these matters—whether locksmiths or security firms. For us, police advice is especially interesting because there is no interest in selling anything. Usually, when getting advice, you want to receive an objective perspective. This is often less certain with companies that profit from selling products, whether in security, heating technology, or other industries. Even a baker’s wife recommends her own products to sell them to you. The advantage of company advice is, of course, that they can normally present the appropriate solution (product) immediately.

To be clear—consulting companies (across industries) is also an option. But for ME, the key benefit of police advice has been its objectivity.

I agree with that. Next week, I have an appointment there (first a personal consultation, then a public lecture). My contact person seems quite committed; after my email inquiry, he called me directly to clarify some points in advance. I think the police are certainly not the wrong contact for this.

@Skaddler
As far as I remember, you are still in the planning phase. Therefore, I recommend that once your building plans are finalized (the ones you will submit for the building permit / planning permission), you schedule an appointment with the police. (It makes sense to do this first, and only after incorporating their feedback, finalize everything contractually with the construction company <-- in our case, the company had no issues with this).

Good idea, thanks! We’re already quite far along, but these measures can definitely still be implemented. I’m very curious to see if anything will be suggested that we haven’t considered yet. Although—I assume that will be the case.

Surely, a few things will come up.
The gentleman we spoke with was surprised that we had already considered many aspects. However, he also had additional suggestions.
Furthermore, he helped us avoid potentially unnecessary investments, as in his experience these would hardly bring any benefit.

Ah, interesting. Our current house is located in an area with a very high number of burglaries (at the edge of a high-risk zone). Here, security cameras are popping up everywhere. And what happened? Our neighbor still got burgled.