ᐅ Burglary Protection – Upgrading Windows from Resistance Class WK2 to WK3 – Alarm System?
Created on: 13 Jan 2017 09:52
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Hello dear forum community,
Due to recent events, I would like to ask how new and experienced homeowners think about burglary protection and what measures they have installed or are planning to install. Also, whether anyone has had good or bad experiences with certain products.
Now, regarding the current situation: last week, there was a break-in at our immediate neighbors’ houses and then at two houses behind us.
In one case, there was an attempt to lift the front door, but the triple locking mechanism held... then the intruder tried the terrace door (security level WK1), which gave way.
At the other house, an attempt was made at a small window behind the house (WK3), which also failed, and then at the terrace door (WK3). Here, the roller shutter was torn off and the triple glazing was smashed.
In summary, jewelry, electronics, and all small valuable items were stolen, as well as coats and similar items. Larger items were left behind, but everything was thoroughly searched and violently broken into.
The day before yesterday, another break-in occurred a few streets away… all around dusk, about 5-6 pm.
We have WK2 windows, and I will now upgrade them to WK3 (already ordered). But what about the glass? I won’t be able to replace all panes with laminated glass, it’s just not feasible. Has anyone had experience with films that are applied from the inside (300 mil)?
Besides that, we have video surveillance all around... We are now installing ten 20W LED floodlights around the house, which turn on when motion is detected and stay on for a while (directed away from the house).
Additionally, a siren will be installed on the roof, connected to the KNX alarm system, which will activate in case of glass breakage or unauthorized window opening. (I still have to buy the glass break detectors).
For the large windows, I have also ordered rod locks because the weak point is in the middle where there is no central bar.
Due to recent events, I would like to ask how new and experienced homeowners think about burglary protection and what measures they have installed or are planning to install. Also, whether anyone has had good or bad experiences with certain products.
Now, regarding the current situation: last week, there was a break-in at our immediate neighbors’ houses and then at two houses behind us.
In one case, there was an attempt to lift the front door, but the triple locking mechanism held... then the intruder tried the terrace door (security level WK1), which gave way.
At the other house, an attempt was made at a small window behind the house (WK3), which also failed, and then at the terrace door (WK3). Here, the roller shutter was torn off and the triple glazing was smashed.
In summary, jewelry, electronics, and all small valuable items were stolen, as well as coats and similar items. Larger items were left behind, but everything was thoroughly searched and violently broken into.
The day before yesterday, another break-in occurred a few streets away… all around dusk, about 5-6 pm.
We have WK2 windows, and I will now upgrade them to WK3 (already ordered). But what about the glass? I won’t be able to replace all panes with laminated glass, it’s just not feasible. Has anyone had experience with films that are applied from the inside (300 mil)?
Besides that, we have video surveillance all around... We are now installing ten 20W LED floodlights around the house, which turn on when motion is detected and stay on for a while (directed away from the house).
Additionally, a siren will be installed on the roof, connected to the KNX alarm system, which will activate in case of glass breakage or unauthorized window opening. (I still have to buy the glass break detectors).
For the large windows, I have also ordered rod locks because the weak point is in the middle where there is no central bar.
ONeill schrieb:
Then 30cm (12 inches) of downpipe stolen.Gotta have a trophy
It really depends a lot on where you live:
State ____ Burglaries ____ Households ____ Households per Burglary
NorDeutsches Reihenhausesin-Westfalen ____ 62,362 ____ 8,609,000 ____ 138
Lower Saxony ____ 16,575 ____ 3,871,000 ____ 234
Baden-Württemberg ____ 12,255 ____ 5,042,000 ____ 411
Berlin ____ 11,815 ____ 1,991,000 ____ 169
Hesse ____ 11,595 ____ 2,958,000 ____ 255
Hamburg ____ 9,006 ____ 983,000 ____ 109
Schleswig-Holstein ____ 8,456 ____ 1,400,000 ____ 166
Bavaria ____ 7,480 ____ 6,065,000 ____ 811
Rhineland-Palatinate ____ 7,125 ____ 1,893,000 ____ 266
Brandenburg ____ 4,436 ____ 1,250,000 ____ 282
Saxony ____ 4,257 ____ 2,213,000 ____ 520
Bremen ____ 3,544 ____ 361,000 ____ 102
Saxony-Anhalt ____ 2,795 ____ 1,206,000 ____ 431
Saarland ____ 2,437 ____ 487,000 ____ 200
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania ____ 1,521 ____ 853,000 ____ 561
Thuringia ____ 1,477 ____ 1,120,000 ____ 758
In North Rhine-Westphalia, Berlin, Hamburg, or Bremen, you might want to invest more effort in security than in Bavaria or Thuringia.
Even within these regions, there are significant local differences. In cities, burglary rates are generally higher, but for example, in Leipzig it is every 192nd apartment and in Dresden every 489th apartment — so there are variations there as well.
State ____ Burglaries ____ Households ____ Households per Burglary
NorDeutsches Reihenhausesin-Westfalen ____ 62,362 ____ 8,609,000 ____ 138
Lower Saxony ____ 16,575 ____ 3,871,000 ____ 234
Baden-Württemberg ____ 12,255 ____ 5,042,000 ____ 411
Berlin ____ 11,815 ____ 1,991,000 ____ 169
Hesse ____ 11,595 ____ 2,958,000 ____ 255
Hamburg ____ 9,006 ____ 983,000 ____ 109
Schleswig-Holstein ____ 8,456 ____ 1,400,000 ____ 166
Bavaria ____ 7,480 ____ 6,065,000 ____ 811
Rhineland-Palatinate ____ 7,125 ____ 1,893,000 ____ 266
Brandenburg ____ 4,436 ____ 1,250,000 ____ 282
Saxony ____ 4,257 ____ 2,213,000 ____ 520
Bremen ____ 3,544 ____ 361,000 ____ 102
Saxony-Anhalt ____ 2,795 ____ 1,206,000 ____ 431
Saarland ____ 2,437 ____ 487,000 ____ 200
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania ____ 1,521 ____ 853,000 ____ 561
Thuringia ____ 1,477 ____ 1,120,000 ____ 758
In North Rhine-Westphalia, Berlin, Hamburg, or Bremen, you might want to invest more effort in security than in Bavaria or Thuringia.
Even within these regions, there are significant local differences. In cities, burglary rates are generally higher, but for example, in Leipzig it is every 192nd apartment and in Dresden every 489th apartment — so there are variations there as well.
AOLNCM schrieb:
How is the upgrade to WK3 supposed to be carried out?As specified in the standard... the missing mushroom cams and their counterparts will be added, along with P4A glass in the frame. Until this is completed, additional locksmith reinforcements on the frames must protect the patio doors, etc.
The lockable handles and mushroom cams according to R2N are already installed, so the step up to RC3 (WK3) is not very big.
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