ᐅ Home Security: What Is the Best Way to Implement It?

I have RC2N + grilles on the basement windows.
The basement windows are each 1m² (10.8 sq ft) in size, located in dark corners, not visible from the neighbors, and from the outside at ground level, they are very easily accessible.

K1300S schrieb:

In fact, a standard pane (in RC2N) already makes quite a bit of noise when broken, so I can easily believe it when someone tells me that in nine out of ten cases the glass remains intact. Since that is the only significant reinforcement at the higher protection levels, it really makes you think about how practical it is for an average private home.

Our window installer, who obviously wants to make some profit, also told us this, which is why we will only be getting the forced-entry protection.

Thank you all. In summary, I would proceed as follows:
1. Change from RC2N to RC2
2. Plan the house lighting properly to avoid any dark spots
3. Even though this topic was somewhat controversial, I would still include video surveillance.
The only question is how to make it uncomfortable for a potential burglar? A dog is not an option due to an allergy.

Hausbauer2021 schrieb:

Only the question remains how I can make it unpleasant for a potential burglar?

Instead of a dog, it would probably be the alarm siren.

Hausbauer2021 schrieb:

The only question is how can I make it unpleasant for a potential burglar?

Burglars are just as diverse as neighbors and other people. Therefore, it would be careless to assume there is ONE type of burglar you can deter in THIS particular way.
As often discussed, it is about making intrusion more difficult, but the individual situation, perception, AND necessity must always be clarified. Unfortunately, even police advisory services sometimes provide generic advice.
You can discuss this topic endlessly, but the best approach is to do what feels right for you. In general, however, I notice increasing fear without a corresponding rise in actual incidents.
I would prefer not to be guided by such fear.

Hausbauer2021 schrieb:

A dog is ruled out because of allergies.

Elephant, Bengal tiger, or black mamba...

pagoni2020 schrieb:

Burglars are as varied as neighbors and other people. Therefore, it would be careless to assume that there is ONE burglar who can be deterred in THAT specific way.
As discussed many times, it’s about making it more difficult, but the truly individual situation, feelings, and necessity need to be clarified. Unfortunately, even police advisory services often give broad, general advice.
You can talk about this topic endlessly, but it’s best to do what suits you. In general, I notice rising fear without a simultaneous increase in cases.
I would not want to be guided by such fear.

Elephant, tiger king or black mamba.......

It’s not about fear but about sensible planning in advance. I have seen how friends felt after a burglary. You can try to take this issue lightly, but I will try to do everything possible to prevent anyone from rummaging through my personal belongings 🙂