In older the windows don’t have any locks at all. If you have this problem you can easily get them retrofitted with central catch that can be locked to make the older widows more secure. You add more security to it by adding a sash stop. A sash stop used a steel bolt that is secured by a key. If you add a sash stop an intruder will not be able to force the window open. If you are worried this will stop ventilation then you needn’t worry because the window can be left open a few inches even with a sash stop.

These windows are popular because of the style and grace they offer. However, no matter how stylish they are you cannot overlook the safety factor of these windows. The glass panels of the Louvre windows can be easily slid out of place by an intruder or burglar. To prevent this from happening you will need to use a two part epoxy resin. This will fix the glass panels into place so no one can slide them out of place. You can also improve safety offered by these windows by getting a special Louvre lock.

If your house has sliding windows you need to look at something other than the lock as well. For sliding widows you need to make sure that the panels of the windows cannot be simply lifted out of the frame or this would make the job of a burglar very easy. The standard latch system is what comes with most of the modern sliding windows. But you improve on these windows’ security by adding sash stop and clamps to make them more secure to their frame.

These kind of windows are hinged on side and have a lock on the other side. The most commonly have some sort of latch but for better protection you should get key locking bolts for these windows.