securing windows - Roller shutters or grills or glass mods - which one you would go for

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  1. can do it

    can do it Member

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    hi all

    Looking for an option to secure windows around the house either by grills or polycarbonate or flexiglass

    Being a novice in this area , basically looking a for cost effective way secure windows as I have quite a few of them

    I have started looking into the above three and here is some of my thoughts

    Grills
    pros : cheaper than roller shutters

    cons :

    No savings on heating or cooling

    fire hazard - In case of fire unless you have an option to remove them , you are stuck

    Roller shutters

    Pros :

    savings on cooling and heating

    cons :

    More costlier than grills , for e.g for my house the quote is around 9K which I cannot afford
    Dont know anything about the option of polycarbonate or flexiglass

    As most of the west melbournians are aware of the recent rise in burglaries , seriously thinking of the need secure while I agree to the point that if they want to get in , they will but all of the above are deterrents

    Here are some of my window measurements


    No of windows : 14

    window sizes :
    1. Height : 2200 mm , width : 2000mm - 9 of them
    2. Height : 2200 mm , width : 2100 mm - 3 of them
    3. Height : 1200 mm , width : 1500 mm - 2 of them

    Any other ideas other than the above .....

    Any input greatly appreciated

    thanks heaps guys

    can do it
     
  2. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Is it a ppor or IP?

    A window is not a door and isn't a means of egress. Bars are a legitimate form of security.

    Legislation will soon require that some windows not be able to open more than 100mm, retrospective.

    Other solutions: infill brickwork.
     
  3. wylie

    wylie Moderator Staff Member

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    We bought a house with every window having a security grill. I didn't mind some grills but the risk of not being able to get out was scary.

    We removed more than half the grills, added some downstairs when we built under. So we had plenty of windows we could leave open all year for breezes and could still open an unsecured window to escape.

    After we'd been here a while, and when we could afford to upgrade, we went for steel plantation shutters with keyed opening. They are secure, can be opened, and we don't need any window dressing.
     
  4. can do it

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    hi scott

    its ppor

    so you recommend sliding grills I guess ...

    Legislation will soon require that some windows not be able to open more than 100mm, retrospective.

    Does this apply for new houses ?
     
  5. Scott No Mates

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    Applies to strata
     
  6. can do it

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    Any other suggestions guys

    Can anyone recommend a good roller shutters n grills company on the west of Melbourne

    Thanks
     
  7. Porongis

    Porongis New Member

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    I would lean towards a security double glaze window, and a sign in every window saying "security blah blah"

    though most expensive of all, would have all benefits and no cons

    out of the remaining options, it's really up to you to weigh the pros and cons