Window Security 101: Upgrading Your Sash Jammers and Hinge Bolts

While the front door receives most of the security attention, secondary entry points like ground-floor windows and outward-opening doors are frequently targeted by opportunistic burglars. To protect your home holistically, high-quality mechanical security must be applied to these vulnerable areas. This guide focuses on two cost-effective, high-impact security reinforcements: Sash Jammers and Hinge Bolts.

Sash Jammers: Securing uPVC Windows and Doors

Sash Jammers are essential auxiliary locks for uPVC windows and doors, adding an extra layer of resistance to forced entry.

• Function: They are professionally fitted to the frame and feature an arm that pivots over the sash (the opening part of the window/door). When locked, the jammer prevents the sash from being opened, even if the main lock or mechanism is defeated (e.g., via lock snapping).

• Placement: They are installed on the inside and are highly visible, acting as a powerful visual deterrent.

Hinge Bolts (Dog Bolts): Protecting Outward-Opening Doors

Standard external doors, especially those that open outwards (like garage or side utility doors), can be vulnerable if a burglar manages to remove the hinge pins. Hinge bolts—or "dog bolts"—prevent this attack.

• Function: These are two steel bolts fitted into the door edge near the hinges. When the door is closed, the bolts slide into corresponding holes in the frame, creating a strong mechanical interlock.

• Security: If the hinges are tampered with or removed, the door remains firmly secured to the frame by the hinge bolts.

  
  

Holistic Home Security Checklist For comprehensive security, ensure you review all secondary points:

• Sliding Doors: Fit security bars or specialized sliding door locks.

• Window Locks: Ensure all ground-floor windows have reliable key-operated locks.

Local Authority Check: We regularly install Sash Jammers and Hinge Bolts on homes throughout the Christchurch and Mudeford areas, which are highly effective against opportunist burglaries.

Strengthen your secondary security points now. Get a fixed-price quote for professional installation. The price we quote is the final, fixed price. No hidden fees or surprise out-of-hours charges. Call Peter directly on: 07304 073538.