Childhood injuries – a problem that is always at the priority in all instances, whether emergency or on the road. That is a traffic accident until recent years was a major source of injuries for kids, but now, on assurances of the Ministry of health, it has faded into the background, and he was replaced by falling out of the Windows.
The figure is appalling, and this problem has become urgent not only for the parents or the emergency medical technicians attended to her and manufacturers of modern window systems, which exert a very wide range of products able to protect children from falling out.
How to protect the child ↑
It would seem that modern plastic Windows are reliable and durable design, and they are far superior in the quality and safety of their predecessors, but injuries at loss becomes more and more. Maybe a case of negligence of parents who can’t keep track of their children? Also unlikely.
In any case, whatever the reason for such dire statistics, more and more people are wondering how to further protect your Windows. There are a few useful tips to keep in mind:
- It is impossible to put stools or other tall items in the window so the child could not climb on the windowsill.
- The more on the window sill objects, the harder it is for the child to climb up on it.
- If there is a need for ventilation, this should be done under the strict supervision and control.
- Do not encourage your child to sit at the window in your presence, as it will eventually constantly seek out there way and sooner or later will find.
Unfortunately, none of these rules does not guarantee safety, so window manufacturers offer innovations that will not allow the kid to open the window.
Modern window systems ↑
Most security systems can be installed on already installed Windows, but is much better if you take care of it before the ordering window. First, the cost is much cheaper than a later upgrade. And secondly, changes can be made to the original design, and therefore the system itself will be much safer.
Protective grille ↑
The most simple and basic device, mounted on the principle mosquito nets, but in contrast, it is much more durable construction of metal tubing which is attached directly to the window frame and prevents the loss of the child, even if the window is wide open.
Install the protective grille when ordered from the factory and after installation of the window. Just do it yourself specialists strongly recommend, as unlike mosquito nets, protective grille needs special reinforced fasteners, which will keep the weight off.
Pros:
- Properly installed the grille, is one of the most reliable protective systems, so as to circumvent her child will not be able.
- When the child grows up and in a grid obviating the need, it can be removed and the frame are mounts for mosquito nets.
- The window guard can act as a independent and full-fledged protection, and as additional security measures.
- Creates an extra obstacle for the attackers, who decided to enter the apartment.
Disadvantages:
- Cannot be used in conjunction with a mosquito net, so installation will have to choose between comfort and safety.
- The ugliness of the product. Of course, some manufacturers offer grilles in the colour of the window frame, but in any case, it looks such a product, as something alien and extraneous.
- Of course, to get out through the bars to the child fail, but to throw small objects out of the window he may be able.
- The cost of the product and its installation on a window is higher than other protection systems.
Additional locks ↑
In fact, this ordinary window locking hardware, but as the lock is the mechanism with the key. Such a device can be mounted in addition and to be an independent mechanism built into the handle of the window.
The peculiarity of the lock with the key in that window shutters can be locked in any position, whether folded or open. Also latch securely closes the window, and the kid just will not be able to open it without the help of a parent.
Pros:
- On the window frame do not receive any additional devices, which could ruin the look.
- To set the key-lock can place a simple window handle. To do this, simply Unscrew the two bolts to remove the handle, and in its place install the lock.
- Many criminals break into houses, just cutting out the window hole for the hand, after which open the lock. If it has a key, make it will not happen.
- The locking mechanism is one of the cheapest ways to protect. Kit without installation will cost about 500 rubles.
Disadvantages:
- Loss of keys may result in significant difficulties in the shift lock.
- The key is you always need to carry and the constant opening and closing of the shutters is much more complicated.
- Always remember that children older than three years are very quick to learn, and it can remember how you open the box and find the keys yourself.
- Lock installation professionals ready window will cost much more expensive than the device itself.
In addition to lock-handles feature keys, there is another model working on the principle of door chain. In fact, this steel cable, which is fixed to the frame, and its other end with the key closed on the fold.
And more familiar with the process of replacing the usual knob on the handle with a key, you can watch the video
The system is simple and at the same time reliable. The lock opens only to the necessary condition, and a small gap a child just wouldn’t fit, although the ability to throw small items in a window it is still.
Retractable mechanism ↑
More recently, the installation of such mechanisms became mandatory for all children’s institutions. Window with this function receives an additional opportunity open. In addition to the provisions «open», «tilted» and «closed», there is an opportunity to push the window a few inches.
This position enables to ventilate the room, and at the same time gives the child the opportunity to stick in the slot arm. Also the child will not be able to transfer the window to another position, since the mechanism is equipped with additional locks, which block all of the mechanisms.
The only disadvantage with this system is its relatively high cost. So, if you order in the factory, the cost of the window increases by roughly 20 percent when accounting for total replacement of Windows in the apartment results in a decent amount.
Glass reinforced ↑
Many modern manufacturers now offer installation of not just glass packs, and laminated glass. The peculiarity of this glass is that it consists of three layers that significantly increase the glass, and even if it accidentally broke, which is not so easy, it doesn’t hurt.
Of course, the cost of laminated safety glass may alienate the buyer, so the manufacturers found a cheaper way to gain glasses. It consists in gluing on top of the glass with a special transparent protective film. This film gives an additional reinforcing reinforcement and makes the glass safe.
Of course, such a system can’t be fully called a protection, but as a complementary measure, it is better to install, as it is known that children love to beat on the glass and throwing at him all sorts of heavy objects. In the case of film, even if the glass is broken, the baby won’t get any major injuries.
Conclusion ↑
Security is not just a word, especially when it comes to young children. And Windows is something that always attracts the baby and, therefore, can be considered a place of danger. That is why modern manufacturers of plastic Windows give this aspect attention.
Ordering window in any company, always ask, if they establish a complementary system of protection and, if the company has no such service, it is better to look for another, the benefit is that demand creates supply, and shortage of manufacturers of Windows today no.
