Things to Consider When Adding Windows to Your Shed

Security for a shed should be given the same priority as the security for your home. However, instead, most people tend to have a much more relaxed attitude.

Often we fail to take into account that there are many valuable items stored away in a shed; items that if they had to be replaced would cost a considerable amount of money should they be stolen. It is for this very reason that we should look at how vulnerable the garden shed is to a break-in.

Firstly a check should be done on the shed door. How strong is the lock? Is it opening and closing properly, or is it dragging on the ground? If so, the door hinges may need to be replaced. Secondly, a check should be carried out on the windows; are the windows closing properly? Is there a broken frame or glass which needs to be replaced?

Is there a skylight on the shed roof? Is it leakproof? If left unattended a leaky skylight will damage and eventually rot the wooden floor. The above are just a few signs to look for when thinking about shed windows or door replacement.

If you just need shed windows replaced, then here are some pointers on what to consider relating to the type of glass you can use.

Fire-Resistant Glass

This is glass designed not to shatter. It is made with a fine steel wire incorporated inside it during the manufacturing process. Also, because it has the steel wire running through the glass this makes it extremely tough to break. If the glass experiences extreme heat from a fire, it will crack rather than explode into fragments. A great safety feature.

Toughened Glass

This is ordinary glass that has been heat-treated to improve its strength. It may be referred to as tempered glass. If this glass is broken, it will shatter into relatively harmless granules. It is impossible to cut toughened glass, and because of this feature, it is a really good glass to have in your storage shed, because it will deter burglars from breaking in.

Laminated Glass

This is glass made by bonding two layers of glass with a clear plastic film sandwiched between them. The plastic is designed to absorb the impact of some object hitting the window. This is also a great idea because it reduces the risk of injury from flying fragments of glass.

It is worth noting that all the above can be made in many different sizes and shapes. They can also vary in thickness depending on what suits your needs.

The best way for obtaining exactly what you need is to call in the experts. You need to call a company who you can trust to give you the correct information; a reputable company will send a professional to your home where he, or she, will listen to you, and then advise you as to what you need.

It shouldn’t make a difference whether you want a new shed for outdoor storage, or to replace the windows on your existing one; the advice should be from a professional.

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