Sliding windows - extra security.

[Swedishchef]

Hey guys

Quick question: I keep a couple of my basement windows open a crack most of the time. However, if they are open a crack, they can be completely opened by anybody from the outside.

The inside window is easy to fix, put one of these on the track: http://www.homedepot.ca/product/white-sliding-window-lock/977437

BUt what do you do for the outside pane that can slide open as well?

Thanks

Andrew

 

[Hogwildz]

Screw it to the frame from inside.

 

[Swedishchef]

Since it is a horizontal sliding window there's not much for me to "grab onto" with the screw head from the inside....I think that is what I will end up trying to get done.

 

[Hogwildz]

Make yourself a nice metal clip maybe, that hooks onto the sash, and then screw the other end of the clip into the frame.

 

[Swedishchef]

That is likely what I will have to do..just gotta find someone who works metal...lol. I don't know a thing about it nor do I have the equipment.

Andrew

 

[PapaDave]

Cut a piece of stock (any material will do) to the appropriate length and put it in the channel.
Done-er.
You could screw it in place if you wanted.

 

[Jags]

These aren't emergency exit windows are they? Just asking? Safety first.

 

[Swedishchef]

Papadave: I could do that but the outside window slides on the outside..I would have to put a bar there which means a potential intruder could remove it but would need a drill...

Jags: naw, just a window. Those screws you place on the track would be easily removable for the inside pane anyway..plus I have a basement entrance as exit... Thanks for the concern.

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