5 Ways to Boost the Safety of Your Home
From preventing break-ins to guarding against fires, home security is at the forefront of every homeowner’s mind. With additional security measures also adding value to your property, here are five ways you can increase the safety of your home.
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1. Alarm system
Alarm systems will help to protect your house from break-ins when you are out. If you are broken into, many are attached to security firms who will contact the police, ensuring a quick response. The loud noise produced when the alarm is set off acts as an additional deterrent for would-be burglars and alerts others to the break-in. Alarm systems are available to suit all budgets.
2. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
Every home should have, at the bare minimum, a properly functioning and well-maintained smoke alarm. With a majority of fire-related deaths caused by smoke inhalation, a working smoke alarm will give you and your family the opportunity to escape in the worst-case scenario. Many smoke alarms now contain an additional carbon monoxide detector, which will alert you to dangerous levels of poisonous carbon monoxide in the atmosphere. If your smoke alarm does not include this, you should definitely invest in a separate carbon monoxide detector.
3. Security cameras
With security cameras being placed in obvious places around the house (for instance, above the front door), and many being easy to spot, one of the major roles of security cameras is to act as a deterrent for thieves scoping out your house. If your house is broken into, the thieves will be caught on camera, helping police to track them down, and, if they are caught, the camera footage can be used as evidence in court to secure a conviction.
4. Fire resistant glass
For a modern update that provides safety and style, why not incorporate fire resistant glass into your home? This special type of glass, long used in offices and commercial buildings, has only recently begun to be used by homeowners. Placed in heat sensitive areas, such as kitchens and computer rooms, fire resistant glass can help stop the spread of fire and enable evacuation in the case of an emergency. In addition to being at the cutting edge of fire resistance technology, a fire resistant glass wall will provide a striking modern addition to your home.
5. Make sure all electrics fit safety standards
Is the electrical wiring in your house safe to use? With safety standards for electrical installations being regularly monitored and updated from country to country, you may find that your electrics may easily fall below standard. This is especially true if you live in an older house that has not been rewired since it was built. If this is the case, find a reputable electrician to carry out an assessment of your property and wiring. You may find that, due to changing safety regulations, your house has to undergo a complete electrical rewiring to make it safe for habitation.