Safe windows and doors - solutions in window joinery to increase the safety of the little ones

Child safety is a priority for every parent. This concern can be observed in many areas of everyday life. It also translates into the solutions we choose for the home. Therefore, as manufacturers of window joinery, we go out against parents, offering a number of innovative solutions that help protect the youngest members of the household. What kind of window and door protection is used in the window and door industry? How to prevent children from opening windows? Is it possible to protect the glass from chipping? What solutions to choose so that the ordered windows and doors are safe for our children?

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How to protect the window from opening?

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One of the first elements of the opening joinery equipment, which should be paid attention to, wanting to ensure the safety of the child, is the protection against uncontrolled opening of windows. Appropriate locking mechanisms will prevent the child from opening the window without adult supervision.

Among the most popular solutions are:

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• Door handles with key They prevent opening or opening the window without the use of a key, which effectively protects against accidental opening by a child. However, it should be borne in mind that the handle must be locked each time. Push-button handles can also be used as an option. This solution additionally fulfills an anti-balancing/anti-burglary function. see
• Dedicated Tilt First fitting - the special design of the window opening mechanism in combination with an adapted handle lockable with a key allows only controlled tilting of the window without the possibility of opening it. The solution is often used in kindergartens, schools or hotels. see
• Window locks — simple closing mechanism mounted on the window sashes, allow them to be opened only with a special key.
• Latches to limit overhang — They allow you to tilt the window only to a safe, small position, which prevents the child from falling out.

Thanks to these solutions, parents can be sure that their children are safe and that the windows do not lose their functionality.

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Protection against glass breakage

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Glass panes, is another element of the opening joinery, which affects the safety of children. Unfortunate play near the windows, can result in breaking the glass and, consequently, injuring the little ones. Modern technology used in the production of windows offers many solutions that make the youngest not exposed to harm to health:

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• Laminated Glass — It consists of two layers of glass connected by PVB film. In case of breakage, the glass does not scatter into sharp pieces
• Tempered Glass — It is five times more impact-resistant than ordinary glass. When broken, it breaks into small, unsharp pieces, which greatly reduces the risk of serious injury.

These solutions make windows not only safer, but also more durable and resistant to mechanical damage.

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Lowered thresholds or thresholderless solutions

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Classic thresholds can become the cause of many trips and falls, especially during the leisurely games of the youngest household. When ordering terrace windows, it is therefore worth considering solutions with a low threshold or thresholderless. Choosing the right system will significantly reduce the risk of an accident, increasing safety and comfort of use not only among children.

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Protection against insects

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Child safety is not only protection against accidents, it is also protection against annoying insects that effectively disturb children's sleep and can be carriers of dangerous diseases. Fortunately, and in this matter, modern window joinery offers a number of extremely effective solutions. Depending on the type of window, you can choose:

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• frame mosquito net
• pleated mosquito net
• Door Mosquito Net
• sliding mosquito net

(You can read more about the individual solutions hereto)

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Investing in modern window joinery solutions is not only a matter of comfort, but above all the safety of our children. Key handles, laminated glass, low threshold and mosquito nets are just some of the options available to help create a safe and friendly home for the little ones. By choosing the right products, parents can be sure that their children are protected, and the home is a place where they can grow and develop safely.

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If you are looking for more information on safe windows for children, please contact our specialists. We will be happy to help you choose the best solutions for your home.

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