Preventative Measures

Making sure things don't get worse when you are in a bad situation takes facing the facts head on when it comes to fires and a child's safety. Fires and falls are among the leading causes of injury and death in young children. While some falls occur from windows, it's important to realize that in a fire, a window can save a child's life.

Critical Role

Windows play a key role in home safety. Fire is scary and too many children are found in places they tried to hide from fire. Teach children that they cannot hide from fire and they must escape it. Have a few pre-planned routes of escape and windows can be the fastest, easiest alternate ways out in the event of a burning home. Additionally, most modern vinyl windows have child safety locks for times when windows are easily accessible to curious toddlers. This safety mechanism still allows for you to open your windows while still keeping a safe environment for smaller children.

Security Laminated Glass

There are new laminate glass packages on the market that utilize a third pane of glass. Laminated glass is a combination of two glass sheets with one interlayer of plastic (PVB). In case of breakage, the interlayer holds the fragments together and continues to provide resistance to the passage of persons or objects. It is virtually impenetrable.

Bottom Line

Replacement windows can provide added safety to your family and your home.