By GOBO explores the degree of safety bi fold windows offer.

We want our homes to look good, but we also need to be safe in them. Thus, it’s important that the windows you select for your home are reliably secure, to keep you and your family safe from outside intruders. Bi fold windows are both a stylish and secure option for Australian homes, and fulfil the security needs of many different situations. Keep reading to learn why we recommend this window style to optimise the security of your home.

Child Safety 

Accidents involving children and windows do happen, and they often result in serious harm. Thus, parents have every right to be concerned about the safety of their windows. An aesthetically pleasing house exterior is not worth the risk of child injury.  

Bi fold windows, however, allow you a stylish design while also being adaptable to child safety needs. Bi fold windows are engineered so you can easily close and lock the windows, and not have to worry about children climbing out and injuring themselves.

Burglary Prevention 

Between 2021 and 2022 over 194,000 households across Australia experienced a break-in. With that statistic, it’s no wonder so many homeowners consider break-in prevention a big priority.

One of the best ways to reduce your risk of being a victim of a break-in is to ‘reduce opportunity’—make breaking-in no easy feat. Bi fold windows feature strong aluminium frames, solid locking systems, and are extremely difficult to remove from their tracks. Reputable bi fold window manufacturers like By GOBO also use high-quality window glass, meaning shattering the window to break in is much harder than you’d expect.

No Accidents 

The final security worry that homeowners might have about their windows is the risk of breaking or damage.  For instance, the glass could shatter after an impact or the frame could decay and weaken, leading to a structural hazard.

With modern bi fold windows and the security they offer, these are not concerns. Using reputable and experienced local manufacturers and installers who can design and build your windows custom to your needs ensure the long-lasting integrity of the materials and the design through high-quality service.