Home Security Glass Break Sensors
An often overlooked area of home security is broken glass. Homeowners consider the potential for intruders to enter at the window but rarely contemplate the means. Glass break sensors are a great addition to any home security system whether your security system is a monitored system or a do-it-yourself system.
Glass break sensors are attached to a corner of a window. Often they are attached with self-adhesive tape for easy installation. These sensors come in a variety of sizes to suit your personal tastes. When a window is broken a vibration is caused. This vibration is detected by the sensor. The sensor will then open its contact to trigger an alarm system. When installing glass break sensors in the home it is possible to wire multiple sensors in series making it easy to create "zones" of windows. Whether your windows are plate, wired, tempered, or laminated there is a glass break solution available for your home security system.
Another form of glass break detection technology in the security market is a unit that can monitor for the sound of a breaking window. These units can detect breaking glass from several feet away. These units are mounted on the wall and required a 9 - 16V DC power supply.
Keeping up with the latest in technology homeowners have the option of installing a wireless glass break sensor. These wireless sensors are similar to the wall mounted detectors only they are no wires needed for installation. The unit is powered by a simple battery and some devices have increased degrees of range than a simple wall mount detector making it an incredible home security solution for the protection of our families and treasured pets.
Although these solutions are available to the public for do-it-yourself installations it is always best to consider having a professional install your security system. This will ensure the safety that your family requires. The best solution possible is to consider a security system that is monitored by one of the top names in home security. These monitored systems will alert a customer service center when a threat is detected. A customer service center associate verifies the threat and contacts any local authorities that may be needed to respond.
An additional step to take in protecting your home from window threats would be to consider a multiple paned window. There are many of these on the market with varying security related features. Make sure you take your time and understand the layout of your home before committing to a home security configuration.
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