Secured by Design is the UK Police flagship initiative supporting the principles of "designing out crime" by use of effective crime prevention and security standards for a range of applications. (Look for more on www.securedbydesign.com)
Viking Window is certified according to BM TRADA’s enhanced security Q-Mark Scheme (see certification page).
Viking Wooden Window is manufactured and tested according BS 644 (Wood windows. Specification for factory assembled windows of various types), BS 7950 (Specification for enhanced security performance of casement and tilt/turn windows in domestic applications) and BS 6375 (Performance of windows and doors.)
The main idea of a secured window is to avoid easy break in. The burglar can not make it fast and silent when it comes to secured window.
Secured by Design Windows:
- Combi 500 Timber Multilight Casement Windows
- Combi 500 Timber Fully Reversible Window
We have tested both silnge casement window and multilight window for security, weather resistance and operation forces (BS 7950 and BS 6375:1&2)
BS 7950 test include attempt to remove glazing and manual check (15 minutes of levering the casement)
Available opening types (click on images to see animations):
Fixed light also available!
Cross sections of Combi 500 wooden window:
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Vertical view of head and sill wiht casement
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Horisontal view of jamb and transom with casements |
Secured by Design presentation for download