If you have had windows on the main floor of your home damaged due to an intruder inside your home, it's time to replace the windows and to increase security. There are windows that are designed to protect the home and prevent break-ins, and these are important to have installed on the main level where it's easier for people to get in.

Call a window installation company to talk with them about windows replaced in your home, and tell them you are concerned about these things:

• Window security features
• Cost of the new windows
• Energy-efficient rating
• Installation warranty
• Product warranty

The window installation professional should have different options for you to choose from based on your budget, but you also want to keep the following in mind.

Get Casement Windows

When you have a security concern and you need new windows, you want to have casement windows installed. These cannot be unlocked or cranked from the exterior of the home. This means there is no way for an intruder to enter the home through the window without them having to break the glass and damage the window if it is locked properly.

Have a Security System Engaged

A security system that is connected with the windows to alert the homeowner when they are opened or damaged is worth the investment if you worry about people getting in or out of the house through the windows. You can have a system that will send notifications to your phone or other electronic devices, alert the authorities, and sound an alarm when the system is engaged and is triggered.

Consider Tint

If you aren't worried about aesthetics and you don't have HOA guidelines against it, you may want to get windows with tinted glass on the main level of the home or in certain areas of concern. This can prevent potential intruders or burglars from seeing inside the home and your belongings, and can also provide you privacy.

Ask About a Lock Warranty

Have the window installation professionals show you how to properly lock the windows to make sure that you are using the locks correctly. You also want to ask about the warranty that comes with the windows, and if there is a separate warranty for the locking devices on the windows.

New windows are a great way to make your home more secure, and to improve the structure of the home at the same time. Make a list of must-have features you want, and get new windows installed to improve your security today.