• domin8r@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Correct me if I am wrong because I really don’t know. But if you crack the bottom open can’t someone just slide the window open?

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      9 months ago

      That isn’t even a concern in a place like Compton (I lived in South Gate which borders Compton and Watts). Because even in places with a lot of violence, you don’t often get someone just coming through a window in the middle of the day if they see it open a crack because it’s pretty easy to defend yourself against someone trying to come through your window.

      Now sure, if you leave them open like that at night, it’s a bigger risk. But even then, home invasions mostly happen when no one is at home. Which makes sense.

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      9 months ago

      they have a lock that stop them from sliding to far up. un do the lock and they slide all way up. most of one i have seen the lock locks when you pull the window down so you don’t have worry about for getting it.

    • derf82@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      They would have to break through the screen first. Us Americans prefer not to let bugs in. And if it’s really a worry, there are stops or locks that can be put in. But honestly, it’s nice sometimes. Saved me a locksmith call more than once.

      Of course, both windows could just be smashed. You want to tell me European homes are some kind of fortress that thieves can’t get in?