How to secure (lock) louvre windows

[Luke]

Hi gang,

Our property has a large number of the old style louvre windows. (Think 6 horizontal slats of glass, slightly overlapping that all twist together to "open")

Problem is the Victorian rental guidelines require windows to be securable... and the tenant is asking questions around the issue. (And fair enough really)

Our previous solution has been the trusty 2.5mm nail in a hole drilled in the timber on the side of the window... but I'm hoping someone here has seen something a bit more permanent or classy that doesn't cost the earth (or new windows... )

Many thanks in advance everyone!
Luke

 

[Davidr]

Hi Luke,

The louvres that I have ever had were able to be 'locked' by ensuring the opening/closing arm clicks fully into place. The final click occurs after they appear fully closed. This prevents the louvres from being opened from the outside.

Would this satisfy the regulations? I don't know.

Cheers,
David.

 

[rossv]

Hi

I'm with david on this one, except for slightly older louvers which had a 2nd

smaller lever to lock them, they now always lock with a secondary push.

Easiest solution other than that ...how about install a single vertical steel bar on the inside.

Yes it will restrict how far they can be opened but certainly secure.



rossv