"charles" wrote in message
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harry wrote:
On Feb 15, 11:57 pm, "Dave Plowman (News)"
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In article ,
Peter Parry wrote:

It is invariably better to spend the money you would have wasted on
alarms on better perimeter security including sound doors and locks.

Very difficult to protect a window from a determined attack - unless
you're happy with bars or gates.

I'm always amused to see houses round here with multiple expensive
locks
on the front door but original sash windows...


Bungalows amuse me even more.
All the burglar has to do is go on the roof and lift a few tiles.
But a good dog cures most things.

at waht cost? After feeding and vet's bills, an alarm might be cheaper.

A well implemented DIY alarm system with DIY monitoring certainly would be.