When you manage a building where many people live or work (like social housing, flats, or public buildings), your windows must be strong, safe, and built to meet today’s building regulations. Old windows with basic locks or standard glass are not enough anymore.
Window security is a bigger deal than you might think.
Windows are one of the most common ways burglars try to get into buildings, especially in places with shared entrances or ground-floor flats. For landlords, developers, and housing managers, installing strong, secure commercial windows is an easy way to reduce break-ins and make tenants feel safer.
At the same time, building regulations are getting stricter. There are tougher requirements for fire safety, energy performance, and even accessibility. Your windows need to tick all of those boxes.
Multi-point locks
Old windows usually have only one locking point, but these locks are easy to force open. At BWDC, all our commercial windows use multi-point locking systems that make it a lot harder for someone to try to force the window open.
This type of lock is especially useful for windows on the ground floor, shared hallways, or on the side of a building where someone might try to sneak in unnoticed.
Smart access control
Buildings are changing, and so is the way we open and close doors and windows. More places now use digital access systems, and that includes windows and doors that can work with smart locks. These are locks you can control remotely without keys.
This feature is very helpful in a building where tenants come and go. With smart locks, you can control who has access, when they have it, and even see if a door or window is locked, all from a central system.
At BWDC, we offer window systems that work with smart access technology. From aluminium frames with remote locks to composite doors with built-in smart security, it is all built to fit into modern setups.
Glazing
In high-traffic buildings, the glass needs to protect against break-ins and accidents. That’s why we offer windows with laminated or toughened glass, like our BS EN 356-rated glazing. This type of glass is hard to break even after repeated force.
Laminated glass also blocks out noise. That means less traffic sound, less shouting from outside, and more comfort for tenants.
Fire safety compliance
In shared buildings, fire safety is critical. If a fire breaks out, windows and doors need to slow the spread of flames and smoke to give people more time to get out safely.
At BWDC, we supply windows and doors that are FD30 or FD60-rated. These products are built to hold back fire for 30 or 60 minutes, respectively. These are especially important in buildings with stairwells, shared corridors, or multiple floors.
Fire-rated windows and doors also help you meet UK building regulations like Approved Document B, which is required in most public and social housing projects.
Looking for commercial windows in Lincolnshire?
If you are searching for high-quality commercial windows, choose a trusted local company like BWDC. We supply and install commercial windows across Lincolnshire, including in Boston, Spalding, Stamford, and Bourne. Our commercial windows are made to meet the needs of social housing, EWI installations, extensions, or mixed-use developments. Contact us today to get your free quote.
