Which security level to choose for windows?

RC1/2/3 can easily have their panes destroyed.

Well, with RC2 (without N) laminated safety glass is usually included. You can't break that that quickly. At least not with common burglar tools.

The other, more cautious thieves who start prying windows are less dangerous and mostly come during the day.

Aha, and therefore one shouldn’t protect their house?

In my opinion, burglars who intend violence are not stopped by RC3.

The vast majority of burglars operate "professionally." That means quick in / quick out, maximum profit and preferably at several locations on the same evening. They neither want violence nor to show up with heavy equipment.

The majority make it very easy for them because often not even mushroom-head locks are present. In that case, a small handy crowbar or a larger screwdriver is enough.

I didn't fool myself, it will certainly only be at RC4/RC5.

And do you have RC5 now or have you rather completely given up on any security? A strange argument.

And do you now have RC5 or have you completely given up on any security? A strange argument.

All or nothing!

We have also dealt with the topic for a longer time and fortunately have now concluded it.

It partly depends on the area you live in, where the burglary statistics help, also whether it is remote or with neighbors right next door, then the size of the house and possible outward signs of wealth, luxury car, etc. And then of course also on one’s own negative experiences with burglaries or a general feeling about security.

We have now decided on RC2 N windows, however with the use of a laminated safety glass (VSG) pane between the first and second glass (we have triple glazing) for all windows on the ground floor, which is slightly below the normal standard. On the ground floor, basement, and upper floor for RC1 N. However, this also works as burglary-resistant and is somewhat cheaper. What must be considered, besides the purchase price, is that the hinges are somewhat more stressed by the strong safety glass and may possibly fail faster. Also, that in an emergency nobody will probably get into the house so quickly...

We have also spent a longer time dealing with the topic and fortunately have now concluded it.

It partly depends on which area you live in; the burglary statistics help with that, also whether it is remote or directly next to neighbors, then which house size and possible external signs of wealth, luxury cars, etc. And of course also on your own negative experiences with burglaries or a general feeling of security.

We have now decided on RC2 N windows, however with the use of a VSG pane between the first and second glass (we have triple glazing) in all windows on the ground floor, which is somewhat below the normal standard. In the ground floor, basement, and upper floor we have RC 1 N. But that also acts burglary-resistant and is somewhat cheaper. What one has to consider, besides the purchase price, is that strong safety glass also places more strain on the hinges and they may break down faster. Also, possibly in an emergency no one can get into the house quickly...

If it is RC 1 N in the ground floor, basement, and upper floor, where is RC 2 N installed then? Although RC 2 N with VSG is actually RC 2 (N stands for normal glass).

If RC 1 n is installed on the ground floor, basement, and upper floor, where is RC 2 n installed? Although RC 2 n with laminated safety glass is actually RC 2 (n stands for normal glass)

That's true, that was written a bit confusingly... On the ground floor, RC2 N is installed, which initially means that normal glass is used here instead of laminated safety glass of class P4A, which the standard for RC 2 would require. However, to have a bit more security on the ground floor, we were proposed as a compromise to use a "simpler" laminated safety glass, which is now class P2A and also connected to the frame between the two outer panes. In terms of cost, this was half as expensive as the P4A standard.

Basement and upper floor are RC1 N, whereby I always mean RC1 without laminated safety glass, so no N in the specification either.