100% yes, especially for basement or first-floor windows.
We went with 3/8" laminated security glass. It looks exactly like a normal window from the curb—no bulky bars or "fortress" vibe. But when I tapped on it, the sound was totally different. Solid. The technician even let me hit a leftover sample with a hammer. It spiderwebbed but didn't shatter through. security glass windows schaumburg
A week later, the village had a string of car break-ins, and a neighbor’s ground-floor window was smashed. Mine? Not a scratch. The police said the intruder probably moved on after the first hit didn't go through. 100% yes, especially for basement or first-floor windows