Open windows in Bungalow

We have them open if in the shade- both upstairs and down.
Closed and curtained if they are bringing in hot air.

Never leave the windows open .. anyone can hop in, If I had to leave windows open I would get a decorative metal thing to fix into the window ledge ... better safe than sorry ..ps we are not living in 1950's ..

I downsized to a bungalow a couple of months ago and I love it. I don’t feel any less secure than I did in my 4 bed mid terrace. If anything I feel more secure as I’m no longer sleeping upstairs away from the most likely points of attempted entry ie the downstairs windows and front and back doors of my previous house.

I fail to see that a bungalow is more likely to have an attempted break in. Just because the bedroom windows are upstairs it doesn’t make it less of a target. Burglars are unlikely to come up a ladder. They’ll attempt to break in via downstairs while the occupants are asleep upstairs.

M0nica

This is why I would never buy a bungalow.

Really? I’d love one.
Remember that houses are broken into and burgled all the time, a tall house doesn’t stop them.

Get a big dog with a loud bark. We sleep downstairs and leave windows open because the sleeping rug would soon arise and see anyone off!

I had lockable shutters when I lived closer to the road. A sturdy barrier when the wind is were ope and kept the cats out too.

But I’ve had all my south facing windows at the front of this house closed today anyway.

This is why I would never buy a bungalow.

Get grills fitted to pull across when the windows are open.
First thing I’d do if I owned a bungalow.

Only open all the windows in the early morning to let cool air in.After 10 a.m close all windows curtains and blinds for the rest of the day.

Get window stays. They allow the windows to open wide enough for a breeze but not enough for animals/humans to get in.

I don't think you are being paranoid. Leaving windows open in a bungalow overnight or even daytime in rooms that you are not using, sounds risky.
It is often said that would-be burglars look specifically for open windows during heatwaves.
Plus you could be on very sticky ground insurance- wise if anything did happen and you were deemed not to have taken reasonable operations.

That said, aren't open windows during the day counter productive in this type of weather? I know it can vary from one property to another, but in most cases I would think you are far better keeping the heat out rather then letting it in.

Open the top windows in all rooms even at night? You do need to feel safe if on a busy road, it’s not like being in a rural hamlet.

Pyracantha under all windows is what you need. An intruder would have to have a Teflon suit on to attempt getting through those vicious buggers. I