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Archive for Home Security

Posted by Horsham Locksmith on
 24th February 2015 

Break Secure Locks

There have been a number of instances of burglaries where “cylinder snapping” (also known as or “lock snapping” and “lock bumping”) in the Horsham area. This is a very method used by burglars to break into property that has a euro cylinder found in most UPVC doors. It is being used because snapping is a […]

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Posted by Horsham Locksmith on
 30th July 2011 

French Doors

Also known as French windows, they are intrinsically less secure than single leaf doors, which may reflect on their comparative lack of popularity as compared with the modern patio door. However, this need not be the case provided that suitable security measures are taken. Both doors should be fitted with mortice rack bolts (bolts fitted […]

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Posted by Horsham Locksmith on
 21st July 2011 

Back Door Security

The door should be fitted with a 5 lever 2 bolt mortice sash lock halfway up the door, (a deadlock with a handle for convenience). Unlike front doors, many insurance companies do not specify that they should be to British Standard 3621 or equivalent European Standard EN 12209, though the use of this standard of […]

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Posted by Horsham Locksmith on
 7th July 2011 

Front Door Security

A rim latch (Yale type) on its own is not sufficient. The door should also be fitted preferably with a 5 lever mortice deadlock, though insurance companies will accept a rim automatic deadlock; both must be to British Standard 3621 or the equivalent European Standard EN12209. Quality locks are only as strong as the doors […]

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Posted by Horsham Locksmith on
 4th July 2011 

Up & Over Garage Doors

It is probably best not to rely solely on the centre lock provided.  If the door is the only means of entry to the garage, it should be fitted with a hasp and staple, together with a padlock as above. There are also mortice locks specially designed for garage doors that close into the side […]

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Posted by Horsham Locksmith on
 27th June 2011 

Letter Boxes

Letter boxes / plates should be considered as an aperture which can be used by the criminal, either to extract goods from within in close proximity to the door, commonly door keys, or to work vulnerable locking devices from the inside. Letter plates should conform to British Standard. They should be positioned not closer then […]

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Posted by Horsham Locksmith on
 22nd June 2011 

Added Security

For added safety and security fit a spy hole and door chain or limiter.  These will enable you to deal with callers to your front door whilst retaining a level of security. UPVC/PVCU front doors are generally unsuitable for retro-fit security devices. Not only is the material not strong enough to support devices fitted with […]

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Posted by Horsham Locksmith on
 13th June 2011 

Patio Doors

Entry through a patio door is a common means of entry and therefore, unless the doors are fitted with a multi-locking system, it is best to fit extra locks. These are fitted on the bottom fixed frame pushing through to the sliding frame in the centre and on the side frame at the opening point […]

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