Consider how you would get into your home/business if locked out. Any weakness you find will be found by some one attempting a break in.
Ladders or tools stored outside will provide additional equipment to aid entry to thieves. Consider shed bars to reinforce doors and wall or ground anchor to chain ladders.
External doors should have locks fitted to meet British Standards. Some insurance companies insist on this in their policies check or phone your company to ensure you are covered.
New home, consider changing locks to ensure you know who holds a key to your property.
Do not leave keys under the mat, consider installing a key safe.
High security anti pick, anti drill, anti snap cylinders can be installed to upgrade the security of multi point locking systems on upvc and composite doors. Lock snapping is a common and quick way of gaining entry to your property.
Windows should be fitted with locking handles or additional window locks.
Garage doors can have various additional security to prevent forced entry. Consider security on any joining doors as these tend to be forgotten, anyone gaining entry to your garage can then enter your home. Also where possible isolate the power to your garage or shed as any power tools can be used against doors or chains, (this a common way of stealing secured motorcycles).
Ladders or tools stored outside will provide additional equipment to aid entry to thieves. Consider shed bars to reinforce doors and wall or ground anchor to chain ladders.
External doors should have locks fitted to meet British Standards. Some insurance companies insist on this in their policies check or phone your company to ensure you are covered.
New home, consider changing locks to ensure you know who holds a key to your property.
Do not leave keys under the mat, consider installing a key safe.
High security anti pick, anti drill, anti snap cylinders can be installed to upgrade the security of multi point locking systems on upvc and composite doors. Lock snapping is a common and quick way of gaining entry to your property.
Windows should be fitted with locking handles or additional window locks.
Garage doors can have various additional security to prevent forced entry. Consider security on any joining doors as these tend to be forgotten, anyone gaining entry to your garage can then enter your home. Also where possible isolate the power to your garage or shed as any power tools can be used against doors or chains, (this a common way of stealing secured motorcycles).
CYLINDERS AND DOORS
Door cylinders: spraying with light oil or GT85 helps to keep locks clean and free of dirt. Have a clean cloth to hand to clean excess lubricant.
Multi-point locking systems: These should not be sprayed with the above as this can wash out the grease in the gearboxes on latching points.
If your lock is stiff or notchy all that may be required is a service and realignment of the door or keeps this will help prevent costly
mechanism failure..
Keep all door seals free of dirt as this reduces their effectiveness leading to premature failure.
Multi-point locking systems: These should not be sprayed with the above as this can wash out the grease in the gearboxes on latching points.
If your lock is stiff or notchy all that may be required is a service and realignment of the door or keeps this will help prevent costly
mechanism failure..
Keep all door seals free of dirt as this reduces their effectiveness leading to premature failure.
links
http://www.west-midlands-pa.gov.uk/
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