Many UK homeowners do not realise that failing to include locks which meet British Standards can invalidate an insurance policy. Insurance companies will ask for details about types of locking systems on all external doors and all downstairs windows.
Do you know what type of lock you have? Have you just assumed the previous owners of your home will have known? Perhaps the locks installed at the time have never been updated to comply with the updated standards?
We were recently called to change a euro cylinder lock in a front door in a property in Culcheth.
In 90% of uPVC doors, there is a #Eurocylinderlock, these have been found to have design faults and therefore need changing. The design faults have led to a weakness within the cylinder which has led to them becoming more likely to snap rendering the lock ineffective.
Recent crime analysis has revealed there is a distinct spike in shed and garage break-ins during the spring months. It is highly recommended, homeowners do not fail to address security in these areas in addition to their homes.
A staggering 36,000 households in the UK in 2016 fell victim to burglary with a concerning just over half, involving garden shed and garages.
Door cylinder snapping & bumping is on the rise.The type of lock found in 90% pvcu and upvc doors is called a Euro cylinder lock.
Over the last two decades nearly 22 million upvc and composite doors have been installed throughout the UK and now many owners are finding the older multi point locks within the doors are reaching the end of their life.
Developments in technology has improved locking systems so Instead of buying a complete new door why not give us a call to see if we can replace the multipoint lock?
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