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Advice on choosing the right lock: door or window? Mechanical? Electric? Electronic?
Category: Blog
Category: Blog
The security data periodically released by the Home Secretary’s department shows that the majority of break-ins involve main doors and windows. So protecting these is the first bulwark against forced entry. What follows is a practical guide to help you choose the lock best suited to your needs.
Step one is deciding where to install the lock. It is the function of this entry point which determines the level of protection you need, whether it’s a
The requisites of a main door lock are much higher than those of an inside door
Security is not solely a matter of the lock. The door system as a whole needs to be looked at. All it takes to open a damaged, warped or weak door is physical force, simply bypassing the lock altogether. If the strength of your door or door frame is in doubt you need a qualified installer. A professional consultancy will help you find the most effective solution.
All these generally require is a standard lock. The priority is not protection against break-ins but practicality.
These are the most vulnerable entry points and require locks compliant with European standards:
These standards set out parameters such as resistance to forced entry, durability, door mass and closing force and component quality: the higher the level, the greater the security.
These are based on manual key action.
Strengths
✓ No battery
✓ Long life
✓ Intuitive
Electrical impulse opening (button, keyboard, remote control). Commonly used for gates and many apartment block entrances
Strengths
✓ User friendly
✓ Long life
✓ Potential for automatic closing when the door nears the frame
These incorporate electronics, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for cutting-edge management: smartphones, cards, transponders, automation.
Strengths
✓ Access control
✓ Door-status control
✓ Smart-home integration
✓ Immediate credential change
✓ Automatic closing
Opting for a Euro profile cylinder lock guarantees you:
✓ Patented resistance to decoders, including the ‘Topolino’ type.
✓ Patented anti-picking system
✓ Patented anti-bumping system
✓ Resistance to cylinder tearing and pulling
✓ Drill resistance
✓ Protected key duplication via key code in authorised centres only