Improperly Installed Door Locks Make Break-Ins Easier.

There are countless methods and practices for protecting your home or business from intruders these days, from alarm systems to CCTV. However, ensuring that your door locks are strong and secure is still a fundamental way to avoid a break-in. Contrary to what films and TV programs have us believe, the vast majority of burglars are not sneaking around clad in black clothing, stealthily avoiding security sensors and delicately picking locks. Most prefer a far simpler approach, simply forcing their way in through insufficiently protected…

The Advantages of Sliding Doors

From generous space-saving benefits to providing ease of access between rooms, sliding doors offer numerous advantages for both domestic and commercial properties. Whether as an interior or exterior entryway, they can be a practical and attractive addition to any home and can even be applied to wardrobe or cabinet doors for added convenience. With a rich history that stretches all the way back to the Roman Empire, sliding doors have since developed into an affordable and robust option for modern homeowners. Here are a few…

Multipoint Locks

As with any hardware, door locks can age over time, and use and wear can result in the need for replacements. Of course, it’s essential that, when the time does come to replace your patio and composite door locks, you ensure that you replace like for like. If possible, you should endeavour to replace your old locks with those that meet or exceed industry standards for security. In recent years, cylinders for multipoint locks have been developed and tested in line with the TS 007…

Roughneck Door and Board Lifter

Moving and positioning doors, boards and large panels can be hazardous and difficult. Heavy lifting and repetitive tasks, such as lifting and manoeuvring doors into position, can cause back pain which, although likely to get better in time, can be extremely uncomfortable for a period. In order to minimise the risks and assist with everyday tasks, Roughneck have developed the Door and Board Lifter. Designed to assist when it comes to moving doors, large panels and boards into position, it is the ideal tool when…

Yale Digital Door Viewer

Feeling safe and secure at home is something we all regard as a basic right – after all, every Brits’ home is his castle – and as technology advances, so too do the methods we use to keep ourselves and our premises safe from intruders. When it comes to home security and protecting your property, there’s no room for compromise. Products such as multi-point locking systems, as well as high industry standards, have been developed to ensure that all products and manufacturing processes meet the…

Save Space in your Home with Sliding Doors

Space. It’s something we all crave, but it’s increasingly something, certainly in modern houses, that is at a premium. Reportedly the UK has some of the smallest homes in Europe, and while minimum space standards are in place for social housing, London is the only place in the UK with minimum space regulations for private new build properties. A lack of space is a common gripe among many homeowners and tenants, whether it’s a case of not being able to fit all your furniture in,…

Fortessa Handles – Great Door Handle Design

Creating a stylish, comfortable interior for your home is something we all aspire to, and there are a number of ways to make the most of the space you have. From a spot of DIY and redecorating to adding beautiful finishing touches, you don’t have to splash out on renovating your home to make the most of it. An easy, affordable way to inject some life into your property is to invest in new door handles. Fortessa are renowned for manufacturing iconic, contemporary door handles…

Keeping your Business Secure with Lockey Digital Door Locks

All business owners know how important it is that their premises are kept secure at all times. Whether you’re looking to control access to your whole premises or only certain parts of it, you need to be sure that the locks and access control systems you choose are reliable and convenient. There are a number of ways to do this, not least with good old fashioned traditional locks and access control systems, and each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Of course, it’s important to decide…

Replacing uPVC Window Handles and Locks

Over time and through regular use, as well as accidental and deliberate damage, uPVC window handles and locks can become impaired or succumb to wear and tear, rendering them less effective, and therefore less secure. Should you notice a problem with any of your window locks, it’s important to repair or replace them as soon as possible. Of course, it can be tempting to simply replace the whole uPVC window unit, but that isn’t always necessary, and the cost of a simple replacement lock or…

Adding Extra Security with ERA Door Locks

Since their establishment over 150 years ago, ERA have been at the forefront of security technology and innovation. Recognised throughout the industry for the development of pioneering lock solutions, they’re one of the market leaders when it comes to domestic and commercial product design and manufacture. Using their years of knowledge and experience, ERA have developed a wide range of products that are designed to enhance and improve security both within a premises and externally, whether that’s on front and rear doors, windows, patio doors…

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