The U.K. Home & Business Security Advisor

Window and Patio Door Security Six out of ten burglaries, begin with entry through the back of the house. Three out of ten require no force at all; they are through open doors and windows! Burglars avoid breaking glass these days; it is too noisy and now, with DNA testing, any blood left at the scene could quickly result in their arrest. However, don't rely on simple locks on the handles or window stays. The materials used are soft and brittle. Most will snap off if put under pressure. The only sure way to substantially improve your window security, is to fit additional VISIBLE locks. Avoid locks that cannot be seen by the burglar. By the time he realises that he can't get in, he may have done hundreds of pounds worth of damage to the window. If he can see the security, he may not bother to attempt entry! Additional locks are relatively inexpensive, Simple to fit and easy to operate. There are locks suitable for most applications, including patio doors. Patio doors are especially vulnerable. The locks supplied are often woefully inadequate. You must fit extra security. See the section "Are You Secure?"  for details of a simple test.

The advice below is supplied courtesy of Chubb Locks Ltd.

Patio Door Lock Attractive, push button design that offers 2000 key variations. Suitable for single or double metal sliding doors. The lock is released by the key operation.	Patio Door Lock A Sturdy, push button lock for sliding metal doors. Equipped with a red indicator that shows when the lock is not secured. The lock is released by key operation
Anti-Lift Device This essential item offers added protection by preventing the patio door being lifted off its runners. It is easy to fit and fully adjustable to suit most operating heights.	This is the most popular in the Chubb range. Available in White, Brown or Brass finishes, it is a simple to fit, surface mounted lock, suitable for most wooden casement windows.
Tired of fiddling with small keys to lock and unlock your window security? This device has a simple pushbutton lock that only requires the key for unlocking.	For use on rising sash windows, barrel bolts like this are very strong. The bolt is driven through the inner and outer frames, holding them tightly together.
Highly visible and strong, this is an easy to fit lock, suitable for most sash and sliding wooden windows.	For metal windows. This lock prevents the handle from being moved. It is particularly useful on old fashioned "Crittall" style windows, that have restricted frame width.
For hinged metal windows. Turning the catch will engage the bolt on the fixed frame. A key is used to release the lock. Simple but effective!	I hope that this section will have helped you establish the most appropriate security for your doors and windows. However, you must, bear in mind that there are many brands and many types of door and window fixings available. You should shop around to find the best for your needs. This section has featured just a few of the Chubb range of door and window security fixings. Although Chubb is renowned worldwide for the quality of their products, the Security Advisor cannot recommend one brand over another. The content of these pages is taken, with their knowledge, from the booklet, "The Chubb Guide to Home Security". Chubb has not (yet) registered with this site, nor is this section a paid advertisement.
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