Recommended locks for front door
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Cheap ones aren't great, expensive ones are best so get one of them
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Doggit
Look for any that are anti bump, and anti snap, and as Crank suggests don't get too cheap. Having said that, how exposed is your front door, as these features are more necessary when someone has the time to have a go at the lock. Most burglars go for an open windows rather than try and get in via the door.
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You assume it has a euro cylinder, original post is too vague so how do we advise on what locks to buy hence my vague response
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Doggit
Yes, well done Crank; spot on as usual.
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A British Standard Deadlock, of course. BS3621
I hope you haven't got a plastic door.
Here are a few. The Union is particularly good value.
https://www.screwfix.com/c/security-ironmongery/bs-5-lever-deadlocks/cat810326
If somebody tries to sell you a Eurocylinder lock, ask if it meets the BS.
Your home insurance company will have a leaflet of specification called "minimum standards of home security." It may be within the policy or on their website. If you email them they will doubtless send you a copy.
Probably a cylinder lock / night latch.
Usually set about 1400mm up.
For additional locking, fit a 5 lever deadbolt lower down, say 400mm up.
Personally I think in most cases burgulars dont enter by the front door, so dont make your front door like a bank safe if a toddler could break down your back door
Usually set about 1400mm up.
For additional locking, fit a 5 lever deadbolt lower down, say 400mm up.
Personally I think in most cases burgulars dont enter by the front door, so dont make your front door like a bank safe if a toddler could break down your back door
Most insurers insist on a lock to British Standard BS3621.
On a timber frame door one good kick will put it thru so it's only a minor deterent and not worth worrying about.
On a timber frame door one good kick will put it thru so it's only a minor deterent and not worth worrying about.
Fit a London bar, no-one is kicking that door in.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/london-b...949342?hash=item281b8d7d5e:g:45gAAOxyeR9TGH4Q
Andy
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/london-b...949342?hash=item281b8d7d5e:g:45gAAOxyeR9TGH4Q
Andy
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Doggit
Oh yeah. The london bar stays in place, and the lock gives way. But they do help a bit, just not that much.
Have you ever tried to kick a solid core door open with a London Bar fitted with the dead lock on?
I have and it took a lot of work before I could get in.
Andy
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