B&Q have lots of security chains, but they're all labelled as suitable for timber doors. Does anyone do a chain specifically for UPVC? What's the procedure for drilling and fixing screws into UPVC - I've never done it?
Security chain for UPVC door
- Thread starter Vicario
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The ERA door chain now comes with screws and insert to fit PVC as well as timber. If buying one, check that it is not old stock as they used to come only with screws for timber.
They are widely sold in hardware and DIY retailers. I have one and compared it to the Chubb I recently fitted for a friend, it appears to be almost identical but has a slightly better chain.
Looking at the way they work, I think a door chain is weaker where it goes into the frame, since this part usually has only two screws, and the force is end-on to the screws, whereas the door part has 4 screws and the force is sideways-on.
You can also get a door restrainer that fixes to the wall beside the hinge side of the door, they look like a very good design if you have a return wall there. I think it is called "Door Defender"
edited: here it is http://www.doordefender.co.uk/
I have no connection with the company and have never used one. You can often see them cheap on ebay.
They are widely sold in hardware and DIY retailers. I have one and compared it to the Chubb I recently fitted for a friend, it appears to be almost identical but has a slightly better chain.
Looking at the way they work, I think a door chain is weaker where it goes into the frame, since this part usually has only two screws, and the force is end-on to the screws, whereas the door part has 4 screws and the force is sideways-on.
You can also get a door restrainer that fixes to the wall beside the hinge side of the door, they look like a very good design if you have a return wall there. I think it is called "Door Defender"
edited: here it is http://www.doordefender.co.uk/
I have no connection with the company and have never used one. You can often see them cheap on ebay.
There could also be accessories stronger than a chain available from the company that made your door lock.
Such as this one I came across from ours:
http://www.lairdsecurity.co.uk/SGuard.pdf
However, these don't look like an easy DIY job to install.
Such as this one I came across from ours:
http://www.lairdsecurity.co.uk/SGuard.pdf
However, these don't look like an easy DIY job to install.
I have just learned that a young man is entering my mother in laws house ( shes 84 years of age ) by undoing the chain fitted on the upvc door from the outside - He is an ex boyfriend of her great grand daughter. He comes in then mows her lawns and she pays him for doing it, he also invites himself along shopping with her.
I dont think the chain is any good thats on the UPVC back door so what would you recommend??
Any Advice please? I am female would i be able to fit it on her house??
I dont think the chain is any good thats on the UPVC back door so what would you recommend??
Any Advice please? I am female would i be able to fit it on her house??
Try installing a sash jammer.
http://www.locksonline.co.uk/acatalog/Sash_Jammers.html
This will prevent the door being opened to manipulate the chain.
DC
Teamlocksmiths
http://www.locksonline.co.uk/acatalog/Sash_Jammers.html
This will prevent the door being opened to manipulate the chain.
DC
Teamlocksmiths
Or one of these, the door has to be virtually closed before the slider will disengage from the bar thingy type doofer
http://www.locksonline.co.uk/acatalog/Safe_T_Bar.html
http://www.locksonline.co.uk/acatalog/Safe_T_Bar.html
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Door chains are a waste of time and effort.
1, easily bypassed from outside,
2, easily kicked off once door is opened,
Either do not open the door, or get a cheap basic intercom.
£15,00 will get a simple panel and handset.
If a wooden door fit a spyhole.
Door chains are not worth the packaging they come in.
1, easily bypassed from outside,
2, easily kicked off once door is opened,
Either do not open the door, or get a cheap basic intercom.
£15,00 will get a simple panel and handset.
If a wooden door fit a spyhole.
Door chains are not worth the packaging they come in.
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