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Front Door Lock With 'snib'
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To help prevent burglars sticking a hook through the letterbox to open our newish front door, can you get a modern lock but with some sort of 'snib' device to stop the door being opened just by pulling down the handle?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Hi BB I I have replaced the Euro barrel on my front door with one with a locking knob on the inside so that we come in, shut the door and turn the knob which makes the door secure but easy to open from the inside if needed, these are easy to fit one Screw) and not expensive to buy. You just have to make sure you buy the right size as they are all different, I can help with this if needed as i'm a locksmith so would be happy to advise, hope that helps,
Yes, but there’s been a couple of instances locally where people have been robbed this way - once when they were AT HOME!
And while we could, we don’t tend to lock the front door once we’re inside it.
Mrs B says what about a bolt - she’s found out how easy it is to open our door through the letterbox if you had an appropriately shaped tool (now, now, none of that).
And while we could, we don’t tend to lock the front door once we’re inside it.
Mrs B says what about a bolt - she’s found out how easy it is to open our door through the letterbox if you had an appropriately shaped tool (now, now, none of that).
As someone who has forced entry into more properties than I care to remember, when I was called upon to do this, I always asked ' is the door wooden or UPVC'.
When the answer came back as UPVC .. that made me smile. As a rule most UPVC doors are opened within a minute or two, even when locked. If they had a letter box in the mid rail, better still .. the easiest type of lock to open from outside, even if the door is locked, is one mentioned in an earlier post, it is known as a thumb turn lock. This type of lock is deemed to be always open and can be opened in seconds going through the letter box. (The thumbturn plate is classed as the key).
The vast majority of UPVC doors are easily opened with a pair of mole grips in a few seconds .. scary.
Regardless of how many locking points are on this type of door .. the number of locking points are only good when it comes to stop someone smashing the door in with a ram. They are only as good as the quality of the cylinder within the lock. I am afraid most UPVC doors come from the manufacturers with a very basic lock cylinder which is easily opened from outside. Why would they fit a thirty pound lock when they can fit a ten pound one ?
If you want to fit a good Euro lock that will make life very difficult for a burglar have a look at this ..
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As The Builder said earlier .. when you come into your property. Lift the lever to engage the multipoint locking system .. turn the key and remove it. A bit labourious, but by far the safest method of securing the door.
Dont leave the key in the hallway.
Fit one of these, it shouldn't restrict the door opening or interfere with the mail and it will keep me out. I used to fit one for free after I was called out to a burglary.
https:/ /tinyur l.com/y 5yuj2gg
When the answer came back as UPVC .. that made me smile. As a rule most UPVC doors are opened within a minute or two, even when locked. If they had a letter box in the mid rail, better still .. the easiest type of lock to open from outside, even if the door is locked, is one mentioned in an earlier post, it is known as a thumb turn lock. This type of lock is deemed to be always open and can be opened in seconds going through the letter box. (The thumbturn plate is classed as the key).
The vast majority of UPVC doors are easily opened with a pair of mole grips in a few seconds .. scary.
Regardless of how many locking points are on this type of door .. the number of locking points are only good when it comes to stop someone smashing the door in with a ram. They are only as good as the quality of the cylinder within the lock. I am afraid most UPVC doors come from the manufacturers with a very basic lock cylinder which is easily opened from outside. Why would they fit a thirty pound lock when they can fit a ten pound one ?
If you want to fit a good Euro lock that will make life very difficult for a burglar have a look at this ..
https:/
As The Builder said earlier .. when you come into your property. Lift the lever to engage the multipoint locking system .. turn the key and remove it. A bit labourious, but by far the safest method of securing the door.
Dont leave the key in the hallway.
Fit one of these, it shouldn't restrict the door opening or interfere with the mail and it will keep me out. I used to fit one for free after I was called out to a burglary.
https:/
Thanks alava. (I take it you were in the locksmithing trade, rather than the opposite end)...
Ironmongery (the cowling supplier) say the one you recommend is only good for a timber door. We have a composite door (I wrongly described it as uPVC earlier). How secure has the cowl got to be - I take it that if it was only loosely attached it could be bashed off.
Thanks for your help.
BB
Ironmongery (the cowling supplier) say the one you recommend is only good for a timber door. We have a composite door (I wrongly described it as uPVC earlier). How secure has the cowl got to be - I take it that if it was only loosely attached it could be bashed off.
Thanks for your help.
BB