Security advice.... - Page 2

simon · 21-02-2005, 23:00

Screw it to the frame and it twists like shown to overhang and tighten up onto the window/door,made of solid metal but looks plastic and quite neat. Overhang is about 1inch. Key is positioning and good fit/hold.They do a key locking one as well bit fiddly though.
Will add lot of extra resisdence to forced entry.

WillowTheWhisp · 21-02-2005, 23:03

Can they be attached to UPVC?

simon · 21-02-2005, 23:05

They are Designed for UPVC only......

MUMMIBOO · 22-02-2005, 11:28

We have cctv on our house i know this wouldnt stop people but it is a deterent its on record 24/7 in colour. The security light lights up the whole street the people accross the road didnt like it so they put one up aswell.

Council are due to put double glazing in on monday cant wait!!

I have a wind chime on my front door as soon as the door moves i hear anyone comming in.

Lots of stuff on the window sills anyone trying to break in would find it a hard job to get in with all the stuff there oh and they would have to move the cat from the window sill and being the old man that he is he dont take to kindly to anyone trying to shift him from his spot lovely set of claws hes got and he dont mind using them.

All this along with the usual window locks door locks and the common sense mentioned earlier.

grego · 25-02-2005, 21:38

Simon, thats really good advice, could you list general thing that people should do to tighten up on their security, my own concern are the patio doors, any advice there?

simon · 25-02-2005, 21:52

If they are sliding patio doors, especially aluminium and the sliding door is the outer one!!
Crooks no that they can be lifted off there rollers easily even while locked

( i many time attend a break-in with the sliding door just sat at the side undamaged, and the house emptied through the huge hole it leaves.)
Dont panic all you need to do is stop the door being lifted ... fit a patio pushbolt or 2 in the right place and hey presto they go somewhere else

If they are double opening french type doors either wood or platsic they too have there weaknesses which need attention..

I knew growing up in salford would come in handy one day

grego · 25-02-2005, 21:59

Simon they are plastic double opening, any tips?

simon · 25-02-2005, 22:14

This is the tricky one

You need to check the mechanism(metal strip on edge of door) which is on the edge of your first opening door. and slave door ( normally shut door ) They ideally would have metal bolts that shoot into upper and lower frame when in locked position.

If not fit Sashjammers x4 to top and bottom of each door. this is not a bad idea even if they have the bolts..

Depending how far you want/need to go you can upgrade the mechanism considerably but it costs a lot £100 upwards. You can have a mechanism that goes round all 4 edges of your door with locking points all the way round.

Are your hindges external???(open to attack) Can be upgraded again not cheap

Who made the doors??? (best have a metal frame internally(strong))
Do the frames have metal frames in??

Dont wanna scare you, but you asked

grego · 26-02-2005, 18:46

Thanks for that Simon, they have internal hinges with the metal bolts going into the frame when locked, not sure if there's an internal metal frame though, they dont sound too bad though.

simon · 26-02-2005, 22:53

grego.........they are a lot better than a lot out there

Neil · 17-03-2005, 23:10

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Originally Posted by simon

If you live locally I don't mind a quick FREE home security check to make you aware of the GOOD , BAD ,

Do you supply the ugly as well or will she be staying at home. ROFLMAO.

I best tripple lock the doors before she lets herself in and throttles me in my sleep.

Neil · 17-03-2005, 23:12

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Originally Posted by lettie

The one thing it has taught her is not to leave the car keys out. She now takes them to bed with her.

Always have your door keys very handy in case you need to get out of the house in a fire.

simon · 17-03-2005, 23:18

Sorry don't work for ugly people....

Only the beautiful people...

I have just had a look and there are 2 sets of pick's missing...

Now where have they run too????

Neil · 17-03-2005, 23:19

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Originally Posted by MUMMIBOO

The security light lights up the whole street the people accross the road didnt like it so they put one up aswell.

Its best to use small flood lights. They are only 150w and give plenty of light as a deterrent. Less electricty so cost less to run. Point them downwards so as to light up your house without annoying neighbours or worse still dazzling car drivers.

Neil · 17-03-2005, 23:23

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Originally Posted by simon

I have just had a look and there are 2 sets of pick's missing...

Now where have they run too????

She can't be coming here - she knows the key is under the mat and the missus will be asleep by this time.