Advantages of fitting new locks
What are the advantages of fitting a new locks to your doors? Well for a start all locks that were made a long time ago are not built to the same high standards of modern locks. As you would expect with any type of technology. It is therefore required that you check your locks on a regular basis. That will ensure that you meet the new stringent standards that are set.
Not all locks are the same. So, for example, if we take mortice locks, they are very simple mortice locks that can be found on internal doors. Or on old furniture. For example, on old wooden door found in old houses. Many of these locks are designed to very rudimentary standards. And they do not have the strength or level of technology to withstand any attempt by an intruder. However, new locks are designed to withstand burglary attempts. When the burglar is using power tools, picking methods or other forced entry methods.
UPVC windows and doors
The same can be said for locking cylinders. The old lock cylinders found on many doors, such as UPVC windows and doors, and apartment doors. They are designed to a much weaker standard than the newer locks, which are designed to withstand many common burglary techniques. Such as lock snapping. You will therefore hear the term Anti Snap lock used to refer to lock that cannot easily be snapped. This cannot be said about the evolve of type of lock. Which can easily be broken out by thieves. That is when they are using simple tools. We therefore recommend that you upgrade all of your euro cylinder locks.
Also have you ever found yourself locked out of your home? If yes, then you will know just how stressful it can be. That is why Southville Locksmiths offer an emergency service. So call us if you have locked yourself out.