Security Priority as Peak Season for Burglary Approaches

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“ Unfortunately the crime statistics released by the Home Offi ce show that incidents of burglary have increased in the last year from 280,000 in 2009/10, to 317,000 in 2010/11. It would be interesting to know what security systems were in place in these homes, but I would think that few, if any, will have had composite doors fi tted.”

Above is a comparison between a composite door made by us, and a typical foam fi lled door to give you an idea of the differences between the two. A key point is that our composite doors feature the steel reinforced profi le unlike many other companies who just use thermal inserts which are not as strong.

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With a property burgled every minute in the UK, security is obviously a priority, especially as we head into Autumn and Winter and the evenings get darker. According to research, more domestic burglaries take place between October and December, and adults feel more at risk of burglary during the Winter time.

It makes sense therefore to try to make your home as secure as possible – without going to the extremes of electric fences and barbed wire!

Richard Pogson, of Huddersfi eld’s Lockwood Windows, explains how having quality composite front and back doors could make all the difference, and why this type of door is better than a traditional uPVC or wood door, both from a security and aesthetic point of view.

Strong & Secure“Composite doors are made up from a variety of materials, including PVC, wood, insulating foam and GRP (glass reinforced plastic). The combination of these materials means that the end result is a door that is strong and secure.

However, what makes the composite doors made by us so unique is that we combine the Solidor solid hardwood timber core and thermo plastic door skins, with the Kommerling galvanised steel reinforced profi les and Astral S locking mechanism, making them even more secure than the standard Solidor range.

We only use the highest standard of cylinder in our locking systems, that have been tested to the highest grade of BS EN 1303 for security, achieving the maximum resistance to physical attack.

The locks on all our composite doors are fi tted as standard and have been since 2005:

• anti-bump • anti-snap

• drill resistant • pick resistant

• force resistant • tamper resistant

• torque resistant • saw resistant

• corrosion resistant • fi re resistant.

Bespoke ServiceBecause we manufacture to order we can create doors which can incorporate top lights and side panels into the frame ensuring that the composite exterior door you receive from us is probably the most secure and aesthetically pleasing on the market.

Looking GoodAlthough security is obviously a major factor, so too is what your door actually looks like. Whether front, back, stable or French, you want the doors you choose to be aesthetically pleasing and make the exterior of your home as attractive as possible.

Whether contemporary or classic, we have a massive range of designs and colours to suit all tastes and what’s more the beauty of a composite door is that it can be perfectly colour matched to the frame. You can even choose a different colour for either side of your door so that it matches your interior décor as well.

They are also resistant to weathering and will not react to seasonal changes like a singular material door, so it won’t fade, discolour or require any maintenance beyond wiping with a damp cloth if it gets dirty.

Energy Effi cientOur range of doors are the greenest, most energy effi cient composite doors available. Why? Because all glass fi tted in our doors is energy effi cient Pilkington K Glass. This is a low emissivity coated glass, which refl ects heat back into the room whilst also letting in free heat from the sun, known as passive solar gain. Pilkington K Glass helps glazed doors to achieve high energy ratings to comply with Building Regulations Part L.

So to maximise the security of your home, without compromising on style and quality, choose a composite door from The Lockwood Window Company.”

To fi nd out more about composite doors visit www.compositedoorsyorkshire.co.uk or www.lockwoodwindows.co.uk

Top TipsBesides having a door which can withstand a burglar’s attempts to gain entry, here are a few other tips to keep your home secure.

1 Don’t be an easy target. Install security lighting and if you’re going to be out after dark, draw the curtains, leave some lights on and a radio playing to make your home appear occupied.

2 Don’t leave side gates open, or ladders and garden tools lying around.3 Never leave a spare key concealed anywhere near the front door – burglars know all the hiding places.

4 Remove temptation – keep valuables/car keys out of sight of windows.5 Set your burglar alarm. Most alarms give you the option to set zones within your house, so if you are in bed upstairs you can still have the alarm set downstairs.

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