Your door is only as strong as its frame

The door frame is often overlooked as a potential security weakness, but a door is only as strong as its frame.

A solid oak front door is likely to make you feeling secure because who can break in through an oak door, especially if it has a 5 lever mortice deadlock or a similar locking device which complies with BS3621.

Marking Up Valuables Against Theft

Home security is a priority for all of us. We all want to feel safe in our own homes and it’s perfectly natural to take precautionary measures to protect your loved ones and valuables from unwanted intruders.

5 Top Tips for keeping yourself, your family and your property secure

Keeping on top of house and home maintenance is a challenge for most people these days. I am sure I am not alone in wondering where all the leisure time has gone. Busy days turn into busy weeks and months and before you know it, it’s Christmas again!

We all put things aside, especially if they don’t seem too much of a priority at the time, so having a list on the fridge that you can see every time you grab the milk or cook a meal will spur you on to getting through all the chores. It could be the sense of elation you feel at seeing your task list reduce, or the guilt of not having crossed any off in the last 6 months! Whatever it is that spurs you on, being able to joyfully scribble off that last entry means you can relax in the knowledge that your time is once again your own – for a while at least!

Your door is about to get a whole lot smarter

Smart Locks are one of the most secure door lock systems on the market. Whether you are a home owner wanting a convenient and innovative door locking solution, or you are a business owner looking for a security solution that is easy to install and keyless then Yale Smart Security solutions provide a range of products to suit just about every need.

Commercial security options to protect your business

Whatever size your business, you will undoubtedly want to have peace of mind that your business premises are secure and the contents are protected from theft or damage from unwanted intruders.
A survey of 500 small to medium sized businesses conducted by *Populus in 2015 found that more than 50% of the companies had been targeted by crime, costing the owners up to £25 million in damage and recovery costs.

Theft doesn’t only cost a business money, the repercussions of such an event can have a lasting impact on both staff and the business itself.

What type of lock should I get for my front door?

Door entry is a common access point for burglars, so it makes sense to periodically check that your door security is still effective and is not compromising the safety and security of your family and your belongings.

There are a range of options available if you are looking to replace or upgrade your front door security, from the traditional mortice lock and key to key pad entry and more advanced digital security such as fingerprint and iris scanners.