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Residential door hardware not only needs to perform as expected but look good too. Our homes should be where we feel most safe and protected, which is why there’s no room to compromise when it comes to selecting secure door locks or other door hardware for the home.In the UK, it’s estimated that a burglary takes place every 40 seconds, with jewellery, watches, purses, wallets, money, computers and computer equipment being some of the most commonly stolen goods.

Home security is important all year round, but studies have shown that burglaries in the UK spike by as much as 25% in the autumn and winter months.While there are simple steps that homeowners can take to help keep their homes safe, such as keeping doors and windows locked at all times, fitting motion detecting security lights, and closing the curtains at night, the most important measure is to make sure high-quality and high-performance home security door locks are fitted.

In the UK, it’s estimated that a burglary takes place every 40 seconds.

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Setting the standard

The British Standards Institution (BSI) undertakes security testing and certification services for doors and locks. Understanding the British standards that home security door locks need to meet is critical.

Here, we explain the top ones that you need to look out for when choosing home security products.

Secured By Design

Another accreditation to look out for is Secured By Design (SBD). A UK Police initiative that supports ‘designing out crime’, the scheme promotes the use of security standards and products receive the stamp of approval once they have met SBD’s rigorous testing guidelines. Research has shown that homes using products that meet SBD standards are 75% less likely to be burgled.

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