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Home Security Essentials

How to go about securing your home - essential security information for every homeowner.
Home security is not only about the number of levers on your front door lock. It is equally about knowing when the last burglary occurred in your street. It's about joining your local Neighbourhood Watch, remembering to cancel the milk delivery when on holiday, and not leaving keys in locks. Home security is being aware of your risks and responding rather than being paranoid and doing nothing. Home security is about thinking like a thief.

Physical security forms the basis of securing your home. It is important to consider every entry point to your property.
Front Door Security
Deadlock: A good quality deadbolt installed into the door is the basis for securing the front door of your home. It can only be unlocked with a key so it also helps prevent a thief exiting the home if they gain entry through another point e.g. window. Does your current lock meet the SABS standard? Your old lock can be easily upgraded. Range of Deadlocks

Rim Lock: Provides convenience of automatic locking without key and helps ensure your door is always locked when at home. Additional security is offered on some models that offer deadlocking which prevents "credit card attack". Range of Rim locks

Door Viewers: Inexpensive and easily installed, these could save your life. Essential on solid doors with no glass. Range of Door Viewers
Back Door Security
Sashlock : A sashlock is a good idea on a backdoor which is normally locked from the inside. It has all the security of a deadbolt as well as latch (generally a nightlatch is not fitted on the back door). To upgrade to a SABS sashlock, check your backset (the distance from the edge of the door to the keyhole) before ordering. Most models can be replaced on a DIY basis. Range of Sashlocks

Door Bolts: Sliding, folding and stacking type doors are often vulnerable to attack and at least two doorbolts, one at the top and one at the base of the door, operated with a key from the inside of your home is suggested for securing patio doors. These can be fitted on the door or morticed into the door for a very neat finish. Range of Door Bolts
Window Security
Burglar Guards are recommended security for all opening windows.

Garage & Shed Security
Locks supplied as standard with most garage doors are, unfortunately simply inadequate to resist any meaningful attack. Garages are a source of easy pickings for burglars. When installing a new garage lock consider whether you need to open the lock from the inside of your garage. Large, highly visible locks have proven very effective deterrents in blocks of garages. Range of Garage Door Locks

Outbuilding and sheds can provide all the tools a burglar requires to gain access to your home as well as many valuable possessions. A hasp and staple and good quality padlock, or a "padbar" with an integrated lock should be used to secure your outside buildings. Range of Hasps & Staples and Range of Padlocks
Electronic Security
A functioning alarm system with internal sensors and external beams is essential for home security. Systems should be regularly tested and batteries replaced. Alarm and gate operator batteries are easy to replace. Learn how to do it yourself to avoid unnecessary call out fees. Range of Alarm Products
Home Security Safe
Safes in the home our now common place, and for good reason. They offer excellent physical security relative to their cost. Always decide on an appropriate security grade before looking for a safe and ensure it is properly bolted down or installed to the manufacturer's specification. Please see our Range of Safes Here.

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