Home Security
Putting security at the core of door design
According to Crime Stoppers UK , it ’ s estimated that there is a burglary every 40 seconds in the UK . And with each residential burglary costing an average of £ 3,030 , it ’ s clear to see why home security is among the top priority of homeowners .
Patrick Dean , sales director at Solidor , outlines installers can reassure homeowners about the security performance of their exterior doors .
When you ’ re installing a new front or back door , do your customers ever ask you questions about the security of the door ? They may ask how the handle works , if there are any guarantees , or even if the product has well-known symbols of quality like the Kite Mark . We ’ ve created this quick guide to Solidor and its security credentials to help prepare you for any homeowner queries …
DOOR CONSTRUCTION
A Solidor is made from a 48mm thick solid timber core – 44mm timber core with 2mm ABS skins – and a reinforced door frame to provide a strong and secure option for homeowners .
The skins are made from the same durable plastic as Lego and the entire skin is made from a solid colour , meaning that any scratches or knocks are more discreet . With a hidden edge banding too , there are no gaps in colour , proving a well-rounded and complete colour finish .
Solidor composite doors are manufactured to the highest standards : BSI Kite Mark accreditation BSI ISO 9001 for quality management and BSI EN 1279 for insulating glass units .
We are also PAS24:2016 certified , hold CE Marking and Secured by Design licences , and are members of the Glass and Glazing Federation and Association of Composite Door Manufacturers .
TESTED AGAINST COMMON METHODS OF ATTACK Did you know that 85 % of break-ins occur through lock snapping ? That ’ s why both Solidor cylinder options – Ultion and Avocet ABS – come with anti-lock snapping features .
The Ultion cylinder has the hidden attack lock which means it can detect an
attack and automatically activate lockdown mode . The ABS master lock features a patent protected , snap secure technology . It recognises when an attack is taking place and the break secure technology creates a barrier to access . This maintains the lock ’ s integrity so it can still be operated from the inside . Both Ultion and Avocet offer a separate £ 2,000 guarantee which covers break-ins where intruders have gained entry by snapping their brand of cylinder lock .
Solidors are fitted with an Avantis Secured by Design locking system as standard but homeowners can select which lock they would like to use . The options available to them are : the Avantis multi-point lock ; the standard slam shut auto lock ; the heritage slam shut lock ; the key operated multi lock ; or the AV3 slam shut lock .
COMBINING PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN
The range of lock options and positions available means that homeowners can have the door design they want without having to choose between style or security .
For homeowners that have a clear idea of the design they ’ d like , there are two options to highlight . If they ’ d like a more traditional style of door , the heritage slam shut lock offers the aesthetics of a rim latch but incorporates the latest high
security slam shut technology so the lock automatically engages as the door closes . Customers who want a more modern door design with a pull handle , rather than an external lever handle , can upgrade to a key operated multi-point lock .
As well as the door design , customers can also have complete control of the hardware finishes by choosing handles from Solidor ’ s own Sweet Hardware range . The sleek and stylish registered curved design of the sweet handle – available in chrome , satin , gold , white , and black – means it not only looks good but makes it more difficult for an intruder to snap and gain access to their home . Some lever handles can be removed by experienced burglars in under a second , but the Sweet Hardware handle will still protect the cylinder after two minutes of attack .
Solidor only supply the 2-star lever handle – the highest possible Kitemark accreditation – with the 3-star encased Ultion cylinder , making the Sweet Hardware handle a 5-star rated combination , the most secure rating on the market .
All products in the Sweet Hardware range come with a 20-year anti-corrosion guarantee for added peace of mind .
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