Clearview National January 2020 - Issue 218 | Page 53

Hardware Extra
A DOORWAY TO SECURING SALES
Installing ‘secondary’ or additional door
security products will not only help maintain
the currently low levels of burglary, it also
offers retailers the opportunity to gain
additional sales.
Rack bolts are a good first step for securing
wooden doors top and bottom. Internal
doors can also benefit from using door bolts
or locks as it slows and inconveniences any
would-be intruders. Multi-purpose door bolts
perform a similar job to rack bolts and are
ideally suited for securing patio doors, which
burglars often use to remove bulky items. As
the name implies, they also have a wider range
of applications, and can be fitted to wooden,
composite or metal doors that are either
hinged or slide. Sterling’s surface mounted
multi-purpose door bolt features a reversible
bolt which slides into a concealed fixing, with
the added flexibility of enabling an optional
ventilation position.
Any retailer will appreciate that it’s no use
fitting strong security products to a weak
door or frame, so advise your customers on
additional steps they can take to strengthen
their doors. Glass panels in doors are
particularly vulnerable, so Police advise fitting
laminated glass which is much stronger.
Alternatively, security film can be stuck over
existing glass, which makes it harder to break.
A DOOR WITH A VIEW
Security chains are a simple yet effective
security solution for preventing unwanted
visitors from forcing their way in through an
open door. Sterling’s range of door chains are
suitable for fixing to either timber, composite
or uPVC doors. Standard or heavy duty
options are available. A choice of either a
chrome or brass finish means the Sterling door
chains complement a wide range of existing
door furniture. Teamed with a security chain,
a door viewer is essential for helping customers
decide whether to open the door in the first
place.
‘any ladders should be
secured to prevent
them being used on
upper windows’
A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY
After doors, the second most common
entry point for burglars is the ground floor
windows. These should be secured with key-
operated window locks to prevent them being
opened, even if the glass is smashed. Sterling
offers a range of additional window locks and
sash jammers, many of which are also suitable
for doors.
For customers looking for an integrated
solution, Sterling also produces direct
replacement uPVC locking window handles.
Featuring a gradated spindle for easy fitting,
Sterling’s locking handles are available
with inline and offset options to suit all
applications. The strong die cast handles
have been subjected to extensive endurance
and corrosion resistance testing to ensure
they operate regardless of the weather and
frequency of use. These window handles also
provide a perfect opportunity for consumers
to upgrade to new more contemporary
designs.
Police recommend that any ladders should
be secured to prevent them being used on
upper windows that may not be locked. A
ground anchor and locked cable/chain is
ideal for securing ladders either inside or
outside, are easy to fit and can make a useful
additional sale for retailers.
All of Sterling’s locking products are
developed under strict quality control
processes and come with a 10yr guarantee.
Together with comprehensive technical
and sales support, Sterling provides both
customers and retailers with added peace of
mind.
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