OUTDOOR SECURITY & PADLOCKS
Summer calls for an outdoor security upgrade
With the summer months in full swing , homeowners will be spending as much free time as possible enjoying their gardens and outdoor spaces . But what they may not have considered is how their garden may be leaving them vulnerable to opportunistic attacks , offering the perfect conditions for burglars to easily gain access to their home .
» WHAT ’ S MORE , WITH OCTOBER , statistically the most popular time of the year for burglaries and subsequently the return of National Home Security Month , only a couple of months away , it ’ s the perfect time for homeowners to upgrade their outdoor security measures .
Matt Claydon , Head of Trade at Yale UK , offers advice on the areas of the garden that require attention at this time of year , ensuring trade professionals can offer the most appropriate outdoor security solutions to their customers this summer .
The perimeter
A secure perimeter provides significant protection to deter criminals . Alongside sturdy fencing , locksmiths should look to stock up on weatherproof , maximumsecurity padlocks to ensure side gates are similarly secure and can protect against a range of attack methods .
Opting for padlocks with a boron shackle and a double ball locking mechanism , such as Yale ’ s Hardened Steel Padlock , helps to prevent cutting attacks and provide heightened security for side gates and other outdoor uses .
Ensuring padlocks can withstand a range of extreme weather conditions is also essential in keeping your gates secure for long periods of time , offering resistance against the elements and corrosion .
Shed or outbuildings Padlocks are also an important addition to sheds , which statistically hold up to £ 1,650 worth of outdoor items including garden furniture , gardening equipment at a time 1 .
With sheds often only having minimal security , padlocks are an invaluable suggestion to homeowners to ensure they can protect those thousands of pounds worth of equipment , tools and garden furniture stored in their sheds .
If an audible deterrent is something a homeowner is looking for , the Yale Shed and Garage alarm offers a 100dB siren to ward off any intruders .
Back or side doors
Once the perimeter of your client ’ s property is secured , it ’ s also important they consider the security of their back and side doors .
For doors that provide access to the home from the garden , locksmiths should recommend upgrading their customer ’ s lock to a high security cylinder . Yale ’ s Platinum 3 Star Cylinder is an effective option , protecting against a range of burglary attack methods , whilst also providing peace of mind , having been approved to the TS007 standard .
Locksmiths can also upsell in this area by recommending CCTV systems . Statistics have shown that 72 % of Brits would agree that outdoor or visual home security , including CCTV systems , work as visual deterrents against potential burglars 2 . With this consumer understanding surrounding the effectiveness of security cameras ,
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Easyfit Garage Doors , 2021 2 A poll of 2000 UK Adults ( Nationally Representative ) run by OnePoll , commissioned by Yale UK , 2022 3
IronmongeryDirect , 2022
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