NATIONAL HOME SECURITY MONTH
Layering security from the outside in
The Covid-19 lockdown has seen a significant number of people working from home , potentially for the longterm . Although home burglaries have fallen during lockdown , the time spent at home has led many owners to review their security measures .
» WHEN IT COMES TO SECURITY , prevention is certainly better than cure . Similar to clothing at this time of year , Burg-Wächter believes that good security is all about building in layers . Starting with the perimeter , advise customers to make sure that entering the property is going to be an obvious hurdle by locking gates – this helps keep unwanted visitors out and valuable items in . External lighting along with correctly positioned and installed CCTV cameras provide both a good view of the property along with a strong visual deterrent – a great way to bring unwanted attention to burglars and peace of mind for customers .
Posting great sales
Recognising that Covid-19 has seen a dramatic rise in the number of online orders and home deliveries , it ’ s also worth offering customers a post or parcel box . Not only will this keep their post or packets dry and secure , it also limits contact with the delivery driver . Other added benefits of replacing the letter flap with an external post box include improved energy efficiency ( by eliminating a potential source of drafts ) and overall security ( by removing the opportunity for thieves to fish keys and / or identity documents through the letter box ).
Increasingly style-conscious customers care as much about the appearance of the outside of their property as the inside . Reflecting the growing trend for coloured uPVC windows and doors , Burg-Wächter offers Europe ’ s largest range of designs and choice of colours , meaning there ’ s a solution for every building . Stackable options meet the needs of apartment and office buildings , whilst the choice of either wall-mounted or free-standing models bring added flexibility to the range . Customer appeal is further enhanced by the variety of materials available , including stainless steel , high quality plastic and powder-coated galvanised steel .
Style is no substitute for substance , so all Burg-Wächter post boxes conforming to the European standard EN 13724 assure superior performance , greater resistance to attack and enhanced protection from the best and worst of the British weather .
A doorway to securing sales opportunities
Police report that the most common entry point for burglaries is through the front door , with ground floor window and other external doors close behind . Offering everything from cylinders and nightlatches , to mortice and rim locks , to digital locks and door / window locks , it ’ s easy to see how Sterling is helping locksmiths latch onto sales opportunities that make customers feel safe as houses .
Featuring anti-drill , anti-pick and anti-bump protection , Sterling ’ s 3-star and 1-star Kitemarked DoorMinder cylinders have been indepently tested to and passed the latest TS007:2014 standard . 3-star Kitemarked DoorMinder cylinders offer further enhanced security by incorporating an innovative locking cam mechanism , which is automatically engaged when the key is removed .
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