How do I know if my door locks are anti-snap?

If your lock has the 3-Star Kitemark Logo on it, this indicates the lock is tested against lock snapping. The Kitemark logo can be found anywhere on the lock; it is usually found on either, the front or side of the euro cylinder.

How do I know if I have anti snap lock?

The only way to be certain that you have anti-snap locks installed is to take take the lock out of the door and look for snap lines (as indicated above). Some people will say that locks are anti-snap if the BS kitemark is shown on the cylinder, whilst this can be true it's not a 100% guarantee.

Can burglars break anti snap locks?

Even though lock snapping is one of the most common methods used by burglars to break into houses, now it's easier than ever to keep your home and family safe. Our locksmiths can repair or replace broken, old or failing locks including anti-snap locks, mortice locks, Euro Cylinders, combination locks and more.

What are snap resistant locks?

Anti-snap locks are high security euro lock cylinders that are designed and tested to protect against lock snapping stopping a thief from breaking the lock into two parts. This type of cylinder is usually found on uPVC doors. You may find people refer to Anti-Snap locks as 'Snapsafe Locks' as well.

What is a snap lock door?

Lock snapping is a burglary technique which involves snapping a particular type of lock cylinder in two by applying the right amount of force and removing the outside part to expose the locking mechanism.

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What does an anti snap lock look like?

2. Lock has the 3 Star Kitemark Logo. If your lock has the 3-Star Kitemark Logo on it, this indicates the lock is tested against lock snapping. The Kitemark logo can be found anywhere on the lock; it is usually found on either, the front or side of the euro cylinder.

How common is lock snapping?

Lock snapping is one of the most common burglary methods, and it has been estimated around 27% of all burglaries are through snapping the lock. Lock snapping occurs when force is applied to the outside of the cylinder, using mole grips or similar.

Are anti snap locks any good?

I recommend as a minimum the Yale Superior cylinder, they are a good quality lock with some interesting features – They are difficult to pick, difficult to drill and very difficult for burglars to snap – combined with good quality handles and fitted correctly they are a burglars worst nightmare.

What is the most secure front door lock?

Deadbolt door locks are the most secure type of key lock and are usually used on a home's exterior door. Available in single- and double-cylinder styles, deadbolts are rated according to their strength from Grade 1 to Grade 3. A Grade 1 is the highest grade and provides the most security.

Do burglars mark houses?

As well as burglar chalk signs, burglars mark houses with almost anything they can; it may be a small blob of paint or a piece of string tied around a lamppost! White and blue spray paint markings outside the house are the most common colours used by burglars.

How do I know what type of lock I have?

How do I know what lock is on my uPVC door?

Identifying Your uPVC Door Lock

The first thing to do when attempting to identify a uPVC door lock is to look for which brand the lock is. This may be stamped somewhere along the metal strip in the door. Some of the most common brands are GU Ferco, Avocet, Mila, Era, Fullex etc.

How do I tell what brand my door lock is?

Option 1: Look for the brand name on the metal plating on the edge of the door. If your door has a 3-point-locking system, the brand name may appear on top or bottom plating. Option 2: Look for the brand name on the escutcheon plate on the front of the door.

Can you pick a uPVC door lock?

What locks are vulnerable to lock picking and bumping? Lock picking can be done on most door locks that use a physical key such as a mortice, Yale and a euro cylinder lock. However, key bumping is mostly reserved for a pin tumbler lock which is also known as a euro cylinder lock that are found in uPVC doors.

How do you stop someone from picking your door lock?

Are Yale locks Anti snap?

Yale euro locks help to secure a home or place of work, commonly installed on a uPVC door and operated with a key. Featuring anti-snap, anti-bump and kitemarked properties to provide added protection against cylinder attacks or accidental damage, Yale euro cylinders are insurance approved for peace of mind.

How secure are ABS locks?

ABS® is one of the highest accredited locks available - with the Master Locksmith Association's Sold Secure Diamond standard, a TS007 3 star rating and the insurance recommended British Kitemark™ stamp. Find out more. ABS has also met Police Preferred Specifications and has been accredited by Secured by Design.

Are uPVC doors easy to break into?

This type of door has a multi-point locking system, just like composite doors do. However, the construction of the UPVC door is incomparable to composite doors. UPVC panels are quite unchallenging for burglars to break into your home. A well-aimed boot, and burglars are in.

Do burglars drill locks?

Burglars are drilling holes to break into homes, but better locks can offer protection. A new type of break-in is becoming a concern in central Indiana; burglars are drilling a hole above the deadbolt locks on doors in order to get in while the homeowner is away.

Are cylinder locks secure?

Cylinder Locks

While these types of locks are ideal aesthetically because they can sit flush with a door and take up little in the way of room, these types of locks are, unfortunately, some of the least secure. Cylinder locks are in fact quite easily defeated.