|  Locks
Most burglars are opportunists and the best way to avoid
theft is to ensure your property is secured in the most vulnerable
areas. Most doors and windows that have good quality security
will deter a burglar, as they do not wish to draw attention to
themselves by making excessive noise.
Registered Locks
Saxon manufacture their own locks, registered lock systems, and
master suites.
Access Control
Digital door locks, electric releases, electro-magnetic locks,
swipe card access systems and solenoid bolts.
Windows
Burglaries are extremely common by entry through a window. Window
locks for all types of windows can be found. Insurance requirements
are for “locks on all accessible windows”; this usually
means near flat roofs and down pipes, however, if a ladder is
used to break in your home, that window is then classed as accessible.
Front Door
It is recommended that all entrance doors be fitted with a mortice
lock, the most secure being those certified to BS3621 British
Standard.
A cylinder lock should also be present on the door. There are
wide ranges of rim locks available all with different locking
features.
London bars and hinge bolts are additional security items, which
will delay any attempt to break in.
Back door
A mortice lock is normally accompanied by a pair of key operated
security bolts fitted a third up from the bottom and a third down
from the top of the door.
French doors (double) require security bolts to the final closing
door locking vertically up and down to the fixed frame.
Outbuildings
A range of padlocks, hasps and staples, padbars, hardened chain,
can all give a reasonable level of protection. Often tools used
to break in are often items taken from sheds. Although your garden
spade is not valuable in itself it becomes a powerful lever to
wrench doors and windows. Also secure ladders to a fence or house.
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