Locks

In today's world, home security is a top priority for homeowners, and one critical aspect is securing windows. UPVC windows, popular for their durability and energy efficiency, can be vulnerable without proper security measures. In this guide, we will explore how homeowners can improve the security of their UPVC windows, the available window ...

Keyless car theft, also known as relay theft, has indeed become a significant concern in the UK and many other parts of the world. Thieves are exploiting vulnerabilities in keyless entry systems to gain access to and steal vehicles with alarming ease. Fortunately, there are steps individuals can take to protect themselves from falling victim to ...

Moving into a new house is an exciting time filled with possibilities, but it's also a crucial moment to prioritise your safety and security. As you settle into your new home, it's essential to take proactive steps to fortify your home against potential threats and make sure you're adequately covered by insurance. Here's a quick guide to help you ...

UPVC windows are popular for their durability and low maintenance, but like any part of a home, they can encounter issues over time. If you find yourself dealing with a UPVC window that won't open, won't close properly, or seems jammed, don't worry. This guide is here to help you troubleshoot and resolve these common problems step by step. So and ...

UK homes, with their diverse architectural styles, boast a range of window types, each requiring specific locking mechanisms. From traditional wooden sash windows to modern UPVC variants, understanding the types of window locks and their replacements is crucial for homeowners. This article explores the common window locks found in and around UK ...

You can order your 3 star keyed alike locks via this website and below we show you how to do that. What we offer: We currently have two types (makes) of 3 star locks that can be keyed-alike (only to the same brand not cross makes/types). Securit 3 Star Anti Snap Locks (thumbturns and cylinders range) Yale Platinum 3 Star Anti Snap ...

What is Lock Bumping - The Problem: Secretive knowledge held by locksmiths for many years is now in the public domain thanks to the internet. So what is lock bumping? Simply put it is an adapted key that can be inserted into any common pin based lock and used to bump open your door in seconds! If this technique is used on a door with a euro ...

What is Lock Snapping - The Problem: Burglars have for some time exploited an inherent weakness with euro cylinders most commonly found in uPVC type doors. So what is lock snapping? Euro cylinders are by design very weak at the centre point where both the cam and the screw fixing hole meet. There is very little metal at this point! Burglars ...

Keyed Alike Mortice Locks Using ERA's High Security  Mortice Locks Here we will provide all the information needed to order keyed alike mortice locks through the handleStore website! We have chosen one of the best high security 5 lever sashlocks on the market in the Era Fortress product range. If you want to order these as keyed alike mortice ...

  If you have reached this page you are most likely looking at how to order mortice deadlocks (DL14) and mortice sashlocks (DL16) keyed-alike. This page will take you through a step by step guide on how to place an order for our keyed-alike service, group your keyed alikes if you require more that one set and how to add extra keys to your ...