Multi-point locks
A uPVC door will usually have a multi-point locking system. There are (at least) five points of contact from the door into the frame from top to bottom. This makes it harder to physically kick or ram the door open.
Everest doors have a robust three hook and two roller multi-point system. The door benefits from five points of contact and the hooks and rollers contact in both directions to deter forced entry.
However, the weakest part of a door is the lock and less secure cylinder locks have a vulnerability.
Secure locking
Most burglars get into the house through the door and 33% do this by forcing the lock. The cylinder or barrel that the key fits can be the weakest part of the locking and this can make the multi-point locking system redundant if the lock can be breached.
Euro-lock cylinders are vulnerable to an attack method known as 'lock-snapping'. And intruder removes the casing around the lock to reveal the protruding cylinder and then used brute force to break the cylinder in half. A cylinder can be 'snapped' in as little as 5-10 seconds.
Lock snapping became such an issue that a few years ago the police raised awareness with a national campaign. They worked with Secured by Design and the BSI to advise on minimum standards for anti-snap cylinders that could replace existing vulnerable cylinders.
A Euro-lock cylinder should be upgraded to a cylinder that meets the following standards:
- BSI Kitemarked – TS007 3 Star Rating
- Master Locksmiths Association - SS 312 3 Star Sold Secure Diamond
Everest uPVC doors are fitted with 3 star cylinders designed with anti-snap, anti-pick, anti-drill and anti-bump protection to keep your door secure.
All Everest uPVC Door lock cylinders are Secured by Design and meet BS EN 1303:2015.