If your property has a uPVC front door then you need to be aware of how easy it is to open from the outside when the door is shut but not double locked.

Remember To Double Lock Your Doors

In January 2009 one of our residents was the victim of a house burglary, which was not a pleasant experience. It was made easier for the intruders, as the front door had not been double locked.

When locked properly uPVC doors are one of the most secure doors you can have. When they are double locked the mechanism initiates the five point locking bolts. Unfortunately if the door is not double locked it just relies on one central latch, which can be popped open from the outside with a screwdriver within seconds and with very little noise!

To read more about crime prevention please visit the Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Crime Prevention website for advice and information.