ᐅ Front door: Triple or five-point locking without an automatic locking system?
Created on: 22 May 2015 15:39
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Vega82Hello, we are currently deciding during the selection process whether a triple locking system is sufficient.
The background is that although we have already selected the five-point locking system, I wanted a door with a mechanical automatic lock for convenience.
(A door where the bolts automatically engage when the door shuts, so no additional locking is needed).
Unfortunately, we have learned that this system is only available with triple locking. Now the question is, is that sufficient, or should we forgo the automatic lock and stick to the five-point system?
The background is that although we have already selected the five-point locking system, I wanted a door with a mechanical automatic lock for convenience.
(A door where the bolts automatically engage when the door shuts, so no additional locking is needed).
Unfortunately, we have learned that this system is only available with triple locking. Now the question is, is that sufficient, or should we forgo the automatic lock and stick to the five-point system?
Hello,
personally, I would consider a triple locking mechanism sufficient for burglary protection. After all, the hinges are quite robust as well. The three locking bolts prevent levering the door open. I believe I read once that several tons of pressure are required to break the lock.
personally, I would consider a triple locking mechanism sufficient for burglary protection. After all, the hinges are quite robust as well. The three locking bolts prevent levering the door open. I believe I read once that several tons of pressure are required to break the lock.
I believe very few burglars enter a house through a forced front door. It is more likely that the lock is tampered with, or the other common entry points such as windows and side or back doors are used.
Unless your front door is hidden and not visible to outsiders.
A quick call to the police might also help, as they are usually happy to provide advice.
Unless your front door is hidden and not visible to outsiders.
A quick call to the police might also help, as they are usually happy to provide advice.
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Bieber081527 May 2015 18:43Vega82 schrieb:
Now the question is, is that sufficient The front door (is that what you mean?) is usually not the main point of entry. What about the patio door? How about the windows? Are there other doors (garage/utility room)? Do you have windows with burglary resistance ratings (WKII, RC2)? It doesn’t help to have a top-notch front door if the patio door is the weak spot.
A door with a mechanical automatic lock is completely sufficient and even better than a 5-point locking system because the former does not need to be locked manually to maintain insurance coverage.
It is better to focus on side doors and windows, as already mentioned and recommended above.
Best regards,
Yvonne
It is better to focus on side doors and windows, as already mentioned and recommended above.
Best regards,
Yvonne
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Sebastian796 Jun 2015 08:20Be careful with wooden and plastic doors – they tend to warp over time, which can cause mechanical automatic locks to stop working properly without you noticing.
At least, that’s what a carpenter explained to me yesterday (the larger the door, the more likely it is to happen). We are now going to install a motorized lock, since I’m not really keen on locking doors manually.
At least, that’s what a carpenter explained to me yesterday (the larger the door, the more likely it is to happen). We are now going to install a motorized lock, since I’m not really keen on locking doors manually.