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When there’s a knock at your door or your doorbell rings what do you do? Many of us immediately open our doors without a second thought. But what if we open our doors to trouble?
AgeUK and Police forces throughout the country recommend that, before opening a door, we should always check who’s on the other side and what they want. Taking a look through a peephole helps and some homeowners even go upstairs and open a window to check who’s there. Another commonly used, highly effective security precaution is to use a door security chain.
Door security chains consist of a short, robust chain that’s securely attached to the door frame and a detachable chain-keep door fitting. The short chain allows the door to be opened just enough to allow the caller to be identified without risk of them gaining entry.
Importantly, door security chains are a form of door opening restrictor covered by the technical specification TS003:2012 which defines the product requirements along with the testing methods used to evaluate them.
There are a lot of security products on the market today including a huge range of door security chains. But they aren’t all as tough and reliable as they should be.
A door security chain is a vital security device that provides added security and peace of mind to many people, particularly vulnerable, older people who may be living alone. It’s therefore essential that people know whether or not a particular door security chain will provide what’s needed.
Secured by Design is a national police crime prevention initiative that works in partnership with the Home Office, Ministry of Housing, manufacturers, testing houses, certification bodies and standards authorities - along with many others - to produce a range of world-renowned and widely respected design guides aimed at reducing crime. In order for any product to achieve SBD approval it will have been tested and verified to conform with a collection of defined security criteria.
The only door security chains sold by us here at Insight Security are ’Secured by Design’ approved high security door chains. We do not offer any low quality security products.
One of the main advantages of a door security chain is ease-of-installation. Anyone with modest DIY skills and some basic tools can install a door chain, here’s how.
Although door security chains are simple and intuitive to use there are some basic precautions and usage tips that you need to be aware of. Here’s a little guidance to help you get the best possible protection from your door security chain.
A high quality, Secured by Design approved door security chain provides enhanced door security at very little cost. They are easily installed and don’t require specialist skills or tooling. A properly installed door security chain provides peace-of-mind by making it possible to safely deal with strangers and securely identify callers without risk.
If you have any questions regarding home security remember that we are here to help. Give us a call on 01273 475500 and we’ll give you some free, expert advice.
This message was added on Thursday 13th February 2020
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