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Thursday 21st October 2021
Beach Hut Security and Winterisation Tips
Brightly coloured beach huts are an intrinsic architectural feature of many British seaside locations. Along with ice creams, candy floss and sand in our sandwiches, beach huts are an important part of what many of us consider to be a traditional British seaside experience, along with our dubious British weather. In this post we look at the important topics of both beach hut security and winterisation.
Thursday 14th October 2021
Which is Best - Combination or Keyed Padlocks
Here at Insight Security we understand how difficult it can be to select the right padlock. We routinely deal with customer queries asking us which is the best padlock from our store for their needs. In this post we clarify the pros and cons associated with combination padlocks and provide some useful guidance to help when determining which padlock is the best choice.
Thursday 7th October 2021
What is a Dumbbell Type Lock
There are so many different types and styles of padlock available today it can be difficult to identify the best for a specific need. One of the most popular types available from our store is the Roundlock RL21 Dumbbell type of padlock. In this post we look more closely at this popular padlock and how its typically used.
Thursday 30th September 2021
Roller Barrier is an Effective Anti Climb Fence Topper
Our Roller Barrier anti climb system is now widely deployed as an effective anti climb fence topper, enhancing the performance of existing security fencing in a variety of installations. We are immensely proud of the versatility of our Roller Barrier design and the bespoke installations our team have successfully achieved. In this post we highlight just some of the many fencing and gateway Roller Barrier installations that demonstrate how adaptable and effective the system is.
Thursday 23rd September 2021
Personal Safety Alarms for Peace of Mind
As entertainment venues and clubs begin to reopen and the Autumn nights draw in its vitally important to consider how to stay safe when out and about after dark. People walking alone are particularly vulnerable to attack so its worthwhile considering effective ways to remain safe.
Thursday 16th September 2021
Making Your Home Safe for Children
Parents and carers will understand and appreciate the need to make homes safe for growing children. Our adult-friendly homes may be great for grown ups but there are often many potential hazards for youngsters. In this post we examine two well known areas of risk and how to make them safe: electrical power outlets and doors.
Thursday 9th September 2021
Big Boy Ground Anchor Reviews and Recertification
We’ve previously proudly reported how our super-tough Big Boy Ground Anchor easily withstood rigorous independent destruction testing carried out by Bennetts, the UK’s leading assessor of motorcycling products. In this post we report the feedback provided by the lucky BikeSocial member who won a Big Boy ground anchor in their competition. And we also announce that our Big Boy has successfully achieved recertification from Sold Secure.
Thursday 2nd September 2021
Anti Climb Collars for Pole and Post Protection
Pole mounted equipment such as CCTV cameras, lighting, solar panels and antennae, often attracts unwanted attention from thieves and vandals. Some foolhardy individuals risk serious injury by climbing supporting posts and poles to steal or tamper with equipment, often causing significant damage in the process. In this blog post we look at how and why you need to protect your pole mounted equipment and deter anyone from attempting to climb your support posts and poles.
Thursday 26th August 2021
Protect Your Drain Pipes with Robust Downpipe Covers
Drain pipes are an essential element in the exterior plumbing and rainwater management systems used on practically every home and property throughout the UK. Unfortunately, they often present an irresistible attraction for children who will attempt to climb almost anything and they can also present attractive access routes for burglars who want to break into buildings. In this post we look at how our popular downpipe covers provide essential protection for exterior pipework.
Thursday 19th August 2021
Best Plants for Home Security
Devising and establishing an effective home security strategy can be complex and costly. Many people immediately think about CCTV systems and other high tech security solutions, overlooking the fact that long before these were available various plants were commonly used to protect homes against intruders, keep predatory animals at bay and prevent livestock from straying. Many plants have developed robust, thorny, spiky defense mechanisms which make them formidable barriers so in this post we look at some examples of defensive plants you might want to consider for your garden.
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