Eurocell Home – Secure your front door

October 21, 2021

At Eurocell Home, we provide high quality, sustainable products for your home at an affordable price, with our expert team of advisors on hand at every step of the way. We pride ourselves on simplifying the home improvement process so your dream property can become a reality.

Your home is your safe haven, the
place where you can spend time with family and friends, unwind after a long day
and keep you safe when you put your head down on the pillow at night.

As Brits spend an average of nine
hours a day in the comfort of our own homes, it’s no surprise we want to keep
our properties protected from criminals^*. Did you know your front
door is the most likely entrance point for an unwanted visitor to gain access
to your property?

According to figures from the
Office of National Statistics, 76% of household burglaries in England and Wales occurred when the culprit
accessed the home through a door^**. These statistics show how
important it is that your door security is up to scratch to provide the best
protection against opportunistic criminals.

How can you make sure your door is secure and your home is protected? The team from Eurocell Home has provided their expert advice on how to make sure your entrance area provides the highest level of security for your humble abode.

Often when you’re updating your
front door, the colour, style and price are the main priorities when deciding
which to choose. And it is important you’re happy with the final look of your
door, but it’s also important to consider the security of your door when going
through the selection process.

Both composite and UPVC doors are
high performing when it comes to security. Composite doors can offer a slightly
heightened level of protection, as the combination of materials used makes the
door stronger, for a sturdy, durable, high-quality finish.

Have a handle on your home
security

A sturdy durable door can be extremely
efficient when it comes to stopping your home from being targeted. What you may
not have considered is the importance of the door handle and locking system
when it comes to protecting your home against burglary attacks.

There are various attack methods
used to break a lock and gain access to a home. It is essential homeowners look
for locking cylinders which meet the recommended 3-Star security rating as
imposed by the British Standards Institution (BSI).

3-Star cylinders provide the
maximum level of security for locking systems and can protect against a range
of known cylinder attacks including anti-pick, anti-bump, anti-drill and
anti-snap.

At Eurocell Home, our range of
doors feature cylinders which match the highest security standard. The Dales composite
door collection also has the approval of the police ‘Secured by Design’ scheme,
as well as the PAS24 accreditation, providing peace of mind and reassurance to
Eurocell Home customers. 

Private eyes

Glass panels in your front door or
surrounding your front door can add interest and personal style to your front
door, letting natural light flood your entrance area.

They can also be effective in
keeping opportunistic thieves away from the property. With designs which
feature obscure glass, intruders can’t see through the glazing and into the
home.

Obscure glass can help make
homeowners feel safe and secure knowing any potential thieves scoping out the
property are likely to move to an easier target.

With a
3-star, BSI-approved cylinder and design-conscious privacy windows, your front
door will not only be a welcomed sight to any visitors, but it will turn away
any unwanted ones too.

If you
would like more information on the range of composite and UPVC doors by
Eurocell Home, please visit the website at www.eurocell-home.co.uk