What is Lock Snapping? Following on from my previous Blog in March Titled “That Crazy Month of March”, I look at the problem of Lock Snapping. Lock snapping has been causing so many homeowners sleepless nights over the last 12 months. Lock-snapping to gain access to homes and to steal cars is not a new phenomenon, it has been a big problem in certain parts of England for several years.
How Burglars Learn Their Trade?
The more these methods of entry start to get highlighted in the media and on YouTube, the more Burglars start to notice. They then employ the methods themselves, pulling locks and handles off doors to gain access to homes.
Burglars Target Homes in Midlothian
Over the last couple of years, it has become apparent that specific car thieves are using this method to access doors in Midlothian. The main objective is to break in and steal the car keys. Burglars know which Patio Door locks on newly built homes have standard locks and which don’t.
Doors that are fitted with Anti-Snap locks or 3 Star Anti-Snap TS007 locks will generally not touch.
So what is lock snapping and what do we do about it?
Lock snapping is a technique where a burglar applies force to the cylinder of a lock, causing it to snap and break in two. This allows them to gain entry to the property.
Anti-snap locks are designed to withstand this type of attack by incorporating additional security features. Security features include reinforced bars, and hardened metal to make them more resistant to snapping.
What type of Locks can I fit?
The TS007 3-star lock rating is a standard developed by the British Standards Institution (BSI) to assess the effectiveness of locks. The standard measures various forms of attack. A lock that has achieved a 3-star rating has undergone rigorous testing and is considered to be among the most secure locks available.
We did a recent job in Gorebridge Midlothian that suffered a lock-snapping break-in. We supplied and fitted 3-star locks on the double Patio doors.
Therefore, if you are looking for a lock that can help prevent lock snapping and improve the security of your property, a 3-star anti-snap lock that is TS007-approved is a good choice.
Unsure what type of locks you have?
Chris at Pentland Locksmiths Services will be able to advise you. You can contact Chris on 0131 663 8003 or his mobile: 07990776519.
Chris will be happy to help you identify which type of Locks are fitted to your door, and the measures you can take to prevent lock Snapping
