Dougy Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 With the vast knowledge of the PW doubleglazing experts on here, what would you recommend as a good secure door ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 With the vast knowledge of the PW doubleglazing experts on here, what would you recommend as a good secure door ? Yeah, + 1. We just have had double glazing fitting so would be interested in knowing any common failings or upgrades I should consider (without making it into a how to force entry masterclass) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1984 Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 With the vast knowledge of the PW doubleglazing experts on here, what would you recommend as a good secure door ? Id say the hardest ( although not impossible ) to get through are composite doors and a good hardwood door with deadbolts and hinge pins. Keep glass to a minimum aswel to avoid them smashing it to climb through or smashung to turn a key inside. Laminated glass is always a good upgrade, glass in doors should be safety glass anyway but toughned glass is not as tough as you may think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1984 Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Yeah, + 1. We just have had double glazing fitting so would be interested in knowing any common failings or upgrades I should consider (without making it into a how to force entry masterclass) If its upvc or composite then i would reccomend checking the euro lock, if it is standard you can upgrade to a 3 star euro for £35-40 this will get you an ABS AVOCET MK3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Sounds good then rich as Ive just had 2 composite doors fitted, I think it would be easier to remove the bricks to gain entry rather than try and get through the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1984 Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Sounds good then rich as Ive just had 2 composite doors fitted, I think it would be easier to remove the bricks to gain entry rather than try and get through the door.[/quote You can sleep tonight then haha.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1984 Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 An eye opener, IF ive done the link right ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1984 Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 And 1 for the locks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Plus one for Avocet Abs 3 Anti pick pins, magnetic pin, anti snap and special cam pick up too. Although there r ways round em it's a specialist tool or pick technique which your average toerag won't either have or have time for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 I changed my avocet cylinder for another similar one as the code card and 1 key was not present when we bought the house I have the cylinder and 2 keys I keep meaning to eBay can get it registered by sending it to avocet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 With the vast knowledge of the PW doubleglazing experts on here, what would you recommend as a good secure door ? Good hardwood is what I have anti bump locks and dog bolts to hinged side Rock door might have improved enough now I was involved with the first installs and they were pants then The principle was good however and they sell a lot now so they must have it right or a lot better After owning a double glazing and conservatory firm I saw them all but never a successful burn in Ive boarded up loads years ago before the panels were "reinforced" with mdf, when it was just plastic and foam they were a thieves dream, they used to run a blow lamp round them in no time and get in. They are harder to burn through now with even the minimum 4mm mdf inbetween the leaves. I do see lots of "interesting" ways that the scrotes apply to gain entry. Not something I ever saw Seen lots kicked in and other means of entry but not about to give a burglary masterclass on an open forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Sounds like I made a reasonable choice then with Rockdoor ultimate +++. Expensive I know but allot more secure than the one's I had in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 I've got a rock door, it's very good and solid and no problems. And were reasonably priced around 5 years ago. Force 8 doors also worth a look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Crumbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted May 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Came down stairs at 6 this a.m. to find this. Police have been took statements looked around and knocked on a few neighbours doors. Waiting for soco and the burglary team to arrive. Whoever did it I sincerely hope he indow clegets green willy rot. At least they did not gain entry. door1.jpg UPDATE The police have identified a person from the finger prints they got off the door. They are going to lift him next week (it is bank holiday after all). Can't say who ( PWers would not know him anyhow). Suffice to say it seems to be my window cleaner Will update again next week when he's been lifted and hopefully charged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Scrote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 If he is your Window cleaner then does that not indicate that his prints would be found all over? Think the Police will need a little bit more evidence as I'm sure with the above 'connection' a decent brief would have him walking in no time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) If he is your Window cleaner then does that not indicate that his prints would be found all over? Think the Police will need a little bit more evidence as I'm sure with the above 'connection' a decent brief would have him walking in no time? Jaymo there are three conditions which preclude that possibility. 1. He never cleans the door window 2. The prints were on top of the soot laid down by the burning plastic. 3. My wife had washed the door window the Saturday before this happened to get rid of the starling poo. He had not been round until after the incident. I do see where you're coming from though, however it had already been thought through. Edited May 31, 2016 by Sha Bu Le Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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