Kildare Locksmiths

Protecting your own four walls against intruders – a guide

A break-in attempt occurs almost every minute whereas more than one third of these attempts are unsuccessful. The main reason for this: mechanical security equipment. It is not only the protective function of the additional devices that makes it highly probable that offenders will go on to the next property, but also the deterrent effect of many ABUS products. If a potential burglar does not succeed in a short time he normally gives up.

A conventional screwdriver is usually enough to open unsecured windows and doors. Police surveys show that, in the case of single-family houses, the main targets of many burglars are windows and balcony doors and front doors in the case of blocks of flats. The myth of smashed windows originates from the time when single glazing was standard.