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cockspur window handle

A Guide to Choosing Cockspur Handles for Your Windows

Selecting the correct window handle is more crucial than you would imagine, whether you’re repairing a damaged or outdated handle or changing your windows for a new appearance. In addition to their practical use, window knobs enhance the general appearance and safety of your house. Choosing the appropriate cockspur window

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Step by Step Guide to Choosing Cabin Hooks

Adding cabin hooks to your house or property may not seem like much, but they are essential and look fantastic. A cabin hook guarantees the safe closing and opening of doors, windows, gates, and shutters, allowing air passage. It’s not enough to pick a hook and eye to find the

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Top 7 Concealed Door Closer for Modern Interiors!

In addition to showing some excellent concealed door closer, this blog will go into the importance of door closers, typical problems with them, and the most important factors to take into account before making a purchase. Why Do We Need Door Closers? Modern architecture would not be the same without

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Budget Snapper Bar

5 Essential Tips for Using a Lock Snapper Bar

The lock snapper bar not only serves as a demonstration tool showing homeowners how the keys of their locks can be easily duplicated by an intruder but also as an educational device for those who may not realise their risk exposure. And yet, this tool is mastered only through knowledge

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Locksmith Tools

How to Use Essential Locksmith Tools Effectively?

To be a locksmith, you need to utilize specialized knowledge and the right equipment. Before expanding your collection of tools, beginning locksmiths need a basic tool foundation. At the entry-level, you will find locksmith tools for sale, such as pick sets, tension wrenches, and key extractors. This checklist of locksmith

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lock snapping tools

Step by Step Guide to Using Lock Snapper Tools

Lock snapping is a major security threat, particularly for Euro cylinder locks that are commonly found in residential properties and commercial buildings. Thieves take advantage of the flaws in traditional locking mechanisms and can break into homes in less than half a minute using rudimentary tools. Trade Locks specialises in

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Soterian Slim TS008 is Approved for FD30

We are pleased to announce that our Soterian Slim TS008 letterplate has been Certifire approved by Warringtonfire Testing and Certification Limited. The Soterian Slim is now FD30 rated, which approves it for use with a variety of door assemblies, including timber faced and edged leaves with timber, cellulosic or mineral cores in timber,

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How to Build a 3-Star Solution | Door & Window Security

3-star security: You may be thinking about improving your home’s security by upgrading the locks on your windows and doors, and the security rating of hardware can be a helpful indication of the protection they offer. But how do you choose what’s best for your home? West Yorkshire Police states

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Step Up Your Window Security with Restrictors & Locks

Now that we’re edging towards Spring time, you’re likely to be opening your windows more often. This carries the risk of intruder attacks, as criminals see open windows as an opportunity. So, how can you reduce the risk of window break-ins? Installing window restrictors on all your windows not only

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What Is Lock Bumping?

“Lock bumping” is one of the most common methods of attack during a burglary. Criminals manipulate the lock by placing a “bump key” into the lock and striking it with a heavy object, which causes the pins in the cylinder to vibrate up and down, tricking the lock into opening

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