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Keep Your Home Safe: The Best Solutions for Home Security
Worried about home security? You’re not alone. Homeowners today are more concerned than ever about the safety of their homes, and it’s no wonder—76% of all burglaries occur through a poorly secured door, and 31% happen by forcing a lock. So, how can you protect your home and give yourself peace of mind? At Select Windows, we’re here to help you secure your home with the latest in high-quality locks and security features.
The Importance of a Secure Lock
Your door is your home’s first line of defence, and having a strong, secure lock is essential. At Select Windows, we recommend the British Standard 3-Star Maximum Cylinder Security Lock from ERA. This lock is independently tested to meet the latest industry security standards, offering you maximum protection against potential intruders.
What Makes This Lock So Secure?
- Six Hardened High-Security Pins: These provide robust protection against common break-in methods like snapping, bumping, and picking. By securing the inner workings of the lock, this lock prevents intruders from tampering with the mechanism.
- Anti-Snap Protection: The lock contains two sacrificial sections designed to break off if someone tries to snap the cylinder, leaving the inner parts inaccessible and keeping your home secure.
- Anti-Pick and Anti-Bump Protection: With six trap pins and over 98,000 differs (unique key combinations), this lock makes bumping or picking practically impossible. Any attempts would take far too long to succeed, making it a strong deterrent for burglars.
- Anti-Drill Protection: The use of hardened pins ensures that drilling through the keyhole becomes extremely difficult. The pins block a drill bit from penetrating the lock, providing another layer of maximum protection.
More Than Just Locks: Comprehensive Home Security Features
At Select Windows, we know that security doesn’t stop with just a lock. That’s why we offer additional security features to enhance the protection of your home:
- Reinforced Hinges: Strengthened hinges prevent doors from being forced open, adding durability and protection.
- Locking Systems: Advanced multi-point locking systems distribute security across the door, ensuring that it can’t be easily pried open.
- Child Safety Mechanisms: To protect young children from accidents, our products include safety features like child-proof locks.
Secured by Design: Police-Approved Security
We take security seriously, and all of our products are Secured by Design accredited, a police-backed initiative that highlights products prioritising security. This means our products have been rigorously tested and certified to ensure they offer the best possible protection for your home.
Why Choose Select Windows for Your Home Security?
At Select Windows, we believe every homeowner should feel safe and secure in their own home. Our attention to security extends to every product we offer. From our high-performance ERA locks to our reinforced security features, you can relax knowing that your home is safeguarded by the best in the industry.
Don’t leave your home’s security to chance. With the British Standard 3 Star Maximum Cylinder Security Lock and other advanced features, you can rest easy knowing that your home is protected from common burglary methods.
Ready to Secure Your Home?
Contact Select Windows today to learn more about our range of high-security products and how we can help keep your home safe. With our expertise and commitment to your safety, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your home is fully protected.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: 5 FEMALES WHO MADE THE HOME IMPROVEMENTS INDUSTRY WHAT IT IS TODAY.
In honour of International Women’s Day, here at Select Windows we have taken the opportunity to celebrate the women that have shaped and are continuing to shape the industry today.
From our factory floor, to the accounts office we have our own team of strong, inspirational women who help us run our company smoothly. To celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of the top five women who have paved the way for the industry today:
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ELIZABETH WILBRAHAH (1632-1705)
Believed by scholars to be the first female architect, Elizabeth Wilbrahah was behind the design of hundreds of buildings, including Weston Park in Staffordshire. Having married at 19 she used her extended honeymoon to study architecture in the Netherlands and Italy. Some of her surviving drawings show the first sash windows in England, a design which is still popular today.
4. ZAHA HADID (1950-2016)
As the first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize, Zaha Hadid went on to design a variety of projects all over the world. Known for her bold, unconventional and theatrical designs her projects have shaped the industry. Among those projects, is the Aquatics Centre in London. The 2012 Olympic Venue was designed by Zaha Hadid to be reused.
3. SADIE MORGAN
Sadie Morgan is currently one of the most powerful architects in the UK. Her firm, dRMM have an impressive portfolio of designs from educational buildings to residential homes. Her first project, with partners Alex de Rijke and Philip Marsh won seven awards. Over 20 years in her career she has won a variety of esteemed awards including being shortlisted for Architects’ Journal’s Woman Architect of the Year in 2014.
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2. ELSIE MACKAY (1893-1928)
Elsie Mackay was a British interior decorator who was behind many of the interior designs of P&0 ‘R’ Class Ships of 1925. She created some stunning designs for ships throughout the company, which belonged to her father. Mackay then gained her pilots licence, as she hoped to be the first female pilot to fly the Atlantic. Sadly, she died aged 35, attempting to do so.
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EILEEN GRAY (1878 – 1976)
As one of the first women to attend the Slade School of Art, Irish born, Eileen Gray was a pioneer of the Modern Movement in Architecture. She was one of the first architects to utilise steel tubular structures. One of her most famous projects was her creation of the E-1027 Villa. The Villa is L-Shaped with a flat roof and features floor to ceiling windows, creating an open and light building.
TREAT YOUR HOME AS WELL AS YOUR LOVED ONE THIS VALENTINES DAY
TREAT YOUR HOME, AS WELL AS YOUR LOVED ONE THIS VALENTINES DAY
Security, warmth, longevity – the key components to any successful relationship as well as the qualities you require from your windows and doors. That’s why at Select Windows, we believe you should treat your home, as well as your loved ones this Valentine’s Day.
SECURITY
Feeling safe in your home is the most important thing, that’s why we fit all of our products with the most secure lock on the market. The British Standard 3 Star Maximum Cyclinder Security from ERA offers you the highest protection for your home, giving you piece of mind that you and your loved one aren’t at risk in your home. All of our products are also accredited by the Secured by Design police backed initiative for extra reassurance in the security of our windows and doors.
WARMTH
A cosy night in with your partner isn’t quite the same if you are experiencing problems with draught, leaks or the cold. So why not invest in an upgrade for your home to ensure you stay warm? Our windows and doors are made to achieve the highest levels of weather-tightness and resistance to draughts. Retaining the heat in the winter and resisting condensation, our energy efficient windows will also reduce your energy bills – so you can spend more on flowers and chocolate than on your bills!
LONGEVITY
Just like you want a relationship that’s built to last, you want your home to survive the long haul. That’s why investing in new windows and doors will add value and security to your home for years to come. With strong and weather proof material, our windows and doors can revamp your home with a new look whilst providing a low maintenance and energy efficient result. You can choose from a variety of different styles and colours, recreating the look of your home with your partner together.
BUY NOW, PAY 2019
OUR BUY NOW, PAY 2019 SCHEME
At Select Windows we know that all of our customers have different budgets. That’s why we offer a variety of different payment options, so no matter what your budget you can get the dream look for your home.
We offer a ‘Buy Now, Pay 2019’ scheme in conjunction with Barclays Bank on all of our products. With a series of monthly payments you don’t have to worry about having the money straight away. Our expert team will talk you through the options so that you can find the most convenient option for you.
Why not visit our showroom and speak to one of our team about what will work best for you?
