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Security tips against thieves and thefts

Roller locks: when are they used?

When we talk about locks we must take into account the fact that there are many types. In effect, depending on the type of installation either on or inside the door, the locks are identified as either rim or mortise locks; depending on the number of closure elements they can have one or more latches, one or more deadbolts, or both these elements; according to the shape and type of closing movement, the deadbolt can in turn be of the rotating or swing hookbolt type; depending on the type of activation, the locks can then be manual, electrical or electronic, etc.

Each type is suitable for a specific use and for this reason it should be chosen with care.

When should the “roller lock” type be installed?

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Armoured doors: what types are there?

In the last blog we mentioned some small measures to be taken concerning the main entrance door to ensure that our home does no run unnecessary risks.

We saw that, in order to be a good quality door it must withstand attempts to break in, unhinge it, knock it out of the wall or cut through. The market of the so-called armoured doors has developed considerably over the last decade.

What features must a door possess to be considered armoured?

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An effective electronic alarm – how do you achieve it? – Part III

After having discussed sirens and sensors, in this third blog we analyse the last two elements that make up an alarm system: the dialer and the keypad.
Let’s look at their use and also some practical suggestions which may seem trivial, but which can actually be critical to secure one’s home.

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An effective electronic alarm – how do you achieve it? – Part II

As we saw in the first post in this series devoted to electronic alarm systems, a meticulous and knowledgeable selection of all the system components is essential for it to be effective.

After presenting the features to be always kept under consideration when choosing a siren, let’s now look at another essential element: the sensors.

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An effective electronic alarm – how do you achieve it? – Part I

An alarm system is like a chain; its effectiveness depends on the capability of its weakest link. Therefore, in order to be truly effective, all the components must be up to the job and the design and installation must also be done in a workmanlike manner. We will see step by step which features to look for in the main components which typically form an electronic alarm system for the home: siren, sensors and dialer.

In this first blog we will discover which features a siren must have in order to best perform its role of raising the alarm.

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