{"id":7258,"date":"2016-04-23T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-23T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/locksmiths.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=39"},"modified":"2016-04-23T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-04-23T10:00:00","slug":"stop-burglar-lock-snapping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/tips-advice\/stop-burglar-lock-snapping\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop a Burglar from Lock Snapping"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’ve got a uPVC door you might want to think about how lock snapping might affect you. It is a method used by burglars to break into these types of doors. But how does it work?<\/p>\n

How lock snapping works<\/h2>\n

Lock snapping involves breaking a euro cylinder lock in two. Almost all uPVC double glazed doors have a euro cylinder or similar lock installed, and many aluminium and composite doors do too.<\/p>\n

If the lock is snapped, it leaves the lock mechanism exposed to manipulation and then the door can be opened very quickly and easily.<\/p>\n

Preventing lock snapping<\/h2>\n

Burglaries involving cylinder snapping are on the rise, as if thieves have the right tools they can be in your property quickly and get out within minutes. <\/p>\n

Thankfully, the problem can easily be prevented by replacing your euro cylinder lock with a British Standard anti-snap one.<\/p>\n

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Anti-snap cylinders<\/h2>\n

If you fit an approved anti-snap cylinder, you’ll prevent yourself from being subject to these kinds of break-ins. When you’re looking for this kind of lock, also ensure that the cylinder has the following features:<\/p>\n