Patlock Instant French Door Patio and Conservatory Security Lock

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Risks– The panelsof glass that are the main reason many people choose French doors over sliding patio doors or traditional wooden doors could also be their greatest weakness. If your glass is reinforced and/or double glazed then this is less of an issue of course. Many opportunists could also exploit the divide between your doors. Whether you installthe french doors yourself or you'vehired a professional to do the job, there are a few key things to think about. Before you start looking to more elaborate and invasive measures, the first thing you should do is open and close your doors a few times.Makesure they are tight, stable and that there is minimal space between the bottom of your doors and the threshold.

Use toughened glass: don’t let burglars break into your property by breaking the glass panel. Use the strong glass and protect your French door. French doors are usually set up for one to be “the Master” and one to be the “slave”. The master door is the one you open first and can be either the left or right side.

6) Securing French doors which are already installed

French doors are highly sought after by homeowners who love their elegant styling, large portions of glazing and ability to ventilate homes. Sadly, however, they have found themselves targeted by burglars. Don’t fret just yet, though, because there are ways you can secure them, as outlined in this blog. 1) Using a reputable installer The main reason many homeowners wants to install French doors, is the light theybring into the house. However, the warmer, more welcoming nature of French doors leads many to believe they arenot as secure asconventional doors. This is simply nottrue. This technique, combined with the How to Reinforce an Entry Door in 6 Easy Steps, will make your double doors as secure as any door or window in the house.

Everest French doors are available in a choice of materials, designs and colours to complement your home. Like all of our bespoke doors, we offer a range of attractive door furniture options and decorative glazing to achieve your dream French door appearance including our expanded range of door furniture with premium anti-corrosion designs, proven to withstand the harshest conditions. Outward opening doors can expose the door hinges and allow the pins to be removed and the door dismounted for access. I know there have been a few scary moments here, but hopefully, we haven’t put you off installing French doors in your home.We hope you have instead been calmed by the fact that there are so many options available to you when it comes to securing your home.Whilst always keeping it beautiful, light and inviting. CCTV cameras have night vision, so you can see anyone suspicious very clearly. Reolink and Lorex cameras are also great options for this specific feature.Laminated glass is also highly secure. Burglary generally want to be unnoticed in their activities and it will make a lot of noise and take a long time to try to get through laminated glass.