To secure your upvc door locks you must use the correct standard of euro cylinder lock.
Upvc door lock standards.
Manufactured to british standard en1303.
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Look for british standard kitemark engraved on the lock.
Number of 5 levers stamped on faceplate of lock.
Pas8621 is the multipoint lock equivalent to bs8621.
As with the bs8621 standard pas8621 achieves all the same security and anti thief merits that the bs3621 standard outlines.
Whatsmore it comes with a 2 year surface guarantee.
To achieve the bs3621 standard or in this case the pas3621 standard the locks must pass all tests.
The types of cylinders fitted in most new upvc doors are often poor quality and may not be suitable to satisfy your insurance requirements.
Reliable replacement for multi point locks on upvc aluminium and composite doors at the home or workplace.
5 levers the number of levers should be stamped on the faceplate of lock e g 5 lever.
Lock fitted in door material the lock is fitted into the leading edge of the door not the surface of the door.
Quick steps on how to check.
The most secure standards are ss312 diamond approved lock or at least kitemarked to ts007 3 star both these standards include testing to protect against lock snapping.