Upvc door lock upgrades why upvc lock upgrades are a good investment.
Upvc door lock standards.
Reliable replacement for multi point locks on upvc aluminium and composite doors at the home or workplace.
Whatsmore it comes with a 2 year surface guarantee.
Number of 5 levers stamped on faceplate of lock.
Look for british standard number bs3621 stamped on the lock from the above photo this is a 2007 version bs3621 2007.
Manufactured to british standard en1303.
2005 this is a cylinder that you can trust.
Look for british standard kitemark engraved on the lock.
To secure your upvc door locks you must use the correct standard of euro cylinder lock.
As with the bs8621 standard pas8621 achieves all the same security and anti thief merits that the bs3621 standard outlines.
To achieve the bs3621 standard or in this case the pas3621 standard the locks must pass all tests.
Pas8621 is the multipoint lock equivalent to bs8621.
Lock fitted in door material the lock is fitted into the leading edge of the door not the surface of the door.
The types of cylinders fitted in most new upvc doors are often poor quality and may not be suitable to satisfy your insurance requirements.
Quick steps on how to check.
Read our guide on the most secure lock here.