Will your castle resist robbers?

Do you like uninvited guests? And if they come in the absence of their owners, they prefer to leave before their return, and when leaving the home, they grab several especially valuable “souvenirs”? Even if you are sure that there is “nothing to take” in the house, and visitors can verify this, it is not pleasant to discover traces of the presence of unceremonious, upset visitors. Unfortunately, many had the unfortunate opportunity to make sure that the castle was not an obstacle to those wishing to enter the house. What to do? Should you give up and rely on luck or should you still take care of the reliability of the constipation? Is there such a lock that turning the key will inspire confidence in security?

Even a novice can open these locks

The sad leaders in the list of the most unreliable locks are, according to knowledgeable people, occupied by the deadbolt (rack) and cylindrical.

• Crossbar. Just look at the key. Experts say: the simpler the key configuration, the less problems it poses for hackers. Even a beginner can open such a lock.
• Cylindrical. The basis of the mechanism is a cylinder, which is also called a larva. It will take a few minutes to open it with the proper selection of auxiliary tools, depending on the type of lock:
  • cross-shaped (English) cylindrical lock, opens with a Phillips screwdriver. Don't even think about putting it on the door;
  • pin - inside the mechanism there are steel pins on springs, the location of which coincides with the pattern of the key. The pattern is simple, the hacking process is short, alas;
  • o the disk type is distinguished by its “filling” of cylinders of different heights. It is somewhat difficult to select a key.

But any clever combination of grooves and recesses will not stop even the most inexperienced thief; he will not stagnate at the door, jingling a bunch of master keys. There is nothing to oppose such a “guard” against a crowbar, or more precisely, a set of a hammer and a metal attachment. The larva simply breaks out of the lock, and - welcome.

Locks that will stop a professional thief

Yes, unfortunately, they won’t stop you, but the burglar will still have to tinker. Complex structures and magical electronics stand up to protect the integrity of the home. True, such a security guard will force the owners to fork out money.

• Combined locks. By combining different types of mechanisms, interesting results can be achieved. First, the first one opens and the second one is unlocked, and after that the lock opens. A tricky combination will make even a professional work hard. 40 minutes or even more.
• Electronic locks. Retarded burglars with mechanical devices will retreat in front of such locks; it is useless to apply master keys and heavier tools to the device that reads the code. The highest level of security. Super secret codes. One problem: if manipulating mechanical devices can make noise and attract the attention of others, then a guy with a gadget won’t make anyone wary - well, a man lingers at the door - maybe he’s texting with his girlfriend or sending an urgent message to an important client.

What about something reliable, but cheaper?

A reasonable question. Let's not give up on cylinder locks - if the kit includes an armored lining that protects the cylinder, it is quite capable of resisting robbers. Not forever, but the burglars will have to sweat and make noise, and during this time the police, called by disgruntled neighbors, will arrive in time.

By the way, the design of combined locks uses a combination of a cylindrical and lever mechanism.

The lever lock is one of the most reliable; plates with a unique carved pattern are used in its manufacture. It is very difficult to find the key to such a lock. And it is almost impossible to break it. It will take two hours to eliminate this impregnable guard of the front door.

Of course, any reliable lock on a flimsy door that is held in the opening only by foam will only amuse thieves. Therefore, special attention must be paid to the installation of doors.

And completely free - an additional degree of protection. Good relations with neighbors. Perhaps burglars won’t even have five minutes to open the doors of your house if a suspicious rustle causes concern for your well-being among those who happen to be at home at that time. Imagine, our grandmothers didn’t lock their doors at all.