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 What ever the answer, it is now possible to secure your home through a nationwide scheme, which provides optimum security for vulnerable windows and doors plus a guarantee that pays compensation in the unlikely event of a burglary. www.saracen-secure.co.uk is the new web site for detailsUnfortunately crime is a major concern to homeowners who with the winter approaching are feeling increasingly vulnerable. The trend to the fitting of alarm systems proves the point that security is an important issue. Criminal entry often occurs when householders are away but alarmingly, can even happen when occupants are watching television or upstairs in bed. The shock of finding a home defiled, possessions ransacked and wilful damage done is at least unsettling and can be so traumatic that families sell up and move. More often than not, windows and doors are the most vulnerable presenting a quick and easy point of entry. In fact, over half of all domestic burglaries are through ground floor windows or doors, at the rear or side of a property. And are new windows and doors as secure as they might be? Sadly, even now many windows and doors include locking mechanisms with such poor resistance to attack they allow quick, easy forced entry without even damaging the surrounding frame. But it is almost a crime itself to install windows and doors that can be attacked so readily when occupiers should be safe in the own homes. A simple checklist for homeowners can ensure they receive the best possible specification. - Are the frames fully reinforced? - Do the windows have the British Standards Kitemark and meet the high security BS 7950 standard? - Have the doors been tested to the security standard PAS23/24? - Is the hardware Guaranteed by Saracen because the first choice for window & door security is Saracen Secure? Under the Saracen Secure scheme, approved manufactures and installers of windows and doors use Saracen hardware, which meets high security British Standards and are proven for performance and durability. Importantly, many are also licensed by the “Secured by Design”, police anti-crime initiative. Furthermore, in the unlikely event of a break-in following a failure of the hardware, the Saracen guarantee will pay £500 compensation to the homeowner and up to a further £500 towards replacing the window or door. Additionally, the insurance industry has such confidence in the Saracen Secure scheme that homeowners can anticipate a reduction in their premiums of up to 20%. The Saracen Secure scheme can provide that high degree of security, comfort and peace of mind that many homeowners’ desire. Full information with lists of approved manufacturers and installers of windows and doors can be found by visiting www.saracen-secure.co.uk or by telephoning 07000 7272236 requesting a Saracen Secure information pack, which also includes terms and conditions. |