Starting with the basics - a guide to mechanical home security

But, when it comes to securing your home, it’s important to not forget about the range of mechanical security solutions, such as door locks and cylinders, padlocks and safes that can help to keep our properties protected.

With over 181 years of experience in the home security space, Yale has had a lot of practice in making trusted mechanical security solutions, so our team of experts certainly know a thing or two about protecting families and homes across the world.

And to help ensure that you are making the most of the range of mechanical security products available, the expert team at Yale have shared their advice on how you can utilise the many different security solutions on offer from their trusted portfolio.

Cylinders

The experts at Yale often look at cylinders as the first line of defence for a home. With the front door being the most popular form of entry for burglars, this area of the home needs to offer the highest level of protection to ensure it can keep the criminals at bay. good

Opportunists are often clued up on door security and will inspect a cylinder to understand if they’ll easily be able to force the door open. Seasoned criminals will spot a below standard cylinder in seconds, which is why opting for a trusted brand name will often see them move onto an easier target.

Cylinders, including our range here at Yale, are rigorously tested to ensure they meet the most up to date requirements to offer protection against a range of known burglary attack methods.

Our expert team recommends you to always upgrade your door cylinder if you’ve just moved into a new property, as you never know who may have had access to your home in the past. It’s also worth investigating whether your cylinder offers a superior level of protection, as this can ensure you’re providing an effective level of defence against opportunists.

Safes

Although we would recommend for homeowners to invest in protecting the perimeter of their home as a preventative measure to stop burglars, it’s also important to consider what protection you have inside of your home in the unfortunate event of a burglary.

Although smart security cameras are a great way of keeping in the know over what’s going on in and around your home, pair that with a sturdy safe, and your precious belongings will be kept secure in any event.

If a burglar was to gain access into your home, a mechanical safe is an effective way of keeping treasured jewellery, electronics, cash, passports and other important documents safe from harm’s way.

Once secured to the floor or wall, a maximum security safe from Yale offers optimum protection from a range of attack methods, therefore giving you the peace of mind that your belongings are kept secure.

Padlocks

After securing all your important valuables inside your house, it’s also worth considering all the expensive items and equipment that’s left lying around in any sheds or outbuildings outside.

Sheds are a burglar’s dream - they typically have very little security protection and often store expensive outdoor equipment including tools and garden furniture. A crafty criminal can even use these tools to their advantage to get a quick getaway from the area, so it’s best to keep these items out of view.

An effective way of protecting your garden shed is with a secure padlock. When opting for a padlock from a trusted brand such as Yale, you can ensure your shed or outbuilding is protected against a range of attack methods and tough weather conditions.

It’s essential that a padlock can withstand the elements, as it is often the only form of protection the shed will have. And what’s more, a strong padlock is also the perfect addition to your garden security, allowing you to securely lock your side gates and other outdoor storage to provide an effective level of defence for your property.

Bike locks

And in your garden shed you may have a beloved bicycle that you enjoy taking on weekend trips and family vacations throughout the warmer months. Well, wouldn’t it be terrible if this was taken from you?

Bicycles are another prime target for criminals, as they are easy to sell on and are often worth a considerable amount of money. They even make for an easy getaway for criminals, showing just how important it is to protect these expensive pieces of kit.

Whether you keep yours in a garden shed or garage, it’s essential that any bicycles are secured to the wall or floor using a maximum-security bike lock. At Yale, our bike locks offer superior cutting protection and a heavy-duty finish to offer the best security against a range of attack methods.           

And with such a wide range of mechanical security solutions to choose from, you can ensure your home is protected from all angles to keep your home, family and belongings safe and secure.

For more help and support on how to improve your home security, be sure to explore our website.