Burglars target homes using fake locksmith stickers
Shocking but true, Burglars are putting fake stickers on their vans to dupe the public into thinking they are carrying out legitimate locksmith work, While they are really breaking into properties. Please click on the link below for full story.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2509221/Burglars-target-homes-marked-stickers-scouts-check-streets-easy-targets.html

Unfortunately some sad new from uk press exposing another scam on general public, Even more reason to get the trade licensed.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2509221/Burglars-target-homes-marked-stickers-scouts-check-streets-easy-targets.html

Irish market anti snap cylinder

 

 

One of the most common doors fitted in Ireland is the Munster joinery door. In fact I read on a trade site that over 80% of homes in Ireland have these doors fitted. A cylinder lock could not be fitted properly to these doors , Meaning the lock is fitted flush with the handles on both inside and outside because of the unusual depth of the door.

Now a lock manufacturer has ended this problem with a new product, Before the nearest size cylinder would protrude approximately 5mm on the outside handle leaving it vulnerable to attack from an unwanted source. These new cylinder locks 22/10/35 in size  67mm overall making a perfect fit, And come with a sacrificial anti snap end as standard.

They are available in nickel or brass with or without additional thumbturn , And can be supplied and fitted as part of a keyed alike system

Seized multi point lock

This is a multi point lock that was taken out of a seized door in Galway City. The door had to be prized open first before the mpl could be changed. It was a Gu Ferco lock more commonly know as the Munster joinery lock, Which has now been discontinued by the manufacturer. Luckily I have been able to secure an alternative supply.

Just got home from fitting an underfloor safe in a pub in County Roscommon, A wise decision considering the amount of safes ( that were securely fixed to the wall and sold by an experienced national hardware / DIY outlet)  that have ended up at the bottom of local river with its contents gone. Maybe locksmiths should start selling garden hoses and gloss paint, Horses for courses I suppose. No joking now a correctly fitted insurance rated underfloor safe is about the best form of real physical security a home or bussines can invest in.