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MULTI-POINT LOCKS

2/23/2016

 
MULTI-POINT LOCKS
 
Multi-point locks are pretty self-explanatory: they bolt the door at multiple points. Typically, entry doors on a home will have a 1-inch deadbolt but this isn’t enough to keep a door secure against a basic attack such as being kicked in. Why?
  1. One locking point is not enough to withstand a basic attack
  2. Wooden door jambs are weak and vulnerable
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One inch deadbolt
​The physics behind a multi-point lock are simple: it distributes the pressure of a brute force attack (such as a kick-in) across multiple locking points instead of being absorbed by a single point, like a 1-inch deadbolt. By dispersing the force across multiple locking points, a door can resist more impacts and more pressure.
 
There are many different multi-point locks on the market, and these locks should never be judged simply by the number of bolts they have because there are many different ways to attack a lock that does not involve pure brute force.
 
Multi-point locks are essential in any high-security door and at Shield we offer two types: the Mottura 85 series mechanical lock and the Fiam X1R motorized lock.
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Fiam X1R motorized multi-point lock
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Mottura 85 series multi-point lock
Physically, the two are very similar and have the same security rating under European standard EN 12209. So you don’t lose security by choosing one over the other. The big difference is that the Fiam motorized lock allows you to integrate a range of access control options such as keypads and biometrics and also to tie the door in with a home automation system.
 
These locks also allow us to have up to 20 locking points on Shield doors: 10 on the lock side, 1 each into the top of the jamb and the threshold, and 8 on the hinge side.
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Shield Security Doors - multi-point locking system
​In the next post, we’ll look at the importance of a solid door jamb (a.k.a frame). Because a door is only as strong as its lock, and a lock is only as strong as the door jamb.

WHY THE MOST IMPORTANT DOOR IN YOUR HOME IS YOUR BEDROOM DOOR

2/9/2016

 
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The majority of our clients call us because they share one big concern: keeping their families safe. Most aren’t motivated to install security doors to protect their fine art or jewelry collection – that’s all insured. But spouses and children aren’t replaceable.
 
We try to identify how and where our clients will get the greatest bang for their buck, and this is especially important when working on a limited budget. Assuming the budget only allows for one door, we usually recommend replacing the master bedroom door (for families without children) or a passageway door that leads to the bedrooms (for families with children). Then we train our clients to lock that door at night.
 
Installing a security door on a bedroom addresses the greatest number of security scenarios that can be achieved with a single door.
  1. Overnight home invasion: Waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of an alarm can be a terrifying experience. However, with a locked bedroom/passageway door you proactively seal yourself in a secure environment, giving you plenty of time to assess the situation, call the police, and (for some) to retrieve a weapon – without worrying about your family being harmed by the intruders. They might get away with a TV or laptop, but your family will be safe until help arrives.
  2. A saferoom (aka panicroom): If you reinforce the walls, your bedroom becomes a comfortable, full-scale saferoom. Turning a closet or bathroom into a saferoom is a popular solution, but they still require you to react in the middle of the night to get yourself and your family into the saferoom, increasing the chances of something going wrong. Transforming your bedroom into a saferoom solves this issue.
  3. Travel: A bedroom is a great place to install a safe or store valuables when you're traveling, ensuring that even if bad guys break in they won’t get to your valuables. And by installing a safe inside a secure room, you add additional layers of security.
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And of course, by matching the other doors in your home you can ensure that your high security door does not stand out or draw any special attention. Because the secret to good security…is to keep it a secret.

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