Just a heads up to anyone with a modern pvc door. If you have a lever-pad type handle then do not rely on it for security alone. I know of three people who have been broken into due to this oversight. They assume that because the pad outside doesnt open the door, then they are secure by lifting the handle inside to throw the hooks. Wrong. You can tell easily if you lock a door this way and even I can be inside in under 5 seconds. (No, I wont explain how on a public forum before someone asks). Whats worrying is the number of people I have spoke to who do exactly the same. Always ALWAYS lock with the key.
Yes they do. Its the locking system on the door. One of the ones that I know of was composite. Its no oversight. Its a misconception of the owner.
not coming away from the subject, smudge can you tone that signature picture down please ,its too large I deal with these type of doors within my business, the locking system is the same on ALL pad type handles ,PVC, Rock doors, Ally and timber doors with espag locks, and as lee says entry can be gained easily if the shoot bolts or hook bolts are not dead locked
Lets not get into the method. There is zero force involved. Its just a heads up not to have a falses sense of security on this type of lock arrangement. Ta.
We got burgled a few weeks before Christmas 2013, exact same reason. We have lived in this house 20 years and not a problem, we thought it was secure. I locked myself out, and first time trying was through the door in less than 15 seconds. Its scary really how easy it is!!
Good tips - we always lock the doors ( our neighbors were burgled twice over the last 10 years - once through an open window whilst in bed and the other when during a summers afternoon they left the back door open) - we also have a 'sneck' fitted so that you can pull down a quick lever on the inside when popping in and out of the back door.... Be vigilant - there's a scumbag on every block !
Outside handle that doesn't actually open the door latch. Used to be a small round handle (hence the name "pad") but often just looks like a normal handle. Also known as a split spindle lock (cos it has two spindles).