What are the weaknesses of single-family homes or apartment buildings?

In single-family homes, 80% of forced entries are through patio or balcony doors and windows. In apartment buildings the apartment entrance door is the most vulnerable point and accounts for more than 50% of cases.

Overall, most burglaries occurred in apartment buildings. Roughly one third of burglaries in apartment buildings are on the ground floor, and the rest are in the storeys above. The most vulnerable points are the house entrance and apartment entrance doors. Once inside the building, a burglar can access apartments on all storeys.

What stops burglars?

Statistics show that 90% of burglars are foiled by mechanical security precautions. We provide you with comprehensive burglar protection solutions and make use of high-quality security technology to ward off potential intruders. What better reason therefore to put your trust in effective security solutions and protect your property and loved ones.

Mechanical security solutions

Locks

Locks

The security mortise lock sets new standards in terms of security and comfort. It automatically locks simply when you pull the door shut. The SECURY multi-point locking systems offer reliable protection and additional security. The automatic latchbolt also dispenses with the need for manual locking with this lock and automatically protects the door against burglaries.

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Locking system

Locking system

BKS offers the right locking system for every requirement in terms of convenience, protection and flexibility. The locking systems are protected against bumping and have certified anti-drill/plug extraction protection. Thanks to registered differs, keys can only be duplicated upon presentation of the security card to a specialist dealer.

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Security hardware

Security hardware

Certified security with freely selectable design – that's what makes our security hardware different. The exterior backplate is made of hardened steel and resists any drilling attempts.

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Lockable window handle

Lockable window handle

Increase your security with our lockable turn handle variants. These special handles offer additional protection and provide effective security of your doors and windows.

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Mushroom cam

Mushroom cam

When used with window hardware, a mushroom cam can effectively prevent somebody jemmying the window open. The mushroom cam lock reliably engages in the steel security locking element to provide additional security.

Our burglar prevention tips

What can you do to protect your family, yourself and your home? Here are the most important facts about burglaries – and how to act appropriately.

  • Be aware of suspicious activity, strangers in the building or on the neighbours' premises.
  • Keep the entrance to apartment buildings locked during the day. Make sure you know who wants to gain entry to the building before you press the door opener.
  • When you leave your apartment, close all windows. As far as burglars are concerned, tilted windows are open windows. As a rule, the insurance company will not cover you for any losses either.
  • Never hide a spare key outdoors or in front of the apartment entrance door – a burglar will always be able to find it.
  • Convey the impression that your home is occupied. If burglars think they might come face to face with the occupants or a dog when carrying out their crime, this will put them off. A time switch that switches on the light in one or several rooms, or moves blinds up and down, conveys the impression that somebody is at home.
  • In the event of danger (emergency calls, triggered alarm system) and in urgent suspected cases call the police.

In the event of danger (emergency calls, triggered alarm system) and in urgent suspected cases call the police.

Leave no questions unanswered

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to write to us – we will be pleased to help.

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