Door security/Composite doors/multi point locking

mikeyboy

Hi, can anyone shed any light on this for me....

We live in a newish build house, built around 2006. It have upvc double glazing and a very solid composite door at the front entrance, which has multipoint locks.

You lift the handle and a hook at the top and bottom of the door engage into the frame. You then Turn the key and this locks the main lock.

I am probably over analysing things here, but I am renewing my home insurance and want to make sure all OK and won't be any issues if I ever claim.

Are there any standards multipooint locks have to comply to?

Also, should I consider upgrading the current 5pin cylinder to a 6pin?

Are anti bump, anti snap etc worth it?

Thanks!

societys_child

There may be standards that the hardware has to comply with in the manufacture and fitting but this shouldn't be a concern. It is what it is ie. multipoint.
Having seen how easy it is to bump the euro locks, I would say that upgrading to anti snap and anti bump is worthwhile.

Worryingly, bumping leaves no evidence of a forced entry. The insurance co could say you "forgot to lock the door" . . an easy way for them to refuse a claim.