To secure your upvc door locks you must use the correct standard of euro cylinder lock.
Upvc door lock standards.
2005 this is a cylinder that you can trust.
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Lock fitted in door material the lock is fitted into the leading edge of the door not the surface of the door.
Whatsmore it comes with a 2 year surface guarantee.
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Look for british standard kitemark engraved on the lock.
Reliable replacement for multi point locks on upvc aluminium and composite doors at the home or workplace.
Manufactured to british standard en1303.
To achieve the bs3621 standard or in this case the pas3621 standard the locks must pass all tests.
5 levers the number of levers should be stamped on the faceplate of lock e g 5 lever.
Look for british standard number bs3621 stamped on the lock from the above photo this is a 2007 version bs3621 2007.
The types of cylinders fitted in most new upvc doors are often poor quality and may not be suitable to satisfy your insurance requirements.
As with the bs8621 standard pas8621 achieves all the same security and anti thief merits that the bs3621 standard outlines.
Read our guide on the most secure lock here.
Quick steps on how to check.