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Are you looking for advice on the best type of door chain to secure your uPVC door and improve your front door security? Using a door chain you are able to stop anyone from entering your home when you open the door.
On this page, we will guide you through what is the most secure door chain to use and the standards to look out when upgrading your home security.
The two main types of door chains you find are standard door chains ( non-locking versions ) and lockable door chains.
We recommend a door chain that has been tested to any of the following standards:
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A door chain is a restriction that has been designed to prevent distraction burglary and stop an intruder from entering your home when you open your front door.
Standard door chains are suitable for wooden and timber doors.
Most chains can be fitted to UPVC doors as long as the correct fixing screws or security rivets are used. Always check with your insurer and the upvc door supplier on warranty if applicable.
You will find door chains are best used for:
A door chain that has been tested to TS003 and is Police Approved should cost from around £10.
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An alternative to using a standard door chain is fitting a door chain restrictor with ring, which are suitable for uPVC and composite doors, they will fit any door that has a door lever type handle.
You may also want to consider fitting a sash jammer as extra security to your uPVC door which can prevent entry.
A door chain for uPVC doors
If you have a uPVC door, our best uPVC door handle guide will tell you what the most secure door handle to use is.
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We recommend to look for the below standard if you are fitting a door chain to a uPVC door:
A door chain for a upVC door will cost from £20 if you are looking for the most secure version that has been “Police Approved” and PAS24 tested.
An alternative to the standard chain is by fitting a lockable door chain, which is perfect if you would like to upgrade your security and one that is child proof.
Lockable door chains are suitable for the following types of doors:
Please do not mistake any type of door chain as a replacement for a door lock, they are simply to be added as additional security only.
If are looking to upgrade your locks make sure your door locks conform to BS-3621.
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