Securing your home
Avon Police ask "Have you looked at your house with security in mind?" This useful page of links contains information about how to make your doors, windows, garden sheds and garages less vulnerable to burglars. It has advice on what sort of exterior security lighting you can install, and even how you can use certain garden plants to help protect your home and property.

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Plastics Window Federation
This UK-wide body was set up to help maintain standards across the replacement window, door and conservatory industry. Make sure your contractor is a member, and you will be protected by the Federation's standards and insurance.
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Patio door security
Patio and conservatory doors are vulnerable to break-in. It might sound obvious, but never leave them open or unlocked unless you are actually in the conservatory, or on the patio.

If you are having patio, French or conservatory doors fitted, consider using laminated glass for extra security. Make sure that any sliding section is fitted on the inside, so that it cannot be levered off its track, and also request that anti-lifting blocks are fitted.

Fit adequate locks: mortice security bolts at the top and bottom, with removable keys, or a good multi-locking system.

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