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    Burglary Prevention - 15 Useful Tips

    Household burglary is on the rise and the police will tell you that homes with no security measures in place are far more likely to be burgled than those with security devices. Although the common belief is that most burglaries take place at night, in fact, burglars are opportunist thieves and usually make a move on a property when it is empty and this is as likely to be during the day as it is at night.  Although you can never be totally sure that your home is a secure fortress and totally burglar proof, there...
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    The Evolution of Fire Safety

    You may imagine that current fire safety measures are simply a few documented common sense procedures, which were thought up by someone who recognised a need to have some guidelines in place, particularly for those of us who lack the common sense to know exactly what to do in the event of a fire!  In reality, the current statutory provisions, which exist in the UK, are the result of a very slow evolution over many centuries. Fortunately for us, we now have very comprehensive fire safety regulations but sadly...
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    Taking Action After a Burglary

    Absolutely nothing can prepare you for the turmoil you will go through following a home burglary.  You may feel frightened, vulnerable or even violated but the best way to retain your sanity afterwards is deal with the immediate event calmly and then proceed to take preventative measures to try and avoid anything similar happening in the future.  Once you have done all of that then you can begin to move on.  Here is a simple step by step guide to help you work through the aftermath: The...
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    Firedoor Responsibilities For Landlords

    It is somewhat shocking to find that many landlords fail to fit Fire Doors even though there are regulatory requirements particularly in multiple occupancy rental building.  However, it is not sufficient to just fit any old fire door; they must also have the correct fittings, be well maintained and checked regularly. The following information outlines basic requirements: Fire doors help to partition a building into zones. Most fire doors require intumescent AND smoke seals to be fitted....
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    Fire Doors Are The First Line Of Defence

    Fire doors are the first line of defence in the event of a fire breaking out, designed to save lives and protect property, and yet despite the clear potential risks, fire doors are an area that is frequently neglected in both residential and commercial properties. It is essential for a fire door to play its role efficiently in terms of fire safety within a buildings fire protection system, but this can only happen providing: Careful attention has been applied to ensure that the specification...
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    Secure Your Property – Prevention Is Key!

    Burglary is a serious issue and prevention is key. Taking steps to make it look as if a building is occupied and being fastidious about locking up, are two obvious approaches that can make a huge difference to security. Keep an eye out for any suspicious activity around your own and neighbouring properties and in the event that you notice something untoward, report it immediately. Next step is to take a close look at the quality of your doors  and...
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    Boost Your Home Security - Part 2

    In our previous blog , we discussed some of the ways to maximise your security to minimise the likelihood of your property being targeted by criminals. Statistics show that the majority of burglars gain entry through the external doors, rather than the windows of a property, so with this in mind, we have collated a list of great tips to help you to make sure that your property is as safe and secure as possible... Examine Glazed...
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    Boost Your Home Security

    Following on from our previous blog on the same subject, we have yet more great tips and advice to help you make sure that your property is as safe and secure as possible... Keep Keys Out Of Sight Cane burglaries were a serious issue for quite some time when burglars realised that with a simple tool they could extract keys from a console table or key rack in the entrance of a property and drive off in an owner’s vehicle in a matter of seconds. Cane burglaries were given this nickname as criminals used a...
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