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To complete your new composite front door, why not order the state of the art Yale keyless lock? No more rummaging for keys or getting caught out, the keyless lock is the ideal solution for anyone with a busy life who wants a clever solution to their home security.

Convenient and safe

The Composite Door Shop offer the Yale Keyless Lock because it just can’t be beaten for safety and convenience. A smart touch pad is used as the main lock, but just like traditional locks, there is also a extra lock above the handle in order for you to leave the door unlatched if you need to pop outside or unload the car. The stylish touch pad can’t be beaten for safety, and once you get used to having no key that can get lost or stolen, it’s easy to see why keyless locks are the way forward for front door security and peace of mind.

Great features of the keyless lock

There are many extra features of the keyless lock, for example, you can set up a temporary code to allow guests or trusted tradesmen access to your home when you are not there. The electronic lock is insurance approved with the BS3621 mortice lock, and pin codes can be chosen from 4 to 12 digits, perfect for children to use as well as adults.

Security features

There are a number of ways that the Yale keyless lock protects your home and enhances security:

• There are no mechanical buttons on the touch screen keypad, and therefore no trace of your secret pincode,
• A ‘fake pincode’ feature confuses onlookers whilst still allowing you to access your home,
• A low battery warning light comes on in good time, reminding you to change batteries ( a rare occurrence as you’ll be glad to hear that one set of four AA batteries is enough to unlock your door up to 10,000 times!)
• If your batteries do go flat, all your pincode settings will remain programmed in the lock, and two emergency battery points can be used to power your lock temporarily with just a 9v battery.

Weather resistant too!

Designed specifically to withstand our changeable UK weather conditions, the keypad is totally weather resistant. IP protection is 5,5.

We can answer your questions

If you have any questions about the Yale keyless lock, please get in touch with us today and we’ll be happy to help.

Recent news reports in the UK have revealed a rise in the number of burglaries committed using a technique known as lock-snapping. This technique is used by burglars to gain entry to a home or property. The method comprises of the face plate of the handle being torn upwards, so the protruding lock is easier to grip. The lock is then forced side to side until it snaps. This usually takes just seconds. After that, the front door can be simply unlocked with the use of a screwdriver. The technique has become increasingly popular among criminals due to the ease and swiftness of the method. Very few locks are protected against it – special anti-snap locks are available but rarely supplied as standard. Even these are not entirely protected, they just require more time and effort to snap. Euro cylinder front door locks, often supplied with composite doors and uPVC doors, are particularly targeted, although whether it is due to the ease of snapping or due to the commoness of the lock, it is hard to say.

Composite Door Shop Lock

The front door and lock industry are working with police to create a new standard of locks to help prevent the widespread problem. Luckily some front door suppliers are already coming up with solutions, such as the Composite Door Shop, who supply doors with thick, solid handle face plates, making it incredibly difficult for any attacker to bend it back to reach the lock. The face plate also partially covers the lock, so the criminal has no way of getting a grip on the lock without first removing the face plate. This is just one advantage of many of choosing a composite front door to protect your home.