Friday, 05 July 2013
As summer has arrived, now’s the ideal time to make the most of the warm weather in the garden or at your local allotment. No doubt you’ll be in and out of your shed far more often than in winter, so it’s important to keep it secure overnight by using the best quality padlocks.
We offer a diverse range of steel, brass, high security and combination padlocks from top industry brands, so you can be sure that the padlock you choose for your shed will be high quality, durable and long lasting.
Take a look at our top shed security tips for the summer:Secure your shed door by fitting a strong hasp and staple (also known as a padbar), securing it with coach bolts, and locking the hasp over the staple with a strong, good quality, closed shackle padlock. If you’re unsure which padlock to choose, call our friendly team for tailored advice and recommendations.
Take a look at our top shed security tips for the summer:
- Secure your shed door by fitting a strong hasp and staple (also known as a padbar), securing it with coach bolts, and locking the hasp over the staple with a strong, good quality, closed shackle padlock. If you’re unsure which padlock to choose, call our friendly team for tailored advice and recommendations.
- Keep your shed keys in a hidden place in the house, out of sight – never outdoors.
- If you’ve been working in your garden then make sure you lock away spades, forks and other tools when you’ve finished. If you leave anything out overnight then thieves could use the tools to break in to your property.
- Keep power tools and other valuables in the house.
- Fit shed windows with a grille. Any windows that open should be fitted with key-operated locks.
- Chain items such as bicycles and lawnmowers to a strong anchor point or to each other and, once again, use a closed shackle padlock.
- Paint your house number and postcode onto valuable gardening equipment, which makes them less attractive to potential thieves, as the products would be difficult to sell on.
- Check that your insurance policy covers thefts from your shed/garden.
- Consider fitting a battery-powered alarm, which would be triggered either when the door is opened or when movement is detected by an infrared sensor.
- If you’d appreciate assistance with fitting new padlocks for your shed, contact us. Our experienced locksmiths are accredited by the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) and can make home visits throughout Tyne and Wear.
Author: Stephen Wylde - Director
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