Core pulling might be a term you're not familiar with. It originates from burglary prevention. A burglar uses a small object and a core puller to pull out the entire core of a lock. If the lock is too weak, this can be done in seconds. After that, it's very easy to open the door.
Often, all you need is a wrench. Burglary protection should focus on the weak points in a home, and a lock can certainly play a significant role in this. Of course, the rest of the door hardware is also important.
If you feel your current lock is no longer up to par or you don't feel safe with your current door hardware, there are options for better security. A lock with an SKG quality mark, for example, indicates with 3 stars that the cylinder can withstand a tensile force of 1,500 kilograms. That's obviously impossible for a burglar . However, it's also clear that such a lock costs extra, and perhaps your door hardware is still in such good condition that you're not considering it yet.
It's always a matter of checking first and then adjusting as needed. Have a specialist check areas where a burglar might suspect weaknesses and take action. This applies primarily to your windows and exterior doors. Do they currently have basic hardware, and do you feel you're at risk of a burglary?
Then simply seek expert advice and have a specialist inspect your home for weak points. Sometimes, simply replacing a lock cylinder with one that has core pulling protection that meets SKG standards is sufficient.
Would you like to learn more about an inspection of your new home to analyze its burglary protection, among other things? Would you like to receive preliminary, no-obligation information about what we can do for you in this area and beyond? Feel free to call us; our staff will be happy to assist you. You can also request a building inspection directly online.
The cost of a building inspection (up to 250 m²) is only €489 including VAT. We'll conduct a comprehensive building inspection and you'll receive a building report. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and can schedule an appointment with an expert inspector right away if you wish!
