Patio Door Security in Manchester: Don't Leave Your Biggest Weakness Exposed

Patio doors — whether sliding, French, or bifold — are a beautiful feature of many Manchester homes. But they're also one of the most common entry points for burglars. The combination of large glass panels and often inadequate locking mechanisms makes them an attractive target.

Why patio doors are vulnerable in Manchester:

- Sliding doors: Many have weak centre locks that can be forced with a screwdriver. Older models can be lifted off their tracks.- French doors: The passive door (the one that doesn't have the handle) is often poorly secured with only flush bolts that can be forced.- Bifold doors: Complex folding mechanisms can have weak locking points, particularly at the joints.

How to secure sliding patio doors in Manchester:

1. Multi-point lock upgrade: Replace the standard centre lock with a multipoint system that locks at multiple points along the frame 2. Anti-lift devices: Fitted to the top of the sliding panel to prevent it being lifted off the track 3. Track lock: A lock fitted into the sliding track that physically blocks the door from being pushed open 4. Security bar: A steel bar placed in the track as an additional physical barrier 5. Anti-jemmy strip: Fitted between the sliding and fixed panels to prevent a crowbar being inserted

How to secure French doors in Manchester:

1. Multipoint locking system: Replaces basic shoot bolts with a proper multi-point mechanism 2. Security hinges: With hinge bolts to prevent the door being lifted off its hinges 3. Anti-jemmy strips: Along the meeting edge of both doors 4. Top and bottom bolts: Heavy-duty bolts on the passive door, engaging into the frame

Call Great Manchester Locksmiths on 07949 139 475 for patio door security upgrades across Manchester.