With the latest crime figures showing more than half a million homes have been hit by burglaries in the last year, Kensington Security Doors and Windows (KSDW) says architects have the power to help protect their clients against crime.
According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales 2012, 677,000 British homes were burgled in the last 12 months1. Domestic burglary has remained reasonably constant for the last decade, a statistic that could be challenged through more robust architectural specification.
Malcolm Stewart, Managing Director of KSDW says: “Architects might think they have a limited role in preventing crime. However, in 72 per cent of burglaries, the criminal gains access through either the front or back door2. And it can take as little as three seconds to breach a typical door3. So it’s clear that better quality door specification could dramatically cut the number of burglaries in Britain. After all, if the burglar can’t get in, they can’t commit the crime.”
KSDW provides a door set that can withstand an astonishing 20 minutes of sustained attack by both handtools and power tools. Certificated to LPS 1175 SR2, they carry Secured by Design accreditation4 which is recognised by members of the Association of British Insurers. The door set also complies with European standards ENV1627 Class 3 and Class 4.
Manufactured by Italian firm Torterolo & Re, the range has the highest design flexibility of any security door on the market, seamlessly marring near-limitless aesthetic potential with proven security credentials. The combination makes the range the perfect choice for high-end properties where security is as important as appearance, if not more so.
Stewart continues: “All our doors are bespoke, designed and manufactured to order, which means they can secure any property – in fact, we’ve provided doors for luxury London residential addresses, heritage buildings and international embassies in the UK. These clients don’t want to have to compromise on style when looking for protection – and neither should an architect.”