Lock Terminology

LOCK TYPES Nightlatch – An old fashioned type lock that was common on front doors before the invention of deadlocks. The lock is mounted on the inside of the door and is usually brown in colour. These locks are not deadlatches. Deadlatch – A lock that cannot be opened by slipping a piece of plastic…

letterbox locks

Letterbox Locks

KC's Locksmiths stock a wide range of letterbox locksLetterbox locks With the increased levels of identity theft, it is more important than ever to protect your personal details, and therefore your mail. With a rise in the level of theft from mail boxes, we have found that criminals have been accessing mail boxes with a…