So all you would need to do is find the screw that holds the barrel of the lock in place and tighten it.
Lock bumping upvc doors.
What is lock snapping.
Now with anti bump and anti snap resistance for higher security.
The gearbox is an essential part of the locking mechanism found in the door.
Study the diagram and observe the 6 lower pins above the springs.
Anti snap lock the number one and best way to upgrade the security of your upvc door is by fitting an anti snap.
Euro lock cylinders prone to lock snapping are found on almost all domestic houses that have upvc doors although a significant number of composite aluminium doors use them too and they re often used in commercial as well as domestic environments.
Lock bumping occurs when a false key bounces via a hammer or similar tool all the pins inside the cylinder to a straight line and thereby allowing the key to turn.
The term lock bumping describes the process in which an adapted key is inserted into the euro cylinder and through application of torque and strikes to the key the door can be opened in seconds.
Such attacks are increasing across the uk and leave little or no visable signs of damage which can hamper any subsequent insurance claim.
5 tips to improve upvc door security 1.
The term lock bumping describes the process in which an adapted key is inserted into common pin based locks and through application of torque and strikes to the key the door can be opened in seconds.
What is lock bumping.
This will tighten the loose door handle and if done correctly your upvc door should be locking correctly and working again with no issues.
Drilling hammering out the cylinder is also well known vulnerability.
With the right key design and practice your lock can be bumped in seconds.
In reality however most upvc doors are readily jemmied open regardless of the locking mechanism due to the vulnerability of the frame.