Why is it dangerous for the cylinder to stick out of the door?

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Because anything that sticks out of the door can be gripped. A cylinder that protrudes can be snapped or pulled out with a tool, and then the lock is left exposed.

It usually happens when a longer cylinder than needed is fitted, when the door or the lock is changed, or when a thin cover plate is fitted that leaves the part exposed. It is something we often see in homes on the coast.

It is easy to fix:

See how it is done in escutcheon installation, or send us a photo and we will tell you how yours is.

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Security escutcheon installation

Fixed or magnetic security escutcheons to protect the lock cylinder from snapping, levering and drilling, suited to your door and to the coast.

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