How do Euro Cylinder Locks Work?

Euro cylinder is a lock that sits inside a lock case or lock body. The lock case is secured to the door by a screw. When putting your key into the Euro cylinder, the cam inside will turn. This then allows you to lock or unlock your door. A Euro cylinder door lock comes with an anti-snap mechanism. This mechanism prevents the cylinder from breaking and the key becoming stuck. Although the anti-snap mechanism doesn’t completely stop the key from breaking. The idea of this security feature is that the door lock can break, but the majority of the lock will stay intact. This means that if the lock happened to break, your door will remain locked and secure until it’s fixed.

What Type of Doors are Euro Cylinders For?

Euro cylinders can be used for the following types of doors: A front door lock on a home. An external door lock on your home such as your back door. An internal door lock. Although it’s uncommon to find this type of lock on your internal door, it can be used as one. It can also be used on internal doors in commercial properties, too.

What is a Standard Differ Euro Cylinder?

A standard differ Euro cylinder is the same as any Euro cylinder lock in the way that it operates. However, the difference between this type of lock and a standard Euro cylinder lock is the key profile within the cylinder. If you have multiple standard differ Euro cylinders in your home, you’ll notice that you have to have separate keys for each one. A key for one differ Euro cylinder won’t work in another. This is a great lock for security purposes.

What is an All Differ Euro Cylinder?

An all differ Euro cylinder is just another word for the standard differ Euro cylinder. When searching for this type of cylinder, it may be advertised as a standard differ or an all differ.

Are Euro Cylinder Locks Secure?

Euro cylinder locks aren’t all secure. It all depends on the type of Euro cylinder lock that you purchase, whether it’s been installed correctly or not, and the type of door that you’ve installed it on. Security door locks all have their pros and cons. Specifically the issues with lock snapping. This issue is still evident with Euro cylinder locks however there are some types of locks that prevent your lock from becoming completely broken. Some Euro cylinder locks have a mechanism within them that allows the cylinder to become broken, but it keeps intact all the vital parts of the lock so that the door is still secure. Cheap cylinder locks can be effective, however, they’re usually “you get what you pay for”. Security is a high priority for many homeowners and the price of a lock shouldn’t be skimped on. A security lock should be secure. But you also need to consider the type of door that you install, too. Euro cylinder have a variety of different types of locks to suit your needs, budget, and door type: Anti-snap Euro cylinder lock Anti-bump cylinder lock High security cylinder lock An anti-snap cylinder lock and bump-proof locks contain a mechanism within the cylinder that prevents burglars from snapping the lock and handle off your door. It’s proven to be very effective.

Should I Choose Bi-fold or Sliding Doors? (Pros & Cons)

Bi-fold and sliding doors are a great addition to your home. They open up your space by creating a much larger feel to your room, bring in an abundance of natural light, and provide your room with a statement piece. Aside from what they do for your home, bi-fold doors and sliding doors are incredibly functional. Both types of doors have similar properties and pros and cons, but they operate slightly differently. So, which one do you choose?

The Basics of Bifolding and Sliding Doors

A black and white illustration of a three panel bifold door. Two panels are pushed to the side, while the other panel, a traffic door, is open from the other side.

To start with, bifold doors open and close in a concertina fashion. They run on a track and the panes of glass fold back on each other when opening them. Bifolding doors are beautiful to look at and come in a range of different materials, colours, and sizes. A black outline illustration of a sliding door, halfway open.

A black outline illustration of a sliding door, halfway open.

Sliding doors open and close by one pane of glass sliding behind the fixed pane. Like a bi-fold door, sliding doors come in a range of materials such as timber, uPVC, and aluminium, colours, and sizes. Sliding doors also run on a track to make opening and closing them a breeze. 4.8m Revere Grey Industrial 3+3 Bifolding Doors - Open Shot

4.8m Revere Grey Industrial 3+3 Bifolding Doors - Open Shot

Why You Might Choose Bifolding Doors

So first, we’ll look into why a bifolding door might be the door for you! It may not suit everyone, but if it’s the perfect fit for your home, then you can check out our extensive range of bifold doors. Bifold doors offer the widest openings of all of our doors. If you’d prefer to have wide open air space leading from your living area to your garden, then this might be the best choice. They’re also an excellent choice for versatility. Traffic doors give bifold doors the unique options to be used in the same way as single doors. You can also choose to open your bifolds part way, or push them all the way to the side. Giving you complete freedom to choose just how much open air you get.

Why You Might Not Choose Bifolding Doors

Every door has its considerations. Bifold doors are fantastic for opening up the entire space to the outdoors. Though you’ll have to make sure there’s enough space for the panels to stack. It’s also important to consider the weight of these doors - they’re slightly heavier than sliding doors and will require a bit more effort to open and close.

Why You Might Choose Sliding Doors

Sliding doors provide the ultimate uninterrupted view! Like bifolds, these doors run along a track. While they can’t be opened as wide as a bifold can, they take up minimal space when open - making them ideal for homes that don't have the space to accommodate stacked bifolds. Our Sliding doors can additionally be fully customised - making them a great choice for bespoke projects, or for the home owner who wants to add a little bit of character to their doors.

Why You Might Not Choose Sliding Doors

Sliding doors are fantastic for providing uninterrupted views from your home, though because they don’t fully open, half of the door will always be a window. This may work perfectly fine for some homes, while others will prefer to have a fully open space.

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Bi-fold or Sliding Doors?

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Why You Might Choose Bifolding Doors

Why You Might Not Choose Bifolding Doors

Why You Might Choose Sliding Doors

Why You Might Not Choose Sliding Doors

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Bi-fold or Sliding Doors?

The Basics of Bifolding and Sliding Doors

Why You Might Choose Bifolding Doors

Why You Might Not Choose Bifolding Doors

Why You Might Choose Sliding Doors

Why You Might Not Choose Sliding Doors

You might also be interested in

Biophilic Futurism: Popular Buildings Reimagined (Covered in Plants)

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