Protecting your home is an issue we take very seriously. It's one resaon why the various choices in the Eclipse range are measured by independent standards.
For example, the range was one of the first windows to be accepted for the "Secured by Design" initiative, which is a police and crime prevention officers' scheme to ensure security issues are taken into full account.
Unfortunately, we can't ignore the fact crime is all too common a part of our life today. Yet no one wants to turn their home into a fortress; just sensibly safe and secure for you and your family.
With the choices in the Eclipse range, special locks and hinges keep potential intruders out. Dedicated hinges used in conjunction with security claws offer resistance against attack from would-be burglars who often try to prise open windows and doors at their hinges rather than at the catch.
With casement windows the extra strong Eclipse 'shootbolt' locking system combines comfort with high security. Air circulation is permitted through a lockable night vent. And remember, because locks and bolts can make it hard to escape in the event of an emergency, such as a fire, the Eclipse high security hardware range incorporates important saftey features too.
Downstairs, where window security is crucial you can choose lockable handles, but for upstairs rooms the non-locking version is ideal. It makes it difficult for a burglar to enter but easy for you and your family to open from inside.
The same security principles apply to the Eclipse range of PVC-U residential doors which use the latest security locks and offer protection devices to make your home safer and to help you comply with household insurance requirements.
The fire egress hinge, which can be specified in casement windows, is another useful safety feature. It opens to a full 90 degrees giving maximum room for an adult or child to climb through in an emergency.