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What to check after trying to break into an apartment, even if the locks are apparently intact

Let's call the client Dmitry. After breaking into the apartment, the main focus was naturally on the missing things. But later a question arose: After any…

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Let's call the client Dmitry. After breaking into the apartment, the main focus was naturally on the missing things. But later a question arose:

“What to do with the door? It seems to be closing."

After any serious external impact, it is worth checking the entire system.

What can be damaged

Not just the cylinder. Worth checking out:

  • lock;
  • protective fittings;
  • door leaf;
  • box;
  • loops;
  • fastenings.

Why a visually functional lock is not necessarily completely functional

After mechanical impact, the following may appear:

  • internal deformations;
  • backlash;
  • mount displacement.

At first everything works, but later it starts jamming.

Is it worth buying the most expensive door right away?

No. Gain must be proportional and systemic. It makes sense to first understand what exactly turned out to be the weak point.

Do I need to change the keys?

If there is a possibility that the key was:

  • stolen;
  • copied;
  • lost along with documents,

It may be necessary to change access even if the lock is fully functional.

After an incident, the goal is not to install the most expensive lock possible, but to restore a clear and balanced level of protection.
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