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Welcome to Secured by Design...

Secured by Design is the official UK Police flagship initiative supporting the principles of "designing out crime". Secured by Design focuses on crime prevention at the design, layout and construction stages of homes and commercial premises and promotes the use of security standards for a wide range of applications and products.

Many burglaries are opportunist crimes. A burglar only needs to spot an open window or an unlocked door or gate to make their move. Look at your home or business through the burglar's eyes. If you think your security looks poor, chances are so will a thief.

The good news is that it doesn't take much to improve security and put off thieves. Money spent on realistic security is a good investment; it will last a long time, can add value to your property, it can benefit your insurance cover and most of all give peace of mind that being a crime victim is not inevitable.

Faced with a wide range of products it is often difficult to know how effective they are. It is true to say that given time, sophisticated power tools or inside information security may eventually be beaten. Good prevention denies the use of normally available tools, increases the risk for the thief perhaps by increasing the noise, effort and time to steal, or reduces the value to the thief.

High Level of Security as Standard...

All windows and doors supplied by James and Co. (Midlands) Ltd. have a high level of security as standard, however, even higher levels can be achieved since our suppliers are accredited by Secure By Design (SBD).

Windows can be brought up to Secured By Design by fitting "hinge protectors" and "laminated" glass, however, even if only one of these items is fitted, security will be enhanced.

Doors can have their security enhanced by fitting the "RASP cylinder protector kit" and/or "laminate glass". A Secured By Design door is laminated glazed top and bottom with a mid-rail and the "RASP" cylinder protector kit.

James and Co. (Midlands) Ltd. Secure Window:

• A. High strength steel mushrooms.

• B. Central claw lock.

• C. Locking hooks for hinge protection.

• D. Die cast keep to retain reversing claws, which also provide a night vent facility.

James and Co. (Midlands) Ltd. Secure Door:

• A. 2 roller cams provide a reliable weatherproof seal.

• B. Hook claws top and bottom operate in reverse directions for anti-lift.

• C. Centre hook claw with smooth locking operation. Provides high level of security in the centre of door.

• D. Adjustable steel 8mm diameter shoot-bolts as standard on slave and master door

• E. 'RASP' cylinder protector set.

• F. Stainless steel one piece keeps combine with hook claws to provide highly secure locking and
  non corrosive lasting performance.

Enhanced Escape Routes...

James and Co. (Midlands) Ltd. offers you peace of mind that can come with the unrestricted means of escape in an emergency.

French Windows are excitingly different and certainly contemporary, yet with classical good looks. Both sides open fully leaving a clear, unobstructed opening. This gives an easy escape route should there ever be an emergency.


Tilt and Turn windows have versatility built in. Turn the handle and the window tilts inwards for ventilation. Turn the handle further and the window hinges inwards for ease of cleaning and escape should there be an emergency.


Child Safety...

The "Boa restrictor" is a simple yet effective window device for child safety.

Whether you are concerned about child safety or a landlord worried about liability in the event of an accident this restrictor will meet your needs.

The Boa restrictor is an excellent 2 handed operation window restrictor that has been designed to avoid accidental disengaging. There are no keys required and the device automatically re-engages when the window is closed.

The added feature of the green button enhancement signifies fire egress. This restrictor fits inline with your friction hinges and also incorporates a run up block to bring the window inline with the frame when closing.

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