Insight Security News

Theft of Lead from Roofs is a Rapidly Growing Menace

2010-03-11T00:22:42.6040000-00:00

Anti Climb Paint is a practical measure and one of the effective tools in the security armoury to protect against lead theft from roofs!

A massive escalation of theft of lead from roofs has led Sussex Police to warn people to check their roofs after wet weather has caused many such thefts to come to light!

Thieves have targeted the roofs of; shops, as well as many schools, churches and hotels amongst other buildings and in many cases, the theft was not identified until internal water damage resulting from heavy rain became evident.

The problem has become such an issue, that the Police are urging anyone spotting metal being removed from buildings to call 999 and report the fact - even where the workpersons look genuine and are are wearing hi-vis jackets, etc.

Other advice includes;

- painting key areas of lead roofs with grey anti climb paint, which makes removal of lead a much more difficult and messy business.

- ensure that roof access areas are well lit at night

- installation of wireless alarms to monitor roof access areas

- installation of CCTV (or image recording system)

For details of a wide range of proven security products visit the Insight Security website

Security Seals to protect your parcels and goods in transit, added to Insight Security Webshop

2010-03-02T08:33:21.6631250-00:00

Security Seals for Parcels and Goods in Transit

There are many situations where it's important to know if someone has tried to gain access to, or could have tampered with, the contents of some type of sealed container.

There are of course products such as 'Pull Tight' security seals and ties that can be used with many types of container, but these are not suitable for use with the humble cardboard box.

To solve the problem, Insight Security have introduced to their product range, a large, tape type - tamper evident parcel seal - designed specifically for applications such as use as a tamper evident seal for boxes and parcels in transit.

Supplied in roll form, the self adhesive labels simply peel off the roll and are applied directly to the receiving surface. The special adhesive on these labels is designed to bond effectively to fibrous surfaces such as cardboard, as well as plastic surfaces.

Once stuck in position, any attempt to lift or remove the label from the surface will result in a message warning that the tape has been opened thus indicating that the parcel, etc. could have been tampered with.

...and once the warning message (which is laminated into the adhesive layer) has appeared, it is not possible to reseal the label and hide the message.

Super Saver Security Product Offers as Insight Security launch new webshop site

2010-02-28T21:56:13.8460000-00:00

Whether you're one of our thousands of existing customers, or totally new to Insight, you can grab some of the amazing launch bargains when you visit the redesigned Insight Direct on-line security shop.

Security and safety mirrors, key cabinets, padlocks, chains and ground anchors, laptop safes and lots more great value offers are there for the taking - but hurry, the super discounts are there to celebrate the redesign of the UKs number 1 on line security shop!

Visit the www.insight-direct.co.uk to grab a bargain,

or checkout the security professionals favourite reference site; www.insight-security.com

Save £££'s on these special offer security products - but only for a very limited period

2010-01-31T23:22:28.2228927-00:00

Insight Security are offering these great security products at special discounts while stocks last

These are genuine stock lines, not cheap substitutes, but the prices only apply to current stock,

...so make sure you don't miss out on these great deals!

Vehicle Safes at Special Offer Prices from just £17.99

2010-01-30T22:13:24.7662500-00:00

How do you protect your;

Laptop Computer,
Satellite Navigation System,
Mobile Phone ...and other valuables

when you have to leave them in your vehicle?

If you're not locking them in a secure vehicle safe, you're at high risk of losing them!

Why? - well there are some 2,000,000 vehicle break-ins in the UK every year - that's one break-in every 13 seconds! ...and there's no place in the country that's free from risk!

So you'll be glad to know that there are a great range of vehicle safes available which will protect your valuables, and if you hurry, you can grab a unit at a special offer price from as little as £17.99 ex vat from Insight Security.

...but you really will have to hurry, these crazy prices are only available for existing stock, and the offer ends 28th February at the latest.

Free Money Saving Guide to Choosing the Right Security Padlock

2010-01-28T23:04:04.7030000-00:00

Which padlock would you choose?

Choosing a cheap padlock for your locker at the gym may be a simple task,

...but when you need a padlock to secure your motorcycle or other high value asset, making the right choice suddenly gets a whole lot trickier - and a lot more costly!

Size is not necessarily a good indicator of a padlock's security level ...and the manufacturers security level guide printed on retail packaging is equally confusing and certainly not a reliable guide, as no two manufacturers seem to use the same rating system.

So how would you decide?

You might think that if you pay a lot for a padlock (a high security padlock could easily cost you well over £200), you'd get the best solution, but actually, much lower cost padlock may be more than adequate for your needs

...and don't forget that the chain, hasp or infrastructure i.e. the door and doorframe, that the padlock will be used with, all need to offer the same level of security as the padlock itself.

Don't worry though, help is at hand, Insight Security's; Free - Money Saving Guide to Choosing the Right Padlock

will give you a great insight to what's important for you to consider, and it should help save you from making an expensive mistake

Anti Climb Paint - Would you pay 5 times as much as you need to for a can of paint?

2009-12-29T20:24:31.6596250-00:00

Would you pay £16.00 per square metre?
...if you could be paying just £2.95?

Being interested in all things security, one of the many Google Alerts we have set up relates to "Anti Climb Paint" which is also often referred to as anti intruder paint, security paint and anti burglar paint among other names.

...and we have to confess to being more than a little mystified therefore, as to how a company in Dublin has managed to get its anti climb paint on the alert list around half a dozen times over recent weeks

...and even more mystified as to why anyone in their right mind would pay 92 euros for a 5 litre tin of the stuff which according to their recommendations would cover 5 square metres

...which works out at 18.4 Euros per square metre (or approximately £16.00 per square metre!)

Compare that with the Best Price on the Web of the anti climb paint offered by Lewes based; Insight Security - who are offering their high quality anti climb paint at just £2.95 per square metre coverage (20 litre pack) or just £2.99 per square metre (5 litre pack)!

Obviously as a high volume distributor of anti climb paint and a wide range of other "Best Value" security products, Insight Security have the advantage of lower manufacturing costs, and so are able to pass on the savings to their customers

even so, it makes you think!

Insight Security - Christmas Deliveries and Opening Times

2009-12-20T10:53:17.8880000-00:00

Pre Christmas Delivery Dates - Insight Security

Please Note: In the run up to Christmas 2009, all goods ordered from Insight Security will be shipped within the UK via the APC Nationwide Courier Service.

As with all courier companies, APC close down between Xmas and the new year due to the lack of demand for their services during the traditional business shutdown period.

For last minute Pre Xmas deliveries, their target is to deliver goods by 14.00 hours (2pm) on 24th Dec 09 (Christmas Eve).

If you need security products delivered before the Christmas deadlineplease check availability of the goods prior to ordering (tel; 01273 475500) and see below for last order dates and delivery service options;

For Standard 3 day delivery service

- orders must be received by 14.00 hours (2pm) Monday 21st Dec 09

For Premium next day delivery service

- orders must be received by 14.00 hours (2pm) Tuesday 22nd Dec 09

For Premium next day "AM" delivery service

- orders must be received by 12.00 hours (Noon) Wednesday 23rd Dec 09

Please Note; Insights Offices will close at Noon on 24th December and reopen for normal business at 9am on 4th January

Orders placed during the Christmas to New Year period via the Insight Security On-line security shop will be dispatched 4th-5th January on a "Next Day" delivery service

...for details of the full range of Best Value Tried and Tested Security Products from Insight Security, please visit the main website: www.insight-security.com

May we take this opportunity to thank all our regular and the new customers we've had the pleasure of serving during 2009 - thanks for helping us to achieve another "Bumper Year".

We hope to be of help to you again - in the meanwhile from the whole team at Insight, a "Very Merry Christmas" ...and wishing you a very prosperous 2010

From all at Insight

Anti Cat Strips, the "Best Value" Humane Cat Deterrent on the Web

2009-12-18T22:06:19.3732500-00:00

Simple solutions are often the best

- like these anti cat strips / cat deterrent strips - fitted to a garden fence

Which is the best colour for your environment?

...choose from 4 popular stock colours; Brown, Grey, Black and Green.

You could obviously be forgiven for getting upset, if your neighbours cats continuously use your garden as a toilet or dig up your favourite plants, but happily, there's a simple, low cost solution!

These cat deterrent strips have been designed to fix to the top of your garden fences, gates and walls …and for simplicity, can be screwed, nailed or stuck in place.

Designed as a deterrent to animals and unwelcome human intruders, they cause maximum discomfort with minimum harm to anyone or anything attempting to climb over them.

Each spike features a small flat area at the top of the spike (they don't come to a sharp point), so they won’t penetrate the skin, but they do effectively discourage all unwelcome visitors as no one (or animal) would want to put their weight on them or try to grip them!

With strips costing from as little as just 61p each (bulk pack price), they can be bought on line from the Insight Security Web Shop (see Anti Climb Spikes / Static Spikes - in the Perimeter Security Section of the shop).

Note; these are guaranteed genuine Prikka Strips (the hinged design type strips designed for maximum flexibility), as recommended by the police for use on perimeter walls and fences to deter to burglars and other unwelcome intruders.

Christmas Stocking Stuffers - stuck for ideas for a christmas present? - try these really great solutions...

2009-12-16T09:55:10.6230000-00:00

Christmas is almost upon us, but not all the shoppings finished!

...Stuck for ideas? just what can you get that special person in your life who seems to have everything?

Here're a few suggestions for thoughtful gifts that they'll really appreciate;

   Sports Cam / Helmet cam / Covert Camcorder

- this versatile little video camera records high quality images (with audio) and is great for fun recordings or professional use
. Amazing value at the normal price, but absolutely incredible value at the Pre Christmas price! - Merry Christmas

    normal price £79.99

   Pre Xmas Offer Price just £42.95 ex vat

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   Car Safe for your Sat Nav, etc.

- lock up and protect your Sat Nav, Blackberry, Parking Change, etc. when you leave your car

    normal price £38.99

   Pre Xmas Offer Price just £26.95ex vat

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   Car Safe for your Sat Nav,(Thatcham Approved).

- lock up and protect your Sat Nav, Blackberry, Parking Change, etc. when you leave your car

    normal price £54.99

   Pre Xmas Offer Price just £44.99 ex vat

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   Executive Security Briefcase.

- lock up and protect your Laptop Computer / Netbook, etc. in your car, hotel room, or wherever you are when you're away from home - and a super saver if you buy before Christmas!

    normal price £129.95

   Pre Xmas Offer Price just £69.99 ex vat

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You'll find these really useful gifts will be appreciated long after christmas is forgotten,

...and if you buy now you can take advantage of some fabulous savings as well!

- but hurry these super offer prices only apply up until Christmas.