Protecting your home from any garage door spring replacement and theft should be made as the first priority. One of the common threats faced by homes is burglary and the way to minimize this risk is by making your home difficult to enter. By improving the security, you can reduce the chances of theft and prevent it.
Exterior doors are the security doors that offer protection to your residence from theft, vandalism and burglary. It is important to secure these doors to its highest potential. Exterior doors should be made of solid core wood that is 1-3/4 inch thick or in metal.
The front exterior doors must be installed with one inch deadbolt locks. Door hinges must not be on the outside and if it is, you need to remove them and place them inside. If not done, the thief can easily break through by knocking out the hinge pin.
Replace old and rotted door frames with solid and new ones. It is easy for the burglar to break doors with old and worn out frames.
Doors with glass panels should be fortified or replaced or secured as it easy for the thief to break the glass and reach out for the doorknob and break open the door. Doors should be made secure by installing decorative grilles over them with non-removable screws.
A wrought iron door should be installed over your front or exterior door to provide visibility and offers maximum security. This allows you to open your front door for ventilation and at the same time, you can see if strangers are at your door.
A wide angle peep-hole must be installed in the door from the house to the garage. This will help in seeing outside without having to open the door, if you find any suspicious activity or hear any strange noise.
When looking at security of a home or residence, garage doors are a weakest point that allows criminals to enter your premises. It is important to secure every entrance point and take all preventable measures to secure your garage.
