The Importance of Securing a Garage
Think of all the items commonly stored in garages—cars, boats, bikes, advanced camping gear, garden equipment, and musical instruments. These items are either costly, precious to one’s heart, or both. Despite that, many homeowners leave their garage door open all day and only close it at night. However, the lack of a handle doesn’t prevent thieves from opening the door.
Today, we’ll be talking about the importance of securing a garage door.
Garage in an entry to the house
Having precious items stolen from the garage isn’t the worst-case scenario. An open garage door offers a convenient entry to the house if the garage is attached. Many homeowners install a regular interior door at the garage entry. Even if this door is closed, it’s typically less durable than the house’s main entrance door and can be broken easily. If a burglar accesses a property, homeowners put more than just their belongings at risk.
Frightening statistics
Nothing highlights harsh reality as much as statistics. Data shows that 66% of all burglaries are home break-ins, and 33% are made through garages. About half of burglarized homes become repeat targets within the next six weeks. At the same time, 87% of burglaries are considered preventable, and securing a garage is one of the best ways to do so.
Tips for securing a garage
The simplest solution to secure a garage door is to install a high-quality lock. Professional locksmiths can assist in choosing the most suitable type for your garage lock and ensure proper installation. However, a door isn’t the only way unwanted guests can enter your garage.
Many homeowners lock the garage door and forget about the windows. However, locked windows can be broken, so you will want to ensure the glass is thick enough. Furthermore, unfrosted windows leave the garage contents on display, serving as an additional temptation.
A secure garage entry door is another safety measure that is often neglected. Even the most durable and complex outer door lock can be broken with enough experience, so don’t skimp on high-quality fire door locks. And don’t forget to lock it at night. Even though keeping the fire door unlocked is convenient for quickly accessing the garage, it’s far from safe.
Finally, never leave the garage door keys in your car. Clipping the keys to the car’s sun visor or throwing them into the glove box may be handy, especially in the case of a remote lock. But a car left outside the garage will be the first place burglars will check.
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