Your garage is an extension of your home, and therefore should not be forgotten in regards to home security. At AJ’s Locksmiths we recommend that anyone considering doing improvements to their home in Woolwich should take security measures which include fortifying their garage as an added layer of protection.
Garages that are attached to the home are often a favorite entry point for home invaders. Because many people don’t apply the same home security attention to their garage as they do to their residential home, it can be easy to gain entry into the garage, and then into the home. And because garages often contain expenses and desirable items such as tools, cars, and recreational equipment, many home invaders will be satisfied with breaking into a garage to steal what they can and move on.
Others, however, will find the place was in the garage to hide and wait for a better opportunity to get into the home, which can lead to a dangerous situation. This means it is very important for you to consider the ongoing security of your garage in order to keep your property and your family safe.
Here are some tips from a the team of master licenced lock and key technicians at AJ’s for including your garage in your home security plan:
- If there are windows in your garage, cover or frost them. This will obscure the view into your garage so that potential invaders cannot see what’s inside. This also prevents them from knowing whether your car is there, making it less obvious when you aren’t home.
- Make sure that your garage door is kept closed and locked at all times, even when your car is not there.
- If you have an attached garage, make sure that the door that leads into the home is equipped with a wide angle peephole. This allows you to check the garage if you hear any suspicious sounds.
- For added security wall you are home, or when the garage will not be in normal use, either install a C-clamp next to the roller on the track of your garage door or put a thick dowel into the track behind the rollers and secure it in place to prevent the door from opening.
