Garage doors are ubiquitous; they are showcased on every rural home and are often admired for their beauty. Their main purpose however has been as a place to store your vehicle and old appliances you refuse to dispose of. History has shown us that garage doors and garages in general play in important role on our properties but are becoming more vulnerable and have been an important gateway for thieves looking to break into your property. Most people say it won’t happen to them and claim they have a mean dog or some sort of surveillance that hinders an unwanted visitor. Those who say that find themselves befuddled when they realize their values have been stolen and do not know how. There are several simple methods to prevent break-ins. The most simple takes only minutes and you will be surprised with the results.
Disable the Emergency Release Lever
Surprisingly enough, one of the most common used methods of breaking into your home is still the old coat hanger trick. It unclear as to how long this trick has been in use but even children are aware of how to utilize an old coat hanger to get into any door that has been locked. Now I’m not going to go into details as to how to use the coat hanger but I will say it works on older doors and poorly secured properties. To avoid this kind of burglary it is important to disable the emergency release lever but the only downside to this would be you won’t be able to get in yourself in case of losing your keys.
Remove the Actual Cord
Internet reporting has made opening a door general knowledge. It is used as help to someone that has been locked out of their house or room but of course it will be taken advantage by people wanting to go beyond and take something that doesn’t belong to them. Another tip would be not to just disable the release lever but also remove the cord altogether. This cord is relatively easy to grab onto and the using the same coat hanger, thieves disconnect the cable making it easier to break in.
Invest in a Security Alarm
You must treat the door from your garage as you would your front and back doors. Burglars know these are often neglected and take advantage of this. Burglars know it’s just a matter of getting in the garage and after that just closing the door. It is important to invest in a security alarm because it keeps you aware of everything that goes on. Your garage door should be monitored by your security alarm just like the rest of your property. The sooner you detect the threat and sound the alarm, the longer you’ll have to stall before the police arrive to the scene. Breaking and entering is a felony and depending on where the crime was committed, the burglar may go to jail for up to five years. If you wish to change your garage doors to one more suitable to your needs, you should contact an overhead garage door company with the reputation and experience you can trust. Hudson Valley Overhead Doors and Operators offer the following services, Clermont Garage Doors, Carmel Garage Doors and many more. Don’t put a price on the safety of your family and call us now for a free on site estimate.