Garage Door Security

Roller Shutter Garage Doors

Most of us think about security for our homes and take the the time and spend the money on locks, double glazing, security systems and so on, but all too often people we forget to make sure that the garage is also properly protected with products like roller shutter garage doors. Neglecting this aspect of home security can lead to both your home, and some of your most valuable possessions, at risk.  People seem to forget that when a garage is attached to the house this can provide relatively easy access for an intruder if the same level of security is not applied to garage doors and windows as to the rest of the house. There are also the contents of the garage to consider. Your car is usually the most valuable possession you have. Tools are expensive, and mountain bikes are easy to take and re-sell.  

To make sure you do provide the best level of protection, you should consider the following: 

Stop People Seeing In

Letting people see in to your garage allows people to see what you have that can be worth stealing, and also how they can go about it.  Either have frosted glass installed to windows and the panes in access doors, or buy the plastic film from DIY shops that can be stuck over existing windows at a fraction of the cost.  Either solution allows you to let light in while stopping unwelcome eyes from seeing in. 

Close and Lock Doors and Windows, Including Roller Shutter Garage Doors

Experienced thieves will observe properties and housing estates, and if you are known to leave you garage doors and windows open it is an open invitation. Always keep garage doors and windows, especially doors leading into the house.  If you have the additional security of roller shutter garage doors, this can seem like a chore, but it really is worth the effort.

Ensure You Can See from The House Into the Garage

If the garage has a door directly into the house, you must make sure you can see into the garage while that door is still safely locked.  That way, if you hear what you suspect may be an intruder in the garage, you can check without having to open the door, possibly giving that person access to both the house and you and your family and putting you in danger.  A window or peep-hole set into the door will allow you do this. 

Don't Leave Your Keys in the Car

Just because your car is locked in the garage, you still can't assume your car is safe.  A thief may succeed in breaking in to the garage, so don’t make it easy for them, never leave the keys in the car or hanging up in the garage.

Remote Controlled Garage Doors

If you have a remote control to automatically open and close the garage door, remember that the remote control is also a key to your house, and this is often access to your home.  So make sure you keep the remote secure at all times. 

Lighting

Make sure the garage, and especially the doors and windows, are well lit.  This allows anyone coming and going to be clearly seen. 

Maintenance

It’s easy to neglect the garage when it comes to routine maintenance, especially when you don't have a lot to spend, but this can lead to making life easy for intruders.  If you allow the fabric of the garage to fall in to dis-repair, you can make it easy for them to break in.

Security System

If you have a security system fitted, don't forget to include the garage and, if you can afford it, install roller shutter garage doors to provide a secure and solid barrier against break-ins.

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Roller Shutters for Storm Protection

 With the changeable weather we seem to be having  in Worthing and Sussex lately, protecting against more extreme weather is becoming an ever more important issue for both home and business owners.

Roller Shutters Doors and Windows Advice for Worthing and Sussex 

The main thing when you're thinking about protecting yourself against really bad weather is deciding what kind of shutters are within your budget.  Often, the most cost effective approach is to install protective shutters that will provide protection for years to come, rather than just opting for the cheapest available. The most effective way to protect against storm damage is to install roller shutters, which can be made to fit any opening in a building, and these include roller shutters for windows, roller shutter doors, security doors and roller shutter garage doors.

Windows 

Shutters provide protection from both the force of high winds and the impacts from the flying debris that those winds can blow around. The smaller the opening, the easier this is to achieve as smaller areas need shorter Louvre's on the shutters which in turn means they can be made from lighter grades of metal. So windows are quite cost-effective to buy shutters for as both the frames and rollers can be lighter while still providing a good degree of protection.

Doors 

Due to the fact doors go down to ground level, they are often the first defence against the ingress of water. When roller shutters are being considered for weather protection as well as physical security, thought must be given to the seals around the door and how they may keep out water. While it is impractical to try and make shutters watertight, they can have a better degree of sealing applied to prevent the ingress of water driven by high winds. Because the region of Worthing and Sussex have experienced strong storms over the last couple of years, such roller shutter doors would be a wise improvement.

Garage Doors 

Because of their larger surface area garage doors, just like doors on industrial units, are at increased risk from high winds. This is particularly true of double garages, where the pressure from high winds can buckle the doors, and even force the runners from their tracks. Roller shutter garage doors are heavier and stronger than normal garage doors, and are made to withstand the pressure of strong winds and the impact of flying debris.

Additional Advice 

In addition to installing roller shutters to protect against the storms that are affecting Sussex and Worthing more frequently, there are a couple of other simple actions you can take to protect your property. These include:

• Sealing shutter and gable end vents on buildings.  This will stop the wind-driven rain from entering roof and attic spaces and causing damage.
• Caulk around outside wall openings such as vents, outdoor electrical outlets, and sites where cables or pipes pass through the wall.  This simple step can do much to protect your property.

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