Should I lock my garage door?
Do you have a lock on the door from your garage to your house? Your garage door code is almost certainly impossible to hack, but it can be really easy to break into a garage mechanically, using the quick release. Once inside the garage, what line of defense do you have to protect the people and property inside? Let us help you find the right lock for your doors.
According to the FBI, a burglar strikes approximately every 26 seconds in the United States. That adds up to more than two burglaries every minute and over 3,300 burglaries per day.
The price of a top of the line locks and home security systems pale in comparison to the emotional and monetary cost of a burglary. The FBI reports that burglary victims lost almost $3.9 billion last year.
Burglars look for homes that are easy targets. That’s why it doesn’t take much time for most intruders to break into a house, get what they want, and take off before being noticed. Contrary to popular belief, the majority of home burglaries take place during daylight hours, not at night. That’s because most people are at work or school, which reduces the chance the burglar will be noticed.
Behind the front door, back door, and 1 st floor windows, burglars next favorite entry point is the garage door. Think about it…… It is a common entry point , and it leads burglars directly to a room full of expensive tools, sports equipment, vehicles and more. Once inside the garage, the burglars are out of sight of nosy neighbors, and have plenty of time to look around and help themselves to whatever they want, as well as work to get inside your home.
Most break-ins through the garage door are in some way or another, due to homeowner negligence. Many homeowners leave the door connecting their garage to their home unlocked. As a responsible home owner, you should never leave any door that accesses your home unsecured.
The latest in door hardware offers auto-lock technology that is great for these doors and can be used in conjunction with a home security system or alone as a line of defense. Contact us today to find the right security solution for your doors. Protect your people and your property at all times with Beishir Lock & Security.
