As one of the largest and most vulnerable entry points into your property, the security of your garage door should be high on your list of priorities. Chances are that remembering to close your windows and lock your front door is a force of habit before you go to bed, but many people will overlook their garage door.
To ensure that your home is adequately protected, there are some simple things you can do to improve security:
- The remote for your garage door is a key tool burglars can use to gain access to your property. If you leave your remote in your car overnight, be sure to hide it in your glove compartment so that it is less visible to prying eyes.
- If your garage is attached to your property, be sure to lock any interior doors which may offer access into your home.
- Always remember to close and lock your garage whilst out of the house or away for long periods of time.
In addition to these steps, you can also make your home more secure by investing in a Secured by Design garage door.
Secured by Design Garage Doors from Garador
Established in 1989, Secured by Design is a not for profit organisation that was created by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). Its main focuses is crime prevention and improving the security of homes and businesses by considering crime in the design of homes, commercial premises, public spaces and products.
By introducing minimum standards of physical security, Secured by Design has been proven to reduce crime by as a much as 75%. The scheme currently has over 400 member companies and covers a wide range of products – from bicycle security to mobile phones. In the past, the principles of Secured by Design have been applied to such sites as:
- Cardiff City Football Club stadium
- Westfield Shopping Centres
- The London 2012 Olympic Park
- 2014 Commonwealth Games Village
At Automated Garage Doors and Gates we pride ourselves on offering our customers only the very best products on the market. As one of the 400 companies approved by the Secured by Design scheme, you can therefore be confident that they are produced to meet the highest design and security standards.
If you would like more information about the security of any of our doors, do not hesitate to get in touch for a chat. You can call us on 01603 787069 or drop into our Norwich showroom on Sweet Briar Industrial Estate. Our team will be happy to take you through the range of doors we offer and explain the principles of Secured by Design in more detail.
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