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How to Prevent Thieves from Entering Your Garage

ban-cWhile your garage may not be the most favorable access to your home for a thief, it still poses a threat to your security. According to the Burglary Prevention Council, 9% of home break-ins are through the garage. To your neighbors, the work truck parked in front of your home might not signal the possibility of a break-in.

If you don’t want uninvited visitors entering your home through your garage, here are a few precautions to take from Orlando garage floors experts, Garage Design Works.

 

  • Don’t leave your garage doors open all day. This is a great opportunity for someone to grab one of your expensive tools or a piece of sports equipment and take off with it while you are inside your home. Make it a routine to keep your garage doors closed unless you are in there.
  • Don’t leave your remote garage door opener clipped to the visor in your car. If a thief gets hold of it, it’s the perfect opportunity for him to access your home. Invest in a keychain remote opener.
  • Cover or frost your garage windows so a burglar won’t be able to tell if you are home or not.
  • If you have an external garage door opener keypad, make sure it can’t be maneuvered to open your garage door. Remove the batteries and play with it to see if your door opens. The newer garage door openers have a rolling code technology so a new security code is generated each time you press your remote.
  • Ensure that the door inside your garage into your home is secure. A strong solid core wood or steel-reinforced door with a deadbolt should do the trick.
  • You might consider installing a wide-angle peephole so you can see inside your garage should you hear any unusual noise.
  • Maintain routine inspections of your garage doors to ensure they are working properly and there is no corrosion.
  • If you are going on vacation, place a Zip Tie through the holes in your emergency release switch of your garage door opener. This will prevent a burglar from trying to jimmy a wire coat hanger through the top of your garage door and unlatching it.

 

If you implement these practices, your home will remain a safe and secure place for you and your family. We at Garage Design Works believe it’s better to be proactive instead of reactive. If you would like more information on garages, please browse our website. If you are looking to spruce up your Orlando garage floor, give us a call at (407) 447-8890 today.