In this blog entry, the Myrtle Beach lock installation experts here at Myrtle Beach Locksmith will detail the essential factors of patio door security.
Strong Locks
The main weakness that burglars exploit to enter homes are weak locks. Sliding doors don’t usually come with sturdy locks that can withstand lock tampering. They come with a simple latch and a lack of deadbolts. This latch is vulnerable to physical break in tools like crowbars or lock picks. Install a strong lock on your sliding doors, ideally a double bolt lock that slides into the doorframe when locked. These are usually mounted on the top or bottom of the doorframe based on your preference. These locks are often mounted in the interior, which makes it harder for furballs to access it, but comes with the disadvantage of not being able to be unlocked by YOU from the outside. Contact a professional locksmith team to install your lock to ensure that it’s properly aligned.
Security Bars
Security bars that are minted within the sliding door tracks in the interior are another fantastic way to make your sliding door more secure. This stops door movement unless the security bar is removed. This means that even for some reason the burglar can get past the locking mechanism, the bar wont let the door budge. Security bars can often be integrated with alarm systems for ideal security. You can even use a solid piece of wood or a dowel to work as a security bar if it is fit precisely.
Glass Reinforcement
We recommend reinforcing your glass to prevent burglars from being able to access your home by breaking the glass. Some glass is laminated to deal with this concern. It’s a plastic film sheet inserted between both sides of glass. It’s very durable and can hold broken glass shards in place, making it very hard to break in even if the window is shattered. If your window doesn’t have laminated glass, install security film on the glass, a translucent sheet that works similarly to the laminated glass to protect it and keep the broken glass in one piece. Just make sure to mount the security film on both sides of your patio door.