Front Door Security

Front Door Security

Many people believe that having a dedicated home security system means your house is totally protected and fully secure. An often over looked aspect of protecting your home is actually the front door security. Each and every day new technology is developed and homes are constantly being made more secure. Yet statistics have shown that there were well over 2 million thefts within the past year. You should consider the importance of proper front door security. The front door should be the most secure door in the house. The front door is often the first things an intruder will target when breaking into your house.

Many times people try to save a bit of money by purchasing the least expensive doors. This allows for a lower budget which is popular in today’s economy. The bad part is that these budget doors are often many times weaker than their more expensive counterparts. The initial savings may seem like a nice deal, but is that small amount of money you saved really worth it? You are putting all of your belongings at risk and more importantly your family. Try to look for a door that has a solid wooden or metal frame. This allows for extra reinforcement and a much more rigid frame. Look for a door that will provide reinforcement beyond the strike plates, this lays steel over steel which allows for a more structurally stable door.

Do not overlook the locks when determining the security of your front door. Modern lock mechanisms in many of the more expensive doors are quite a bit better than in prior years. Often times they have several locking points which adds to the security and the durability of the lock. Many older doors are equipped with tumbler locks which can often be picked quite easily. Some can even be opened by using just a credit card! If your door implements one of these older style locks you need to either replace it with a more modern lock or add additional locks to the front door to increase security.

Many common but extremely effective front door security devices include an alarm system which may be wired or wireless. Often times these doors implement a special coating or security film on the glass that makes them next to impossible to shatter. Modern UPVC windows and doors incorporate the best locking mechanisms. They often include the locking parts built into the molding which drastically increases strength and durability. This allows the use of stronger materials that wont crack or break under stress. Composite doors are strong enough for front door security and provide more than adequate protection against intruders.