WHAT
CAN I DO TO INCREASE THE SECURITY OF MY HOME?
Tefco
Locksmith, Lic B11886
San
Antonio, Tx
210-885-3526
What
are the weak point of my home?
Front
Door, Back
Door, Garage Door
Swinging, With
or without gargage door opener
Windows Sliding
No opener
Through
a wall
Front
Door and Swinging Back Door Vulnerabilities
Kick-in ==> Door
Frame, Door
Lock==> Manipulation, Drilling
Hinges==> Remove
pins (if exposed)
Window
pane (if any) ==> Break
Glass
Sliding
Back Door vulnerabilities
Lift
out
Lock ==> Manipulation, Drilling
Window ==> Break
glass
Garage
Door vulnerabilities
Lock ==> Manipulation, Drilling
Garage
door opener ==> Bypass
Wall
Cut
hole in wall
HOW
DO I HARDEN THESE WEAK POINTS?
Locks
Add
spool top pins to increase pick resistance
“Night
watch” function to “lock out” key
Frame
Replace
Strike screws with 3 to 3-1/2” screws
Install
reinforced strike plate (note finish options for reinforced strike
plates are limited)
DOOR
Install
door wrap around
Order
by door thickness and back-set
Install
Security ring – attaches to frame between
door and trim; an installed ring blocks the door against
the frame (inswing doors only)
HINGES
Install
jamb pins and longscrews
WINDOW
PANE
Install
security film
SLIDING
BACK DOOR
Install
pin or Cincher patio door lock, Install
locking bar, Install
security film
You should be
aware that it is impossible to prevent a determined person from
breaking into you home. These are some fairly simple steps you can
take to make it more difficult for someone to gain entry into your
home. The more difficult is is to gain entry, the more time it takes.
The more time it takes, the more likley detection becomes and they
will move on to an easier target.
A good home
security system is an excellent option and while it will not prevent
break-ins, it will limit the time an invader feels they can spend
inside them home and possibly influence them to pick another
location. Signs advertising a home security system can also act as a
deterrent.
