What is sitting in your garage? Surely there are
some things that either have meaning to you or came at a high cost. For
example, you probably use your garage to store your vehicle. You might also use
it to store holiday decorations, which sure, could be replaced, but maybe some
of the ornaments you have were handed down to you by someone who means a lot to
you. Garages can be used for many purposes, too – maybe yours is a man cave, or
even an extra living space. Perhaps yours is used as a work space to carry out
handy projects, like building furniture pieces. Regardless, the point is that
garages are important, and you need the items inside to be protected.
So, what are you supposed to do to make sure the
things in your garage are secure? Is a garage
door opener good enough or can this be manipulated with ease? The
answer is that yes, an opener system does have the potential to be broken
through by someone who is eager to get inside. So really, an opener might not
be good enough for security. You need garage door locks. If you need help in
terms of having garage door locks installed or if you have questions about all
the different types and which type would work best for your specific garage
door, you should talk to a locksmith.
Here are some garage door locks that are
available…
- Keyed T Garage Door Latch by IDEAL Security
- National Hardware Zinc Garage Door Side Lock
- Overbuilt Reversible Garage Door Side Lock
- Keyed L Garage Door Replacement Lock by IDEAL Security
- Clopay Garage Door Keyed Lock Set
- Prime Line Garage Door T Handle Keyed Chrome Plated Finish
When it comes to garage locks, you are looking at
latches and side locks. Let a locksmith go over the differences with you and
let you know which one might be best for your specific scenario. A locksmith
can provide numerous affordable services for you to take advantage of, so we
recommend talking to one about better security options, including garage door
locks. You don’t want your garage door to be easy to break through by someone
who wants to get into your property. Luckily, if you are in Downers Grove, IL
or the surrounding area, the locksmiths at Complete Lock and Key are able to
offer the assistance that you need for a good price.
Garage Door Locks – How Important or Mandatory Are They?
If you are wondering, “Is a lock for my garage
door absolutely mandatory? My garage door is very sturdy, if you ask me”- we
understand. But yes, we do believe there are benefits to having a lock for your
garage door. After all, you probably have a lock for your patio door, or even
for your windows. Why not take the extra security measure?
Here is one reason for why we think it’s so
important to have a garage door lock in place in addition to an opener. Openers
can be overridden and suddenly a person has access to your garage and
everything in it. If they can get into your garage, and your garage is
connected to your home, then they just gained entry into your home pretty much,
too.
There are different security options for garage
doors. You saw the list above, but here we will go into details/more
specifics.
Deadbolts and T-Locks
T-locks and deadbolts are things you might want
to look into if you are considering your garage door and its security. They are
very hard to manipulate so it would be unlikely someone could override them and
gain entry to your garage. These locks slide into the garage door and they are
not visible in the sense that they are not displayed in the open, which you
might find to be beneficial.
