Garage Door Locks - additional security
Many people have never heard of garage door locks, yet most of these folks use them on a regular basis, every time they close their garage doors. Our Everett Lock and Key technicians are often asked about this type of specialized lock and how they can benefit from installing or using them. Read on, and see how you can make your property safer and less open to intruders by using simple and affordable garage door locks!
Why should I use a garage door lock?
It seems like a natural question. Why lock the garage door if it is already closed and you are home to hear any possible problems? Before we discuss the locks themselves let’s examine reasons for taking this extra security step. We’ll start by addressing the issue of your inside garage door; you know, the one that leads into your house itself? Homes here in Everett, WA have this door as do most residential floor plans in the US and Canada. If a burglar or kidnapper gains access to the interior of your garage, and then closes it, he or she can now get inside your home and treat themselves to easy access to your entire residential property; garage AND home contents are at their mercy! Does this sound alarming? It is! This isn’t just a possible scenario; it happens daily and it is easy and simple to prevent. Don’t assume that garage door illegal entry only happens to the “other guy” – robbery, theft, kidnappings, and human trafficking, all start with access to a victim and his belongings.