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Garage Door Locks for Added Security
Our garages are important parts of our homes that we strive to keep secure and protected. Often times, the things we store in our garages, from our cars to tools to memorabilia, warrant some kind of security measures be set up. In addition to proper lighting, cameras, and other measures homeowners may take in order to protect their properties and garages, having the proper locks on your garage door is important.
Depending on the type of garage door you own, you will want to make sure you choose the right kind of lock. Non-motorized garage doors are best secured with manual locks or an upgrade to an electronic lock model. If you own a motorized garage door, you will want to be careful when it comes to adding manual locks to your garage door. To learn more about the different types of garage door locks, as well as which options will fit your current garage best, read on!
Non-Motorized Garage Doors
Traditional or non-motorized garage doors need to be locked and unlocked manually by hand. Most homes have garages that run on a motor, although you may still own a garage that has a traditional style garage door. If this is the case for you, there are two lock types you will want to consider first when looking to secure your non-motorized garage door. Typically, the best option will be to use either a t-handle or sliding lock.
T-Handle Locks
A t-handle looks just like its name implies. This lock sits at the bottom of one’s garage with the top part of the ‘t’ sticking outward. In the center of the handle, there is a key slot. Here, homeowners can use a designated key to lock and unlock their garage door. T-handle lock designs are easy to work with, since you can easily pull up or pull down the garage door when grasping the lock. These are secure locks and should be considered for the exterior side of one’s garage door.
Slide or Latch Locks
For the inside of your garage, you might consider purchasing a latch or sliding lock. These locks are simple, affordable, and easy to install. They allow homeowners to secure their garages from the inside. These locks can also be helpful if you are leaving your home for an extended period of time or are away from home often. They offer an added layer of security in addition to any other locks you may already have in place.
Motorized Garage Doors
Compared to non-motorized garage doors, motorized garage doors come with their own electronic locking system built right in. Instead of a traditional lock and key that you might use with a manual garage door, motorized garage doors always use some sort of electronic signal to operate and lock. This is why they are almost always preferred over manual garage doors. Securing electronic garage doors only takes a second compared to the time it takes to lock up and secure a traditional garage door.
Keypad Locks and Remotes
With automatic garage doors, you will most often find that they operate through the use of an external garage door remote and a combination keypad. Also, homeowners may even have a button within their homes on the wall next to the door leading into their garage that will also operate the garage door. Through the use of these electronic devices, operating one’s garage is significantly easier than a traditional garage.
Smart Garage Door Locks and Remotes
If you already have an automatic garage door and have enjoyed its features for quite some time now, you may want to consider taking the next step and upgrading to a smart garage door opener. Smart garage door openers connect to one’s smartphone and offer homeowners a way to have complete control over their home garage. Through a smartphone application, you can view an access log of when your garage door has been opened or closed, receive notifications of certain garage activity, and much more.
For homeowners with a hectic lifestyle or busy schedule, having a smart garage door can prove to be a worthwhile investment. If you do decide that a smart garage door will serve your security needs best, make sure to hire an expert to help you. Smart garage door locks require the right skills and experience for installation, so contact an expert in your area to make the upgrade for you.
Don’t Forget to Secure Any Entrance Doors
While having a sturdy garage door that securely locks is necessary, it is also important to make sure that any doors that lead to and from your garage, especially if they lead into your home, are locked with deadbolts or other high-security locks. Some homeowners may neglect the doors that connect to their homes through an attached garage, for example. This is not a good idea and could result in a home invasion taking place quite easily, since a criminal may be able to find an alternative route into your garage and then enter your home through the unsecured door. Even if you have an unattached garage, you should still make sure that any entrances to it are secured and not just anyone can walk up to and enter your garage or property.
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