How Garage Door Locks Add Security

In Ellenwood, GA, we are often called upon to evaluate the locks on homes. When we are addressing our customer needs, one of the areas that is often neglected is the garage. Now-a-days, people use their garage for a thing other than storing their vehicles. They are used as offices, home gyms, play area, family rooms and so much more. No matter what you are using your garage for, we are certain that you want to make sure that it is as secure as your home.  A locksmith is capable of helping you find ways to avoid a break-in via your garage. We know that most people don’t think of thieves coming into their homes through their garage but they should. Aren’t you able to gain access into your home through your garage? If you live in a home that has an attached garage, the answer is yes. Therefore, you should take the necessary precautions to make sure that no one else is able to do this. A thief is going to consider all of the ways they can get into your home. If they see that you have an attached garage, this may be their best option. Many homes are designed with attached garages and that is why thieves have figured out that this is a great way to get inside. Suppose you haven’t heard of this happening before. Just because you haven’t heard of this happening doesn’t mean that it doesn’t happen. Take it from someone who knows, this type of thing occurs more often than you know. We want homeowners in Ellenwood to be prepared for this possibility. That is why we have included some of the best types of locks to have installed on your garage’s interior door. 

Deadbolt Lock – This lock is the most popular type of lock sold and installed. That is because it offers the most durability and is the toughest lock to be compromised. There is a single cylinder deadbolt lock and a double cylinder lock. The one that we install most often is the single cylinder deadbolt lock. It is simply easier to unlock in an emergency than the double cylinder. The double cylinder lock is secure; however, it does require that both keys is found before the lock can be opened. This could be dangerous if one key is found and not the other. That is the primary reason the single cylinder is installed more than the double. This type of lock is also a great option because a thief would have to spend a lot of time on breaking a deadbolt lock. Most thieves will not stick around long enough to be discovered and will abandon their efforts. 

Side Bolt Lock – This is the type of lock that is installed inside the garage door. It isn’t seen from the outside and therefore, someone who tries to break-in won’t even realize that there is a lock on the door. This also means that the thief has no chance of breaking the lock since they don’t know it even exists. It is installed directly on the tracks of the garage door. The lock has a bolt that is put into the receiving slot. This prevents unauthorized entry from outside the door. It is not a difficult lock to install and it provides a great deal of security. It is not just effective; it is very affordable.  

You may already be familiar with electronic locks because they are more popular now than ever before. They offer homeowners a greater amount of security and are worth the extra expense of having them installed. These types of locks are not easily compromised and this is what makes them worth the cost.  

Electronic Locks – Some electronic locks use fingerprints to identify the person. The fingerprint is programmed into the system to be identified once they place their hand on the keypad. Once recognized, the lock will open. There are also some electronic locks that will recognize the person’s eye retina. These types of locks are also known as biometric locks and are often seen in places of high security. However, homeowners are also seeing the value in having these types of systems installed at their homes. 

Digital Locks – You won’t need a traditional key. This is enough to get some people’s attention. If you have small children, you may really appreciate this type of lock. There is a keypad installed and a code is programmed into the keypad. Once the correct code is entered, the lock will open. Since advanced technology was used to design these types of locks, they will be more costly than the average type of lock. However, given the level of effectiveness, you will get what you pay for. Just think of the level of convenience this type of lock offers and its level of effectiveness and we are sure you will agree. 

Don’t make the mistake of thinking just any lock will do because this simply is not the case. There are some that are more durable than others and some that are simply better designed. Make sure that you know exactly what you are getting when you are buying a new lock. You don’t want to simply have locks on your doors for the sake of having locks on your door. You actually want them to do the job that they are supposed to do, keep out intruders. With the right locks installed, you will not only be about to protect yourself and your loved ones but you are sure to have peace-of-mind. Don’t wait until something happens before you act; contact your locksmiths today to learn more about the most effective types of garage door locks.