In the United States a burglary happens every 15 seconds. Aside from installing a security system, one of the best ways to safeguard your home is by adding a garage door. Garage doors secure your home against break-ins in a number of ways-here are just a few of them.

Prevent Crimes of Opportunity

Thefts are often crimes of opportunity. This means they were not planned in advance, but were rather spur-of-the-moment acts that happened because someone was enticed. Garage doors prevent this type of crime by keeping valuables out of sight. Someone walking down the street will not notice your motorcycle, lawn mower, or other expensive equipment, and therefore will not think about stealing them.

Provides an Additional Entry Point

If you have an attached garage, this will make it harder for someone to break into your home. That’s because they will first have to break into your garage before they can gain access to your house. Most criminals would rather not go to the extra work, meaning they will likely pick another target instead.

Opening a Garage Door will Attract Attention

If you use an automatic garage door opener, a thief will have to manually pull the emergency release lever. This requires finding an opening near the top and then sticking a wire coat hanger or similar object through it. This is a rather time-consuming process that is sure to get someone noticed.

If a criminal does manage to pull the release, the sound of the garage door being lifted will probably draw the attention of anyone in the area. Perpetrators would rather not be seen committing their crimes, and probably will not attempt this type of break in.

These are just a few ways in which the right garage door can keep your home safe. If you would like better protection, please contact us.