The threat of home burglary is an unfortunate reality that all home owners deal with, and it affects some of us more than others. Regardless of where you live though, it is important to invest in the right security systems to protect your home. By having a security door system installed in your home you are taking the important first steps in prevention. As well as this, you are showing would-be-burglars that you and your home are not an easy target.

While the theory behind why security doors are an effective method of home protection is sound, the reason why is not as well known. There are a number of ways in which security doors successfully help to protect your home and contents from trespass. This article will explore in depth how a well-installed system can make the difference to your security measures.

A More Resistant Home

First, and most obviously, a security door system can immediately make your home more resistant to a break in. Instead of a thief only having to get though a standard wooden door, or sliding rear or side door, they are faced with a laser-cut steel door, or a highly-resilient screen door. Armed with only a crowbar or other such rudimentary tool their options for infiltration are severely restricted. 

By forcing even the most determined robber to take longer to break in you are ensuring that should they still attempt to rob your property they will be risking having their illegal activity exposed.

Deterrence

Before a thief breaks into a home they conduct a level of research. They check the home for weaknesses, points of access, and the movements of the occupants. This period of research can take anything from a matter of hours to a few days. Professional criminals are able to access and infiltrate an unsecured home with ease and speed, often undetected by neighbours. While home insurance takes care of you after the event it does nothing to prevent the loss of sentimental and other important items. 

One of the key things that thieves look out for is the presence of security systems. While things like alarms are an effective tool – depending on how well you get along with your neighbours – the only real way to prevent a determined thief is with a comprehensive security door system. When a thief sees that a high quality security door system has been installed they realise that the risk associated with the incursion may outweigh the potential gains. The longer it take a thief to enter a home, the greater the chance for their capture.

To further discuss the benefits in installing a high quality security door system in your home feel free to call Kings Security Doors today. Our team of specialist installation experts will be more than happy to assist you with any enquiries you may have.