subject: The dilemma of the sliding patio door [print this page] The dilemma of the sliding patio door The dilemma of the sliding patio door
The dilemma of the sliding patio door.
Though there are specific locks for sliding patio doors, they still present a considerable security risk. An experienced burglar will know where the weak points are on a door of this nature, and force it, or they will know the tricks of the trade and unhinge it. In short, the sliding patio door is a risk.
There are however, precautions that can be followed to make the door less of a risk. One method is to place objects in the door way, this will stop the door being so easily unhinged or forced. Pieces of wood or metal are good for this, and providing you are diligent enough to remember to do this, you should have a little more security than you had previously.
Another method of improving security is to install a burglar alarm of some kind. The better ones are monitored alarm systems that notify a break-in is occurring as soon as it detects something is wrong. Cost can be an issue here, andLocksmiths Essex would like to point out that this does not stop a sliding patio door being breached in the first instance. An experienced burglar can still get away with something valuable before authorities are on the scene.
Many people in the security industry feel that is best to replace sliding patio doors if you can. They are vulnerable as they are a weak point in most people's homes. If you are unable to replace the sliding patio door with a conventional arrangement, then it is best to really examine how the door can be secured.
It is essential in this instance that you research all the locks available. Choosing the right locks will be crucially important, as will finding something suitable to act as a barricade. Most locksmiths will be able to carry out some kind of assessment.
