{"id":251,"date":"2011-01-03T15:56:14","date_gmt":"2011-01-03T19:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/site.stungunmikes.com\/blog\/?p=251"},"modified":"2012-10-14T21:28:54","modified_gmt":"2012-10-15T01:28:54","slug":"how-to-secure-doors-and-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/site.stungunmikes.com\/blog\/how-to-secure-doors-and-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Secure Doors and Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"

55% of all burglars enter homes though an unlocked door. <\/strong> Yes 55%. Just by locking your door you cut your chances of being burglarized in half. Strengthening your doors and adding a deadbolt is the next best things to do before investing in surveillance cameras<\/a> or alarm systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Door Security Checklist<\/h2>\n

Make sure: <\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. All Exterior doors should be locked at all times with a deadbolt lock<\/li>\n
  2. Exterior doors, including enclosed visiting areas, porches, and vestibule doors should be protected.<\/li>\n
  3. All Doors are solid hardwood or metal and have secure, tamper proof locks<\/li>\n
  4. The Door Frame is of equal quality to the door and fits snugly<\/li>\n
  5. All lock bolts extend at least on inch into a secure strikeplate<\/li>\n
  6. Door hinges are inside the door not outside. (Consider the use of Hinge Bolts)<\/li>\n
  7. All outside Entrances have a 180 degrees Peephole<\/li>\n
  8. Glass Panels near locks are fitted with security Glass<\/li>\n
  9. Glass doors and wood paneled doors should be equipped with double cylinder locks<\/li>\n
  10. Patio and sliding glass doors should be secured with patio door locks<\/a>, and\/or a security beam and\/or shatterproof panes.<\/li>\n
  11. Consider Cane bolts and sliding hasps as an inexpensive auxiliary interior locking device for the garage.<\/li>\n
  12. Automatic garage door openers should be turned off when gone for long periods.<\/li>\n
  13. The Door connecting the house and Garage has a secure deadbolt lock<\/li>\n
  14. The Garage door has a secure lock that isn’t connected to the automatic door opener.<\/li>\n
  15. Roof openings, Sky lights, old coal chutes, and exhaust vents are lockable, and kept locked.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Window Security Checklist<\/h2>\n

    The main focus with windows is to permanently secure all windows not required for ventilation or emergency exits. Generally, an intruder will not choose to break a window due to the noise factor and risk of personal injury. Of course, this doesn’t mean that they wont use a glass cutter to remove a small piece of the window so they can unlock it from the inside.<\/p>\n

    Make Sure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. All windows are fitted with storm glazing and secure locking mechanisms<\/li>\n
    2. Windows have dowels or stop pins.<\/li>\n
    3. Basement windows are fitted with security glass and strong locking mechanisms<\/li>\n
    4. Window air conditioning units are securely bolted in and anchored.<\/li>\n
    5. Window for ventilation should be lockable in closed and partially open positions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      By securing the entrance ways to your home you drastically reduce your chances of being victimized by an opportunistic criminal.<\/p>\n

      Door and window security are to be used as part of a complete home security plan<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      55% of all burglars enter homes though an unlocked door. Yes 55%. Just by locking your door you cut your chances of being burglarized in half. Strengthening your doors and adding a deadbolt is the next best things to do before investing in surveillance cameras or alarm systems. 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