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Perhaps you have never thought of having a garage door lock installed. If you have the type of garage that is attached to your home then it is even easier for someone to gain access into your home. All that they have to do is get inside your garage. Once inside your garage, it is usually easy to get inside your home because many homeowners do not even lock their interior doors. Some garage doors actually have locking mechanisms but not all of them. If you’re wondering what type of locks we install. Here are some of the locks that we often install for homeowners in Alpharetta.
Side Bolt Lock – The side bolt lock is the type of lock that is installed on the track of your garage door. This prevents someone from the outside coming inside your garage. It is a lock that is not visible from the outside, which means that a thief will not be able to compromise the lock. This prevents someone from breaking into your home via your garage. The lock has a bolt with a slot. Once the bolt is inserted into the slot your garage is secure. No one from the outside will be able to gain access once the bolt is securely installed on the track of your garage door.
Deadbolt Lock – Now this one we are sure that you’ve heard of, deadbolt locks. If you have never used a deadbolt lock before then you should look into them because they are the most durable types of locks on the market. The reason that they are most popular is because of their durability. Many thieves will avoid breaking into any place where there is a deadbolt lock. It isn’t because they wouldn’t want to it is because they don’t want to risk being found breaking in. This is a great possibility considering the amount of time that it might take them to break a deadbolt lock. You have a single cylinder deadbolt lock or a double cylinder deadbolt lock. Both types of locks are good but we typically install the single cylinder deadbolt lock since only one key is needed to unlock the door. With a double deadbolt lock you will need two keys, one to unlock each side. This can become problematic if you can only find one key. Also, the deadbolt would be installed inside the garage on that door that leads from your home into the garage. This is an added layer of protection in case someone breaks into your garage. They wouldn’t have access into your home too.
While keyless locks often cost more, those who have them would agree that they are well worth the money. Here are some of the different types of keyless locks that you could have installed.
Electronic Lock – With an electronic lock or biometric lock, your fingerprint or eye retina can be used to identify you or anyone else attempting to gain access into your garage. A keypad is installed on the outside of your garage and the fingerprint that you have stored will be recognized. Once recognized, it will unlock the lock. It is a great option since no one shares your fingerprints.
Digital Lock – This is another great option since it doesn’t require the use of a traditional key. The digital lock uses a keypad to gain access. You’ll have to create a code that only you and those whom you wish to have the code will use to gain access. When you key in the right code the lock will disengage. Advanced technology is used to create this type of lock and that is why it usually cost a little more than many of the other locks that we install. It offers great value for the money.
No matter what type of lock you choose, it’s certainly better to install a lock than not to install one. Consider all of the things that you may use your garage for. If you use your garage to store household appliances, garden and lawn equipment, sports equipment or anything else of value, a garage door lock is recommended. Perhaps you use your garage as a home gym, day care, art studio, man cave, or office, it would definitely be important to have a lock installed because you are sure to have valuables that you don’t want stolen.
You may consider finding a lock and just installing it yourself. While we are all for saving a buck or two, we also believe that your safety and security is far too important to simply chance. This is exactly what you would be doing if you attempt to install your own lock. Instead, why not contact a locksmith to discuss what your lock needs are. A locksmith could be more useful than you think. They know which types of locks work and which ones do not and thus they are best suited to discuss your lock security needs with you. A qualified professional will evaluate your garage door and perform a security audit to see where you may have a security breach. They are often able to address your security needs for you on the same day they conduct your security audit. You don’t have to take unnecessary chances with your safety and security when you can call on a locksmith to help you secure your garage, which will in turn, help secure your home. Don’t allow anyone to break in and take what you have worked so hard to acquire.
