There are many homeowners who are victims of home burglaries in the U.S. each year. While these illegal activities are often on the rise during the holiday season, they are pretty much conducted at any moment of the year. Home burglaries can be classified under two categories: 1) Unavoidable; and 2) Avoidable.
This article explains how balancing convenience and safety when using garage doors will help reduce avoidable burglaries.
How are home burglaries conducted nowadays?
Home burglaries are no longer conducted as they used to be. Indeed, thieves used to smash through doors, take expensive items, and leave the scene when the house occupants were away. Nowadays, these criminals are clever and design sound strategies before launching an attack. A story from Pennsylvania reveals that home burglars now take the time to plan how they will operate.
Balancing convenience and safety
Most homeowners have an automatic garage door at their house, which can be controlled with a remote. So when they are returning from the office late at night, or during the winter, they simply press the remote and the garage door opens. Yet, the convenience that the remote offers to homeowners also provides an excellent opportunity for burglars to strike. This is especially true if it’s left in a visible spot inside the car. One way to address the problem is by putting the remote in one of the car’s compartments, or take it inside the house. Another solution is to install a sophisticated garage door generating a new code every time that the remote is used. For example, you use a new code when leaving your house, and receive a newly generated code on your cellphone that you’ll use when you go back home.
As you might see, optimal theft prevention can be achieved by using modern technology and common sense. If installing a new garage door isn’t an option for you, then consider upgrading your garage door’s security system. Call your local Charlotte NC garage door contractor for more information.
