Statistics show that the vast majority of burglaries happen as a result of intruders gaining entry through unsecured doors and windows. One of the best ways to secure your entry points include security doors which provide a strong physical barrier that’s difficult for intruders to break through. Here are some great strategies to help you secure your entry points.

Trim Trees and Shrubs

Take a fresh look at your garden and your house. Which are the most vulnerable entry points?

• Ground-level windows and doors – most break-in occur through ground-level windows and doors.
• Second and third floor entry points are less likely to be used by burglars. However, if you have a tall tree that can help a would-be intruder reach the higher levels, consider trimming the branches.
• Concealed entry areas are not visible from the road by passing pedestrians or cars. These can include the back doors and side fences, or any doors and windows concealed by trees and shrubs. Trim back shrubbery to eliminate hiding spaces for would-be intruders. An alternative is to use security screens that protect your window areas and doors.

Use Security Screens on Windows

The quickest (and one of the most common) way to gain entry into any house is to break unprotected windows with a bar. Security screens are as different from flyscreens as night from day. Security screens are made from steel and aluminium and are designed to withstand abuse from knives and heavy impact.

• They deter burglars from a break-in as they make it difficult to create a quick entry point by simply smashing the glass.
• Security screen blend into the overall design of houses even as they create a visual and physical deterrent.
• As steel meshing is see through, they can be installed without you having to worry about your view being obstructed with ugly grilles or bars.
• There’s the added benefit of being able to leave windows open to allow ventilation – steel meshing keeps insects out.
• As they are built to last, security screens are highly durable, attractive, and an excellent way to secure windows against burglars.

Consider Security Doors

Like security screen, security doors are a wonderful way of securing that other vulnerable entry point: doors. They can be installed in any existing doorway to act as a second barrier against intruders. Some of the benefits are as follows.

• They are made from ultra-durable material, resistant against knives and heavy impact.
• Security doors, like security screens, have a dual function as a secondary screen against pests and insects.
• They are transparent in appearance and don’t obstruct the view from your house into the garden.
• Even as they act as a physical deterrence against would-be intruders, security doors better allow you to cultivate a sense of openness in your home as you can feel comfortable and protected even when you leave your main door open or install security doors as a second barrier to enforce glass doors.

General Precautions

While your house is safest when you’ve erected barriers to entry, it’s best to take some commonsensical precautions when it comes to entry points. In addition to trimming shrubbery and trees, don’t leave valuable items in plain sight of entry points. If you’re out for most of the day, keep curtains and blinds closed. Never make it obvious or easy for your house to catch the attention of burglars.