Additional Locks for Garage Door Security

Most of us think a lot about the safety of our homes and the kinds of locks we have on our front doors and other main entrances, but what about our garages? Sometimes items just as important as the ones we store in our homes, if not more so, are stored in the garage. What additional security might help increase your peace of mind when it comes to the security on your garage door? The following article will help you get an overview of the top solutions you can use on your own garage to easily and efficiently help enhance the security of your garage.

Why Additional Garage Security?

Your garage is important and acts as an extension of your family’s home. The valuables you store in there mean a lot to you and your family, even if you do not use or even see them every day. Unfortunately, some families find out once it is too late that garages can be much easier to break into than homes. Your garage is vulnerable to theft, especially if it is not attached to your home. Thieves may target garages for these reasons and try to steal valuables within your garage. Without additional security on your garage, you may find yourself with a break-in or similar unfortunate situation to deal with.

There are several different models of garage door locks to choose from. Depending on whether your garage is attached or unattached to your home and several other factors you will want to consider. This article will help you determine which garage door lock will meet all your needs, but also provide you with the highest security.

T-Handle Locks

This is one of the most common garage door locks. They are in the shape of a “t” and look different from traditional deadbolt locks, but work exactly the same. They are shaped the way they are in order to allow the owner to lift the garage door up manually after unlocking it from the keyhole. This type of lock is great for those that want a simple and straightforward solution to garage security.

Side or Inner Door Dead Bolt

Depending on the type of garage that you own, a traditional dead bolt lock might be the best and quickest solution. If you have an attached garage, you will want to make sure the door that lead to your home from within the garage is fitted with a deadbolt lock. If someone were to break into your garage, they may be easily able to come into your home if it is not secured properly. Treat the door that leads to your home from your garage just as you would any other main entrance. You will want to make sure it is secure and your family remains safe. If you garage is not attached, however, but you have a door other than the garage door itself that leads to and from it, you will want to consider a dead bolt lock for that door. For an unattached garage, do not forget to lock the garage door itself in addition to the side door entrance.

Keypad Locks

If a dead bolt lock does not seem like it will get the job done or you would prefer higher security system, your next best option would be a key pad lock. These kinds of locks are also fairly common. You have likely seen the pin pad device sitting on the inside of the frame of some garages. These keypad locks usually require a number combination for entry and are great for families. They also provide great security at a low investment cost.