Introduction
The garage is often the weakest entry point in a home. A few low-cost upgrades can take it from soft target to hardened entry without making your daily routine any less convenient.
Key Points
- Replace any opener older than 1996 — modern openers use rolling codes
- Add a deadbolt or slide lock to the door from garage into the house
- Install motion-activated lighting around the garage perimeter
What This Means For Homeowners
Most garage break-ins are crimes of opportunity. Sufficient lighting, a closed door at night, and a locked interior door eliminate the vast majority of the risk.
Royal Garage Doors Recommendation
Royal Garage Doors installs upgraded openers, deadbolts and smart-home monitoring as part of a single visit. Call 437-265-9995.