How Secure Is Your Security Gate?
August 10, 2010 – 10:35 am
Recently, in England gate thefts ran rampant in Waverly, and police in Surrey have been urged homeowners to increase their home security. Surrey Police reported that three properties in Bramley, which is a part of Waverly, were burglarized for their wrought iron gates. The gates were worth about £1,000. In an effort to recover the property, police have asked the affected homeowners to photograph gates similar to the ones that were stolen.
This news story makes you realize that burglars can be after anything. As long as it’s worth something, it’s up for grabs…even if that possession was meant to keep thieves out of your home. House gates are beautiful accents for homes, but it’s more beneficial to make them functional rather than just pleasing to the eye. If you have a house gate, there are ways to increase its security.
First and foremost the gate should be constructed from durable materials such as wrought iron or steel. It should be heavy to prevent burglars from carrying it away. However, in England this isn’t preventing intruders from running off with them so you have to add on. Brick or stone walls also aid in making your home appear to be impossible to break into, but you can’t rely on just the look of the wall and gate to ward off criminals.
Now you have to make repairs and updates to your wall. To prevent burglars from tearing down your gate or even stealing it, you need to install anti-lift hinges. This will make it more challenging, and you can have them security marked to deter the criminals from even trying. Also, a padlock on your gate is a wise addition to make. Why have a gate if anyone can just walk right through it?
Finally, you can incorporate a wireless security camera into your practice and have it pointed toward your gate. This will enable you to keep track of suspicious activity and even characters who might be staking out your home.
House gates can add a royal and wealthy presence to your home, which is probably why criminals target these types of homes in hopes that expensive possessions are available to steal inside. The house gate thefts in England should make you re-assess the security of your gate, so you can improve upon weaknesses and make your home less of a target.
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