Various Articles

Breaks-ins in houses can generally be avoided if the person that lives takes a few precautions to protect their house. The majority of break-ins occur when the lock is removed from the front entrance, so it makes sense that a good way to protect your house is to protect the door. Door protection will present a challenge to a burglar who wants to get in, either making them give up, or at least spend longer in the process, thus making him more likely to be spotted and recognizable to someone.

Three main types of residential burglary prevention door guards are available. They are door chains, door kick-in bars, and stainless steel screen mesh door guards. For the first type, a door chain consists of a chain attached to the door which hooks into a slot on the doorframe when the door is closed. With a door chain, you can partially open the door to see who your caller is, without giving that caller an open invitation to forcibly enter your premises. That chain can only be released by the homeowner who must then close the door in order to unhook it.

There are different types of door chain systems available: a simple chain, a chain which can be unlocked from outside with a key, a chain combined with a sliding bolt, and a chain with an in-built alarm which is triggered when someone tries to enter. It's a very simple job to attach a door chain and it does not require any special skills. Door chains could cost you anywhere from $5 to $20, depending upon the material, strength and the type of chain.

A residential burglary prevention door kick-in bar is a device created to stop a door from being opened by force. It consists of a heavy metal bar, that is horizontally attached across the door with a two-point locking system that locks the door on both sides. The kick-in bar will run you about $150.

One type of door guard system in the Stainless Steel Mesh Door. Simply put, it is barrier that makes criminals think twice before picking your home. Even if they do pick your house to burglar, the Mesh Door is just another layer that they have get past. Finally it makes you feel a little better when you talk to a stranger through the door. As far as doors go it is a little pricey, going for $600-$700.

The old adage that it is better to be safe than sorry is so true nowadays! A great way to prevent yoursef against an unexpected and unwanted burglary is to install residential burglary prevention doors in your home. It gives any homeowner a sense of security while preventing intruders from entering your home.