Sliding glass doors are very common in many homes, they are very beautiful and they provide an excellent way for natural sunlight getting into the house, but from the other hand they pose a significant security threat because they are not completely secure and become an easy entry point for thieves.
Why sliding doors are not secure?
Sliding doors rely on latches and not on bolts which make them a very easy way for thieves to break into your house. They can easily dismiss them by lifting the door out of the tracks and it is so easy that there are no need for any tools to do it.
Here are 4 strategies to help you avoid these vulnerable entry points:
Blocking Bars
Inserting a metal bar along the bottom track of your sliding door is the most common solution, it is very simple yet very effective way to secure a sliding door. Even if an intruder succeed to compromise the door latch the bar itself prevent the door from being pushed aside.
Install a Security Pin
Installing a security pin can help prevent thieves from lifting your patio sliding door and get into your house. Close your sliding door and drill a hole through the door frame into the door itself, then place a stainless steel pin in the hole and you’re done. It is an easy way to prevent form anyone to open the door from the outside.
Install Shatterproof Film
Improve your security and preserve your landscape all together by applying a shatterproof film on your sliding glass doors to prevents thieves from breaking the glass and get into the house. You can choose between a transparent and tinted film which both protect equally and also effectively secure your doors during strong storm winds.
Invest in a Monitored Alarm System
No security measure is 100% impenetrable, therefore considering installing a monitored home security system and glass break sensors are a wise choice.
