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Residential Security

Recommended Garage Security Systems For Home Owners

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The garage is a common entry point for burglars to break into a home. Because of this, it’s highly recommended that the garage is kept secure with at least one good quality security system. Here are a few recommendations, all of which are widely available from security retailers.

Automatic Door Closers

Automatic door closers will keep a door shut even if nobody is present at home. They can be adjusted to shut and lock at certain times or be manually operated. They are useful for busy homeowners and families who might sometimes forget to shut or lock the garage door.

Window Covers

Covering the garage windows will prevent burglars from scouting out the garage to see if it’s worth breaking in. If they can’t see what’s inside they will likely not take the gamble of breaking-in. Window covers can be anything that blocks visibility, this could include sheer curtains or translucent window film.

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Using The Right Camera Casing For The Right Area

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Most security cameras are fitted with replaceable casings. These casings are what protect the delicate electronics inside a security camera from outside hazards, so making sure a camera has a casing that is strong enough for the area it’s in is crucial.

A strong casing will improve the durability and longevity of a security camera, but only if it is strong enough. Depending on where a camera is situated, it will be exposed to certain hazards and conditions. For example a camera that is positioned high enough will be vulnerable to heavier wind and rain than a camera that is closer to the ground.

Other hazards that will determine what type of casing to use on a security camera include; proximity to thrown projectiles, near by electrical hazards, radio interference and extreme heat and cold. Standard security cameras are rarely fitted with a casing that will stand up to every possible outdoor hazard. It often requires extra monetary investment to get the right case for the right area.

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How Quality Casings Can Improve Security Cameras

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Camera casings, otherwise known as outdoor camera housings enable a security camera to function in weather that standard security cameras can’t stand up to. Heavy rainfall and storms can often damage normal cameras, or leave them temporarily inoperable, which can leave a security system with a weakness that can be exploited by intruders.

Camera casings can be fitted to a wide range of security cameras. They improve not only their functionality in adverse weather conditions but also increase their durability overall. There are many different casings and housings available, but it is important to check the compatibility of the case with an existing camera before purchasing.

Some cameras come with outdoor housings pre-installed, although usually for an increased price over a standard camera. This may be a more cost-effective method for those who are installing a new security system and is worth considering beforehand.

 

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Anti-Climb Security Measures For Garden Walls

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A common place that intruders gain access to a home is over a wall or fence. While it’s difficult to stop intruders from climbing a garden wall or fence, especially if they come prepared, a strong deterrence is the addition of anti-climb security measures.

Anti-climb measures can take many forms. From defensive shrubs and trees placed next to a wall, to extended battens attached to the top of a fence. But with so many options, choosing the right one can be tricky.

The key is choosing the right security measure that will suit your wall or fence specifically. This means analysing where potential break-ins could occur and choosing a security feature that will work well with the other features near by. For example, if you already have a strong fence, then extending it will be much more secure. However if that fence is quite weak in its construction, then a completely new fence will be a better option.

 

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Installing a Home Security System

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A home security system is an important device, its ability to watch over areas of a home autonomously provides a valuable function. Be sure your security system is operating correctly by following these installation tips.

1. Choose a place near your first point of entry. Also make sure this is close to a power source to install the panel. Often, you’ll only need a small nail to install the panel. Removable double sided adhesive can also be used.

2. A home security system will include basic door and window alarm sensors. These sensors usually come with a peel and stick backing that holds them into place yet allows them to be moved as needed. Use the guidelines provided to place the sensors in optimum locations.

3. Make sure to test the system by following the directions outlined in the security system owner’s manual. Testing the system works before hand is a better way of checking its functionality than waiting for a break-in.

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