It was a regular afternoon for the piano teacher and her older daughter. After a full morning of lessons, they both grabbed their light jackets, locked the front door and headed out for their afternoon walk. The route sometimes changed, but the length was almost always the same. A four mile walk that usually took them a little less than an hour. On this particular day the mom had stopped to talk to the neighbor next door and the daughter was the first to return to the house. She stopped in her tracks, however, when she realized something was not right. The door was partially open, and on closer examination the daughter noticed the lock had been forced from its proper spot. Splintered wood from the broken door frame littered the front porch. Knowing that it wasn’t safe to enter, the daughter ran back to tell her mom that someone had broken into their home.
The front door to your house does more than send a statement and provide a welcome to any family or friends who visit your home. It should also protect you and your family from the weather and keep you safe from intruders. If, however, installing a door at your home does not include a deadbolt or other safety features, you may not be protected as much as you think.
Unfortunately, in 10% or more of homes, deadbolts are improperly installed, allowing thieves easily entry to your home. In the year 2013, for example, residential property break-ins accounted for 74% of all burglary offenses. Of all those burglaries in 2013, 59% were the result of forced entry. Without a properly installed front door deadbolt, homeowners are providing easy access to their home, their valuables, and their family members.
Properly installing a door, deadbolt, and security system can be even more important in a commercial setting. Small and large businesses alike have thousands, and sometimes millions, of dollars in equipment and inventory in their warehouses, loading docks, and corporate offices. Working with a locksmith to install commercial door locks with different types of keys for different levels of employees can help you maintain security and safety for your business spaces. If your place of business has ever had a break-in it is important for you to work with a door company to install the most secure and formidable commercial replacement door.
How safe are you when you are at your home or your place of work? How safe are those places when you are gone? Maybe it is time for you to contact a professional about installing a door that fits your needs and increases your safety.