Garage roller doors are a great way to protect your garage possessions such as cars, tools and general stuff! However, not all garage doors are as secure as you might think.
Using a garage roller door is just as good as using an ordinary garage door, however there are much more benefits to a garage roller door, which is why I always refer to them as this.
So why are garage roller doors so secure? Well depending on automatic or manual,garage roller doors use cylinder locks that are extremely protective against intruders. Not on this but a lot of garage doors are insulated so that they protect against possible extreme temperatures and the elements. They may also be fitted with a rubber lining that allows them to fit more securely to the entry point creating a far more secure environment.
Here is what you should get when buying a garage roller door:
1. A door with a secure cylinder lock.
2. A garage roller door made from high quality, abrasive materials.
3. Insulation and/or rubber lining.
For automatic doors things are a bit different. You may have operate the door remotely and in which case being able to disable the remote control err... remotely is a very good idea. So be sure that there is a manual opening and locking system fitted to the door as well as the automation.
Automatic doors can also be far more secure due to a brake motor that is fitted to the garage roller door. This locks in place and makes it extremely difficult for any movement of the door. The only possible intrusion attempt will be through an alternative window/door or actually cutting through the garage roller door! (Pretty unlikely)!
A roller garage door is absolutely vital for garage security. So what should you be looking for when considering the purchase of a garage door?
Well there are a number of things that are really important:
1. Quality of the product is absolutely paramount. Some sellers do not take care to accurately carry out measurements and so the door may not even fit your garage! There is also the need to have a garage door made from quality materials. Any sort of poor quality or brittle material is likely to become a weak spot for any prospective burglar. Make sure you get a garage door that is quality assured and not a cheap knock-off. After all, one of your most expensive assets - your car, is worth the security checks.
2. ALARM!
Always remember an alarm. If your garage is worth protecting, which it usually is - fitting an alarm to your garage roller door is absolutely key. In most cases the garage is separate or at least distant from the main household and so it is a prime target for burglars. Be sure to fit an alarm to your garage roller door to maximise household security.
